3P's in a Pod: Paediatrics, Parenting & Perimenopause

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Using your Phone to Guide Parenting: Tool or Trap?

2026-02-2417:41

In our very first episode, we're tackling a question every modern parent grapples with: Is that smartphone in your hand a helpful parenting tool, or is it a trap that fuels anxiety and self-doubt?Join Dr Claudia Gray and Christy Herselman as they explore the five ways our digital devices are quietly reshaping parenthood. From the overwhelm of information overload to the danger of the comparison trap, they unpack how Dr Google and perfectly curated social media feeds can actually leave us feeling more lost and alone.Together, they introduce their four S's for spotting sensationalism and discuss what happens when we let our phones become what they call an "intuition obliterator." Most importantly, they remind us why swapping ChatGPT for the authentic GPT—grandparents, parents, and teachers—might just be the connection we're truly craving.Tune in for a sincere conversation about keeping your village close and your parenting intuition closer in a digital world. Dr Claudia Gray:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dr_claudia_gray/Dr Claudia Gray’s Real Parenting and Paediatrics, Quivertree Publications 2025https://www.takealot.com/dr-gray-s-real-parenting-paediatrics/PLID98849917 Christy Herselman:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thechatdurban/Books:https://thechat.co.za/product-category/books/

Welcome to "3P's in a Pod: Paediatrics, Parenting & Perimenopause"

2026-02-1301:20

Expert-led chats on child, teen & parental health and wellbeing brought to you by paediatrician Dr Claudia Gray and journalist Christy Herselman.Hosted by trusted voices in health and parenting, this evidence-based podcast blends paediatrics, women's health and modern parenting into practical, relatable discussions. From childhood illnesses, development & teens to hormones, peri-menopause and mental load, we connect the dots between caring for your child and caring for yourself.Dr Claudia Gray is an experienced expert paediatrician, allergist and lifestyle medicine specialist who juggles a busy career with an equally busy family- including 4 teens! Claudia loves teaching and writes prolifically, both for scientific journals and popular press; her most recent book encapsulates 20 years of being a paediatrician and mother, entitled "Dr Gray's REAL Parenting & Paediatrics." Claudia is a trusted, popular voice on radio and television and is passionate about taking complex information and simplifying it into relatable, practical information.Christy Herselman is an experienced journalist and teacher who is the founder of a movement called "The Chat," the heart of which is to empower parents to confidently tackle big topics with their kids in a natural, open manner. She has written 3 books and divides her time between researching, writing, speaking and being a wife and mom to 3 teens! Her passion is to help cultivate deep family connections and help raise a generation who are secure in who they are and where they are going.

Peri Peri Health

2026-01-2501:04

Welcome to Peri Peri Health, the podcast that adds a little fire and a lot of sense to the health and wellness conversation.Join your hosts, Dr. Claudia Gray (an experienced medical doctor and mother of four) and Cherisse Khoury (a seasoned journalist and mother of three), as they dive headfirst into the hottest, most confusing topics in health, wellness, and parenting.Every episode, we take a trending headline, a viral claim, or a perennial parenting dilemma and put it under the microscope. With Claudia’s clinical expertise and Cherisse’s investigative curiosity, we separate fact from fad, cutting through the noise to find the signal.Whether it’s the latest wellness craze, a new parenting study, or a persistent health myth, we’re here to unpack it, debunk it, and give you the clear, practical takeaways you need to feel informed and empowered.Subscribe now for your regular dose of straight talk, expert insight, and honest conversation from the crossroads of medicine and real-life motherhood.

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3P's in a Pod: Paediatrics, Parenting & Perimenopause