In this solo special, I share my personal approach to childhood illness, pain, fevers — and why Calpol isn’t part of our family medicine cupboard.

This is not medical advice.

This is a mother speaking honestly… about what I’ve witnessed, what I’ve learned, and how I now choose to walk with my children through the inevitable ups and downs of their health journeys.

I speak about the role of fever, the risks of over-intervention, the culture of instant relief, and how we’ve been conditioned to fear discomfort — both our children’s and our own. I explore the ingredients in common children’s medicines, the disruption they may cause, and the wider conversation about natural immunity and trust.

This episode is for parents who are curious, concerned, or simply ready to reframe the way we meet pain and healing in the home.

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