The Move. Talk. Thrive. Podcast
by Emily Mackie Speechie and Lizzy Dawson EP
Latest episode
#102 Are We Raising Capable Kids?
#102 Are We Raising Capable Kids?
About this podcast
We are child development obsessed, mums, business besties and are here to spill our secrets.
We have a combined 30 years experience working with children. Each episode we will bring you up to date research and evidence based strategies to set children up to thrive.
This is the Move, Talk, Thrive Podcast.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 102 episodes
- #102 Are We Raising Capable Kids? · 26 minIn this episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy flies solo to explore a question that’s been shaping her work as a clinician and mum: we talk a lot about raising resilient kids, but…
- #101 What Emily Built During Maternity Leave · 31 minWhat started as watching AI videos during late-night feeds became a complete overhaul of the Successful Speechie Academy. In this solo episode of the Move.Talk.Thrive Podcast…
- #100 We’re back together! Biz, babies and 100 episodes · 34 minIn this special 100th episode of the Move.Talk.Thrive Podcast, Emily returns to the mic and catches up with Lizzy on motherhood, business, overwhelm, resilience and everything in…
- #99 Using Movement to Support Regulation · 28 minHow does movement support the sensory system, and why does this matter when working with children? In this solo episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy explores the connection between…
- #98 My Research Journey: Behind Feb Data of the Kids Heart Pilates Research Project · 22 minIn this solo episode, Lizzy shares how research has shaped her confidence, clinical reasoning and advocacy as a paediatric exercise physiologist. She reflects on her journey from…
- #97 Treat the Nervous System, Not the Behaviour · 20 minIn this solo episode, Lizzy unpacks the difference between stimulation, regulation and behaviour and why understanding this distinction matters when supporting children. She…
- #96 Connection, Curiosity and Confidence in Paediatrics · 30 minIn this solo episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy reflects on what she wishes she knew when she first started working in paediatrics. This episode is for new grads, clinicians…
- #95 Financial Clarity for Allied Health Business Owners with Michelle Kvello · 41 minIn this episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy chats with Michelle Kvello, founder of Lantern Partners and fractional CFO, about financial clarity for allied health business owners…
- #94 NDIS Changes, Thriving Kids & The Skills Clinicians Need Next · 28 minThe allied health landscape is changing, and paediatric practitioners, clinics and families are all feeling the uncertainty. In this solo episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy…
- #93 Designing a Holiday Program That Actually Works for Complex Kids · 23 minIn this episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy Dawson shares an inside look at running a successful pediatric holiday program and why it has become such a valuable part of her…
- #92 Closing the Gap Between Therapy and Real Life · 27 minIn this solo episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy Dawson explores why therapy strategies that work in the clinic often don’t translate into real life. Lizzy unpacks the gap between…
- #91 Why Practitioners Struggle With Sales (And 3 Simple Things That Actually Work) · 20 minIn this solo episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy Dawson explores why the word “sales” feels uncomfortable for many allied health professionals — and why it shouldn’t. Lizzy…
- #90 Why Families Disengage from Therapy And How Clinicians Can Change That · 27 minIn this solo episode, Lizzy Dawson explores the topic of client retention in pediatric allied health and why it should be seen as a matter of clinical leadership, not just…
- #89 Early Learning Centres: The Opportunity for Allied Health · 23 minIn this solo episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy Dawson shares 16+ years of real-world experience working inside early learning centres — and why they’re not mini clinics. As…
- #88 Thriving Kids, NDIS, and the Future of Paediatric Therapy · 25 minIn this solo episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy Dawson explores the evolving landscape of early intervention in Australia, including the proposed Thriving Kids model and ongoing…
- #87 The Hidden Cost of NDIS Policy Changes with Carolyn Weatherby · 1 h 3 minIn this episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy Dawson sits down with speech pathologist Carolyn Weatherby to explore the future of allied health within the NDIS — and why clinicians…
- #86 Back to Therapy Without the Pressure: Supporting Kids After a Break · 28 minReturning to therapy after a long break can feel chaotic for kids, parents, and clinicians.In this episode of Move.Talk.Thrive, Lizzy Dawson and Emily Mackie share practical…
- #85 Delegation, Systems & Scaling: Working with Virtual Assistants · 20 minLizzy Dawson and Emily Mackie answer a listener question about Virtual Assistants and how they use them to support their businesses. From onboarding and systems to delegation and…
- #84 Planning 2026 With Energy, Not Exhaustion · 46 minLizzy Dawson and Emily Mackie kick off 2026 with an honest conversation about planning for the year ahead while honouring very different life seasons. From business growth and…
- #83 Reflection Over Resolutions · 30 minIn this solo episode of Move Talk Thrive, Lizzy Dawson shares a gentle, intentional approach to reflecting on the year that’s been — and planning ahead without burnout. Lizzy…
