Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps PREMIUM: "How to Raise an Awesome Kid (and be an Awesome Grown-Up)" with Dr Billy Garvey
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Jul 17, 2025 
Dr. Billy Garvey, a leading developmental paediatrician and founder of Guiding Growing Minds, dives into pressing issues surrounding childhood mental health. He and host Josh Szeps tackle the surge in ADHD and anxiety, questioning the impact of modern parenting and education. They explore masculinity, the challenges of diagnosing developmental disorders, and the complexities of neurodiversity in schools. The need for a balance between unconditional love and allowing freedom in parenting is also discussed, making for a thought-provoking conversation on raising resilient kids.
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Billy's Turbulent Childhood
- Billy Garvey shared his turbulent childhood involving domestic violence and early struggles with aggression. - He connected his experiences to his work helping kids facing similar issues today.
Rising Developmental Vulnerabilities in Kids
- Over 20% of Australian kids start school with developmental vulnerabilities. - This rising trend highlights increasing mental health and developmental challenges among children.
Resilience Is A Skillset
- The idea of a "golden era" childhood with low mental illness rates is a myth. - True resilience is about developing skills to recover from adversity, not simply enduring hardship.
