Touched Out! A Mental health podcast for parents

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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.

Touched Out invites you to join heartfelt discussions with guests from around the world who share their personal stories and insights. Discover how their mental health journeys have shaped their parenting experiences and learn about the powerful ways they are creating supportive environments for their children. 

our conversations touch on topics such as:

  • Parenting and Mental Health: Exploring how mental health impacts parenting and family life.
  • Real-Life Parenting Stories: Honest accounts from parents who are navigating the ups and downs of raising children while managing mental health.
  • Healing and Growth: Techniques for nurturing your own emotional well-being as a parent, allowing you to heal your inner child while raising resilient kids.
  • Cultural Perspectives: Insights from parents worldwide, offering diverse perspectives on parenting styles and mental health.
  • Building a Supportive Community: Creating spaces where parents feel seen, loved, and supported in their journey.

newest episodes

June 12, 2025x
6
00:44:0130.29 MB

“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 18, and eventually reclaiming her life through education and advocacy — this is a story of breaking the cycle. In this episode, Emilee joins Carter to explore: Life as a young m...

May 21, 2025x
5
01:07:2746.38 MB

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 diagnoses as an adult, Nell transformed her experiences into groundbreaking children's books that explain neurodivergent traits through feelings rather than clinical terminology. "I g...

May 09, 2025x
4
00:52:1535.94 MB

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, she shares her signature “straddling” parenting style that resonates with every multitasking parent. Military Family Moves & Co-Parenting: After relocating from South Carolina to Mississippi for ...

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Touched Out! acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of Australia. We pay our respects to the Wurundjeri people of the Woi-wurrung Language Group both past and present that make up part of the Kulin Nation, as the traditional owners of the land on which Touched Out! is recorded.

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