In this episode of Boob to Food the podcast, we’re diving into one of the biggest challenges for modern parents—how to trust ourselves in a world full of parenting advice. Caitlin Hocken from ChildWise, shares her insights on why so many parents today feel like they’ve lost their way and how to reconnect with your inner wisdom and parent in alignment with your values.

Caitlin Hocken founded “ChildWise – Conscious Parenting Support” in 2020 to deliver education, coaching, and support to anyone wishing to improve their relationships with the children in their lives. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and is a Certified Master Parent Coach. She has always had a deep love for and affinity with young children and believes empowering parents and caregivers by supporting them to grow in awareness is the best way to help children thrive.

Whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned one, this episode will help you rediscover your instincts and parent with more confidence and calm.

You can connect with Caitlin on Instagram or her website

Today’s episode was brought to you by ergoPouch. We are long time fans of ergoPouch – every mum knows the level of stress when trying to decipher whether your child will be warm or cool enough (and wanting to PERFECTLY recreate the exact environment from that magical night of sleep you had once upon a time), so being able to take the guess work out of the equation is such a relief! ergoPouch make natural fibre, premium, ergonomically designed sleepwear and sleep solutions for babies and kids that are TOG-rated for warmth. The range spans Newborn to 6 years old, and is designed to take the guesswork out of dressing your child safely for sleep, no matter the temperature. Their new Tutti Frutti range for spring and summer is so cute and very on brand for Boob to Food, and they have also just released their new Lyra convertible cot designed to grow with your child, seamlessly transitioning from a cot to a toddler bed.

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Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate Holm

To get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

In this special R U OK Day episode of Boob to Food the podcast, we sit down with Brent Draper, well-known for his appearance on MasterChef Australia, and his wife Shonleigh, as they open up about their journey through Brent's experience with anxiety and mental health challenges. This episode is a timely reminder for R U OK Day to check in with yourself and those around you, because a simple conversation can make a world of difference.

Brent Draper (Drapes) is a loved and respected TV personality, and the Winner of MasterChef Australia Season 15 (2023). Not only is Drapes known for his finesse of cooking on the hibachi but he's also known worldwide for his mental health advocacy after exiting MasterChef in his first season in 2021 due to recurring mental health issues. Drapes is also a self confessed 'very keen but very average fisho and surfer' who lives in Northern NSW with his wife Shonleigh and their children Alfie and Bowie.

Drapes and Shon candidly offer a raw and honest look at the realities of mental health struggles within relationships and as parents. Whether you’re facing your own mental health battles or supporting someone who is, this episode is a powerful reminder that it's okay to not be okay, and that asking for help really is a sign of strength.

In this podcast we chat about:

• When Drapes realised that something was going on with his mental health and what some of the warning signs were
• How he managed to return to MasterChef and what he did differently to support his mental health
• How his struggles with his mental health has influenced his parenting, and how they speak about mental health challenges with the kids
• What it is like being the partner of someone going through a severe mental health crisis
• The things that Drapes found to help him see the way out
• ...and so much more

You can connect with Brent on instagram

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now, call triple zero (000). You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You can see a list of additional mental health and support services HERE

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Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.

Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.

Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate Holm

To get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Motherhood is a beautiful, chaotic, and deeply emotional journey. As mums, we often find ourselves juggling a myriad of feelings—from the joy of tiny milestones to the overwhelm of sleepless nights and endless responsibilities. In this episode of Boob to Food the podcast, we explore the complex landscape of emotions that mums navigate daily. Whether you're feeling frazzled, disconnected, or simply seeking more calm in your day-to-day, this episode is packed with compassionate insights to help you thrive as a mum.

Tamara Coughlan is an integrative psychotherapist, yoga & meditation teacher, retreat facilitator, occupational therapist and mumma. She blends somatic therapy and process-oriented approaches, and holds a psycho-spiritual lens to walk beside individuals as they explore emotions, behaviours and relationships with themselves. With a focus on the connection between body, mind, and heart, Tamara creates compassionate spaces for clients to explore their inner landscapes and reconnect with their authentic selves.

In this podcast we chat to Tam about:

• The importance of acknowledging our emotions and some of the common themes in mothers
• How mothers can balance the demands of parenting while also giving themselves the space to heal from their hurts and trauma
• The role of the nervous system in how we respond to stress
• Some signs that a mother’s nervous system might be dysregulated, and how to become more attuned to these signals
• Some simple, everyday practices that mothers can incorporate into their routines to help regulate their nervous systems
• The practice of self-compassion when we’re struggling to regulate their nervous system, especially during particularly challenging times?
• ...and so much more

You can connect with Tam on Instagram as well as her website

Today’s episode was brought to you by Cell Squared. Cell Squared are a Melbourne based business on a mission to connect people with more traditional ways of eating. If you have been around here for a while, you will know that we are huge fans of liver, and particularly LOVE the Cell Squared liver and spleen capsules as a great way to introduce this iron rich superfood to your whole family. The Organic Spleen & Liver Capsules were recently reformulated to deliver 9.4mg of heme iron per 6 capsule serve. As well as iron (from the spleen), the capsules are unique as they also contain the necessary synergistic nutrients to enhance iron absorption & usability (which come from liver).

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Follow us on instagram @boobtofood to stay up to date with all the podcast news, recipes and other content that we bring to help make meal times and family life easier.

Visit www.boobtofood.com for blogs and resources, to book an appointment with one of our amazing practitioners and more.

Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate Holm

To get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com