Market Savvy Conversations Megan Walker

In the podcast interview, Megan Walker speaks with Johanna Badenhorst, a developmental psychologist and director of Holistic Wellness Psychology. Johanna shares her journey from working as a psychologist in Brisbane to founding her own practice about six months ago. She discusses her focus on perinatal mental health and her increasing involvement in the neurodivergent space, particularly ADHD, following her own late diagnosis. Johanna explains that her client base has expanded to include many mothers querying ADHD, and she actively shares information on social media to raise awareness and support.

Johanna expresses her passion for working with neurodivergent individuals, particularly women, to help them feel understood and supported. She highlights common misconceptions about ADHD in women, emphasizing that symptoms often appear internally rather than externally. Johanna also talks about her podcast, ADHDher, which provides ADHD education and features interviews with other late-diagnosed individuals. Her vision is to create a community and online resources to support women with ADHD, helping them achieve self-acceptance and clarity in their lives.

Here are the time stamps for the podcast episode:

- **00:00 - 01:20** Introduction by Megan Walker- **01:21 - 03:00** Johanna Badenhorst introduces herself and her background- **03:01 - 05:00** Discussion on Johanna's work focus and the founding of Holistic Wellness Psychology- **05:01 - 07:20** Johanna's experience with ADHD diagnosis and her growing focus on neurodivergent clients- **07:21 - 09:45** Attracting clients in the neurodivergent space and using social media for outreach- **09:46 - 12:30** Johanna’s passion for working with women with ADHD and common misconceptions- **12:31 - 15:00** Discussion on ADHD symptoms in women and the concept of masking- **15:01 - 17:30** Johanna’s future plans: online resources and community building for ADHD support- **17:31 - 19:50** Insights on Johanna’s podcast, ADHDher, and its target audience- **19:51 - 21:30** Lessons learned from starting the podcast and promotion strategies- **21:31 - 23:00** Where to find Johanna’s podcast and social media links- **23:01 - 24:45** Final thoughts and Johanna’s vision for her clients- **24:46 - End** Closing remarks by Megan Walker and Johanna Badenhorst

In the interview, Megan Walker speaks with Dr Frances Knight, a Specialist GP, who focuses on care for new families, particularly mothers and babies. Dr Knight shares her background and discusses her work with new families, emphasising the challenges they face such as knowing what to expect, milk feeding, and seeking support. She highlights her digital initiatives, including mini courses designed to provide easily accessible and practical information to new parents, aiming to alleviate stress and provide timely support.

Dr Frances Knight's interview covers her journey as a Specialist GP working with women and children, particularly in postnatal care. She talks about her efforts to support new families through common challenges like milk feeding and obtaining adequate support. Dr Knight also introduces her digital mini-courses, which aim to provide new parents with crucial information in an accessible format, helping them navigate early parenthood with greater confidence and less stress.

Time stamps:

1. **Introduction by Megan Walker and Welcome to Dr. Frances Knight**: 0:00 - 0:20 - Megan Walker introduces the podcast and welcomes Dr. Frances Knight.

2. **Dr. Frances Knight's Background and Work**: 0:21 - 1:10 - Dr. Knight discusses her background, her work as a Specialist GP, and her focus on new families and postnatal care.

3. **Challenges Faced by New Families**: 1:11 - 3:30 - Dr. Knight talks about common challenges for new families, such as knowing what to expect post-birth, milk feeding, and the importance of support.

4. **Transition to Digital Space**: 3:31 - 4:20 - Megan Walker asks Dr. Knight about her work in the digital space and how she is packaging her knowledge to help new parents.

5. **Dr. Knight's Digital Mini-Courses**: 4:21 - 6:30 - Dr. Knight explains her digital mini-courses, including their topics: "What to Expect Beyond Birth," "Breastfeeding Basics," and "Settle to Sleep."

6. **Conclusion and Where to Find More Information**: 6:31 - 7:45 - Megan Walker wraps up the interview, and Dr. Knight shares where people can find more information about her courses and resources.

7. **Farewell**: 7:46 - End - Megan Walker and Dr. Frances Knight exchange goodbyes and express gratitude for the conversation.

For more information visit www.drfrancesknight.com.au. 

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