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Sense by Meg Faure: Real Life Parenting

Meg Faure

234 episodes

Real-life parenting support from pregnancy to the toddler years.

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Join occupational therapist, bestselling author, and Parent Sense founder Meg Faure for expert insight and honest conversations with real moms and leading parenting scientists.

From sleep and weaning to milestones, emotions, and tantrums, this is the calm, trusted, science-backed sense you need to parent with confidence.

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  1. Natural Remedies for Babies: What Parents Need to Know S9 | Ep 233

    · 37 min · S9 E221

    What does “natural” really mean when it comes to your baby’s health? In this episode of The Sense by Meg Faure, Meg chats to Michele Carelse, clinical psychologist turned entrepreneur and founder of Feelgood Health.…

  2. The Magic of Family Mealtimes: Raising Connected Kids in a Screen-Filled World S9 | E232

    · 34 min · S9 E232

    What if one of the most powerful things you can do for your child happens around the dinner table? In this episode of Sense by Meg, Meg Faure is joined by early childhood educator and parenting expert Sue Atkins to…

  3. Inside Parent Sense: From a Baby App to a Global Parenting Support Platform S9 | Ep231

    · 38 min · S9 E231

    In this special episode of the Sense by Meg Faure, Meg takes us behind the scenes of Parent Sense. Why she created it, the problem she set out to solve, and how the business has evolved from a direct-to-parent app into…

  4. Breast or Bottle: Why Your Baby’s Sensory Personality May Decide with Dr Nellie Balfour S9 | Ep230

    · 30 min · S9 E230

    Same mum. Same home. Same breast milk. So why did one of Dr Nellie Balfour's boys turn away from the breast within weeks, while his little brother won't let go? The answer has nothing to do with the milk, and…

  5. What It’s Like to Give Birth to Quadruplets + the First Weeks in the NICU

    · 42 min · S9 E229

    Sam Smith returns to Sense by Meg Faure to share the next chapter of her extraordinary journey: the birth of her four babies at just over 31 weeks and their first four weeks in the NICU. Sam shares the emotional…

  6. Why Crawling Is The “Superfood” of Baby Development S9 | Ep228

    · 31 min · S9 E228

    Crawling is about so much more than getting your baby from A to B. In this episode of Sense by Meg Faure, Meg and Parent Sense COO Tové de Chazal Gant dive into why crawling is such an important developmental milestone…

  7. Have we been asking the wrong questions about screen time all along? S9 | Ep227

    · 42 min · S9 E227

    Technology is everywhere in family life, but does that mean it has to be all-or-nothing? In this episode, Meg speaks to Rachel Barr, researcher at Georgetown University, about what 25 years of research tells us about…

  8. BABY POO 101: What's normal, what's not & when to worry. S9 | Ep 226

    · 34 min · S9 E226

    Let’s talk about the topic every new parent becomes obsessed with: poo. From those first sticky meconium nappies to breastfed baby poo, formula-fed stools, starting solids and the dreaded constipation, there’s a lot…

  9. 30 Weeks Pregnant with Quadruplets: Preparing for the NICU, Feeding & Breast Milk | S9 | Ep225

    · 32 min · S9 E225

    Sam Smith is back on Sense by Meg, and this time she’s 30 weeks pregnant with quadruplets. After previously sharing her extraordinary pregnancy journey, Sam joins Meg Faure and paediatric dietitian Kath Megaw to talk…

  10. What I Didn't Expect: A Paediatrician's First 6 Weeks with Her Own Baby | S9 EP224

    · 24 min · S9 E224

    What is really happening at six weeks with your baby and what can you expect from this important stage? In this episode of Sense by Meg Faure, Meg checks in with paediatrician Dr Nellie Balfour as she continues to…

  11. You Don’t Have to Be a Perfect Parent: The Power of Connection, Repair & Relational Health

    · 35 min

    What if raising a thriving child isn't about getting parenting right, but about connection? In this episode Meg Faure speaks to paediatrician and professor of paediatrics at Georgetown University, Dr David Willis,…

  12. Why Working Parents Are the Untapped Talent Every Employer Needs

    · 34 min

    What if the biggest talent pool businesses are overlooking isn't graduates or overseas recruitment, but working parents? In this eye-opening episode, Meg Faure sits down with Denise Heavey, founder of Mentorhood…

  13. When a Paediatrician Becomes the Patient: Dr Nellie Balfour's own NICU Story

    · 31 min

    Dr Nellie Balfour is a paediatrician and spent years telling anxious parents their babies were safe in the NICU. But when it was her own son on the monitor, and the numbers she understood too well it was a whole…

  14. Ambition and Mum Guilt: The Truth About Returning to Work After Baby S9 | E220

    · 32 min

    Ambition and mom guilt can live in the same brain at the very same time. On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we sit down with Madge Booth, host of the Moments podcast, who recently joined the Parent Sense…

  15. The Scan That Changed Everything: A Quad Pregnancy Story | S9 | E219

    · 36 min

    One in 500 000 pregnancies happens without fertility treatment and results in quads. Sam Smith is living that statistic right now, 23 weeks pregnant with four babies she never expected. On this week's episode of Sense…

  16. The Dual Legacy: What Every Parent Should Know About Money and Values | S9 | E218

    · 29 min

    Most parents think legacy means a will they'll sort out one day. Certified financial planner from Meta Heights Capital, Lerato Mahasha says that's only half the story. Meg and Lerato talks to about the "dual legacy":…

  17. From Couple to Co-Parents: The Psychological Shift Every New Dad Goes Through | S9 | E217

    · 32 min

    When a baby arrives, the spotlight falls on the mother. Her body, her recovery, her bond with the baby. But there's a quieter transformation happening on the other side of the room. A man is becoming a father, and…

  18. Grief, Love, and the Woman You Left Behind: Meg Faure on Motherhood's Hidden Transition S8 | E216

    · 42 min

    On this week’s episode of Sense by Meg Faure, we explore the identity shift nobody prepares you for. Meg Faure hands the hosting mic to Madge Booth - founder of the MOMents podcast for working mums - and the…

  19. APGAR Scores, Delayed Cord Clamping and Hospital Bag Essentials with Dr Nellie Balfour S8 | E215

    · 37 min

    On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure, Meg sits down with Dr. Nellie Balfour - a paediatrician who is 35 weeks pregnant with her second child - to talk through everything you need to know about what happens the…

  20. Your Baby's Feeding Masterclass: What Every Parent Needs to Know (But Nobody Tells You) S8 | E214

    · 34 min

    On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we sit down with renowned Clinical Paediatric Dietitian Kath Megaw for the ultimate baby and toddler feeding masterclass. We cover everything from the newborn milk phase…

  21. You're Not Failing: The Truth About Parenting Mistakes and Resilience S8 | E213

    · 34 min

    On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we explore one of the most liberating truths in parenting science: rupture and repair. Meg is joined by guest co-host and Parent Sense COO Tove de Chazal Gant to unpack why…

  22. Why Less is More: Advice for New Mums with guest Tove de Chazal Gant

    · 31 min

    On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we explore the fourth trimester with honesty, warmth, and practical wisdom. This conversation is proof that less is more, and your baby will thrive when parents feel…

  23. Baby Kicks, Alcohol Myths, and the Vaccines That Protect Your Baby Before Birth S8 | E211

    · 29 min

    The Second Trimester, Real and Unfiltered with Dr. Nellie Balfour On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we sit down with Dr. Nellie Balfour for a conversation that is second trimester, real and unfiltered. Dr.…

  24. The CALM Method: From Mom Guilt to Real Boundaries with Angie Weber S2 | E210

    · 33 min

    On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure, we sit down with Angie Weber, host of Mom Essentials, owner of The Parent Toolbox, and founder of the Divorce Support Collective, to talk about parenting with intention and…

  25. Nothing Could Have Prepared Me for My Own Pregnancy: A Paediatrician Gets Real S8 | E209

    · 31 min

    On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we sit down with Dr. Nellie Balfour, a specialist paediatrician who has spent years working in neonatal ICUs, as she navigates her own second pregnancy in real time. This is…

  26. The Golden Window: When and How to Potty Train Without the Drama S8 | E208

    · 28 min

    Introduction On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we are talking about one of the most searched, most stressed-about, and most misunderstood milestones in the toddler years: potty training. Meg Faure takes you…

  27. Not Broken. Differently Wired. Raising the Neurodivergent Child with Dr Itzikowitz S8 | E207

    · 38 min

    Introduction This week we have one of the most honest and tender conversations this podcast has ever held. Meg sits down with Dr Raphaela Itzikowitz Geva, specialist paediatrician, neurodevelopment expert, and founder…

  28. Is Your Child Seen? The One Thing Kim Kleidon Says Every Parent Gets Wrong S8 | E 206

    · 41 min

    Introduction On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we explore the question at the heart of connected parenting: Is Your Child Seen? The One Thing Kim Kleidon Says Every Parent Gets Wrong. Meg sits down with Kim…

  29. The Twin Mum Truth: Crawling, Colds & the Feeding Window You Can't Afford to Miss S8 | E205

    · 27 min

    On this week's episode of Sense by Meg Faure we dive into the real, raw, and rewarding world of twin parenting at 11 months. Meg is joined by twin mum and South African TV personality Zoë Brown, and Registered Nurse…

  30. Sharyn Feldman - Stop Rushing, Start Wondering: Building True Parenting Confidence S8 | E204

    · 34 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we delve into a profound parenting dilemma that every parent asks: "Why, even when I know what to do… do I still feel like I'm getting it wrong?" This gap between capability and inner…

  31. Turning One: Navigating Toddler Milestones and Transitions

    · 31 min

    On this weeks episode of Sense, by Meg Faure we explore the magic of Turning One. Your baby is now officially a toddler. This phase brings exciting milestones and new challenges. I am joined by our regular guest, Nina…

  32. Food for the Ages: How Your Pregnancy Plate Shapes Future Generations

    · 38 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, Meg sits down with Paediatric Dietitian Kath Megaw for an eye-opening conversation about the profound impact of pregnancy nutrition. Discover how the food you eat today not only…

  33. Nina and Josh - 10 month update & the #1 Reason for night waking

    · 30 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we check in with regular guest Nina Clark as her son, Josh, approaches the 10-month mark. Nina shares an honest account of the challenges of parenting two young children, the realities…

  34. A Parent's Guide to the 8 Senses: Why Understanding Them is a Newborn Hack

    · 20 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we dive into one of the most powerful tools a new parent can have: understanding your baby's sensory world. In this solo episode based on the bestselling book Baby Sense, Meg explains…

  35. Nina & Josh: The 8-Month Update on Crawling, Clapping & Separation Anxiety

    · 35 min

    Welcome back to Sense by Meg Faure! 🎙️ This week, I am so delighted to welcome Nina back to the podcast. She is sharing her wonderfully honest and relatable journey of navigating life with both a busy toddler and a…

  36. The Truth About Baby Myths: Expert Paediatric Advice with Dr. Nellie Balfour

    · 32 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we're cutting through the noise of social media to bring you clear, evidence-based answers to your most common parenting questions. Meg is joined by Specialist Pediatrician, Dr. Nellie…

  37. 8 Months With Twins: Tumbleweeds, Sleep & Sensory with mom of twins, Zoe Brown and Sleep Consultant Tasha Perard.

    · 31 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we check in with our favorite twin mamas, Zoe Brown and Tasha Perreard, for an honest look at the wild ride of 8 months. Zoe's boys, Luke and Jordan, have officially entered the…

  38. A Miraculous Beginning: Pregnancy is Not Perfect

    · 26 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we kick off Season 8 with a special episode dedicated to the very first chapter of motherhood: pregnancy. This is not a conversation about perfection, but a reassuring guide to…

  39. Mindfulness for Busy Moms: How to Parent with Presence in Under 3 Minutes

    · 36 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we explore how to find calm in the chaos of parenting. Meg is joined by Dr. Sandy Zanella, a lifestyle medicine physician and mindfulness coach, for a deeply practical and soothing…

  40. 7-Month Milestones: Crawling, Sleep Hacks & Teething with Mom Nina

    · 32 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we check in with regular guest Nina Clark as her son, Josh, hits the dynamic 7.5-month mark. Nina shares an honest update on a recent sleep regression, her questions about crawling, and…

  41. The Sensory Explosion: Helping your newborn settle in a loud world

    · 21 min

    Welcome to Season 8 of Sense by Meg Faure! In this powerful solo episode, Meg takes us back to the very beginning: the moment of birth. She explains the profound "sensory explosion" a newborn experiences as they…

  42. Dr Kat on: Anxiety to Advocacy - How One Doctor Took Control of Her Second Pregnancy

    · 32 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we close out Season 7 with a raw, honest, and incredibly powerful conversation. Meg is joined by Dr. Katlego Lekalakala (Dr. Kat), a beloved South African doctor and founder of…

  43. Zoe Brown on: The Rolling Milestone- A Twin Mom's Guide to Unswaddling & Safe Sleep

    · 31 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we check in with twin mom Zoe Brown and expert nurse Tasha Perreard as Zoe's boys hit the 6.5-month mark. This episode is a deep dive into the exciting and sometimes anxious transition…

  44. Caitlyn De Beer on Why Your Third Baby Might Be Your Easiest Yet 👶

    · 37 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we have an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with best-selling author and life coach, Caitlyn De Beer. As a mother of three who recently welcomed her third child at 40, Caitlin…

  45. The 6.5-Month Milk Strike Solution (and Why He Needs Solids NOW)

    · 37 min

    In this episode, we tackle the reality of a social butterfly's "milk strike," the crucial window for allergen exposure, and how to safely navigate baby-led weaning. Must-Knows for Parents: • Why just four milk feeds…

  46. From Beige to Buffet: Navigating Toddler Food Battles with Kath Megaw S7 | E188

    · 35 min

    Are you stuck in a daily battle over broccoli? Is your toddler’s diet consisting almost entirely of pasta, chips, and air? You are not alone. In this episode of Sense by Meg Faure, Meg is joined by regular guest…

  47. Nina Clark: On Juggling a 5.5 Month Old, a Toddler, and Nap Schedules

    · 31 min

    If you've ever tried to juggle two little ones, manage nap schedules, and still find time for yourself, this is your episode! Meg Faure is joined by regular guest Nina Clark, mum to five-and-a-half-month-old Josh and…

  48. Candice Shah, Paediatrician on Immunity: Nutrition, Environment & Development

    · 27 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, co-author of Feeding Sense and Weaning Sense, Kath Megaw, takes over to host a powerful and practical conversation with award-winning Paediatrician Dr. Candice Shah. They dive into the…

  49. Natalia Stasenko on Picky Eating: A Unified Approach to Feeding Challenges

    · 30 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we tackle a topic that causes immense stress for many parents: picky eating. Meg is joined by paediatric nutritionist Natalia Stasenko, creator of the innovative Easy Bites app, to…

  50. Real Talk on the 4-Month Sleep Regression (with Nina Clark)

    · 52 min

    This week on Sense by Meg Faure, we have a real and honest conversation about the notorious 4-month sleep regression. Meg is joined by regular guest Nina Clark, whose 16-week-old son, Josh, has gone from a great…

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