It can feel frustrating (and confusing!) when your toddler suddenly starts refusing foods they used to love, especially when you’ve followed all the advice to raise an adventurous eater.

In this episode, we’re joined by paediatric occupational therapist Rachael Smith to explore the common (and completely normal) reasons for food refusal, as well as signs that it might be time to seek extra support. Whether your child is going through a phase or there’s something deeper at play, this conversation is full of practical, compassionate advice to help bring more ease to your family’s mealtimes.

For those who don’t know Rach, she is a mum to her daughter Olive and son Teddy, 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 development. Rach strongly believes that what we eat has a huge impact on everything and sees this everyday in her clinical practice (and at home).

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why toddlers often start rejecting food around 12–18 months
• How to tell the difference between typical fussy eating and a feeding difficulty
• What to do when your child suddenly stops liking a previously loved food
• Signs your child may benefit from extra feeding support
• How to respond calmly to rejection without reinforcing it
• The concept of food jagging and how to avoid it
• Practical strategies to get you through this stage
• What not to do
• ... and so much more

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Presented by Luka McCabe and Kate Holm

To get in touch please email podcast@boobtofood.com

In this week’s episode of Boob to Food the Podcast, Luka turns the tables and interviews Kate about a topic that almost every mum wonders about – when will my period come back after having a baby?

From the hormonal shifts after birth, to how breastfeeding and stress play a role, to why some mums get their period six weeks postpartum while others wait over two years – we’re breaking it all down. Kate shares what’s considered normal, what symptoms might be a sign of imbalance, and what you can do if you’re hoping to conceive again.

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 3
• Kate Holm - naturopath, nutritionist, mum of three, bringing grounded, evidence-based insight to the world of infant and family health

In this episode we cover:

• What happens hormonally after birth
• Why some women get their period early and others much later
• How breastfeeding affects ovulation and menstruation
• Signs your cycle may be returning
• What’s normal (and what’s not) when it comes to symptoms and irregularity
• How nutrition, stress, and sleep impact ovulation
• What can be done if your cycle hasn’t returned
• ... and so much more!

Need more guidance? Book a consult with one of our qualified nutritionists, naturopaths or dieticians in our online clinic for personalised hormonal and cycle support

Today’s episode is brought to you by Mini + Me. We love having Mini + Me Hydramama on hand for ourselves and our little ones - especially during those long postpartum days, toddler tummy bugs, and sleepless nights. Whether you’re navigating a fevering child, breastfeeding exhaustion, or just need a delicious way to stay hydrated, Hydramama is a safe and supportive electrolyte drink mix made with clean ingredients and zero nasties. It’s suitable for toddlers, pregnancy, and breastfeeding mums - and we personally keep it in our caravan, kitchen drawer, first aid kit, and even the freezer!

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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

In this week’s episode of Boob to Food the Podcast, Luka turns the tables and interviews Kate about everyone’s favourite parenting hot topic (or cold one?) - how to support your child’s immune system through winter.

We know how tough it is when the colds and coughs keep circulating, especially when it takes down the whole family one by one. That’s why we’re diving into what a healthy immune system actually looks like in kids (spoiler: it’s not never getting sick), the factors that impact immunity, and how to support your little one’s immune function without falling into fear or supplement overload. Kate shares evidence-based wisdom and holistic insight as a naturopath, nutritionist, and mum of three who’s very much in the trenches 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 and Toddler to Table, as well as mum of 3
• Kate Holm – naturopath, nutritionist and mum of 3

In this episode we cover:

• What it really means to have a “healthy immune system”
• Why kids get sick so often and why winter seems to make it worse
• The role of nutrition and lifestyle in supporting immune function
• Nutrients and foods to prioritise during the cooler months
• Whether supplements (like probiotics and gummies) are necessary or overhyped
• The best immune-supporting foods Kate uses at home
• ... and so much more

Some resources we mention:

• Boob to Food Online Clinic – book a consult with one of our qualified nutritionists, naturopaths or dietitians for tailored immune support
• Toddler to Table Book – home to our gut-nourishing Chicken Soup recipe and other immune-friendly family meals
• Honey Onion Cough Syrup

Today's episode is brought to you by Undivided Food Co. We are long-time fans of Undivided Food Co, and their GOOD BONES™ broth is an absolute staple in our homes—especially during the cooler months. Whether it’s in a nourishing chicken soup, a hearty curry, or just sipped warm in a mug, their broths are made from 100% organic, pasture-raised, free-range bones and are gelatinous, rich, and incredibly nourishing.

Their refrigerated GOOD BONES™ Chicken and Beef broths are now available in over 100 Woolworths stores in VIC, and already in Woolies across NSW and QLD too, which means it’s never been easier to keep a healing, wholesome broth on hand. We also love their GOOD BONES™ To Go shelf-stable range for when fridge space is tight or we need something convenient in the pantry or the caravan.

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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