Are you done having kids? Or just needing a pause from the potential of another one right now? Not quite ready for the snip? Or uncertain if hormonal birth control is suitable? So many questions that shouldn't be answered by Google, so this week we bring in the expert, Lara Briden - also known as the period revolutionary - to answer all the questions on contraception.

Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women. She has more than 25 years’ experience in women’s health including PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems.

You can connect with Lara via her website or instagram

In this podcast we discuss:

• When women start thinking about contraception after having a baby
• What are the clues that ovulation has occurred, and when might this happen
• The forms of contraception available to women - including the pill, mini pill, mirena, copper IUD as well as pros and cons of each
• The forms of contraception available to men, and why it is important that the male partner take on some of the responsibility
• Whether a vasectomy is a good option when you know you're done having kids, and a less permanent option on the horizon
• How long before trying to conceive a woman should stop hormonal birth control
• and so much more!

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Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate Holm

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Mother's Day can bring such a mix of emotions - love, happiness, joy, but sometimes longing, grief and sadness. We send our love to all mothers or those wishing to be mothers at this time. In a very special tribute to Mother's Day we are joined by the beautiful Ashley Hart who so beautifully and vulnerably shares her journey to becoming a mother in the same year that she lost her own mother.

Ashley is an Australian model, yogi, mother and all round gorgeous human who sadly lost her own mother in January 2023 to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The very same year she became a mother to her own beautiful boy Priest, and we are so honoured to share her wisdom and learnings through this time of deep grief and immense joy.

You can connect with Ashley and follow her inspiring journey of motherhood on instagram

In this podcast we discuss:

• Ashley's mum's diagnosis of ALS and how she stepped into the role of caretaker with her sister during this time
• Lessons around generational patterns that became apparent through her mum's decline and passing
• The importance of nurture, introspection and rituals around death and grief
• Her experience of pregnancy and the continued lessons throughout this time
• The healing opportunity that presented through becoming a mum and the first few months of motherhood
• A vulnerable share about Kate's own experience and contrast of motherhood
• and so much more!

Today’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. They have also just launched an individual photo printing service, which are such high quality (Kate has them lining the wall in her office) and make the perfect gift. 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. Your order will even 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.

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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 have shifted gears this week from babies and toddlers to tweens and teens - and surprisingly there are many similarities! As this is an age group Luka and Kate know nothing about (yet!) we have picked the brain of super-mum of 5, Courtney Adamo to shed some light on what's to come...

Courtney is a mother of five with kids aged 7 to 19, so is more than experienced in this topic. She is also a creative businesswoman, blogger and author, and has worked in the parenting lifestyle arena for the past 17 years. She creates incredible online courses and eBooks for parents, and also offers a membership program for monthly inspiration, ideas and community connection. She is a wealth of knowledge and so beautiful to learn from.

You can connect with Courtney and learn more about her offerings on her instagram or website

In this podcast we discuss

• What age is considered a tween and what is going on for our kids during this time
• How we can keep them close, but still let them have their independence
• How to set boundaries with our kids without seeming like the ‘mean parent?’ and what to do when they push back
• Social media, screens and technology - when should they have it and what boundaries are recommended
• Having the tough or awkward conversations with our tweens, and when these conversations shoudl begin (hint... they keep going forever!)
• and so much more!

SOME ADDITIONAL RESOURCES WE MENTION OR YOU MIGHT ENJOY

• Courtney's tweens and teens course
• Where did I come from book

Today’s episode was brought to you by Keep Cup. 2024 marks 15 years for KeepCup, a lot has changed but the fundamentals are the same. KeepCup manufactures locally in Australia and continues to innovate recycled and recovered materials into their reusable product range. Our favourites are their iconic glass Brew Cork and the new insulated steel Thermal cups and bottles, perfect for drinking coffee and babycinos on the go!

Did you know it only takes 24 uses for your KeepCup Brew Cork to have a lower impact than single-use cups?

You can purchase KeepCup's full range of reusable cups and bottles from keepcup.com. To help you on your reuse journey KeepCup have kindly given Boob To Food listeners a 20% discount for the month of May - use the code BOOBTOFOOD.

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