Best Extended Breastfeeding Podcasts (2024)

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50: Extended Breastfeeding & Toddler Weaning with Erin Harris 55:52

3h ago55:52

55:52

When you first start your breastfeeding journey, there are typically alot of resources at your disposal - lactation consultants, support groups, courses, podcasts, books, etc. Little by little you get the hang of this whole breastfeeding thing and your goal is to make it to at least a year. And then your baby hits the big ONE and there's no sign of…

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50 - Natasha's Story - Boundaries and Tandem Feeding 54:23

3d ago54:23

54:23

Natasha was rocked when the breastfeeding relationship she loved so much became something she felt she had to white knuckle to endure. Using compassion, curiosity, and creativity Natasha transformed her breastfeeding relationship with her 3 year old son, night-weaned and created a rhythm that works for both of them (and her baby!). If you have been…

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49: I Really Didn't Expect This About Motherhood... 42:47

8d ago42:47

42:47

Becoming a Mother is one of life's biggest transitions. So many aspects of your life change in an instant. Some are expected, while others happen when you least expect it. In this episode, I talk about all the unexpected ways we are impacted by Motherhood. Connect with Kristine: Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com Instagram - @birth.injury.coach Yo…

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49 - What is "Gentle" Weaning & Boundaries? 29:45

9d ago29:45

29:45

The word "Gentle" can be really divisive in the parenting world these days. I've used that word a LOT to describe the way that I approach and support breastfeeding families to set boundaries and even wean. But I don't mean it in the way you might think. In this podcast episode, I unpack what I mean by "gentle" and the 3 different areas in which gen…

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48: The Impact of Parenting on Relationships with Autumn Fowler 48:09

15d ago48:09

48:09

This is a must-listen for all parents! The transition to parenthood is one of the most challenging times on couples. Have you struggled with any of the following?: Fair division of labor, carrying the mental load, the roommate phase, prioritizing your relationship, making time for date nights, etc? Then this episode is for you! In this episode I ta…

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48 - An Action Plan for the Stressed Out Breastfeeding Mom 26:13

17d ago26:13

26:13

If you are feeling at the end of your rope with your breastfeeding toddler - this episode is for you. I break down 4 steps to creating your own action plan to find ease in your breastfeeding relationship that WILL help to: Stop the continual meltdowns Support your child to be able to tolerate the word "no" Get your butt unglued from your couch (whe…

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47 - 5 Body Safety Rules for Toddlers with Sex Education Coach Alisha Lunsford of Sexpert Parenting 43:13

1M ago43:13

43:13

In this episode, Sex Educator, Alisha Lunsford, and I explore the crucial body safety rules every child should know by age five so that you can feel equipped with the tools needed to foster confidence and autonomy in your kids. We cover modeling consent, trusting intuition, managing tricky situations, and much more. You can grab the free PDF summar…

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47: CrossFit During Pregnancy & Postpartum with Katie Bacarella 54:39

1M ago54:39

54:39

Katie Bacarella is a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and P&PA coach who became who she needed after her first pregnancy & postpartum experience. She was an avid CrossFit athlete who, like me, was pretty surprised on how these seasons of pregnancy & postpartum impacted her athletic endeavors. In this episode we talk all about how to adjust workouts …

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46: How "Felt Safety" makes a difference when breastfeeding (and generally adulting!) 30:56

1M ago30:56

30:56

I'm back! It's been a hot minute since I've posted a new episode, but I am here! I'm also working on new content and resources - let me know what you want to hear about here. As I have been navigating diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from a number of health issues while also serving breastfeeding toddler families, I have noticed a few parallels b…

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46: "Bouncing Back" is the Exception, Not the Rule 35:59

2M ago35:59

35:59

"You'll bounce back in no time!" A common statement heard by moms everywhere. But in all honestly, it takes SO much longer than society and culture tells us to actually heal and feel like ourselves postpartum. In this episode, I talk about 7 reasons why you don't bounce back after you have a baby. Yes, some women return to their pre-pregnancy jeans…

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45: Homeschool - Setting Yourself Up for Success with Nicole Angeles 1:36:53

2M ago1:36:53

1:36:53

Nicole Angeles is a veteran homeschool Mom of 7! In this episode, we talk about her personal experience with Homeschool as well as an expansive Q&A from my audience! Time Stamps Who was Nicole before kids? (00:00:00) Homeschool philosophy & starting her family (00:05:00) Why Homeschool? (00:8:00) Homeschool curriculum & learning types (00:15:00) Is…

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44: Our Potty Training Experience 37:31

2M ago37:31

37:31

At 21 months, our daughter is potty trained. We didn't even have to bribe her or use rewards. Say whaaaaaat? Don't get me wrong. She still has a couple of accidents here and there because, well, she's a toddler. But for the most part she totally gets it! Before deciding to start the potty training process at 20 months, a friend recommended the book…

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43: "Oh Crap, Potty Training" with Author Jamie Glowacki 54:22

3M ago54:22

54:22

Potty training is an important milestone in toddlerhood but is often stressful & misunderstood. You've probably heard things like "just wait until they're ready" and "boys are way harder to potty train than girls." In this episode, I talk about all of this and more with Jamie Glowacki, the author of "Oh Crap, Potty Training" and "Oh Crap, I Have a …

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42: 10 Parallels in Motherhood & Fitness 39:51

3M ago39:51

39:51

I've been active my entire life. I've played sports, done countless races, triathlons and fitness challenges. I've only been a mother for the last 20 months. After experiencing both, I've realized that they are connected more than you would think! In this episode, I give 10 examples of how interconnected fitness and motherhood are! If you are a mot…

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41: Adjusting Your Expectations in Motherhood with Lauren Mullikin 1:08:51

3M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Motherhood changes us. Yet so many are resistant to that change or have the naive belief that they are hellbent on not changing once they become a Mom. I knew Motherhood was going to change me, but I had no idea that it would literally impact every single piece of me. In this episode, I talk with fellow P&PA coach Lauren Mullikin about this very to…

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40: Motherhood is Not a Competition 37:28

4M ago37:28

37:28

Our current society and culture is notorious for making moms feel guilty everywhere for a variety of reasons. I should be nursing my baby, but breastfeeding is hard for me. I should be laying the baby down in the crib but they won't sleep anywhere but on me. I should give the baby solid food but I'm terrified that they will choke. The list goes on …

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39: Navigating Fitness, Business & Life After Loss with Ashton Koehlmoos 58:36

5M ago58:36

58:36

Ashton Koelmoss is a fellow P&PA coach and mom to 3 beautiful earthside boys and 1 angel baby. In this episode we talk all about how all seasons of motherhood have impacted her life, from trying to concieve, navigated a 16 week loss and gaining the courage to try again. Ashton is a true inspiration to so many and I really hope you feel her passion …

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38: Five Truths About Prolapse 22:59

5M ago22:59

22:59

In honor of June being Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness Month, this episode goes into some education and 5 truths about Prolapse: What is POP? What are the risk factors? Who can help me get diagnosed? Why do symptoms come out of nowhere? How can I get asymptomatic? And so much more! If you are interested in applying to my program the Mama Method, fo…

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37: Stillbirth Support & Prevention with Liz O'Donnell 53:51

6M ago53:51

53:51

TW: Mention of loss/stillbirth Liz O'Donnell had a completely normal, healthy pregnancy up until she experienced the loss of her daughter at 36 weeks. In this episode, she talks about her story and how she used her own experience to become a huge advocate for the stillbirth/loss community by honoring her daughter's life by creating the charity Aali…

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36: Why Women Need Strength Training 23:33

6M ago23:33

23:33

The weight room isn't just for the men anymore! In gyms everywhere, more and more women are taking up space using barbell racks, heavy dumbbells & kettlebells. The 70s & 80s consistently advertised cardio-based exercise to women as a means to lose weight. But now, we know so much more about the importance of strength training not only for muscle ma…

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35: Red Flags in Pelvic Floor PT with Sapna Patel 43:44

6M ago43:44

43:44

Regardless of delivery type or birth outcome, every postpartum woman should get assessed by a Pelvic Floor PT after their 6 week check-up. In this episode, I discuss all things pelvic health with PFPT Sapna Patel of Pelvic Therapy & Fitness ,including some major red flags to look out for to make sure you are getting the quality care you deserve! Co…

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34: Every Season Serves a Purpose 32:25

7M ago32:25

32:25

If you've been following me for a while you know I talk about life in different seasons. While pregnancy & postpartum are indeed specific seasons of life, they aren't really temporary. The transformations that happen during this time are life-changing. In this episode, I reflect on my past life experiences and talk about where I am at in my current…

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33: Encouraging Young Females to Stay Active Through "Girls Who Lead" with Katie Doerksen 50:47

7M ago50:47

50:47

We lose 40% of our girls from organized sport and activty by age 11. By the end of puberty, we have lost 64%. We know from the data that more than half of teen girls feel pressure to be perfect and worry about failing. Girls between the ages of 8 and 14 years old have been shown to have their confidence drop by 30%. So what can we do about it? In t…

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45: "Help! I'm going on a work trip" 3 ways to prep dad & breastfed toddler for their first night alone together 29:50

7M ago29:50

29:50

This week I'm answering a coaching call question from an extended breastfeeding mom: "My toddler often doesn't accept dad at night when she wakes up crying. I am and have always been the preferred parent. I have just found out about a work trip I need to take which will have me away from my 2-year-old overnight for the first time. Typically, I feed…

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32: What Rehab Looks Like Before Your 6 Week Postpartum Visit 29:31

7M ago29:31

29:31

Around 80% of women will have a baby sometime in their life and there is not a formal prehab or rehab process for them to follow. No matter how the baby is birthed (vaginal or cesarean), your core & pelvic floor deserve proper rehab. In this episode I talk about practical things you actually CAN do before your 6 week visit, signs & symptoms of into…

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44 - HELP! My toddler is struggling to listen first thing in the morning (and a quick personal update!) 20:52

7M ago20:52

20:52

**SUBMIT YOUR Q FOR ME TO ANSWER IN FUTURE EPISODES** In this week's episode of Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding, I'm answering a question I received from a student in Own Your Breastfeeding Story. "How can I encourage my 2 year old to settle down when he is on the bed with us? We cosleep and most of the time especially in the morning when he wa…

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31: Baby Led Feeding with Edwena Kennedy from My Little Eater 58:39

8M ago58:39

58:39

Starting solids with your little one can be really confusing! There is so much conflicting information out there lately for parents. Should I start with purees? What exactly is baby led weaning? Do I have to do that? In today's episode, Edwena Kennedy founder of My Little Eater gives very insightful information on this very topic! Connect with Kris…

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30: 8 Lessons Learned in 8 Years of Entrepreneurship 34:58

8M ago34:58

34:58

I love how much fitness and business have in common. I have truly learned so much about being self employed the past 8 years, and it hasn't always been smooth sailing. In fact, most of the time it has been really challenging but also so rewarding at the same time! In this episode, I talk about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship that I've learne…

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29: Common Causes of Miscarriage with Holly Covas 35:12

8M ago35:12

35:12

Holly Covas is a Medical Laboratory Science Program Director at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. After her two missed miscarriages, Holly was on a mission to find answers. During our discussion, we talk about many common causes of miscarriages, the type of blood tests you can request, how to advocate for yourself, and more! Yo…

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43: UPDATED Tandem breastfeeding: Life with 2 booby-monsters (part 3 of the tandem feeding series)* 40:48

8M ago40:48

40:48

**AUDIO FIXED** Breastfeeding a toddler and a newborn... at the same time -> most people in the Western world think this is crazy. And yet, I breastfed 2 kids (of different ages) for 3.5 years, and I hear from listeners all the time who are either doing it or considering it. But, just like most things "extended breastfeeding" there aren't many plac…

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28: Tips for Traveling with Your Baby/Toddler 24:35

9M ago24:35

24:35

Traveling with your baby/toddler doesn't have to be stressful! I think if you manage expectations, have a game plan going in, and try to be as flexible as possible, you'll have the best outcome! The memories that you will make as a family will be worth it! Travel Packing List: https://bit.ly/3wKKnp6 Here are some of the links for the recommendation…

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27: Matrescence & Being a Millennial Mom 29:37

9M ago29:37

29:37

When you become a Mother, everything changes. You've been told this, but you don't really understand just how significant these changes are until you experience it yourself. In this episode, I talk about my journey to finding Matrescence and just how different it is raising children as a Millennial Mom vs our Baby Boomer moms. Travel Packing List: …

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42 - Breastfeeding a toddler while pregnant (part 2 of the tandem feeding series) 35:07

9M ago35:07

35:07

Finding out you are pregnant is a complex at the best of times. Having concerns about safety for you and your growing baby, finding your life impacted in ways you never would have expected, and feeling emotions you didn't know were possible (thank you hormones!) are all normal things in pregnancy - but there is an added layer of concern and change …

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26: Building a Brand While Raising Babies with Brianna Battles 1:07:41

9M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

Before becoming a trailblazer in the pregnancy and postpartum industry, Brianna Battles worked in Corporate Wellness & Collegiate Athletics. Her world was completely rocked by childbirth and motherhood, forcing her to reclaim a new identity and essentially led her into coaching part-time at a local Crossfit gym. Throughout her own experience & coac…

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41: Getting pregnant (or not!) while breastfeeding a toddler (part 1 of the tandem feeding series) 31:25

9M ago31:25

31:25

Trying to understand your fertility while you are breastfeeding your toddler is an uphill battle. Sure - Google abounds with tips & information about conception and contraception, but less so about conception and contraception while you are breastfeeding... and finding support for making sense of those things while you are breastfeeding a TODDLER?!…

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25: The Highs & Lows of Body Image 40:50

10M ago40:50

40:50

There's no denying that our bodies go through an immense amount of physical changes during pregnancy and postpartum. While I know it is a time to be super grateful for these changes, it doesn't mean that we aren't challenged at times with poor body image days. During this episode, I talk about the highs I experienced with my body image during pregn…

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(Toddler) Breastfeeding Goals - Do they really matter? (BTS Bonus Episode 4) 16:38

10M ago16:38

16:38

Have you ever felt the pressure of setting specific breastfeeding goals? I know I have! In the beginning, I felt like I had to have these concrete goals because, let's face it, everyone asks! But guess what? Once you are actually "in it" - things shift and change day-to-day and all of that concrete thinking feels a whole lot more abstract. In this …

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24: A Dad's Perspective with Matthew Ziffra 37:46

10M ago37:46

37:46

Providing for your family and being a present father isn't is, but this guy makes it look good! I was able to convince my husband to come on the show to talk all about his perspective of pregnancy, postpartum and being a girl dad! Connect with Kristine: Email - kristine@mamaprojectllc.com Instagram - @birth.injury.coach YouTube Channel - https://ww…

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My Nursing Aversion & Mental Health Struggles (BTS Bonus Episode 3) 27:51

10M ago27:51

27:51

Welcome to episode three of this Behind the Scenes series! In this candid conversation, I'm opening up about my mental health journey, embracing the highs and lows of anxiety, and depression, and sharing how it all ties into my experience with nursing aversion. This episode isn't just about my journey; it's an invitation to explore the intersection…

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What it's like breastfeeding my 4 yo - a day in the life (BTS Bonus Episode 2) 23:34

10M ago23:34

23:34

Tune into this episode to hear about sleep, boundaries, and more in my home right now. Ever wonder what life might look like if you were breastfeeding a 4 year old? Apparently, a lot of you have! Hundreds of you were curious about my current breastfeeding experience. So, I decided to break down what it's like to breastfeed my 4-year-old. I know it …

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23: Ironman 70.3 Florida Race Recap 42:48

11M ago42:48

42:48

I celebrated 1 year postpartum last month by doing a 70.3 triathlon in Florida! In this episode, I talk about how I was able to rebuild a foundation to be able to train for this race, balancing training and mom life and an overall race recap of my half ironman on December 10th! At the end of the episode, I give a special shout-out to my coaches and…

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Survival Mode Motherhood (Ep. 1 of Behind the Scenes Series) 15:55

10M ago15:55

15:55

If you have longed for a "me too," or an "I get it" for the times when parenting feels like you are just doing what you can to survive the day - this is the episode for you. 2023 was a crazy ride for me. Launching this podcast was incredible, but a lot was going on behind the scenes - including health struggles for me, which led to a lot of "surviv…

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22: Coping with Postpartum Depression as an Athlete & Mom of 5 with Katie Larsen 43:16

11M ago43:16

43:16

Postpartum Depression is raw, real, and often not talked about enough on social media. This can make more moms feel alone and like they are the only ones going through it. In this episode, I talk to Katie Larsen who is a mom to FIVE young children, including her twin boys she had over the summer! She also home-schools the older children! Katie talk…

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40: Breastfeeding Manners - what to do with demanding older babies, toddlers & preschoolers 44:13

11M ago44:13

44:13

The shirt-pulling, screaming, and demands to breastfeed have gotten to the point that you find yourself dreading them before your toddler has even thought about breastfeeding again. When they do, inevitably "ask" to breastfeed, the fear of reinforcing all of their bad behaviors reverberates through your body as you quickly try to decide if you will…

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21: 5 Lies You Are Told About Breastfeeding (& Happy 1st Birthday Evelynn!) 31:18

12M ago31:18

31:18

I am so excited and proud to celebrate one year exclusively nursing Evelynn! In honor of that, I decided to record an episode all about breastfeeding! In this episode, I talk about the 5 lies you are told about breastfeeding and also give you some of my best advice on how to be successful in your nursing journey! This episode would be perfect for y…

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20: The Powerful Impact of Nutrition on Hormone Health with Taryn Perry 54:20

12M ago54:20

54:20

Have you ever wondered about what "cycle syncing" is all about? Or how you can better adjust your nutrition during peri-menopause or menopause? In this episode, I talked with holistic nutrition expert Taryn Perry all about how adjusting the way you eat can have a huge impact on your hormone health. If you are trying to conceive, struggle with painf…

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39: a massive cultural barrier to natural term breastfeeding & toddler weaning with confidence and calm 26:37

12M ago26:37

26:37

Breastfeeding & weaning your toddler with confidence and connection isn't impossible. But the reason it feels that way (at least some of the time) isn't your fault. In today's podcast episode I break down the first of 3 cultural traps that keep you stuck and frustrated on your natural term breastfeeding & toddler weaning journey. (The other 2 are a…

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19: Postpartum Return to Exercise Timeline 23:25

1y ago23:25

23:25

When can I do {insert whatever exercise} postpartum? In this episode, I talk about what a realistic return to exercise postpartum looks like in the first 0-12 months. Please keep in mind that these are rather general recommendations and don't take into account your unique birth circumstances or situations. If you are dealing with any pelvic floor o…

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38 - My toddler only wants me for my milk - confessions of a milk machine 27:02

1y ago27:02

27:02

"They swarm me whenever I sit down and will SCREAM until I breastfeed them - and then they are off to play. They never want snuggle without breastfeeding. I feel like all I am is a milk machine."

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18: Sleep Training Secrets with Pediatric Sleep Consultant Maddie Gaffney 59:20

1y ago59:20

59:20

In this episode, I talk all about the infamous topic of "Sleep Training" with Pediatric Sleep Consultant Maddie Gaffney, or @swiftlytosleep on IG. We talk all about what sleep training is and isn't, the difference methods of sleep training, what are some good sleep habits you can start the moment you can come home from the hospital and more! If you…

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