Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents
Welcome to Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents, where we explore the profound intersection of mental health and parenthood through raw, unfiltered, and emotional conversations. Hosted by Carter, a fellow parent navigating the challenges of mental health, this podcast provides a genuine look into the realities of parenting and self-care.
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Episodes
42 episodes
“She Told Me To Burn My Mum’s Photos” | Emilee’s Survival Story
What happens when childhood trauma, generational neglect, and systemic failure collide? Emilee’s story is a raw, unfiltered look into survival against impossible odds. From losing her mother at age 7 to escaping abuse at 16, becoming a mum at 1...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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44:01
My Brain is a Race Car | Neurodivergent Parenting With Nell Harris
Nell, a bestselling children's author-illustrator, brings her refreshing perspective on neurodiversity to this heartfelt conversation about parenting, creativity, and breaking generational cycles. After receiving her own ADHD and autism diagnos...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:07:27
From Teen Mom to Military Wife | Hannah's Family of Five
Discover the real side of modern motherhood in this raw, unfiltered episode featuring Hannah—a 36-year-old military mom balancing five children across an extraordinary age span. From newborn care to teen driving lessons, sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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52:15
When Life Shatters: A Mother and Son's Journey Through Osteosarcoma
When thirteen-year-old Levi developed a slight limp while recovering from a broken arm, his mother Chantelle couldn't have imagined the devastating journey ahead. What doctors initially dismissed turned out to be osteosarcoma—an aggressive bone...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:03:39
Faith, Fear, and Freedom | Escaping a Cult & Finding Strength
After escaping a controlling religious cult as a teenager, Lockie shares his journey of rebuilding his life, becoming a father to three children, and finding healing through therapy, art, and community.• Growing up in a Christ-based cul...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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53:39
Season 3 Premiere | Kate From Episode 1 Gives Us A Fairytale Update!
Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of Touched Out! On todays episode we welcome back our episode 1 guest, Kate! Kate returns to share the remarkable conclusion to her custody journey that defied the odds – she's now ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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41:00
Season 2 Finale | Australian Parenting Podcast of the Year | Closing Out 2024 with George
Welcome to the Season 2 finale of Touched Out! On today's episode My wife George and I chat about our year in review. A year that was very much Survive and not Thrive. We discuss our highs, lows, wins...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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43:39
Balancing Business, Babies, and Burnout: Naomi’s Inspiring Story
Welcome to Episode 34 of Touched Out!: A Mental Health and Parenting Support Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Naomi, a passionate entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and mother, to explore her rema...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:03:51
Tattooing Through Turbulence | JB's Journey Through Tough Times, Heartache, Family, Love and Happiness
Welcome to Episode 33 of Touched Out: A Mental Health and Parenting Support Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend JB, a successful tattoo artist, to discuss his extraordinary journey from our teenage years wo...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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49:18
Kindness & Courage: Navigating Grief as a Solo Parent
Welcome to Episode 32 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents.In this episode, we explore the emotional journey of sudden loss with Kate, a courageous solo parent who shares her deeply personal experience of l...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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56:00
Ben Drysdale: Listen Now | Harmonizing Mental Health & Dark Times Through Passion & Art
Welcome to Episode 31 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for ParentsPurchase Ben's Chart Topping Single "Listen Now" on Bandcamp.50% of all sales donated to suicide prevention:
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:04:29
A Mothers worry | Societal Pressures & Postpartum Depression in New Dads
Welcome to Episode 30 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for ParentsIn this episode, we delve into the often overlooked issue of men's mental health during the postpartum period. Join us as we discuss the challenges and trium...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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44:50
Punk Rock Parenting | Personal Growth, Self Love and Embracing a New Life with Ali
Welcome to Episode 29 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents.Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of a commercial photographer from Vancouver Island who overcame significant health challenges through powerl...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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55:27
The Shaka Project | Grassroots Change & Sean's Mission to Support Men's Mental Health
Welcome to Episode 28 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents.In this episode, we explore the power of personal stories in sparking movements for change. Join us as we chat with Sean, the founder of the Shaka Project,...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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42:51
Embracing Authenticity | Nicole’s Story of Coming Out, Co-Parenting, Feminine Art and Self Love
Welcome to Episode 27 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents.In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nicole, the inspiring host of the "Your Say Podcast," who shares her incredible journey from corporate stress an...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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59:41
New Dad Chronicles | Mike’s Journey from Sports Journalism to Breaking Generational Cycles in Fatherhood
Welcome to Episode 26 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents.Today we dive into the transformative journey of Mike from Massachusetts as he navigates the complex landscape of new fatherhood. From overcoming the chall...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:10:32
Fighting Cancer as a New Mum | Aaron's Story of Hope and Healing
Welcome to Episode 25 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for ParentsIn this episode, we have the privilege of hearing Aaron from Saskatchewan share her courageous journey of battling breast cancer while embracing the joys of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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57:02
Balancing Motherhood, Domestic Violence Recovery, and the Realities of OnlyFans | Tarrine's Story
Welcome to Episode 24 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents.In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of Tarrine, a single mom, technical recruiter by day, and OnlyFans content creator by night. Tarrine's ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:00:59
Fatherhood, Recovery, and Identity | How Daniel Overcame Addiction, Embraced Autism and his LGBTQIA+ Identity
Welcome to Episode 23 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents. In todays Episode, Daniel Van Nice shares his deeply personal story of overcoming mental health challenges, including a recent struggle with s...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:00:42
Embracing Parenthood | Kristie's Guide to Raising Eight Children and Maintaining Mental Health
Welcome to Episode 22 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents.In this conversation, Kristie shares her experiences as a mother of eight children, including raising a child with Down syndrome. Join us as we explore the...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:03:16
Navigating Postnatal Depression with the Help of Mother-Baby Units | Tarra’s Journey
Welcome to Episode 21 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents.In this heartfelt conversation, we delve into the experiences of Tarra as she shares her journey through motherhood, postnatal depression, and mental healt...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:02:01
Embracing Parenthood After Loss | Michael's Story of Resilience and Self-Care
Welcome to Episode 20 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents.In this heartfelt conversation, we explore the journey of Michael, a father who experienced the loss of an angel baby before conceiving his daughter, Maisi...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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57:47
Sobriety and Stand-Up | Sam Miller on Overcoming Addiction and Embracing Comedy
Welcome to Episode 19 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents.I'm your host, Carter, and today, we have an incredibly funny, kind, and wise guest, Sam Miller, joining us. In this episode, we'll delve into Sam's journe...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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42:23
Overcoming Postpartum Depression | Ali's Journey to Finding Balance in Motherhood
Welcome to Episode 18 of Touched Out! A Mental Health Podcast for Parents. Today, we are joined by Ali, short for Alexandra, to explore the challenges and triumphs of motherhood, with a focus on finding balance and ov...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:03:35
Gentle Parenting and Boundaries | Insights from a Trauma Specialist
Welcome to Episode 17 of Touched Out! A Mental Health and Parenting Podcast. Today, we unravel the delicate balance of gentle parenting and setting boundaries with our special guest, Mark, a clinical psychotherapist a...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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58:44