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Send us a textWe’re back with Season 5 of Therapod Podcast! To open the season, we’re sharing a very special radio interview where our host, Banu Balaji—clinical specialist, occupational therapist, and founder of Therapod—speaks with Fahmeeda Naheed, host of Let’s Integrate on Cork City Community Radio.In this wide-ranging and personal conversation, Banu reflects on her journey as an occupational therapist, migrant mother, and entrepreneur in Ireland. Together, they explore the often-silent struggles migrant families face navigating learning differences, developmental challenges, and educational systems that don’t always fit. They also discuss the emotional load mothers carry, the importance of early intervention, and why understanding children’s sensory and emotional worlds is vital for their growth.Whether you’re a parent, educator, or simply curious about supporting children of determination, this episode offers insights, empathy, and inspiration to start the season.
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