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Milk and Motherhood45. Holistic Immunity: What Works and What Doesn't with Dr. Nina-Marie Rueda, NDIn this episode, I interview Nina-Marie (@doctorninamarie) about đ§ schedules, herd immunity, vax alternatives, homeoprophylaxis... we talk about all of it and share some of our own stories and growth in this area!Nina-Marie's website is doctorninamarie.com and her Vaccine Alternative course can be purchased HERE.Resources we Mention:Dr. Sears' The Vaccine BookHomeopathic Medicine for ChildrenHomeopathy for Breastfeeding and PostpartumDr. Suzanne Humpries' interview--đ¤ąđźPregnant and preparing to breastfeed? Check out my â N...2025-06-091h 23
Culture Apothecary with Alex ClarkBreastfeeding Is HardâHereâs How to Actually Make It Work | Therese Dansby, RN, IBCLCIs breastfeeding harder than you expected? Youâre not alone.Iâm joined by Therese Dansby, a former NICU nurse and holistic lactation consultant, for a real, no-fluff convo on nursing struggles, nipple changes, tandem feeding, and how your cycle might mess with letdown. Raw, honest, and full of supportâthis is the breastfeeding chat every mom deserves đźThank you to our sponsors!CROWDHEALTH: Get started today for just $99 per month for your first three months using code "CULTURE"HARVEST RIGHT: Try their fr...2025-06-061h 20Milk and Motherhood44. Breastmilk: The Original Raw MilkThis is a short, nerdy solo episode about how cool breastmilk is! A living food perfectly designed to grow human babies.If you're pregnant and want to prepare more for breastfeeding, check out my Nourished Beginnings breastfeeding and postpartum course. If you're postpartum, my newest breastfeeding resource is in progress! Check out Earbud IBCLC here and use code SOFTLAUNCH for 50% off your first month.Resources MentionedEp. 01: This is my Body, Broken for YouEp. 11: Wise Traditions in Early Motherhood with Sally FallonEp. 27: Let's Talk...2025-05-2723 minMilk and Motherhood43. Getting Through (not âgetting overâ) Pregnancy and Infant LossThis is the second part of the conversation about pregnancy and infant loss we started last week. We discuss how to talk with your other kids about loss, how different family members may cope differently, and how grief is a process, not a one-time thing. The conversation is with, for, and about mothers, but birthworkers and loved ones will learn so much by tuning in as well!You can find Katie on Instagram @griefgardenne and on the internet at griefgardenne.comKatie's most-loved kids books on grief and loss:2025-05-191h 17Milk and Motherhood42. Life and Lactation After Pregnancy LossTrigger Warning: This conversation was facilitated with the pregnancy and infant loss mother in mind. Katie (@griefgardenne), Abby (@omahachildbirtheducation), and I briefly share our loss stories spanning first, second, and third trimester losses. But there are no vivid descriptions or scary details shared. The unifying factor is loss itself, and this is a safe place to listen, cry, and feel seen and understood.However, I think anyone who loves a person who has lost a baby should also listen to this, as should birth workers and pediatric care providers. How we navigate loss with families...2025-05-121h 34Milk and Motherhood41. Letâs Talk About Postpartum Weight LossâCan I lose weight without losing my milk supply?âMegan Brister (@postpartum.weightloss.rd) and I talk about this delicate and nuanced subject in today's episode.Does everyone need to intentionally lose weight postpartum? No.Do we need to learn to have grace and patience with our softer bodies as we soften into our new roles? Yes.Do we sometimes mistakenly conflate being at our old weight with feeling like "ourselves" again? Yes.But also...2025-05-051h 22Milk and Motherhood40. Why is My Lactation Consultant Recommending Bodywork?Jill Stetson (@compassionatetouchcranial) is a massage therapist with additional training in craniosacral and fascial work. In this episode, she and I explain bodywork, talk about why it can help with breastfeeding, how to find a good bodyworker, and red and green flags for care you're already under.*This episode is sponsored by SubLuna! Their Surf and Sand Wave Spritz has made my hair so shiny and bouncy this spring. Visit shopsubluna.com and use code HAPPYMAMA to get 10% off your order!*Places to start looking for a bodyworker near...2025-04-281h 14Milk and Motherhood39. A Philosophy of Education and the First Five Years of HomeschoolingNo, this isnât turning into a homeschool podcast. But I got enough questions about our homeschool journey that I decided to put our experience thus far into a podcast episode-- fitting as we wrap up our fifth year of formal homeschooling.**This episode is sponsored by SubLuna! Their Cool Girl Matcha makes the perfect iced matcha latte for spring. Visit shopsubluna.com and use code HAPPYMAMA to get 10% off your order!**||Books to Consider||Balanced and BarefootMere MotherhoodThe Brave LearnerTh...2025-04-2247 minMilk and Motherhood38. Homeschoolers, Brave Learners, and Reluctant Writers with Julie BogartJulie Bogart (@juliebravewriter) is a veteran homeschool mom and author. She's the creator of the Brave Writer programs, host of the Brave Writer podcast, and the author of several parenting and homeschooling books.This episode is for any parent who's invested in their child's education. We talk about why some people choose to homeschool, the different stages of homeschooling, and the different stages of learning.Then we discuss how kids learn to write, what to do if they (or you) are struggling, and how technology can help or hurt young writers.â Julie's websiteâ 2025-04-041h 14Milk and Motherhood37. Does Tallow Balm Cause Acne and Why is my Postpartum Skin so Dry?In this fun episode, aesthetician and Weston A. Price chapter leader Marissa (@grittybeauty) and I talk about why womens' skin is different, how hormones affect our skin, and what we can do for specific skin concerns in pregnancy and postpartum when we are wanting to be extra conscious of product safety. Is there a middle ground between edible skincare that's safe but doesn't work well for all skin types and greenwashed skincare brands? Links we discuss:4-Step Skin Reset Routine (what I use on my skin now)Pregnancy/Breastfeeding-Safe Acne...2025-03-241h 04Milk and Motherhood36. Don't Get Burned by the Iron Controversy in Your Childbearing YearsIn this episode, nurse practitioner Karin Ashley (@karinashleynp) and I discuss why iron needs nuance and why you don't have to guess if you're low in iron or low in iron-supporting co-factors. In a social media world that proclaims iron is all good or all bad, we tread the fine line in the middle to equip you to make the best health decisions for yourselves in a life stage that requires a lot of nutritional resources.Karin also has an amazing ebook that she wrote for anyone listening who wants more details and a...2025-03-101h 37Milk and Motherhood35. The Parenting Antidote to a Pornified Culture with Greta EskridgeIf you have children, you need to listen to this episode. The idea that our kids could be exposed to pornography without their consent (or ours) is a very real concern in today's age, but Greta graciously shares the antidote to these fears, and it's so simple: conversation and connection.Her new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, is hopeful, encouraging, and so practical. In this interview, Greta and I talk about some of these hard subjects, as well as the hope we have as parents for providing a louder and more loving...2025-02-241h 12Milk and Motherhood34. Mirroring & Motherhood with Margaret BarryThis conversation with Margaret (@_musclesandmotherhood) was so fun. She helps moms balance their minerals, grow their muscles, and treat their fascia well. We both learned about mirroring from Michale Chatham and in this interview, we talk about how we see mirroring in our own motherhood, in our work with mothers, and in the Bible. Margaret's words will leave you encouraged, inspired, and energized. I loved her reminder that the best time to plant a fruit tree was twenty years ago, but the next best time is now. *learn more about mirroring in this podcast...2025-02-181h 17Milk and Motherhood33. Motherhood Gains and Drains through the MyoWildÂŽď¸ Lens with Michale Chatham and Kori MeloyKori (@korimeloy) and Michale (@michalechatham) join me in this episode to discuss gains and drains in the MyoWildÂŽď¸ Framework. As we dive deep into these concepts, we explore how they pertain to everything from blame versus responsibility, belief systems, simplicity, resourcing, work, and family ecology.Links we mention in the episode:Sign up for my once-a-month emailHEREYour Life is Your Prenatal (Village Sessions pod)The Biggest Picture of Tongue and Lip Tie (Village Sessions pod)Michale's frenectomy storyTether-Berg or Tether-Floe articleWorking with MichaleFreely Rooted andRooted Familiesmy interview on the Freely Roo...2025-02-121h 36Milk and Motherhood32. How to Find Breastfeeding Help That's HelpfulHave you ever gotten bad breastfeeding advice? Or thought you were seeing a lactation professional but they had no idea how to help you and just told you "latch looks good"? Or maybe you saw THE lactation consultant in your area and you just didn't jive with them at all. What's a mother to do?
In this episode, we discuss what all the lactation credential letters mean, and what different credentials are most helpful for. But more importantly, we discuss 7 questions to ask YOURSELF before looking for a provider and then 10 things to know...2025-01-0652 minMilk and Motherhood31. Shifting out of the Victim Mindset in Motherhood with Kristin HauserThis interview is the perfect way to launch into season 3 of the podcast and it transitions us gently into more of what I'm learning in my own life and lactation practice: at the end of the day, we get to choose how we respond to what life throws at us and how we show up for ourselves and our families. I can't wait for you to hear what Kristin has to say about the victim archetype and how to recognize ourselves in it and be gentle with ourselves moving out of it.You can...2024-12-1253 min
If Only I Were WiserEverything You Wish You Knew as a New Mom: Bleeding Nips, Birth Support + Grace in the Hard | Therese DansbyTherese Dansby has been a wife for 16 years, a mom for 11 years, and an IBCLC for 9 years. She pivoted from NICU nursing to lactation consulting after struggling to nurse her first baby and she loves walking with moms through all the trials and triumphs that come with working through infant feeding and postpartum issues. In this episode, shares all her wisdom on the postpartum experiences no one wants to talk about. Should your nipples bleed while nursing? What questions should you ask when hiring a doula? And incredible simple tips to feel supported and loved in your 4th trimester! 2024-12-0157 minMilk and Motherhood30. Holistic Recovery from Endometriosis Excision SurgeryThis is my personal recovery experience recovering from 4 surgeries in 6 months this past year. I'm sharing because I had trouble finding this type of information this time last year, but none of this is meant to replace medical advice! Take what works for you and leave the rest :-)
Recovery Food:
free freezer meal plan
Mama Meals HAPPYMAMA20 for 20% off
Recovery Resources:
Tiny Healthy microbiome testing HAPPYMAMA20 for $20 off
Strength Training for Happy Hormones Postpartum (or post-op)
Recovery...2024-11-251h 00
Are You Menstrual?Getting To The Root Of Baby Reflux with Therese DansbyIn today's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Therese Dansby, a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). We dive deep into the world of infant reflux, discussing everything from symptoms and challenges to alternative therapies and personal experiences. Therese shared her wealth of knowledge on topics like oral restrictions, bodywork, and the importance of a holistic approach when it comes to helping babies with reflux. This is a great episode if you're a mom struggling with infant reflux or just want to learn more about this common issue.Therese started her career...2024-11-181h 09Milk and Motherhood29. New Stages of Matrescence, Informed Healthcare Decisions, and Other Things I've Been Up ToI meant to take a 3 month podcast break and it's turned into a full year. It's been a year. This is a catch-up episode because I feel like it would be weird to just jump back in after such a prolonged break. I talk about my endometriosis excision surgeries and iron infusions and other controversial things in the crunchy world that I zero percent regret.
**Trigger warning: This episode does briefly mention some sensitive subjects like postpartum hemorrhage, blood loss, anesthesia, and pediatric hospitalization. Like I said, it's been a year. But you might...2024-09-2447 minMilk and Motherhood28. How to Think Critically About Women's Health in the NewsIn this bonus episode, my friend Stephanie Risinger (@stephanie.hopefulandwhole) and I talk about our personal experiences with the birth control pill and our professional experiences in working with women who are not always seen, heard, and respected in medical settings. In short, medical gaslighting is very common in the perinatal settings in which we see clients. So when the Washington Post came out with an article titled, Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion, I knew we had to talk about it.
In holistic spaces, there's a lot of backlash against...2024-03-2648 min
Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth TraumaEp 131//Breastfeeding Preparation for a Peaceful Postpartum with Therese DansbyOne thing I hear so often from women who've had a baby before it, "I wish would have taking more time to prepare postpartum." Well today I am going to help you do that by bringing on a special guest that knows all about breastfeeding!
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Are you ready to prepare for your homebirth in a...2024-03-1444 min
Innate Wisdom PodcastDebunking Breastfeeding MythsJoin Loren Sofia, Functional Fertility Coach and owner of Innate Fertility, and Therese Dansby, a mom of three, nurse, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, as they debunk breastfeeding myths and share what you should really know about breastmilk and breastfeeding.In this episode, youâll learn about:The benefits of breastfeedingThe amazing ways your breastmilk can change to support your babyWhat influences how much breast milk you produceHow your partner can support your breastfeeding journey...2023-12-181h 16Milk and Motherhood27. Let's Talk About Breastfeeding ToddlersI am solidly in my toddler breastfeeding era right now, so I figured this was the perfect time to talk about it! In this solo episode, I cover toddler breastfeeding myths, my personal change of heart in this regard, global breastfeeding recommendations and the benefits of breastfeeding, and the benefits of breastfeeding for more than a year. I talk about how your milk changes over time and how the experience of nursing definitely changes.
So many resources cited in this episode:
1.) "What to Expect" Instagram highlights: https://www.instagram...2023-09-2354 minMilk and Motherhood26. Feeling Strong in your Postpartum Body with Adina RubinThis episode is sponsored by the Nourished Mother Recipe Bundle. Get a 15% discount here with code PODCAST15:Â â â https://bit.ly/nourishedmotherbundleâ â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â In today's episode, strength coach Adina Rubin (@adinarubin_) and I chat about life with 3 kids, kettlebells, why moms need to be strong, how this looks practically in the postpartum season, why walking isn't always the best postpartum exercise, and how a strength program doesn't have to be complicated or even *hard* to be effective.You can find Adina's self-paced kettlebell program here: Strength Training for Happy HormonesSince this interview, Ad...2023-09-101h 31Milk and Motherhood25. Homeopathy for Breastfeeding and PostpartumCertified Classical Homeopath Jenna Dodge (@projecthomeopathy) is chatting with us today about how homeopathy can be a helpful tool in your postpartum, breastfeeding, baby-raising era. She explains how she became a homeopath, what homeopathy is, how it works, how it differs from other home remedies like herbal tinctures, and how to find remedies that could work for you.
Resources we discuss:
projecthomeopathy.com
jennadodge.com
Homeopathy with Jenna FB group: https://www.facebook.com/homeopathywithjenna
Avoiding Urgent Care with Homeopathy course: https://www.jennadodge.com/avoiding-urgent-care-with-homeopathy2023-08-121h 24Milk and Motherhood24. Responding with Grace when Motherhood Challenges Us with Peyton BergPediatric nurse, functional health coach, and mom of 3 Peyton Berg (@pey_lovinghealthllc) and I initially planned to talk about "balancing" work and motherhood but we ended up covering a lot of ground in this conversation:
how hard means different things to different people and comparison in motherhood isn't helpful
what it looks like to walk through a season of confusion when you thought you were doing the right thing and you didn't get the outcome you expected
discernment about alternative healing modalities
navigating the healthy living space as Christians, and the difference between spiritual and emotional health
and...2023-07-151h 39Milk and Motherhood23. Does my Baby Really Need a Probiotic? with Tiny Health founder Cheryl Sew HoyCheryl Sew Hoy (@tiny.health) and I dive RIGHT into why mother's microbiome affects baby's gut health, why not all probiotics are helpful, how to improve baby's gut health (and yours), why any amount of breastmilk benefits baby's microbiome, and how the microbiome changes as our babies grow. And, of course, we address the question of whether or not babies need probiotics.
Links to things we talk about in the episode:
Tiny Health blog posts mentioned in this interview: birth plan, gentle c-sections, pediatric antibiotics, the power of dirt
Missing Microbes book: amzn...2023-07-021h 19Milk and Motherhood22. Dinnertime Decisions and Doing it All with bestselling cookbook author Cassy Joy GarciaThis conversation with Cassy Joy Garcia (@fedandfit) was so encouraging to me. Even a professional cookbook author finds it difficult to make dinner with little kids around! In this interview, we talk about shifting priorities, how to make work time work with young children, asking for help, and our favorite dinner go-tos. Of course, we also talk about Cassy's second and third cookbooks and why they're perfect for this exact season of life that we are both in.
You can find Cassy's Cook Once Eat All Week and Cook Once Dinner Fix cookbooks in...2023-06-101h 15Milk and Motherhood21. Sensory Overwhelm, Small Changes, and Mom Friends with author and counselor Amber TruebloodIn this episode, Amber (@officialambertrueblood) and I have a really great conversation covering lots of ground:
sensory overwhelm and how to handle it
anxiety styles and how knowing yours can affect your relationships
choosing empathy over comparison
the big impact of small changes
boundaries in motherhood
and more!
Amber's next book, The Unflustered Mom, comes out on June 6! You can preorder and submit your order info on her website to get some pre-order goodies.
links mentioned in this episode:
Find your anxiety style â HEREâ
You can also find Amber...2023-05-281h 29Milk and Motherhood20. Troubleshooting Pelvic Floor Problems with Physical Therapist Christina WalshIn this episode, physical therapist and CST provider Christina (â @tighten.your.tinklerâ ) and I bounce back and forth talking about our own postpartum experiences, how they led us to the work we do, and how you are not alone if your pelvic floor doesn't feel the same postpartum. She answers so many listener questions and also shares hope for addressing your symptoms via the program she and her colleague, Jenn, have developed. Their program, Tighten Your Tinkler, is offered virtually and is backed by three years of academic research.
You can take the quiz HERE...2023-05-171h 05
Milk and Motherhood19. Infant Palates, Airways, and Teeth with functional dentist Dr. Molly HayesDr. Molly (@drmollyhayes) and I cover a lot in this conversation:
Cavities in pregnancy, fetal development, how breastfeeding helps form the palate, bottles and pacifiers, cavities and nighttime nursing, airway issues and sleeping positions, and more!
We also talk about what we've had to learn the hard way as moms in terms of oral health, and we are here to potentially help you avoid making the same mistakes! (Of course, this episode is meant for educational purposes and doesn't replace medical advice.)
Dr. Molly's website is https://drmollyhayes.com.
You can find her House Call resource drmollyhayes.com/housecall.
Dr...2023-05-0857 min
The Hormone Genius PodcastS3 Ep. 25: Holistic Support for The Breastfeeding Woman with Therese DansbyWe are looking into another female superpower and hormone genius of women's bodies. Her ability to lactate and provide nutritional support for her baby! We interviewed Therese Dansby a lactation consultant who has a personal passion for helping mothers have success with breastfeeding their children. Through her own personal struggles and learning of the science of the feminine design, she went on to get her certification in lactation support and now has a personal practice in Nebraska. She shares her story with Jamie & Teresa and gives us some insights and practical tips in the world of breastfeeding. By the way...2023-05-0329 minMilk and Motherhood18. Tapping out of Rigidity and into Resilient Motherhood with Theresa PielaEFT tapping has been a really helpful resource for me for everything from postpartum panic and birth trauma to mom overwhelm and food allergy fears. In this episode, Theresa (@livingrootswellness) and I talk about what this is and why it helps.
We got on to talk a lot about practicing joy and resilience and why it's a gift to have life circumstances that force us to practice these skills again and again. Throughout the conversation, we also cover re-parenting, co-regulating, and creating safety in the body.
Resources:
Try...2023-04-301h 31
Milk and Motherhood17. Progesterone and Postpartum Mental Health with Hormone Geniuses Jamie and TeresaAfter sharing my birth stories (episode 14) and a lot of info on infant food allergies (episodes 15 and 16), it seems fitting to talk about postpartum mental health again.
In this interview, I have the hosts of the Hormone Genius podcast (@thehormonegenius) here to talk with us about progesterone and postpartum mental health. Teresa is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner at Sancta Familia and Jamie is a FertilityCare Practitioner and hormone coach through the Fiat Institute.
In this interview, we talk about hormones (of course), mental health, and the NaPro progesterone...2023-04-231h 09
Milk and Motherhood16. Infant Food Allergy Q and A with Dr. TrillThis is the second half of the interview that I got to do with Dr. Trill from Free to Feed. For the first half, refer back to episode 15! In this episode, we talk through all of YOUR listener questions, including:
-How do I talk to my pediatrician about my allergy concerns?
-Are my baby's allergies my fault?
-What are my allergy testing options?
-How do gut tests and probiotics affect baby's reactivity?
-Why does my baby react to some forms of an allergen but not others?2023-04-2052 min
Milk and Motherhood15. Breastfeeding a Baby with Food Allergies with Dr. Trill from Free to FeedMolecular biologist Dr. Trill (@free.to.feed) and I talk about food allergy facts and misinformation. In fact, we talked for so long that I broke the interview into two episodes. This is part one, and it covers the different types of food allergies, how babies can still react to allergens when exposed via breastmilk, how to eliminate potential triggers, why the top 12 infant allergens are different than the top adult allergens, and how allergies differ from intolerances.
Links we mention:
My Nourished with Nuanace allergy cookbook can be purchased https://happymamahealthybaby.freshlearn.com/10729.
Participate in the https://www.freetofeed...2023-04-131h 38
Milk and Motherhood14. The One With All the Birth StoriesI have referenced my own birth stories in several episodes, but I haven't shared them in their entirety on this podcast... until now. I knew I probably needed to share more, to put my experiences in perspective when I share little tidbits here and there, but I was dreading a long monologue. Then I realized, well, I've walked through these stories before with a really fantastic interviewer and unless you found me through @happyhomebirthpodcast you may not have heard this story before. This exact interview was originally published as Happy Homebirth Podcast Episode 193: Preparing for Birth When Plans Change...2023-03-231h 27
Milk and Motherhood13. Made for the Work of Motherhood with doula and author Mary HaseltineIn this interview, Mary Haseltine (@madeforthisbirth) and I talk about what God ACTUALLY told Adam and Eve in the garden, what we can expect from birth and motherhood, when we need to surrender control in this process, and how this surrender is something that will come up again and again in our motherhood journey, as Mary is learning as she launches her oldest child off to college.
**This podcast is for educational purposes only! The opinions of myself or my guests are never meant to replace individual medical advice. Please practice informed consent with...2023-03-0655 min
Milk and Motherhood12. What to Expect When You Were Expecting to Sleep Like a Baby with Taylor Kulik
In this interview, Taylor (@taylorkulik) and I talk about what's normal in regards to infant sleep in the first year and what's not normal. We cover the Safe Sleep 7 and what is and is not recommended in terms of safe sleep environments. If you're dealing with sleep red flags, we talk about what to consider next including things like oral ties, airway issues, breastfeeding problems, and food sensitivities as well as where to look for next steps. Most importantly, we talk about how to function and care for yourself during a season of very little sleep.
Taylor's...2023-02-191h 27
Milk and Motherhood11. Wise Traditions in Early Motherhood with Sally Fallon MorellI was incredibly honored to interview Sally Fallon Morell (@sallyfallonmorell) about postpartum, early motherhood, and feeding your family. We get to hear some of her early parenthood story, how she came upon the work of Dr. Weston A. Price, where she found inspiration for the incredible number of recipes in Nourishing Traditions, the key to getting your fermented cucumbers to stay crunchy, and more!
Here are the links to the WAPF shopping guide and the restaurant guide that Sally mentions in this interview.
A few times throughout the interview...2023-02-0657 min
Milk and Motherhood10. Tummy Time, Co-Regulation, and Retained Reflexes with Physical Therapist Stephanie Novacek
In this episode, physical therapist Stephanie Novacek (@wellbellybabe) and I talk about infant assessment skills, the vagus nerve, and the importance of co-regulation between mom and baby. She walks us through what a wave of therapeutic tummy time looks like and explains what retained reflexes are and how rhythmic movement can help us integrate them. Finally, she and I talk about how moms often want to be seen and heard, too, when they're struggling to help baby resolve something. We both agree that taking care of the mother is taking care of the baby, and it's important for the mother...2023-01-291h 18
Milk and Motherhood09. Restoring Womanly Movement Postpartum with Womanly Made's Dr. Cait
In this episode, Dr. Cait (@womanlymadeco) and I talk about how we grow with each kid, how we need to apply our maternal mama bear instincts to our own postpartum care as well, and physical and emotional patterns that we can get into that don't serve us. This episode contains such a wealth of encouragement and information!
You can find the Womanly Made guide HERE.
**This podcast is for educational purposes only! The opinions of myself or my guests are never meant to replace individual medical advice. Please practice informed consent with your...2023-01-151h 19
Milk and Motherhood08. How to Literally Feed Yourself When You're Raising Tiny Humans with Tori Weber
Doula, chef, herbalist, and mom Tori Weber (@nettle.honey) and I talk about getting dinner on the table and making sure you're eating enough throughout your breastfeeding journey, but particularly in that first year. She shares her favorite easy meals, how needs shift throughout postpartum, why you shouldn't drink coffee on an empty stomach, and how to get your kids to take cod liver oil.
Right now, the Mama app (@meetmarma) she talks about is FREE to download and use for recipe inspiration based on where you are in pregnancy or postpartum.
The Nourished...2023-01-0852 min
Milk and Motherhood07. Nutrition for Postpartum Recovery with Loren Sofia of Innate FertilityToday, Loren (@innate_fertility) and I discuss postpartum nutrition, progesterone and mood disorders, how to prioritize your grocery budget, and so much more! If you want to work with Loren, you can find all that she offers on her website innatefertility.org. If you want to learn more about postpartum and breastfeeding, you can always find me on Instagram @happy.mama.healthy.baby
**This podcast is for educational purposes only! The opinions of myself or my guests are never meant to replace individual medical advice. Please practice informed consent with your mom intuition and...2022-12-281h 06
Milk and Motherhood06. Minerals & Mother's Milk with dietitian Amanda MontalvoAmanda (@hormonehealingrd) and I talk about how mother's mineral intake does (or doesn't) affect the mineral content of her milk. We also talk about how to nourish yourself without adding stress in the postpartum season, when you might consider an HTMA test or Full Monty Iron panel, and what to do with the results.Â
You can find Amanda on Instagram @hormonehealingrd and you can find her Master Your Minerals course and 1:1 testing options at hormonehealingrd.com
Links to a few of the things we talk about:
â Lactation Lab breastmilk testingâ Â (15% off with code HAPPYMAMA)
...2022-12-181h 22
Searching For Vitality15. Breastfeeding & Lactation Support with Therese DansbyIn this episode we interviewed Therese Dansby who is an IBCLC, RN, and owner of Happy Mama, Healthy Baby. We talked about things an expecting mom can do to prepare for breastfeeding, intuitive feeding, milk supply, clogged ducts, mastitis, and so much more! You can connect with Therese at happymamahealthybaby.co or on Instagram at @happy.mama.healthy.baby. Also be sure to check out her breastfeeding and postpartum course, Nourished Beginnings.
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Milk and Motherhood05. When You Don't Feel Like Yourself Postpartum with therapist Stephanie RisingerIn this episode, perinatal counselor Stephanie Risinger (@hopefulandwhole) and I go through a broad overview of the various ways in which you may not feel like yourself during pregnancy and postpartum. We cover dashed expectations, lack of support, the spectrum of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and when to know you might need some additional help. This is a great episode to have your partner listen to, as well!
**This podcast is for educational purposes only! The opinions of myself or my guests are never meant to replace individual medical advice. Please practice informed...2022-12-111h 27
Milk and Motherhood04. What to Expect When You're Expecting to Breastfeed with lactation consultant Cortney SteffensmeierIn this episode, fellow IBCLC Cortney (@growwiththe.flow) and I talk about how meeting our own breastfeeding struggles propelled us into new careers, the importance of prenatal breastfeeding prep (shoutout to the Nourished Beginnings breastfeeding course we poured our hearts into â â â â â â â â â â â https://bit.ly/nourishedbeginningscourseâ â â â â â â â â â â â ), the importance of giving dads the grace they need to transition as well, and how motherhood is heavy, but it's a privilege to carry it.Â
African Peanut Soup : https://themodernproper.com/african-peanut-soupÂ
Real Food for Pregnancy, Nourishing Traditions, Cook Once Eat All Week, and more in our Amazon storefront : https://www.amazon.com/shop/happy.mama.healthy.babyÂ
Where you can find Cort...2022-12-041h 06
Milk and Motherhood03. Does How You Give Birth Affect How you Breastfeed? with Katelyn FuscoIn this episode, Katelyn (@happyhomebirthpodcast) and I talk about how birth can set you up for postpartum and breastfeeding, but all is not lost if birth doesn't go the way you planned. We talk through postpartum planning, the hormones of birth and breastfeeding, nervous system healing, and how to take ownership of changes that happen along the way.
Links mentioned in this conversation:
HH Ep. 193 Preparing for Birth When Plans Change (my 3 birth stories on Katelyn's podcast)
The Breast Crawl
Where you can find Katelyn :
myhappyhomebirth.com
@happyhomebirthpodcast
**This podcast is for educational purposes...2022-11-211h 17
Milk and Motherhood02. The Birth of a Mother with postpartum herbalist Amanda RadanIn this jam-packed episode, Amanda (@treemamaherbals) and I discuss: colicky firstborns, the concept of matrescence (think adolescence, but for moms), how to prepare for postpartum, and what foods and herbs to have on hand before baby arrives. Â
Intro to matrescence, as coined by Dana Raphael, the PhD in 1973 :
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Amanda's matrescence interview with Susie Fishleder :
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The Sincerely, Mir Podcast31. Breastfeeding Basics with Therese DansbyToday I am joined by lactation consultant, Therese Dansby! She breaks down the basics of breastfeeding for us and gives practical tips on milk supply, tongue ties, and more!
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2022-11-0722 minMilk and Motherhood01. Milk and Motherhood: This is My Body, Broken for YouLearn more about me, Therese (@happy.mama.healthy.baby), and what I hope this podcast can offer you. Plus, this episode closes with a guest essay sharing a new perspective on the sacrifices of motherhood that you wonât want to miss!
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Are You Menstrual?Breastfeeding with Therese DansbyIn this episode we are focusing on all things related to breastfeeding and what new moms can expect in the fourth trimester with registered nurse and IBCLC, Therese Dansby. Therese received her Bachelor's Degree in Science and became a Registered Nurse in 2007. She was a Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) nurse for the first 8 years of her career. After brief stints working in high risk OB and then in a low-risk birth center and completing half of a Master's degree with the intent of becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife, she instead became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2015...2022-09-261h 07
Happy HomebirthEp 193: Preparing for Birth When Plans Change Last MinuteWhen you work yourself up to have a homebirth, and then those plans change last minute, what do you do?
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This week, we're speaking with Therese Dansby. Therese Dansby is a wife, nurse, lactation consultant, and homeschooling mom of 3. She recently moved from a big city to a small town in Nebraska where she is thrilled to have found herself amongst plenty of homesteading, home schooling, home birthing friends. Motherhood has been nothing like she expected, but as she rises to the challenge, she learns new things about her own strength and resilience in the process. Â
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Body WisdomPostpartum Recovery with Therese DansbyTherese is a Registered Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She believe in taking a "whole"-istic approach to the breastfeeding relationship, and she strives to find creative solutions to common (and not-so-common) struggles, enabling moms to reach their breastfeeding goals. She truly believes that a mom who is active and involved in her plan of care is the happiest, and happy moms are most prepared to raise a baby in the healthiest possible environment, physically and emotionally.
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Holistic Life for MomsWhat To Expect Breastfeeding with Therese DansbyIn this episode Amanda interviews Therese Dansby an IBCLC and Nurse. She has worked with mamas and babies for nearly 15 years through NICU, OBGYN, birth centers, lactation consultant, and in home postpartum care. Her heart is with food, so is it any wonder that she wants to feed all the babies?They dive deep into what to expect your first time breastfeeding, how to prepare, what roll herbs have in breastfeeding and some amazing tips for breastfeeding mamas. You can find Therese on instagram @happy.mama.healthy.baby and on her website https://happymamahealthybaby.co I hope you enjoyed this ep...2022-03-2842 min
The Freely Rooted Podcast13. Optimizing Your Breastfeeding Journey | Therese Dansby, IBCLCWe sat down with RN & IBCLC Therese Dansby to merge perhaps one of the most important combinations for motherhood: metabolic health + breastfeeding. In a culture where there seems to be two sides yelling "breast is best!" or "fed is best!," we're here to say that perhaps "nourished & supported breastfeeding is best." The hard truth is that breastmilk nutrition does not stay fixed. The nutrition of your breastmilk is absolutely determined by your own nourishment as a mom. So that does that mean we're saying to outsource to formula to ensure that baby is getting what baby needs? Absolutely not...2021-11-171h 35
Body WisdomBreastfeeding and Postpartum with Therese DansbyTherese Dansby is a Registered Nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She believes in taking a "whole"-istic approach to the breastfeeding relationship, and she strives to find creative solutions to common (and not-so-common) struggles, enabling moms to reach their breastfeeding goals. She truly believes that a mom who is active and involved in her plan of care is the happiest, and happy moms are most prepared to raise a baby in the healthiest possible environment, physically and emotionally.Â
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