Boob to Food - The Podcast

After sharing just how different sleep solutions can be for each family and child in episode 25 with Kristy from the sleep teacher, we thought we would let you in on our own… spoiler alert… we do not have the magic answer for getting more sleep!In today’s BONUS episode we wanted to share the very different experiences we had regarding sleep with our 5 children… although there is one common theme… there were lots of frequent wake ups!For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us…Luka McCabe - founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3Kate Holm - naturopath, nutritionist,  clinical director of Boob to Food and mum of 2 (with a third on the way!)In this podcast we discussThe sleep stories of our 5 childrenWhere our children slept and what worked best for usStrategies that we tried or didn’t try regarding sleepWhich parts we found the hardestThe mindset and perspective shift that helped usand so much more…SOME ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WE MENTION OR YOU MIGHT ENJOYOur podcast interview with Tracy from Raised Good on biologically normal infant sleepFollow 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 HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

We see you there listening to this podcast at 3am while you rock/shoosh/pat/feed/cuddle your baby to sleep wondering if this is normal and how you could maybe get just a little bit more shut eye! Sleep (or lack of) and babies seem to go hand in hand… and while waking through the night is to be expected, it doesn’t have to be torturous or ongoing. Enter Kristy…Kristy is the face behind The Sleep Teacher, a team of child and infant sleep consultants who have worked with over 15 000 families worldwide. As a Mum herself, Kristy knows that what may work for one family, may not work for another. She is not here to convince you that what you are doing sleep wise isn't the right thing, but rather to help and support you when you feel your current situation is no longer working.in this podcast we cover:What is sleep hygiene and some practices we can put in place to help with bedtimeWhat the ultimate sleep environment looks likeRhythms and routines for bedtimeWhat are awake windows and how we can use them in our favour to have flexible, but predictable sleepHow starting solids may impact sleep, and whether it will actually helpand so much more!You can connect with Kristy on Instagram, her new podcast or check out her many resources or book a consult on 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 powder, capsules, as well as their liver and spleen capsules as a great way to introduce this iron rich superfood to your whole family. They have also just launched an Australian sourced, grass fed and finished collagen powder and gelatin powder, as well as having an incredible range of other pantry staples.Cell Squared rarely offer discounts, but they have generously given our listeners 10% off with the code BOOBTOFOOD until 24th July 2023. Visit www.cellsquared.com.auFollow 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 HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

One of our most asked questions at boob to food is “is my child’s poo normal?” closely followed by “how can I help my child who is struggling with ** insert digestive complaint here **”So in today’s BONUS episode we go through a few of the basics on all things infant and toddler poo.For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us…Luka McCabe - founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3Kate Holm - naturopath, nutritionist,  clinical director of Boob to Food and mum of 2 (with a third on the way!)In this podcast we discussWhat is normal through the stages of infancy and toddlerhood when it comes to stool frequencyColours that we want to see and those that might indicate an underlying issueDifferences between breast and formula fed babies, and how their bowel motions may differWhat mucous might meanWhether constipation is normal and what can be doneand so much more…SOME ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WE MENTION OR YOU MIGHT ENJOYOur online clinic with a team of experienced nutritionist and naturopaths to support youFollow 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 HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Are you struggling with all the winter germs hanging around? Do you have a child or family history of allergy, or feel worried that your little one might develop one? Today we go straight to the expert - immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi, who breaks down some incredibly complex information in a way that is easy to understand and implement for your family. Kate was literally jumping out of her seat with excitement!Dr Jenna Macciochi is an immunologist, author, TedX speaker, twin mama and passionate wholefoods cook with over 20 years' experience as a scientist researching the impact of lifestyle on the immune system in health and disease. Jenna is a strong advocate of preventative medicine, and is on a mission to break down the science behind our health and share the secrets of how to be well, which she generously does in today’s episode.in this podcast we cover:What the immune system is and how immunity is developedThe role of breastmilk and the gut microbiome in the developing immune systemWhy do children seem to get sick all the time (and what we can do)What an allergy is and what the signs of an allergic reaction areHow much of an allergen is considered exposure and how often we need to offer the top allergensWhat to do when introducing allergens if a food isn’t part of your typical diet and so much more!You can connect with Dr Jenna Macciochi on Instagram, Twitter, and her website - we highly recommend that you do!Some additional resources we mention or you might enjoyOur podcast episode 10 all about immune supportExpress Immune ConsultsToday's episode was brought to you by Nutra Organics. Nutra Organics is Australia's most loved health food brand, dedicated to making wholefoods to deeply nourish. They believe that wellbeing doesn’t have to be boring, hard or unattainable - and instead make it delicious, uncomplicated and accessible for everyone! We have both been using Nutra Organics products for years - our favourites are the gelatin for making gummies, the collagen bars for a quick snack on the run and the bone broth powders and concentrate because… well… you probably already know our love of bone broth! You can use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 15% off site wide (excluding bundles). Visit www.nutraorganics.com.auFollow 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 HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Do you feel like you have lost yourself or are still trying to navigate this new version of you since becoming a mum? Feeling disconnected from your partner or stuck playing “who’s doing it harder”? We are SO excited to welcome the beautiful Lael Stone back to the podcast this week to discuss all things identity and relationship changes through motherhood.If you haven’t already listened to episode 3 with Lael on raising resilient and compassionate children, he highly recommend you do (it is our most popular episode for a reason!). Lael is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and parenting counsellor who has been working with families for over 20 years. Her work as a birth educator, post-natal trauma counselor, and parenting educator has seen her work with thousands of families consulting about newborns all the way to the teen years.And probably most importantly - she is a wife and mother of three big kids - who are teenagers and young adults and she is currently putting all her research into practice with them! You can connect with Lael on Instagram and Facebook as well as her new offering MotherationIn this podcast we cover:Some of the common changes and concerns that women have about their identity when they become a motherHow we can honour ourselves through the process of shifting and changing into our new roleThe changes that can show up in our own relationship with our partnerHow to get out of the cycle of playing “who’s doing it harder” with our partnerWhat to do when you and your partner have different parenting stylesand so much more!Today's episode is brought to you by Subo. The Subo food bottles are a favourite item in both Luka and Kate’s household - not only easy for the kids to use, but mess free and portable! The food bottle is quick and easy to fill with everything from purees, yogurt, smoothies, porridge and more. As your child sips the soft silicon (BPA-free) spout, the food rises up the bottle, one perfect-sized mouth full at a time. Unlike many other single-use food pouches, the innovative design means the food bottle does not need to be squeezed to access the contents. Instead, your child can feed themselves, anywhere, anytime and on the go - no mess, no fuss, no waste. You can use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 10% off your order. Visit suboproducts.com.auFollow 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 HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

If you caught episode 20 with Amberley Harris, you would have heard that there really is no single right way to go about weaning, and every child will likely be different!So in today’s BONUS episode we wanted to share the very different weaning experiences we have had with our 5 children.For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us…Luka McCabe - founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3Kate Holm - naturopath, nutritionist,  clinical director of Boob to Food and mum of 2 (with a third on the way!)In this podcast we discussThe very different weaning stories of our 5 childrenSelf-weaningBreastfeeding aversion during pregnancyThe guilt and emotions we felt around weaningChallenges of weaning in a caravanThe boundaries we set and phrases or tools we usedand so much more…SOME ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WE MENTION OR YOU MIGHT ENJOYNursies when the sun shinesFollow 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 HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

We share a lot about the food side of Boob to Food… but get so many questions about how to let go of the boob (or bottle) side! So in today’s episode we ask the beautiful Amberley Harris all about weaning after 12 months of age.Amberley Harris is a Melbourne based Registered and Endorsed Midwife in private practice specialising in breastfeeding support. Amberley has over 13 years experience working as a Midwife in both the public and private hospital setting and is a proud co-producer of two small humans.She also shares extensively about the world of motherhood & maternal wellness through her website and instagram, as well as offering digital resources, courses and an amazing nipple butter too! Amberley’s goal is to drive significant and impactful change to global breastfeeding statistics (she’s even making a Breastfeeding Documentary!) and we are so lucky to share her wisdom with you.In this podcast we discussWhen is the right time to wean? Are there any signs a baby might show to signify they are ready to wean?Are there any benefits to continuing breastfeeding or formula feeding after 12 months?Is it necessary to replace the milk feeds for something else like cow’s milk or toddler formula?How do we actually wean and some practical tipsHow much time should we allow to wean and which feeds should be weaned firstAvoiding mastitis and blocked ducts when weaningand so much more!You can connect with Amberley on Instagram @maternalinstinctsbyamberley or her website www.maternal-instincts.com.auToday’s episode was brought to you by Once Upon. Both Luka and Kate have been creating photo books using the Once Upon App for years, and love not only how simple and fun it is to create beautiful books, but also to bring your photos off your camera roll and into your home! Luka also shares a great mum hack in this episode for those who are inundated with numerous artworks from their kids. To create your very own photo book today, just download the Once Upon app on your phone or tablet, and start adding photos - or collaborating on a book with family or friends. When you’re ready to order you can use the discount code boobtofood25 for 25% off (valid until 12th July 2023), and your order will be and shipped from Australia (or one of their other printing houses around the world if you’re in a different country)! Visit onceupon.photo to find out more.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 HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

This week’s episode is a must listen for everyone - whether you’re a mum, a mum to be, a friend, a partner or wondering how you can best support the new mums around you. Our beautiful guest Hollie Azzopardi generously and vulnerably shares her challenges and insights, and inspires us to trust ourselves, and really listen to the mums in our world when they are reaching out for help.Author of The People Pleaser’s Guide to Putting Yourself First, and host of Soul Talk the podcast, Hollie Azzopardi is a writer and speaker with a focus on personal development and spirituality. She is also a mum, and shares so openly and vulnerably about her challenging journey so that other mums don’t feel so alone in their struggles, and those around them can some insight and understanding to support them.Trigger warning - this emotional and insightful episodeincludes indirect and direct reference to trauma associated with birth, breastfeeding, and mental illness including postpartum depression and complex PTSD. There are points in the episode where listeners may find Hollie's emotional state distressing. Listener discretion is advised.In this podcast we discussHow Hollie’s birth experience didn’t quite go as planned, and what unfolded when she returned homeWhen she started to realise that something wasn’t quite right with her breastfeeding experienceThe professional advice she sought including being told everything was “normal”Making the call to supplement breastfeeds and how she knew there was no choiceDonor milk, formula and pumpingThe Northern Rivers flood and the incredible fear because of how this impacted her ability to source milk for her babyPostnatal depression, chronic complex PTSD and mental healthand so much more!You can connect with Hollie on Instagram @hollie_azzopardi or her website www.hollieazzopardi.comToday's episode was brought to you by Foraged For You. Our whole team use and love The Mothers Blend, an incredible certified organic blend of carefully selected, real and fermented foods developed specifically with pregnant and breastfeeding women in mind. If you have tried it, you’re probably a raving fan like we are!Foraged fans will know that sales are rare, but Sheridan has kindly offered our listeners 10% off either blend until 26th June 2023 with the code BOOBTOFOOD. Visit foragedforyou.com to order yours now.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 HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to navigate the potential toxins hiding in your food, household products, cosmetics, children’s products, environment… the list could go on. Us too. So on this week’s episode we go straight to the expert on all things low tox - the beautiful Alexx Stuart from Low Tox Life.Alexx Stuart spurred the Low Tox movement when starting her blog Low Tox Life in 2010 - She's now a 12 x best selling author with 2 books, Low Tox Life and Low Tox Life FOOD, a top podcast, 10 courses supporting people's health and sustainability goals and a thriving online community of judgement-free, empowering goodness. As a consultant, writer, speaker and coach, she never tires of supporting people where our common goals overlap to be healthier and look after our planet.In this podcast we discussWhere to start if reducing toxins for your family is something you're interested inThe biggest sources of chemical exposures for our kids, and the impact of thisAll about “green-washing” and what to look out forHow to know if your seemingly natural product is actually lox-toxEasy and affordable swaps for familiesHow to talk to those around you about this topicand so much more!SOME ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WE MENTION OR YOU MIGHT ENJOYAlexx’s incredible Go Low Tox CourseAlexx’s two in depth and insightful books - Low Tox Life & Low Tox FoodWater filter jugs and travel bottlesLow Tox Washing powder options - Koala Eco, Dr Bronner Sal Suds, Aware (from supermarkets)Her podcast episode with holistic nutritionist Esther CohenLow Tox brands and retailers - personally vetted by AlexxHer FREE How not to feel like a lone hippie webinar replayToday’s episode was brought to you by Once Upon. To create your very own photo book today, just download the Once Upon app on your phone or tablet, and start adding photos - or collaborating on a book with family or friends. When you’re ready to order you can use the discount code boobtofood25 for 25% off (valid until 12th July 2023), and your order will be and shipped from Australia (or one of their other printing houses around the world if you’re in a different country).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 HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Teething is inevitable, relentless and so incredibly painful for all involved! But there are some simple, gentle and effective strategies that you can use for your baby to make it at least slightly easier on everyone. In today’s BONUS episode you have Luka and Kate discussing all things teething and practical, natural strategies you can use to ease the discomfort for your little one (and hopefully get some more sleep for you too). For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us…Luka McCabe - founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk to Meals, registered nurse and midwife, as well as mum of 3Kate Holm - naturopath, nutritionist,  clinical director of Boob to Food and mum of 2 (with a third on the way!)In this podcast we discussSome of the signs and symptoms of teething, and when can we expect it to happen?Ways we can make teething less painful for our childrenPractical tips and home remediesPhysical supportSome thoughts on amber necklacesand more!SOME ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WE MENTION OR YOU MIGHT ENJOYChamomile Chew ClothFollow 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 HolmTo get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com