Whether you are currently breastfeeding, have faced your own breastfeeding challenges, are preparing for motherhood or wanting to support those around you - today's episode reminds us that while breastfeeding can be a beautiful experience, it is also okay to encounter difficulties and seek help when needed.

Marika Day is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist with over 10 years of experience in various clinical areas with the goal of promoting her message of balanced, healthy living. Recently, she became a new mum to her first son, Jude who has struggled with CMPA which set Marika on a windy path to discover a feeding solution that worked for them both.

In this podcast we discuss

• How her professional background influenced her approach to motherhood and breastfeeding, as well as some of the initial challenges faced
• When she realised she needed more support and where she turned for assistance
• The rollercoaster of introducing formula - and how this is not the "easy way out"
• The impact on both her physical and emotional well-being
• How her experienced changed her perspective on motherhood and breastfeeding/bottle feeding
• Advice for other mothers who are struggling with breastfeeding
• ... and so much more!

You can connect with Marika via instagram

Today’s episode has been brought to you by Franjo’s Kitchen. We are huge fans of Franjo’s Kitchen and their incredible, natural, functional and delicious lactation cookies created by health professionals to support mothers from pregnancy through to postpartum & beyond. Their Australian made and owned cookies are dairy and egg free with gluten free options too – but be warned – they are SERIOUSLY delicious (and Kate has found them really effective too). Our personal favourites are the choc chip and fig and almond flavours – which are the perfect snack when you’re breastfeeding or one handed trying to wrangle a toddler!

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Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate Holm

To get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

Are you looking to deepen your connection with your partner or foster a loving environment for your children? If there is a guest who can set you on the right path, it is Lael Stone.

In this always enlightening conversation with Lael, we delve into the intricacies of the 5 Love Languages, a concept introduced by Dr. Gary Chapman that has transformed how we understand and express love. Whether you're familiar with the love languages or hearing about them for the first time, Lael's insights will provide you with practical tools to enhance your relationships with your partner, children, and family.

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 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 Motheration

In this podcast we cover:

• The concept of the 5 Love Languages and why they have resonated so widely
• How can we identify our own and our partner’s love languages, and how this may improve our relationship
• Navigating difficulties when we desire or express love in a different way to our partner
• How we can apply this to our children to deepen connection in our family
• Maintaining a family dynamic where everyone feels heard and understood
• and so much more!

Today's episode is brought to you by Koala Eco. Koala Eco is a purpose-led family business founded in 2017. They have created a range of safe, powerful, plant-based products for a clean home, body and mind. Made locally with Australian essential oils, the range of natural and eco-friendly cleaning and hand & body products are certified non-toxic, vegan and allergy-safe. The best part? They are not only natural, but they ACTUALLY work! Luka and Kate both use them in every room of the house (and caravan!). They have even been independently tested and verified to safely kill 99.9% of germs.

You can use the code BOOBTOFOOD for 25% off your order until 30 June 2025. Visit koala.eco to check them out today.

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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

We know iron is important, but did you know that your needs change dramatically throughout different stages of life? From supporting pregnancy to your child's growth and development, iron plays a pivotal role - but how do we make sure we are getting enough, and how do we know if we are deficient?

Today on the podcast Renee, our beautiful dietician steps in for Luka to chat with Kate and explore the vital role of iron throughout various stages of life. From preconception to pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, infancy, and childhood, iron plays a crucial part in our health and development. Renee shares her expertise on how to ensure you and your family are getting the right amounts of this essential nutrient at every life stage - and makes it easy too!

In this podcast we discuss

• The difference between haem and non-haem iron and where to find them
• How we can improve our absorption of iron as well as things that may impair it
• Some common signs of iron deficiency for both kids and adults
• The importance of iron during preconception, pregnancy and postpartum
• How pregnant women can balance getting enough iron while managing pregnancy-related digestive issues like nausea or constipation
• Postpartum conditions that may be affected by low iron and the importance of testing
• The huge iron requirement when starting solids and how this can be achieved
• ... and so much more!

You can read more about iron for starting solids in our blog post HERE or connect with our team of nutritionists & naturopaths for individualised guidance about diet and supplementation HERE.

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).

You can use the code BOOBTOFOOD which will give 10% off storewide, including already discounted 3month capsule bundles which also have free express shipping. Discount excludes already 15-20% off bundles & double-up ghee bundles. Visit www.cellsquared.com.au

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