The ERIC Helpline Podcast: for families with children affected by bowel and bladder conditions

Episode 20: Laxatives

Developmental Psychologist Dr Kate McGarry and ERIC's Head of Family Services Sarah answer your questions about laxatives and how they are used to treat childhood constipation.

Episode 19: The psychology of poo withholding

In a shorter extract from our last episode, Developmental Psychologist Dr Kate McGarry and ERIC's Head of Family Services Sarah discuss the mindset behind poo withholding and what's going on inside a child's brain when they're refusing to poo on the potty or toilet.

Episode 18: Poo withholding - part 2

In the second of a two-part series, Developmental Psychologist Dr Kate McGarry joins ERIC's Head of Family Services Sarah to discuss why some children hold onto their poo and how to guide them into healthy toileting habits.

Episode 17: Toilet anxiety

What is toilet anxiety and how can you help your child overcome it? ERIC Nurse Sunni and Head of Family Services Sarah discuss the issue and how to encourage healthy toileting habits. For more information, visit our website: https://eric.org.uk/information/toilet-anxiety/.

Episode 16: Living with a stoma featuring Mollie Pearce

In a very special episode, TV star Mollie Pearce, who lives with a stoma, meets 8-year-old Katie, who recently had a colostomy stoma formed. Painful bowel problems meant Katie spent lots of her early years in hospital, missing school and childhood experiences. After receiving support from ERIC, and having her stoma formed, her life has been transformed for the better. Here, she shares her journey and explains why everyone should support ERIC. Read more about Katie's story and support our appeal here: https://eric.org.uk/eric-summer-appeal/