Growing Up Raising Us

• Tash Delrosario on raising her autistic daughters and autism advocacy on social media

  In this amazing episode, Chels is joined by Tash (@tashdelrosario) - a mother to two girls, Ava and Aliyah, who are both autistic with additional support needs. Tash uses her social media platform to share insights into her family’s everyday life - including joyful moments and happy stims, sound fixations and sensory challenges, outings with support workers, morning GRWMs for school, and afternoon dance parties. Tash has reached over 425k people on her social media platforms and her message is clear: difference doesn’t need fixing, and if we all had a little more awareness around autism and what it can be like living with a disability the world would be a better, more inclusive place.We chat about:The isolation and identity shift that Tash experienced as a carer and a motherThe personal journey she went on to learn about autism, advocate for her girls, and become their safe spaceSensory differences, communication devices, and non-verbal communication and connectionThe realities of how hard (and important) it is to look after herselfThe incredible bond she has with her girls and how she creates a safe space in a world that doesn’t always accommodate themWe were so honoured Tash took the time to chat so honestly and openly with us, she is incredible and we hope you enjoy this episode.  You can find Tash on instagram and TikTok. You can join our Growing community on instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@growingupraisinguspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see photos of our weekly guests, behind the scenes moments, and keep up to date with episode releases.This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Taungurung, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that sovereignty of the lands on which this podcast was recorded was never ceded and pay our respects to the original storytellers of this land. 

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• How do I nourish positive relationships with food in my kids? with Ellen Tuzi

  This week we are joined by Ellen (ellen.tuzi) - a body image and intuitive eating counsellor - to chat all things food relationships and our children. We chat about:Avoiding food hierarchies and the impact of diet culture on us, as parents. How to use neutral language around food and food choices to reduce the morality or emotions associated with some foods. Navigating dietary differences or picky eaters. How to guide our kids (and really, ourselves) to trust our bodies, enjoy food and mealtimes, and untangle a lot of the harmful messaging that exists around food, bodies and health. Ellen has some recommendations for anyone interested to explore more:BooksHow to Raise an Intuitive Eater- Sumner Brooks and Amee SeversonIntuitive Eating, 4th Edition, by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse ReschEllyn Stater has a great website, books and many [email protected] - Diana Rice@thefamilynutritionist - Alexandra [email protected] - Dr Taylor [email protected] - Jennifer [email protected] - Dani Lebovitz@jennthedietitian - Jenn Messina@nicolecruzrd - Nicole CruzYou can join our Growing community on instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@growingupraisinguspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see photos of our weekly guests, behind the scenes moments, and keep up to date with episode releases.This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Taungurung, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that sovereignty of the lands on which this podcast was recorded was never ceded and pay our respects to the original storytellers of this land. 

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• Emily on single parenting, queer identity, self-entrepreneurship, co-parenting + neurodivergence

  Hello! We are back from our winter break with an incredible episode with Emily, founder of the @emily.the.meal.dealer, and a queer, single parent.Emily (they/them) has done something pretty amazing - they have built a business grounded in community and care while navigating a marriage separation, figuring out co-parenting, and getting to know themselves as a queer person.We got the opportunity and joy to speak with Emily 3 years on from the point of building their business, and it was such a privilege to hear their reflections and insights in looking back. Emily is kind, thoughtful, and generous with their story. We spoke about the financial side of separation and single parenting, and the balance of needing to make money while still being in the trenches of early parenting. Emily shared the journey of integrating their queer identity, survival mode after life upheaval, the necessity of platonic love and community, and the growth of their business - weekly meal packages and community funded mutual aid meals in Naarm/Melbourne. You can join our Growing community on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@growingupraisinguspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see photos of our weekly guests, behind the scenes moments, and keep up to date with episode releases.This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Taungurung, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that sovereignty of the lands on which this podcast was recorded was never ceded and pay our respects to the original storytellers of this land. 

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• Alka on losing her mother in early motherhood, C-section, polydactyly, triple feeding, breastfeeding, co-sleeping

  In this episode, I chatted to Alka to talk about her journey into parenthood. Originally from India, Alka grew up in New Zealand before moving to Australia in her mid twenties. Alka shared her story of early motherhood — from a breech pregnancy and c-section birth, to triple feeding and breastfeeding, co-sleeping, and the very sad loss of her mum when her daughter was 10 months old. We also talk about what it was like parenting without nearby family support, with both their families living overseas or interstate.Alka has such a positive beautiful outlook on life, despite hardships she faced at this time. I love her little takeaways and reflections on motherhood. *This is a replay episode and was recorded in 2023 when Chelsea first started the podcast. Alka and her husband have now welcomed a second daughter. We’ll be back with regular episode posting in a few weeks time.Join our Growing community on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@growingupraisinguspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see photos of our weekly guests, behind the scenes moments, and keep up to date with episode releases.This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Taungurung, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that sovereignty of the lands on which this podcast was recorded was never ceded and pay our respects to the original storytellers of this land. 

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• When does it get easier having 2 kids?

  Hello, we have some updates in today’s episode! Raising two children stretches you in every way, and in Chels’ experience is not ‘getting easier’ as they get older. We also touch on our hormones and cycles post kids, with a shout out to a free, online Hormone masterclass happening tomorrow night (details below!). Finally, we share what’s helping us find some pockets of peace in this season. Things we mention:Caitlin, the @unmaskednaturopath is running a free and online Hormone Reset Masterclass for Neurodivergent Women (June 24th at 7pm AEST). The @calmandconnect cards, kindly gifted to us by Dr Chloe O’Brien, women's health osteopath. 52 cards for gentle nervous system support. Use GURUPOD20 for 20% off until Dec 31 2025. Join our Growing community on instagram ⁠⁠⁠@growingupraisinguspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see photos of our weekly guests, behind the scenes moments, and keep up to date with episode releases.This podcast was recorded on the unceded lands of the Taungurung, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge that sovereignty of the lands on which this podcast was recorded was never ceded and pay our respects to the original storytellers of this land. 

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