Wild + Well
With Dr Hilary Claire
Welcome to The Wild + Well Podcast! I’m your host, Dr. Hilary Claire, a clinical psychologist with a focus on nutrition and environmental medicine, yoga teacher, author and mom of two wild boys.
Here we delve into the big and little things that move the needle for children’s health and mental wellness in a modern world that doesn’t make it easy to do so.
Since our modern day lifestyles are drastically misaligned with our DNA and how we as humans are intended to live, we have to be intentional about creating a new way of living that supports our families to thrive, our little ones to stay a bit wild and us mamas to live our best lives.
Together we can nurture resilient kids, vibrant mothers, and a brighter future for the planet and the next generation.
In this podcast, we will cover topics including:
- Fostering optimal brain health, mental health and neurodevelopment for our little ones using food, lifestyle, psychology and environmental medicine;
- Natural approaches to support our family’s health and wellbeing;
- Parenting strategies for resilient, emotionally intelligent and confident kids;
- What modern day mothers need to be vital and flourish;
- Unschooling and options outside of conventional education;
- What patriarchal beliefs are keeping mothers small and stuck and how to let go of these;
- Intentional, slow and alternative lifestyles;
- Treating our kids like the sovereign beings that they are;
- Rewilding and bringing more nature into our daily lives;
- Creating connected communities;
- Treading gently on our beautiful planet as parents so future generations can enjoy the magnificence that the world has to offer;
- And many other topics that you might not find in the mainstream.
Let’s get into it.
Latest Episodes
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EPISODE 38
Thinking bigger in motherhood and entrepreneurship with Maddy Pidel
This was a fun chat with Maddy Pidel about motherhood, entrepreneurship, making big life changes, creating new habits and thinking bigger.
EPISODE 37
One thing we need to let go of in motherhood
In this episode of Wild + Well, I discuss several things that are helpful to let go of in motherhood, including unhelpful beliefs and old identities.Â
EPISODE 36
Finding calm, confidence and contentment in motherhood
This episode is a little different. The microphone has been turned around today, and I am interviewed by Naturopath Jessica Donovan. We are chatting all about how we can enjoy motherhood more.
EPISODE 35
Living and working creatively with author Laura Benn
In this episode, I am chatting with Laura Benn about creativity, specifically creative living and creative working. This chat has inspired me to have more intention in the pockets of my day and create little rituals for the sake of more joy and play in my day.Â
EPISODE 34
Health concerns in newborns: Knowing when to be concerned and when to be reassured with Pediatrician Dr Kristen Weidert
In this episode, I am joined by pediatrician Dr Kristen Weidert. We discuss newborn health issues and what to do about them. Dr Kristen outlines several potential health issues that can arise in the early days and weeks of a baby’s life and what we need to know about them.
EPISODE 33
Get clear on your priorities, values and needs for a calmer motherhood with Rachelle Glendon
In this episode, the microphone has been turned around today and I am interviewed by slow living coach Rachella Glendon. We chat about how critical it is for moms to identify our priorities, values and needs for a more enjoyable motherhood.
EPISODE 32
Create a smooth recovery from birth and pregnancy with Dr Andrea Loving
On the latest episode of the Wild & Well podcast, we are diving into recovery from pregnancy and birth with Dr Andrea Loving, who supports new mothers in having the best recovery possible postpartum and enjoyable entry into motherhood.
EPISODE 31
Momsomnia and optimizing sleep postpartum with clinical psychologist and sleep expert Dr Daniella Marchetti
In this episode of the Wild & Well podcast, I talk with sleep expert and clinical psychologist Dr Daniella Marchetti about sleep in motherhood. Even if you are already getting decent sleep.
EPISODE 30
Nourishing foundations to thrive in motherhood
In this episode of Wild + Well, I go over my three of my top nourishing foundations. These are the first three of the 10 Nourishing Non-Negotiables I discuss in my book, Nourished Mama.
EPISODE 29
Pelvic health is so much more than just Kegels with Doctor of Orthopedic & Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Dr Angela Turnow
In this chat with Doctor of Orthopedic & Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Dr Angela Turnow, we uncover what we can do to prevent and remediate Pelvic Health challenges.
EPISODE 28
A rather unexpected way to move out of burnout with burnout therapist and business coach Sheena Schuy
In this chat with Burnout Therapist and Business Coach Sheena Schuy, we uncover why burnout is so common. She also shares so many ways we can shift our daily lifestyles to leave burnout in the past.
EPISODE 27
A root cause approach to cavities and dental health with Biological Dental Hygienist and Myofunctional Therapist Alex Clinton
In this episode I chat with Alex Clinton and we dive into how to identify the root causes of oral health issues including cavities, crowded teeth, mouth breathing and poor sleep.
EPISODE 26
Why visualization and knowing yourself better is critical in motherhood
Exhaustion, overwhelm and depletion are all too common in motherhood. If this is how you are feeling at the moment, please know that this doesn’t have to be your future too.
EPISODE 25
Getting kids moving to enhance their development with Exercise Physiologist Lec Bruggisser
In this episode, I am talking to Lec Bruggisser about the importance of physical activity in the early years and how we can support our kids’ optimal development through movement.
EPISODE 24
Ayurveda for increased fertility, smoother pregnancies & a better postpartum
Ayurveda is an ancient traditional medicine. But it is so much more than that. Listen to this week's episode with Kate O'Donnell to learn all about this amazing ancient traditional medicine.
EPISODE 23
Why we need to care about our children’s airway health with dentist Dr Shereen Lim
In this episode, I chat with airway-focused dentist Dr Shereen Lim all about airway health and why it is so important for our kids’ sleep, development, health and behaviour.
EPISODE 22
Saving time & money feeding our kids whole foods with Wholefood Chef Vicky Tieche
 I am speaking with Wholefood Chef Vicky Tieche about how to feed our families whole foods without stress and save us time and money.
EPISODE 21
The Book Writing Process
In this episode, my book editor, Laura Benn from Gooseberry Studios and I go in depth on the book writing process including all the insecurities that will inevitably come up.
EPISODE 20
Supporting our kids with hyperactivity & inattention with Naturopath Jessica Donovan
In this podcast episode, I am joined by Naturopath Jessica Donovan. She gives us doable strategies to help support our kids brain health and lessen their struggle with inattention, hyperactivity, mood and impulsivity.
EPISODE 19
Slow living for modern day mothers with life coach Rachelle Glendon
I sat down with slow living coach, Rachelle Glendon to learn more about slow living in motherhood. We talk about how we can incorporate more simplicity and intentionality into our already full lives.Â
EPISODE 18
5 Parent-Focused Strategies to Ease Our Child's Challenging Behaviour
In this episode, I go over five helpful strategies parents can implement when their kids are having a hard time or “challenging” behaviour.
EPISODE 17
One and Done with The Only Hearts Club founder Jacqueline Stein
More and more parents are choosing to have one child. Is this you? If it is, you will love the chat I have with Jacqueline Stein on this episode of the Wild + Well podcast. But it is a chat worth listening to, even if you have more than one child.
EPISODE 16
Little shifts for big health improvements for our children with Naturopath & Nutritionist Belinda Byrnes
In this episode, I chat with Naturopath Belinda Byrnes. We talk about how we can support our kids to have optimal health and overcome health challenges, including eczema and ADHD, through lifestyle and dietary changes.
EPISODE 15
How to diffuse a power struggle with your child
Do you find yourself in power struggles with your child?Â
In this episode, I go in-depth into a very useful therapeutic tool that parents can use when they are having a power struggle or when their kids are having a hard time.
EPISODE 14
Change the way you see yourself through photography with Laura Benn of Gooseberry Studios
In this episode of the Wild + Well podcast, I am talking to photographer Laura Benn about how we can use photography to change our perspective, appreciate the messy moments of motherhood, and have more fun with our kids.
EPISODE 13
How to have a dreamy postpartum with Dr Emma Nagy
Today’s episode with Dr Emma Nagy will motivate you to plan and take steps to take care of yourself during your postpartum journey.
EPISODE 12
Easy Ways to Get Your Kids Enjoying Vegetables
In this episode, I am covering over a dozen ways to support our kids to eat and genuinely enjoy vegetables.
EPISODE 11
Holistic Brain Health for Kids
This episode is a little different. The microphone has been turned around today and I am interviewed by Naturopath, Jessica Donovan. We are chatting all about how we can most optimally support our kids’ brain health.
EPISODE 10
Taking care of ourselves alongside our children with Emma the Naturopath
Today, I am chatting with naturopath Emma Caller about how we, as mothers, can take true care of ourselves while we provide the best care we can for our little ones.
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Why you must prioritize yourself, mama
Do you make sure everyone and everything else is taken care of before you are? If you are nodding your head, you are not alone and this episode is for you. Prioritizing ourselves as mothers is challenging!
EPISODE 8
Calming your kid’s nervous system with chiropractor, Dr Carrie Rigoni
In this episode I had the honour of speaking with Dr Carrie Rigoni about how we can support our nervous system and our children’s to be healthy and regulated.
EPISODE 7
Make better decisions for a more fulfilling life
Our decisions create our habits and our habits create our lives. They also shape our kids’ lives and how we show up for them. This is why making better decisions are so important.Â
EPISODE 6
Building true resilience in motherhood with health writer, Jessica Lee
In this episode, I am talking to Jessica Lee. We are talking about resilience, what this and how we can foster it in ourselves and in our children.
EPISODE 5
What’s Holding Modern Day Mothers Back
There are plenty of practical, physical and societal reasons why modern day moms are having such a challenging time. In this solo episode, I discuss several of these.
EPISODE 4
Dividing the invisible load of motherhood
In this episode, we talk about a transformative way of reducing the ever-growing invisible load of mothers.
EPISODE 3
Do this one thing to reduce sibling battles
Do your kids compete for your attention? Do they fight with each other often? Do you find it difficult to stop your kids from teasing one another? If so, have a listen!
EPISODE 2
Reset your family’s circadian rhythms for calmer kids with naturopath, Jessica Louise Kay
In this episode, I am talking to the lovely Jessica Louise Kay. We are chatting all things circadian rhythms, grounding and how we can connect more with nature.
EPISODE 1
Welcome to the Wild & Well Podcast
In this episode, I will give you a little peek into what the podcast is all about. Let’s get into it.
