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This Little Life
by LittleOak
Welcome to This Little Life – an impromptu and lively podcast diving into the big and little issues of parenting.We are dedicated to sharing the authentic stories of individuals and experts to gain interesting perspectives from the world around us - from parenting to professions; and pandemics to paediatric health. Brought to you by The LittleOak Company. With love.
Episodes
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Nutrition is noisy: what to feed your child
As parents, we know that navigating the world of nutrition can be, well...overwhelming. No sugar, no seed oils, meat, no meat, more protein, less protein...advice is everywhere. So, who do we trust? Tune into our latest episode as we attempt to wade through the noise. What’s really behind the…
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Inside your child's personality
How do we become who we are? And when it comes to our little ones, who’s really shaping them – their personalities, their temperaments, their opinions? Maybe it’s you, their caregivers. Maybe it's their peers. Maybe it’s their siblings. Or maybe it’s all in their DNA. So...who...or what...is…
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The hidden cost of motherhood
You’ve had the baby. You’ve navigated feeding. You’ve survived the sleepless nights...and just like that, you’re a parent. But somewhere in the chaos, something feels off. You’re exhausted. Stretched thin. Overwhelmed — in a way that sleep alone can’t fix. In this episode, we‘re looking beneath…
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Why we drink cow's milk and why we might be wrong
From fridge to formula, cow's milk is everywhere. But have you ever wondered why? In this episode, we uncover how cow's milk rose to fame and why goat's milk is a significantly more nourishing alternative. Join LittleOak Founder and CEO Elke Pascoe as she sits down for a fascinating conversation...
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The truth about heavy metals
Ever heard the phrase “mad as a hatter?” It comes from mercury exposure — a toxic heavy metal once used in hat making. Now, those same metals — mercury, lead, arsenic and cadmium — are showing up in baby food. In fact, a 2019 study found that 95% of baby foods tested contained at least one toxic...
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Unpacking burn out: parents at breaking point
"I’m falling apart." "I'm overwhelmed, I'm not coping." “You don't really have any choice other than to keep going.” Sound familiar? As parents, we’re constantly juggling. And with so many balls in the air, sometimes it can feel like we’re running on empty. And oftentimes, we are. In fact, more...
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The picky eater dilemma
Are we creating picky eaters? Dinner time with little ones can be a real challenge. These tiny food critics will turn their nose up at anything, it seems. So, are all children picky eaters? Or do we create them by catering to their every culinary whim? In this episode, LittleOak Founder and CEO...
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Single mum by choice
They say it takes a village to raise a child. But what if you want to go it alone? Becky Bell refers to herself as a single mum by choice, using a sperm donor to conceive her two beautiful children. Now, she's on a mission to break the stigma and educate others about the power and beauty of her...
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The hardest goodbye
The birth of a child is meant to be the happiest of times, and the start of a lifelong journey of milestones. But what if this journey is cut short? Late into her pregnancy, Priyanka Saha and her husband Will received news that would change the course of their lives. Their unborn child was...
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Is social media a help or a hindrance? Expert weighs in
Like, follow, share - social media can be a real mother Did you know that approximately 90% of mums are active social media users? Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, or Tiktok – millennial mums live online. And we can’t lie...we’re certainly part of that statistic. But...how does social media…
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Building back to work confidence and style for mums
Hosted by LittleOak CEO and Founder, Elke Pascoe, This Little Life is an impromptu and lively discussion diving into the big and little issues of parenting and beyond. Tune in for our latest podcast episode featuring image coach and stylist, Lacey Savell. On a mission to empower mums, Lacey…
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Home for the holidays with LittleOak
At this time of year, it's all about family – and we want you to meet ours. A new spin on our most-loved podcast, we're joined by some very special guests: Olive and Freddie, Elke's very own little ones. Not only are they Elke's inspiration, they are the heart and soul of LittleOak and the reason...
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Taming the toddler
Hosted by LittleOak CEO and Founder, Elke Pascoe, This Little Life is an impromptu and lively discussion diving into the big and little issues of parenting and beyond. Children don’t come with an instruction manual. And as parents, we’re often making it up as we go and hoping for the best. But…
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Let sleeping toddlers lie...or not?
Hosted by LittleOak CEO and Founder, Elke Pasco, This Little Life is an impromptu and lively discussion diving into the big and little issues of parenting and beyond. You've heard the saying “never wake a sleeping baby”. But does that apply to toddlers? And what about the age-old conundrum of…
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Welcome to Toddlertown
This month we have teamed up with some of the world’s leading experts in toddler development. For the next two episodes, we will explore sleep, nutrition, behaviour, and more to help our LittleOak families as they navigate this wonderful, but noisy new journey… So settle in, and buckle up …as we...
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Pink hope: one mum’s mission to reduce cancer risk
A Journey of Courage, Hope, and Pink: Sarah Powell's Inspiring Story This month, as we mark Breast Cancer Awareness, we bring you a truly remarkable episode of This Little Life. Join us as we delve into the life-changing journey of Sarah Powell, the CEO of Pink Hope. From her personal battle with...
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Happy gut, healthy child
We’ve all heard the saying happy wife, happy life but here’s another one for you - Happy gut, healthy child. Ok, so it doesn’t rhyme, but we think it’s just as important. Dr Anna Garber agrees. A naturopathic doctor, her passion is children’s health. She believes that good gut health early in…
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To Doula or Not
Hosted by LittleOak CEO and Founder Elke Pascoe, This Little Life is an impromptu and lively discussion diving into the big and little issues of parenting and beyond. Childbirth. A word that can trigger a hundred different emotions – from joy to fear and back again. Then, you head home with a…
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I’ll send you The Memo
It all started with the words “I’ll send you the memo”. The memo was a list of everything you really needed for a new baby, shared amongst friends. It’s now grown into one of Australia’s leading parenting destinations, with a thriving online community, retail store and some serious style. In this...
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The truth about co-parenting
The end of a relationship is always hard, but even more so with children involved. While navigating through one of life’s most difficult challenges, you need to help your kids adjust to an entirely new family dynamic. How can we do that? What does successful co-parenting look like? And is it even...
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The great pause: can conscious parenting help reclaim the calm?
We’ve all had those days. Neither you or the baby has slept much, the kids are crying, and now you’re yelling. But what if there was a different way of handling the situation? A calmer way? Our guest today Sammy Millach thinks there is. Sammy is a mum of two, teacher and behaviour management...
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The truth about palm oil
If you’ve ever looked at the ingredients list of your little one’s formula, you’ve probably noticed it contains palm oil, and if you were concerned, you probably have good reason for it. After all, palm oil is widely discussed in newspapers and social media but for all the wrong reasons. So you…
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Rewriting the reflux story: how wholefoods helped a family thrive
Jess Wilson fought a four year battle to help her young sons recover from chronic, life threatening reflux illness. Exhausted, traumatised and facing the hardest challenge of her life, Jess refused to accept the status quo. In a story of true determination and courage, Jess would not only rebuild...
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The low-tox lifestyle
Us parents tend to worry a lot. From sleep to sunscreen to screen time, the list is endless as we try to raise well adjusted humans. One of our biggest concerns is what our children eat. Wanting to limit their intake of things like processed foods, added sugar and preservatives is certainly not...
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The twin life
Double trouble or a perfect pair... We’ve all heard the cliches to describe twins but what is it actually like living life in multiple? As a therapist and mum to twin daughters, Natasha D’anna knows first-hand the unique joy and challenges that comes with parenting multiples. So much so that it...
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Call me Dad: a surrogacy journey
Like many couples, Adam and Justin Rowe dreamt of starting a family, but the reality hasn’t been easy. Spanning many years and multiple countries across the globe, Adam and Justin’s quest to find fatherhood led to the world of surrogacy. In this special episode, Adam and Justin join LittleOak...
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There’s an app for that? Taking pre and postpartum health and fitness online
We’ve all heard the saying “sleep when the baby sleeps”,but that sentiment doesn’t quite apply when it comes to exercise. That’s what led mum of three and fitness professional Sarah Kuhn to create Juna, an innovative app dedicated to pre and postpartum support and designed to fit in with a mum’s...
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Sleep baby sleep: is the holy grail of parenthood actually achievable?
If you’re a parent, there’s a good chance you’ve thought (a lot) about sleep, and at some stage, prayed to the sleep gods to get your little one sleeping better. Quite frankly, it’s exhausting. And is it even possible? Can children actually sleep well? Leading baby sleep expert Donna Moala joins...
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Welcome to America
Whether you are a parent from down under, or a parent on the other side of the world, the joys and challenges of parenting are much the same. Feeding, sleeping and endless parent guilt are just a few of the common and daily trials faced by parents around the world. In this episode of This Little...
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The Juggle is Real: The Rise of the Formidable Mumpreneur
Female entrepreneurs are on the rise and a significant number of these inspiring new entrepreneurs are credited with driving small business growth across the world. In Australia alone, it is said that more than 700,000 mothers currently run their own enterprises while juggling children and home...
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Eat to Sleep: Pro Tips for Helping Your Toddler Eat Their Way to Proper Sleep
As many parents know, sleep is one of the most elusive pursuits of all time. As soon as a baby arrives, many say goodnight to a full night’s sleep for months and sometimes years. But have you ever considered that your child’s nutrition might affect their ability to sleep? Both food and sleep are...
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‘Tis the Little Christmas Episode
‘Tis the week before Christmas and all around the world people are gathering to celebrate the birth of Baby Jesus or as we more commonly know it – Christmas. Borders are opening, shops are brimming, and our babes are bubbling with the excitement around the impending arrival of Santa. So, with the...
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The Processed Food Epidemic: A tale of two mums and their quest for a natural revolution
In recent decades, ultra-processed food intake has increased dramatically worldwide. These highly refined foods now account for up to 60 percent of a person’s daily energy intake. Media is crammed with headlines of pandemics, but the increasing consumption of processed food is an epidemic of...
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Greatest milk showdown Of All Time
A whole podcast about milk? You’ve goat to be kidding!? You’re not? Well, who knew that milk could be so interesting. But here’s what we absolutely know: before cows, there were goats. And thousands of years ago, no one milked cows. Instead, they enjoyed the natural benefits of rich, creamy…
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The LittleOak Dad Huddle. One hour, two topics, three new dads: Here's what happened...
The role of a father has shifted considerably over the years. For many Dads, raising kids looks very different to how their fathers did when they were growing up. But what is best? Old school parenting or new age nurturing? Join AFL super Dad, Aaron Cornelius and modern Dad, Mitch Papas, together...
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Parenting With Your Eyes Shut. The Sleep Episode.
Putting your baby to sleep is perhaps one of the toughest tasks you need to accomplish every day! In this episode, we tackle the big issue of little sleep and how you can get more shuteye for you and bubs.
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When Covid Zigs, You Zag: Making the Most of International Growth Opportunities
No one is a stranger to the perils and uncertainty of Covid and yet so much opportunity exists in e-commerce for those agile enough to embrace this unprecedented and dynamic trading global environment. Join, Elke Pascoe, CEO and Founder of The LittleOak Company and other leading retail experts…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to This Little Life – an impromptu and lively podcast diving into the big and little issues of parenting.We are dedicated to sharing the authentic stories of individuals and experts to gain interesting perspectives from the world around us - from parenting to professions; and pandemics to paediatric health. Brought to you by The LittleOak Company. With love.
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Welcome to This Little Life – an impromptu and lively podcast diving into the big and little issues of parenting.We are dedicated to sharing the authentic stories of individuals and experts to gain interesting perspectives from the world around us - from parenting to professions; and pandemics to...
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