Motherhood is a constant dance between caring for our little people, managing work, and trying to carve out moments for ourselves. Some days it feels like a juggling act, other days more like a seesaw, tipping one way or the other. And when it comes to feeding our families, the pressure can feel even bigger, especially if you’ve got a picky eater or two at the table.

In this episode, Dr Renee White chats with Sarah Pound, a nutritionist, food columnist, and mum of three who’s built a thriving online community through Wholesome by Sarah. With a passion for making healthy food simple, joyful, and achievable, Sarah shares practical tips for finding balance in motherhood, getting kids involved in the kitchen, and creating mealtimes that feel less stressful and more connected.

Whether you’re navigating fussy eating, trying to simplify weeknight dinners, or just looking for ways to make cooking a shared family experience, Sarah’s advice will leave you feeling inspired and supported.

You’ll hear about:

• How to find your balance in the daily juggle of work and motherhood
• Simple ways to get kids excited about helping in the kitchen
• Practical strategies for handling picky eaters without mealtime battles
• Why food can be a powerful way to connect as a family
• How to let go of the pressure and find more joy in feeding your family

It’s not about perfect plates or perfectly behaved eaters, it’s about building confidence, connection, and joy in the everyday moments.

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📖 Explore Sarah’s recipes and books: Wholesome by Sarah

📚 Sarah’s new cookbook, Family Food, is now available from your favourite bookstore or online retailer.

If this episode leaves you feeling inspired to bring more joy and connection to your mealtimes, share it with another mum who’s navigating the same juggle. Together, we can make the kitchen a place of fun, not frustration.

If you’ve ever found yourself rage-walking through the neighbourhood, shouting into the void of motherhood, or quietly fantasising about a solo trip to Italy (just for a little peace and quiet), then today’s episode is for you.

In this episode of The Science of Motherhood, Dr. Renee White chats with author, podcast host, and reformed party girl Victoria Vanstone about the beautifully messy journey of parenting. From learning to parent without wine to redefining what being a “good mum” really means, Victoria shares her laugh out loud stories and sobering truths with honesty, warmth, and a big side of humour.

Her latest book Muming: A Year of Trying and Failing to Be a Better Parent is a brutally honest, hilarious, and deeply relatable look at modern motherhood. Vic pulls back the curtain on shouting matches, parenting guilt, sticker chart flops, and her deeply sacred ritual: the rage walk. Through it all, she reminds us that even in the chaos, love is what shines through.

Whether you’re in the thick of toddler tantrums, losing your voice to the morning school run, or wondering if everyone else has it more together than you, Vic’s here to tell you: they don’t. And that’s more than okay.

You’ll hear about:

• Victoria’s rocky start to motherhood – and how she adjusted from wild nights to white couches and rage walks
• The pivotal moment that sparked her parenting reset – and why she said yes to a flyer in the school carpark
• Why trying and failing is actually the point – and what a year of ‘better parenting’ really looked like
• Mum hacks and survival tools – from fake flour on your face to avoiding camping at all costs
• The power of real mum friendships – and why a sticky note and a block of Lindt chocolate can mean everything

This is your permission slip to laugh, cry, and let go of the pressure to get it “right” all the time. Because as Victoria reminds us, failing might just be our superpower and none of us are doing it alone.

Resources and Links:

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📘 Mumming: A Year of Trying and Failing to Be a Better Parent – Available now via Booktopia, QBD, Harry Hartog, and all good bookstores

🎧 Sober Awkward Podcast – Winner of Best Wellbeing Podcast 2023: soberawkward.com

📲 Follow Victoria on Instagram: @drunkmummysobermummy and @soberawkward

🌐 Victoria’s blog: drunkmummysobermummy.com

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When you’re weighing up birth decisions, it can feel like there’s a mountain of opinions and not enough clarity. One recent study stirred up a lot of conversation online and for good reason. It looked at whether planned deliveries at 39 weeks (like inductions or scheduled caesareans) could be safer than waiting for spontaneous labour.

In this Check In Tuesday episode, Dr Renee White walks you through the findings, breaks down what the research actually says (and what it doesn’t), and unpacks why it created such a stir. You’ll get a clear, compassionate perspective to help you make confident choices that align with your values and circumstances.

Because your birth experience matters, not just the outcome, but how you feel along the way.

You’ll hear about:

• What the new Australian study actually found about planned delivery at 39 weeks
• Why this research went viral (and what the comment section revealed)
• What the study missed when it comes to maternal wellbeing
• The difference between correlation and causation (and why it matters)
• How to use this info to advocate for your birth choices

This episode is here to help you feel informed, not overwhelmed. Whether you’re planning, waiting, or still figuring it out, you’ve got options — and we’re here to walk beside you.

Resources and Links

📲 Want to chat more about this? Connect with Renee on Instagram: @fillyourcup_

🌐 Want to learn more about Dr Renee White and explore Fill Your Cup Doula services

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Nothing contained in this podcast is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional's advice.