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We’re Doing Great | A Podcast for Imperfect Parents by Pok Pok

Pok Pok

Released: 2026-01-27

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10 Episodes

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10 Episodes

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Released: 2026-01-27

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Navigating the Emotional Weight of Feeding Your Baby with Mallory, The Formula Mom

When deciding upon how to feed your baby, how can you trust your instincts when advice feels overwhelming? Feeding a baby often becomes one of the most emotionally charged parts of early parenthood, especially when expectations collide with reality. I

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When deciding upon how to feed your baby, how can you trust your instincts when advice feels overwhelming?

Feeding a baby often becomes one of the most emotionally charged parts of early parenthood, especially when expectations collide with reality. In this episode with guest Mallory Whitmore, you’ll hear an honest, validating conversation about why formula feeding isn’t a failure, but one of many legitimate ways to nourish your child and yourself.

As a parent, educator, and founder of The Formula Mom, Mallory Whitmore is helping redefine infant feeding conversations with compassion and evidence-based guidance. Her book, "Bottle Service: Education and Encouragement for Guilt-Free and Successful Formula Feeding," is out in February.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

(02:41) Why feeding plans often fall apart after birth and why that’s normal.

(04:00) How shame around feeding can affect your mental health and bonding with your baby.

(08:32) The subtle ways feeding stress can impact both parents and babies.

(10:09) Where formula stigma comes from and how culture reinforced it.

(14:20) How social media makes trusting your parenting instincts harder.

(19:08) Why validation matters more than advice when making feeding decisions.

(24:03) How many feeding options exist beyond formula or breast milk.

(25:28) Why infant feeding choices often don’t matter years down the line.

Thank you to Mallory Whitmore for being on our show!

Learn more about Mallory and The Formula Mom: https://www.instagram.com/theformulamom and https://www.tiktok.com/@theformulamom

Want more formula education, tips, and support? Visit www.bottleservicebook.com to purchase Mallory's new guidebook, BOTTLE SERVICE: Education and Encouragement for Guilt Free and Successful Formula Feeding.

Subscribe and follow the "We’re Doing Great" podcast by Melissa Cash, Esther Huybreghts, and the Pok Pok team:

* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1855989506

* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ItWi8W0bYFS6yplP3tQii

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WereDoingGreatPodcast?sub_confirmation=1

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weredoinggreatpod/

* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weredoinggreatpod

We’re Doing Great is the parenting podcast that helps you navigate the hard stuff, savor the good stuff, and remember you’re not alone. Hosts and moms, Melissa Cash and Esther Huybreghts, team up with experts to share practical guidance on how to stay anchored when the waters get rough. Join us on the frontlines of modern parenting as we explore what it really means to be good at the hardest job on earth.

Pok Pok is on a mission to help raise the next generation of creative thinkers through non-addictive, digital tools that help them think outside the box and learn through play. Learn more about Pok Pok: https://playpokpok.com. Follow Pok Pok on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@studiopokpok?sub_confirmation=1

This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/

Episode ID: 1000746831772

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Release Date: 27/01/2026, 15:30:00

Description

Let’s face it: parenting is beautiful, brutal, and full of phases that slip away before you’re ready for the next ones. We’re Doing Great is the parenting podcast that helps you navigate the hard stuff, savor the good stuff, and remember you’re not alone.

Hosts and moms, Melissa Cash and Esther Huybreghts, team up with experts to share practical guidance to keep you anchored when the waters get rough. Join us on the frontlines of modern parenting as we explore what it really means to be good at the hardest job on earth.

Make sure to subscribe to We’re Doing Great: A Podcast for Imperfect Parents so you never miss an episode featuring incredible guests, including:

• Michelle Kennedy: Founder and CEO of Peanut, the social network for modern motherhood.

• Shawna Lander: Known as Shawna The Mom, sharing real, relatable parenting insights.

• Dr. Carrie Jackson: Child Psychologist and ADHD Parenting Specialist helping families navigate neurodiversity with confidence.

• Dr. Mona Amin: Certified Pediatrician, Certified Lactation Consultant, and founder of PedsDocTalk, supporting families with evidence-based guidance.

• Ash Brandin: Educator, author of Power On: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family, and creator behind The Gamer Educator, offering a balanced approach to technology.

• Laura Petix: Licensed Paediatric Occupational Therapist, author of A Kids Book About Neurodiversity, and founder of The OT Butterfly, known for her expertise in sensory processing.

• Beth Leipholtz — Author of The ABCs of Inclusion and creator behind Beth & Coop, advocating for accessibility and inclusion.

…and many more inspiring voices.

This podcast is brought to you by Pok Pok, the award-winning company making kids' screen time more meaningful. Founded by parents, Pok Pok takes a Montessori-inspired approach to digital play, creating non-addictive content that sparks creativity and learning. Recognized on the TIME100 List and honored by Apple and Good Housekeeping, Pok Pok is redefining screen time with calm, thoughtful, and inclusive design for today’s families.

Visit https://playpokpok.com/ to learn more about non-addictive, educational games for your kids.

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