Little Warriors
Kids & Family
About
Welcome to the new podcast about kids health and wellbeing called Little Warriors, hosted by Rebecca Horan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Speech Therapist Sarah Kelly On Helping Children Find Their Voice While Healing Her Own Heartbreak
On Little Warriors, Rebecca Horan speaks with speech and language therapist Sarah Kelly about her work with children, including those with speech delays and autism diagnoses. Sarah also discusses challenges in accessing speech therapy serv…
- Leading Clinical Psychologist David Coleman On How To Parent Without Fear In 2026
On this episode of Little Warriors, clinical psychologist and author David Coleman discusses his new book "Fear Less" and shares insights from his work with families and children. He talks with host Rebecca Horan about parenting without fe…
- Tv Chef Aisling Larkin On How Eating Well Can Change Your Life
Aisling Larkin, an Irish food broadcaster and TV chef, joins host Rebecca Horan to discuss healthy eating, diet culture, and the food industry. She shares her insights on food as fuel and meeting children's dietary needs.
- Author Caroline Foran On Her Anxiety Journey, New Book And Parenting A Child With PDA
On the Little Warriors podcast, host Rebecca Horan speaks with author Caroline Foran about her experiences with anxiety, her new book "Everything I Wish I'd Known About Anxiety," and parenting a child with PDA. They discuss living with anx…
- Pat Kane On Her Progressive Approach To Parenting Her Young Boys
In this episode of Little Warriors, Pat Kane discusses her experiences with progressive parenting and raising her two young boys in Dublin. She also shares her insights on living a sustainable lifestyle and advocating for global issues.
- Dr Caoimhe Hartley On Women's Health Through All The Stages Of Hormone Health Through All Stages
In this episode, Dr. Caoimhe Hartley discusses female physiology and hormone health through all stages with host Rebecca Horan. They cover supporting teens and young women with health issues, right through to menopause.
- Deirdre Holland Hannon On The Reason Children Bed-Wet And Struggle With Toilet Training
Host Rebecca Horan speaks with Urotherapist and nurse Deirdre Holland Hannon about childhood bed-wetting and toilet training struggles in Ireland. The discussion covers the impact of historical stigma on these issues and addresses high rat…
- Healing Our Anxious Children Through The Power Of Intuition And Energy With Sorcha McIvor Clifford
In this episode of Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan speaks with intuitive coach and spiritual mentor Sorcha McIvor Clifford about supporting anxious children through energy healing and intuition. The conversation covers Sorcha's persona…
- Toilet Training, Constipation, Bed Wetting and Everything In Between With Expert Ann Costigan
Host Rebecca Horan interviews paediatric nurse specialist Ann Costigan about childhood toilet training, constipation, and bed-wetting. They discuss helpful approaches for parents dealing with these common, often sensitive bathroom-related…
- Creating A Healthy Body And Healthy Mind From Childhood To Adulthood With Dr Sarah Kelly
In this episode of Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan speaks with Dr. Sarah Kelly, co-founder of Herology. They discuss Dr. Kelly's background in fitness and sports, her academic and business career, the importance of youth sports, and wo…
- Anne Hessman On How Raising Neurodiverse Children Inspired Her Coaching
In this episode of Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan speaks with neurodiversity parenting coach Anne Hessman. They discuss her experience raising neurodiverse children and how her background as a teacher inspired her work with Epiphany C…
- Dr Clodagh Campbell The Wellness Psychologist On Dealing With The Overwhelm, Anxiety And Managing The Nervous System
In this episode of Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan speaks with psychologist Dr. Clodagh Campbell about managing anxiety, overwhelm, and nervous system regulation in families. They also discuss parenting strategies, individual differenc…
- Little Warriors First Aid Live Event
Season 2 Episode 12 of Little Warriors covers the first-ever live event held in Dublin. Host Rebecca Horan featured an expert panel discussing first aid, offering insights and advice.
- Rosanna Irwin On How Being An Overachiever As A Child Led To Burnout
Rebecca Horan interviews Rosanna Irwin on Little Warriors. Rosanna shares her journey from tech burnout to founding Samsu Cabins, offering luxurious, tech-free, off-grid nature retreats.
- Daly Dish Founder Gina Daly On The Heartbreaks That Made Her Who She Is
Gina Daly, founder of The Daly Dish, discusses her personal experiences with pregnancy loss, an ectopic pregnancy, and the joys of raising her son Gene, who was born with Down Syndrome, on the Little Warriors podcast.
- Pregnancy And Postnatal Expert Georgy Dillon On Empowering Women At Every Stage
Georgy Dillon, a pregnancy and postnatal specialist, discusses her approach to fitness and well-being for women before, during, and after childbirth on the Little Warriors podcast.
- Ann Teehan From Neatly Declutters Our Chaotic Homes So We Can Stay Calm
In this episode of Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan talks with Ann Teehan, founder of Neatly.ie. Ann shares her expertise on decluttering and organizing homes to help families manage chaos and find calm.
- Bestselling Author Miriam Hussey Helps Us Light Up In A Chaotic World
Host Rebecca Horan interviews bestselling author Miriam Hussey on Season 2 Episode 7 of Little Warriors. They discuss overcoming parental overwhelm and finding calm amidst chaos, with Hussey sharing advice on centering oneself.
- Leading Child Psychologist Aisling O'Connor Helps Us Become Calmer In Chaos
Child Psychologist Aisling O'Connor discusses with host Rebecca Horan the reasons behind children's challenging behavior, strategies for calming them, and the potential damage caused by early technology exposure.
- Dr Laura Lenihan On How To Protect and Heal Our Children's Skin
In this episode of Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan talks with skin specialist Dr Laura Lenihan about practical tips for protecting children's skin and addressing common skin concerns.
- The Feeding Therapist Teresa Foley Gives Top Tips For Feeding Our Kids
Host Rebecca Horan talks with Occupational Therapist Teresa Foley, also known as The Feeding Therapist, about strategies for improving children's eating habits and making mealtimes less stressful for parents.
- Karen Prunty: How Being A Single Mum Pushed Her To Pursue Her Nursing Career
Keren Prunty shares her journey of becoming a paediatric nurse, inspired by the challenges of single motherhood. She provides early motherhood tips and insights from her experience as a parenting coach and founder of Little Roo Village.
- Dr Rebecca Quinn Gives A Masterclass On Neurodiversity
In this episode of Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan speaks with Dr. Rebecca Quinn, a clinical psychologist specializing in neurodiversity. They discuss the distinctions between neurodivergent and neurodiverse, identifying signs in youth…
- The 3 Biggest First Aid Hacks For Children With Expert Siobhan Butler
Rebecca talks with Siobhan Butler, a former nurse and founder of First Aid For Everyone, about crucial first aid practices for children. Topics include choking emergencies, home safety, and life-saving phone hacks.
- Adam Harris On Autism and His Vision For His Charity As I Am
In this episode of Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan interviews Adam Harris, the Founder and CEO of the autism charity As I Am. They discuss his vision for the organization.
- Dr Becky Whetstone On Protecting The Children During Marriage Crisis
In this episode of Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan interviews Dr Becky Whetstone, a family therapist and author. Dr Whetstone discusses her approach to managing marriage crises, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing children's nee…
- How One Mother Learned To Walk Again On Family Hikes
In this episode of Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan speaks with Mairéad Furlong and Fergal McLoughlin, authors of 'The 50 Best Family Hikes in Ireland.' They share their expertise as psychologists and hikers, emphasizing how outdoor adv…
- Rena Maycock On Taking On The Tech World And Saving Our Kids
Host Rebecca Horan speaks with Rena Maycock, founder and CEO of Chirp Technologies Limited, about her child protection software designed to detect and block cyberbullying, grooming, and suicide/self-harm content on smartphones.
- Pat Forde On His Fight To Stop Bullying In Our Schools
Pat Forde, founder of Stop the Bully Ireland, shares insights on his anti-bullying service, which aims to equip people of all ages with the necessary tools to confront and manage bullying effectively.
- Adam Burke From Jigsaw On Building A Bright Future For Our Teens
Rebecca Horan speaks with Adam Burke of Jigsaw about the mental health of teenagers. They discuss common issues like anxiety and the importance of early intervention at home.
- Irish Budgeting Mammy, Ann-Marie Gaynor, On Budgeting Tips For Families
Rebecca Horan interviews Ann-Marie Gaynor, known as Irish Budgeting Mammy, about her journey through financial hardship and her budgeting advice for families. Gaynor, a mental health nurse and mother of four, shares her experiences and tip…
- Carl De Chenu Talks About How Vital It Is That Our Children Are Active
In this episode of Little Warriors, host Rebecca interviews Carl de Chenu from Playball Ireland. Carl, a former professional rugby player, discusses the significance of sports and physical activity for children's health, highlighting conce…
- Orla Walsh On Feeding And Nourishing Our Families For A Long Life
On Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan speaks with dietitian and physiologist Orla Walsh about her extensive background in nutrition and sports performance. Orla discusses her work with athletes, hospitals, and her private clinic, sharing…
- Dr Joanna Fortune On How We Can Be More Playful In How We Parent
Dr. Joanna Fortune, a psychotherapist, joins host Rebecca Horan on Little Warriors to discuss the significance of playfulness in parenting. They explore how various activities, from cooking to hiking, can be incorporated into playtime for…
- Cara O'Loughlin On Intuitive Eating And How It Can Save Our Little One's Lives
On Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan interviews Cara O'Loughlin, a yoga teacher and life coach specializing in disordered eating recovery. They discuss the challenges children face with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, societal pressur…
- Dr Colman Noctor On Our Lost Children And How We Can Save Them
In the first episode of Little Warriors, host Rebecca Horan speaks with psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor about contemporary challenges for children and teens. They discuss issues like overprotection, social media addiction, and the loss of…
- Little Warriors Trailer
This is a trailer for the new podcast, Little Warriors. Hosted by Rebecca Horan, the show will feature weekly conversations with leading children's health experts.