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

May 09, 2025x
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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 ...

April 23, 2025x
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01:03:3943.77 MB

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 cancer affecting less than 1% of people. In this emotionally charged conversation, Chantelle shares their family's nine-month battle through grueling chemotherapy cycles and t...

April 09, 2025x
2
00:53:3936.9 MB

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 cult that restricted medical care, education, and social connections • Experiencing sexual abuse within the cult environment with ongoing court cases against other members • Being disown...

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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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