Episodes
Have you noticed pesky areas of mould or damp in your home? Do you just wipe it away and hope for the best, or have you been freaking out (like Kate) that it is negatively impacting your health? Or maybe mould has never crossed your mind! Whichever applies to you, today's episode will have you feeling informed and empowered. 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...
Published 04/16/24
Published 04/16/24
We always hear that protein is important... but what even is it? Why is everyone on social media always talking about it? And how (and how much!?) do I get it into my diet when I'm a busy mum? Help! On today's episode, we dedicate a whole "help me" segment to all things protein for mums. We took your questions on instagram, and answer the what, the why, the how and more. For those who are tuning in for the first time, a little about us… Luka McCabe - founder of Boob to Food, author of Milk...
Published 04/09/24
Does your child struggle with poor sleep? Are they behind their peers with milestones? Or seeming to pick up every infection going around? If you have questions about ear, nose and throat health (or even if you don't!) then today's episode is for you. We were honoured to interview the incredible and highly esteemed Professor Kelvin Kong - a proud Worimi man, otolaryngology, head and neck surgeon (in fact Australia's first Indigenous surgeon), NAIDOC person of the year, wonderful father, and...
Published 04/02/24
As if starting solids isn't overwhelming enough, we also have to think about introducing allergens. Is my baby going to have a reaction? How will I know? When is the right time to start? Help! On today's episode, we dedicate a whole "help me" episode to the hot topic of introducing allergens. We completely understand that this can be a stressful time for many families, and while we wish there could be certainty, the fact is there is no way of knowing 100% whether or not your little one will...
Published 03/26/24
It is so adorable when our little ones say words incorrectly (and you never want it to change!), but it can also be so frustrating for them when they can't communicate effectively. And like so many topics when it comes to parenting, you might find yourself asking "is this normal?" - today's guest has the answers. Emily is a certified practicing speech pathologist working and living in the South West of WA. She has worked across hospital, community, disability and private sectors for the past...
Published 03/19/24
Wasn't it just yesterday that Kate's third baby Imogen was born? Well it wasn't... because she is almost 6 months old and is getting ready to start solids! On today's episode, Kate is in the hot seat as Luka asks all things starting solids with her third bub. 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...
Published 03/12/24
Let us just apologise in advance for this delightful topic... but it was actually HIGHLY requested and it seems that having worms waving at you from your child's bum is somewhat of a parenting rite of passage! But also... eww... So to tackle all things worms and what we can do about it we are joined by the lovely Kelly Gibson, one of the senior naturopaths and nutritionists from our online clinic here at Boob to Food. Kelly is a mum of 2 with over a decade of clinical experience in holistic...
Published 03/05/24
This week we welcome Dr Billy Garvey back to the podcast to share his wisdom on all things tantrums... because let's face it, if we aren't already going through it, we probably will soon enough! Billy is a developmental paediatrician with nearly 20 years experience working with children in a number of settings. His clinical and research interests include child development and mental health, multidisciplinary collaboration, improving health literacy and promoting community engagement to...
Published 02/27/24
Navigating newborn life (especially with twins!) can be challenging at the best of times... but how do you cope when one of your twins requires surgery at only 14 hours old and you find yourself caught on a rollercoaster of medical complications? Dr Jess Montfort shares her incredibly moving experience on today's episode. Dr Jess is a consultant psychiatrist, university lecturer, and mum to 2 year old spirited twins living in Byron Bay, Australia. While she has extensive experience working...
Published 02/20/24
If you're like the hundreds of women who asked questions about this topic, then chances are you too are wondering where on earth your libido has gone, if it will ever come back and what sex really looks like after having babies. So we took it straight to expert, because let's be honest... Luka and Kate are both wondering the same thing! Juliet Allen is a global leading sexologist and mentor, well-known for her bold, straight-to-the-point manner and for authentically sharing her own experience...
Published 02/13/24
Gastro... the word that sends you running for the hills (or the toilet!), but unfortunately seems to strike most families from time to time (unless you're Kate who somehow seems to have avoided it so far). We receive so many questions about gastro each week - what to eat, how to recover, are there any supplements to take - so we decided to dedicated a whole episode to the delightful topic. And just a reminder, if you have any questions you would like answered in our "HELP!" segment - whether...
Published 02/06/24
This week we welcome back the beautiful Hollie Azzopardi to chat all about people pleasing, how to put yourself first, find your voice and set boundaries as a mum. A topic that Luka can't relate to and Kate needs much more help with! Author of The People Pleaser’s Guide to Putting Yourself First, 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...
Published 01/30/24
With the return to school looming, that means the return of making lunchboxes. And if that isn't overwhelming enough, you also have to SHOP for the food! Thankfully Nabs from Supermarket Swap is here to help. If you are yet to discover Supermarket Swap, it is an incredible app that was created by Nabula Brdar to simplify the shopping process to allow shoppers to easily search, shop, share and save on additive and preservative free food from Australia’s largest supermarkets. What started as...
Published 01/23/24
Ever had a moment where your child has suddenly developed *insert one of many childhood illnesses or injuries here* and you haven't had anything on had to support them? Us too. So join us this week as we go through what we now aim to keep in both our natural and medical first aid kit for home and camping. We also introduce you to our new segment (currently called "HELP" because we both have mum brain and can't think of anything else... input welcome!) where we answer your parenting questions...
Published 01/16/24
Hands up who is feeling stressed about the state of their finances, the economy or has no idea what any of it means? We both have our hands in the air! But thankfully the incredible Melissa Browne joins us on the podcast again to clear it all up. Mel isn't your typical finance person. Yes, she's an award-winning ex-accountant and ex-financial advisor but she's also a multi-millionaire (after having started with less than nothing in her early thirties) who is now a financial educator &...
Published 01/09/24
Happy New Year! 2024 is here and we cannot believe that it has almost been an entire year of Boob to Food the podcast - so we thought we would take the opportunity to reintroduce ourselves and answer some of the questions you have been asking... 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...
Published 01/02/24
In our final episode for 2023 we answer your most asked questions from instagram covering everything from allergies to when to have babies and more. 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 3 In this podcast we discuss The transition to 2 children, age gaps and getting...
Published 12/17/23
With the festive season in full swing it is likely you and your child will come in contact with some forbidden foods... so what should you do? Our paediatric occupational therapist Rachael Smith has you covered. For those who don’t know Rach, she is a mum to her daughter Olive, a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, and the owner of Therapy Time, a private practice based in Brisbane. Even before having her own family, she has always been passionate about taking a big picture approach to child...
Published 12/10/23
Camping with kids is one of our hottest topics here at Boob to Food with MANY questions regularly coming in - and now that Luka has converted Kate to the caravanning life, she has questions of her own too! On today's episode we answer them all (well, most of them!) 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...
Published 12/03/23
How does your baby sleep? The question everyone is asked (WHY so many times?!) and the one we often ask ourselves... but is your little one's sleep normal? And is there anything you can do to get a little more of it? On this week's episode of Boob to Food the podcast we welcome back the beautiful and incredibly knowledgable Dr Eliza Hannam. Dr Eliza Hannam is a GP, board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) and Possums Neuroprotective Care accredited practitioner. As a GP, her work is...
Published 11/26/23
Leaving your child with someone else for the first time can be incredibly daunting and have so many unknowns - What do I pack? How will they get to sleep? What will they eat? Will they catch as many germs as I think they will? Will they cope without me?! Today's guest, Judy Radich was highly recommended to us by Early Childhood Australia to answer all your questions and bring her wisdom from over 30 years experience. Judy is an early childhood teacher and the manager of Cooloon Children’s...
Published 11/19/23
Does your child struggle with separation anxiety or transitioning to daycare or being with other carers? This is such a common challenge that families face, and today we welcome back the incredible Lael Stone to share her wisdom on all things attachment and navigating separation anxiety. If you haven’t already listened to episode 3 with Lael on raising resilient and compassionate children, we highly recommend you do (it is our most popular episode for a reason!). Lael is an educator, TEDx...
Published 11/12/23
Eczema can be such a debilitating condition for both the child suffering and the whole family, so today we unpack a little about eczema from a holistic perspective and some things to consider to help understand the drivers and work towards resolving the condition. 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...
Published 11/05/23
While yes, breastfeeding is natural, we know it can also be hugely challenging for many women, even if you're a lactation consultant!  On today's episode International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Amy Chatburn-Stevens generously shares her personal experience through numerous breastfeeding challenges with her two children. In this podcast Amy shares about: What triple feeding is and why it was necessary for herThe physical, mental and emotional toll of triple feeding and challenges...
Published 10/29/23