Natural Super Kids Podcast

Jessica Donovan
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Ideas and inspiration to boost the health and nutrition of your kids with Naturopath Jessica Donovan

  1. Episode 251: Histamine, “Reacting to Everything,” and the Overprotective Immune System

    6D AGO

    Episode 251: Histamine, “Reacting to Everything,” and the Overprotective Immune System

    Histamine Reactions in Children: Why Some Kids Seem to React to Everything This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re talking about histamine and why some kids seem to be “reacting to everything,” even when you’ve already cleaned up their diet, removed the usual suspects, and tried all the common strategies. If your child’s symptoms feel unpredictable (or like they’re piling up across skin, digestion, and respiratory health), this episode will help you step back and understand what an overprotective immune system can look like and why the goal isn’t endless avoidance, but supporting the body so it can respond more calmly over time. In this episode, we explore: What histamine is and why some children seem extra sensitive to it, even when allergy tests don’t give clear answersHow histamine-related symptoms can show up alongside eczema, allergies, and ongoing gut symptoms and why the overlap is commonWhy restriction can sometimes become a slippery slope, and what to consider before cutting more foods “just in case”The bigger picture factors that influence histamine load and tolerance, including gut health, immune regulation, and the body’s “threshold” for reacting🎧 Tune in to learn why “reacting to everything” isn’t a parenting failure - it’s often a sign the body needs deeper support and how to think about histamine in a way that feels clear, grounded, and practical. 🌿 Resources & Links Mentioned Monash University FODMAP app (a helpful tool for navigating FODMAP foods if your child is also dealing with digestive reactions)If you loved this episode, We'd be so grateful if you left a review. You can also share your biggest takeaway by sending a DM on Instagram @naturalsuperkids. This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist. If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at jessica@naturalsuperkids.com.

    20 min
  2. Episode 250: When “Healthy” Foods Trigger Symptoms: FODMAPs, Fructose & The Overloaded Gut

    MAR 1

    Episode 250: When “Healthy” Foods Trigger Symptoms: FODMAPs, Fructose & The Overloaded Gut

    FODMAPs and Fructose in Kids: Why Healthy Foods Can Cause Gut Symptoms  This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re exploring a confusing but incredibly common experience for families: when “healthy” foods seem to trigger bloating, tummy pain, irregular bowels, or fatigue in kids. If your child reacts to foods like apples, garlic, lentils, smoothies, or even large amounts of fruit and you’ve already tried removing gluten or dairy without clear answers - this episode will help you understand what might really be going on inside their gut. We unpack how FODMAPs and fructose malabsorption can affect digestion in children, why symptoms often overlap with eczema and allergies, and why simply removing more foods isn’t the long-term solution. In this episode, we explore: ✅ What FODMAPs actually are and why some children struggle to digest these otherwise healthy foods ✅ How fructose malabsorption can cause bloating, gas, fatigue, and ongoing gut symptoms ✅ Why low FODMAP diets should only be short term and what needs to happen alongside them to support gut health ✅ How improving gut function and microbiome balance helps children tolerate more foods over time 🎧 Tune in to learn why gut symptoms often persist even after common food eliminations and how a balanced, personalised approach can support both digestion and immune health especially heading into colder months. Resources & Links Mentioned 🌿 Monash University FODMAP App A practical tool to help identify high, moderate, and low FODMAP foods and guide short-term dietary trials safely. 🌿 Natural Super Kids – Online Clinic & Klub Personalised support for children with digestive symptoms, eczema, allergies, and food intolerances, with a focus on gut health and immune balance. 🌿 Share this episode If you know a family navigating ongoing gut symptoms, food reactions, or a low FODMAP diet, this episode may help them feel less alone and more confident in their next steps. This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist. If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at jessica@naturalsuperkids.com.

    18 min
  3. Episode 249: Could Dust Mites Be Triggering Your Child’s Eczema or Allergy Symptoms?

    FEB 22

    Episode 249: Could Dust Mites Be Triggering Your Child’s Eczema or Allergy Symptoms?

    Dust Mites, Eczema and Allergies: An Overlooked Trigger in Kids This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re diving into one of the most commonly overlooked triggers when it comes to eczema and allergies in children: dust mites. Many families focus heavily on food triggers like dairy or gluten, and while those can absolutely play a role, environmental allergens are often quietly contributing in the background. Because dust mites are present all year round not just seasonally like pollens, they can be harder to identify as a cause of ongoing symptoms. In this episode, we unpack how dust mites may be affecting your child’s skin, sinuses, and respiratory system and why simply changing diet may not be enough if environmental exposure hasn’t been addressed. In this episode, we explore: The signs that dust mites may be contributing to eczema and allergy symptoms especially when symptoms flare overnight or in the morningWhy dust mites can trigger skin, sinus, and respiratory issues year-roundPractical, manageable steps you can take at home to reduce exposureWhy dust mites aren’t the root cause (only a trigger) and how immune regulation, gut health, and skin barrier function play a bigger role in long-term improvement🎧 Tune in to learn how dust mites may be impacting your child’s eczema and allergies and why supporting immune balance is just as important as reducing environmental triggers. 💬 If you loved this episode, I’d be so grateful if you left a review.  💚 You can also share your biggest takeaway or any questions about dust mites, eczema and allergies by sending a DM on Instagram @naturalsuperkids - we’d love to hear from you. This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist. If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at jessica@naturalsuperkids.com.

    17 min
  4. Episode 248: 7 Foods I always have in my pantry

    FEB 15

    Episode 248: 7 Foods I always have in my pantry

    Pantry Staples That Make Healthy Family Meals Easy This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re taking a peek inside Founder Jessica Donovan’s pantry in audio form — sharing the key foods Jessica always keeps on hand, the ones she rarely runs out of because they form the backbone of so many everyday meals, baking recipes, and quick lunches. Having a well-stocked pantry makes it so much easier to put together nourishing meals and snacks without stress, last-minute supermarket runs, or relying on processed convenience foods. While fresh, seasonal produce will always play an important role, the right pantry staples create a strong foundation for whole food family nutrition. In this episode, we explore: Why certain pantry staples can make balanced meals faster and easier even on busy daysSimple protein-rich options that support brain health, growth, and steady energyHow small swaps in baking and cooking can boost fiber, micronutrients, and digestibilityThe role of quality fats, nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices in supporting gut health and whole food eating🎧 Tune in to discover the seven foundational foods that make healthy family eating feel simpler, more sustainable, and far less overwhelming. 🌿Resources & Links Mentioned If you loved this episode, I’d be so grateful if you left a review. You can also share your pantry staples with us by sending a DM on Instagram @naturalsuperkids — we’d love to hear what you always keep stocked in your kitchen. This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist. If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at jessica@naturalsuperkids.com.

    18 min
  5. Episode 247: 3 Simple Ways I Add Nutrition to My Family’s Diet (Without Adding Veggies)

    FEB 8

    Episode 247: 3 Simple Ways I Add Nutrition to My Family’s Diet (Without Adding Veggies)

    Simple Ways to Boost Kids’ Nutrition (Even If Veggies Are a Struggle) This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re diving into a refreshingly practical conversation about nutrition especially for families who feel stuck when it comes to vegetables. Inspired by a moment in the kitchen, this episode explores simple, realistic ways to add more nourishment to your family’s meals without battles, pressure, or forcing extra greens onto the plate. Whether you have toddlers, school-aged kids, or teenagers who are increasingly eating outside the home, these ideas are designed to make everyday meals more nourishing even for picky eaters. In this episode, we explore: Why adding nutrition doesn’t always mean adding more vegetables and what can have an even bigger nutritional impactHow certain everyday foods can support brain development, immunity, and gut healthWhy some nutrient-dense choices can be more effective than simply increasing portion sizesPractical ways to enhance meals without overwhelming kids or creating food stress🎧 Tune in to learn how small shifts in the kitchen can add meaningful nutrition to your family’s diet without turning mealtimes into a struggle or relying on foods your kids already refuse to eat. 🌿 Resources & Links Mentioned 💛 Share what you’re cooking on Instagram! Tried one of the tips from this episode? We would love to see what you make.  Share a photo or short clip of what you’re cooking, tag @naturalsuperkids, and the team may repost your meal ideas to inspire other families. This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist. If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at jessica@naturalsuperkids.com.

    19 min
  6. Episode 246: Why Some Kids React: Real Stories of Eczema, Allergies & What Helped

    FEB 1

    Episode 246: Why Some Kids React: Real Stories of Eczema, Allergies & What Helped

    Eczema and Allergies in Kids: Why Reactions Keep Happening This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re continuing our eczema and allergies series with a deeply grounding episode that brings everything we’ve been discussing into real life. Instead of theory or quick fixes, this conversation walks through three real stories of children with eczema and allergies — each with a very different picture, but a shared theme: symptoms weren’t the full story. These families had tried creams, antihistamines, food elimination, and constant management, yet still felt stuck and overwhelmed. We also share how looking beyond symptoms and into gut health, immune regulation, and individual drivers helped shift the picture in meaningful, lasting ways without extreme restriction or fear-based approaches. In this episode, we explore: Why children with eczema and allergies can look completely different on the surface, yet share common patterns of immune dysregulationHow histamine intolerance, gut microbiome imbalance, and reduced immune tolerance can quietly drive ongoing flare-upsWhy removing trigger foods or allergens alone is often not enough and how repeated food elimination can sometimes increase reactivity over timeWhat changes when the question shifts from “What is my child reacting to?” to “Why is their immune system reacting this way?”🎧 Tune in to hear how addressing gut health and immune balance helped real children experience calmer skin, fewer reactions, and a better quality of life and why there may be more options available than you’ve been led to believe. Resources & Links Mentioned  If you’re listening while the KLUB is open, now is the perfect time to join. Get ongoing practitioner support, allergy-friendly food guidance and clear step-by-step pathways for eczema and allergies.   👉 Join the KLUB here This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist. If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at jessica@naturalsuperkids.com.

    25 min
  7. Episode 245: Could Food Elimination Be Making Your Child’s Eczema or Allergies Worse?

    JAN 25

    Episode 245: Could Food Elimination Be Making Your Child’s Eczema or Allergies Worse?

    Food Elimination Diets for Kids: When They Help and When They Make Eczema Worse When your child’s eczema or allergies flare, it’s natural to start scanning the plate. Dairy goes first. Then gluten. Then eggs. Then anything that feels even remotely suspicious. And yet… the flare-ups keep coming. This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we’re continuing our Eczema and Allergies Series by taking a closer look at food elimination — not from a place of blame, but from a place of understanding. We explore why cutting more and more foods can sometimes leave families feeling stuck, stressed, and confused, and why food isn’t always the real issue driving ongoing reactions. In this episode, we unpack: • Why food elimination feels like the most logical first step when eczema or allergies show up and why it often becomes unsustainable. • How repeated restriction can quietly impact gut health, nutrient intake, and immune balance over time. • The difference between avoiding a true allergy and navigating food sensitivities with a longer-term plan.  • What to focus on instead when your goal is calmer skin, fewer reactions, and a more resilient immune system. 🎧 Tune in to understand why eczema and allergies are rarely “just about food,” and how shifting your focus from constant elimination to internal support can help your child’s body respond more calmly, now and in the future. Resources & Links Mentioned 🌱 🌱 Grab a copy of our FREE Eczema & Allergy-Friendly Recipes here It shouldn’t be this hard to feed your child without worrying what might trigger a rash, hives, bloating or another stressful night. But the good news? Relief doesn’t have to come from restriction… it can start with simple, gut-friendly recipes your kids will actually enjoy. 🌱 Follow Natural Super Kids on Instagram: @naturalsuperkids For complementary posts that support this eczema + allergies series, plus Q&As and episode updates. 🌱 Coming Soon: Free Masterclass on Immune Support for Allergic Kids We will be launching an exciting FREE masterclass focused on building internal resilience and immune support strategies for children with allergies and eczema. Stay tuned for details on how to access this valuable resource in the coming weeks! This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist. If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at jessica@naturalsuperkids.com.

    20 min
  8. Episode 244: What the Medical Approach Is Missing When It Comes to Eczema & Allergies

    JAN 18

    Episode 244: What the Medical Approach Is Missing When It Comes to Eczema & Allergies

    Why Managing Symptoms Isn’t Enough for Kids With Eczema and Allergies This week on the podcast, we’re continuing our eczema and allergies series with topic two and it’s a juicy one! This time, we’re talking about something so many parents feel in their bones but don’t always have the words for: when it comes to eczema and allergies, why does it feel like we’re constantly managing symptoms… but rarely getting real answers? 💛 If you’ve ever felt stuck in the loop of creams, antihistamines, food avoidance, and flare-ups that keep coming back, this episode is for you. We will gently unpack why the conventional medical approach can be incredibly helpful in the short term (and sometimes truly life-saving), but often misses the deeper “why” behind a child’s reactive immune system. This is a big-picture episode that helps you step back, feel less alone, and start thinking about longer-term support in a way that’s practical and hopeful, not overwhelming. Here’s what we cover: What most parents are offered in the medical system, and why creams, antihistamines, and avoidance can help in the short term but don’t always shift the bigger picture.Why allergy testing can feel confusing, including the difference between immediate IgE reactions and the slower, harder-to-identify intolerances and sensitivities many families suspect.The hidden downsides of long-term restrictive diets, and why removing more foods doesn’t automatically build tolerance or resilience (and can create new challenges over time).The four key areas that can change the long-term picture, including gut health, microbiome diversity, barrier integrity, and immune regulation (and why these aren’t always addressed in standard care).🎧 Tune in to learn what may be missing from the usual “manage the symptoms” approach, and how to start thinking about eczema and allergies in a way that feels more hopeful, more empowering, and more sustainable for real family life. Resources & Links Mentioned 🌱 Grab a copy of our FREE Eczema & Allergy-Friendly Recipes here It shouldn’t be this hard to feed your child without worrying what might trigger a rash, hives, bloating or another stressful night. But the good news? Relief doesn’t have to come from restriction… it can start with simple, gut-friendly recipes your kids will actually enjoy. 🌱 Follow Natural Super Kids on Instagram: @naturalsuperkids For complementary posts that support this eczema + allergies series, plus Q&As and episode updates. 🌱 Coming Soon: Free Masterclass on Immune Support for Allergic Kids We will be launching an exciting FREE masterclass focused on building internal resilience and immune support strategies for children with allergies and eczema. Stay tuned for details on how to access this valuable resource in the coming weeks! This episode is proudly sponsored by my membership, the Natural Super Kids Klub. If you would like to become a member of the Klub to get more helpful resources to help you raise a happy and healthy family click here and pop your name on the waitlist. If you loved this episode, leave me a review! I would really appreciate it. Also, let me know your biggest takeaway from this episode by sending me a direct message on Instagram @naturalsuperkids or shoot me an email at jessica@naturalsuperkids.com.

    24 min
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Ideas and inspiration to boost the health and nutrition of your kids with Naturopath Jessica Donovan

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  • Creator
    Jessica Donovan
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    250
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    © 2026 Natural Super Kids Podcast
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