Weaning It: A podcast for toddler nursing moms

This episode is brought to you by the free Extended Breastfeeding Quiz. Did you know there are 5 stages to toddler weaning? Curious to find out which stage you are in now? Go to www.nursingmamas.com/quiz to find out. You'll get tips based on exactly where you are in your toddler nursing journey today! Episode Summary Chanti Zak is an extended nursing mom of 3 and my personal quiz creating coach! She is the creator of The Empathy Marketing Ecosystem and the Spill the Tea newsletter. She's a quiz funnel strategist, email marketing master, and coach that’s obsessed with psychology, interactive marketing, and getting brag worthy results for her thousands of students and clients. Chanti’s irreverent marketing wisdom stems from a decade spent helping online business owners grow their lists and their bottom lines. In her spare time you can find her hanging with her 3 kiddos, milking her cow, or learning how to shuffle. Go take her GrowthType quiz to experience her magic and unceasing perfectionism firsthand at chantizak.com/growthtype Resources Free Extended Breastfeeding Quiz - ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Gentle Toddler Weaning Course - ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Connect with Erin: Email: [email protected] IG: @erin.nursingmamas

This episode is brought to you by the Nursing Mama's Social Circle.  Do you feel lonely in your toddler nursing journey?  Do you wish you knew others going through it too?  The Social Circle is your virtual support group that includes a private app for chatting between 2 monthly live calls with Erin.  For $19/mo, it's the most cost effective way to meet with Erin and find your weaning tribe.  Subscribe at www.nursingmamas.com/socialcircle ⁠www.nursingmamas.com/socialcircle⁠ Episode Summary Erin breaks down her frustrations about the term "baby led weaning," and how it is misleading for nursing moms.  She provides an alternative name that would provide less confusion and explains specific things you can include in your child's diet that are needed that breast milk is lacking for older children. Q&A of the Day:  From Hannah: My 22 month old stopped waking in the night, but he wakes at 5am and wants to be on the boob til 7am. Wins & Whines of the Week: - 35 person Christmas party - Audio books - Main line back up Resources Free Extended Breastfeeding Quiz - ⁠HERE⁠ Gentle Toddler Weaning Course - ⁠HERE⁠ Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - ⁠HERE⁠ Connect with Erin: Email: [email protected] IG: @erin.nursingmamas

Summary In this conversation, Kristine (@birth.injury.coach) shares her experiences with pregnancy, postpartum, nursing, and healing from prolapse. She had a smooth pregnancy and worked out regularly; however, her birth was traumatic, resulting in tearing and hemorrhaging. She had no expectations for nursing but was pleasantly surprised when her daughter latched right away. Kristine experienced prolapse symptoms early postpartum, but with time, patience, and self-rehabilitation, she was able to heal. She also managed to fit in training for a half Ironman triathlon while nursing, utilizing gym childcare and home workouts during nap times. Kristine emphasizes the importance of adjusting expectations and not comparing oneself to others. In this conversation, Kristine and Erin discuss Kristine's experience as a toddler nursing mom. They talk about the challenges and joys of breastfeeding, the emotional process of weaning, and the importance of self-care for postpartum moms. Kristine shares tips for moms struggling to find time for exercise and emphasizes the need to adjust expectations and start small. She also highlights the privilege of being a nursing mom and the gratitude she feels for nourishing her child. Kristine now helps new moms with their postpartum care through in person and virtual workout sessions. Episode Links Kristine's IG : @birth.injury.coach Kristine's Email: [email protected] Leave and Apple review - HERE Weaning Resources - Take the FREE Extended Breastfeeding Quiz - HERE - The Gentle Toddler Weaning Course - HERE - The Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - HERE Contact Erin Email: [email protected] IG: @erin.nursingmamas

If you are like Erin, then you may be feeling pressure to start holiday traditions that will be part of your children's lives for the next couple decades... But your stressed out nurser may have other ideas. In today's episode, Erin breaks down three common ways your breastfeeding toddler may responds to the changes around them this month, as well as 3 tips to handle nursing and weaning until the new year. Q&A of the day: How much milk is too much?? Wins & Whines: Construction, Instagram detox, Moana 2, and parenting with anxiety. The Gentle Toddler Weaning Course is the perfect thing to add to your holiday wish list! Learn everything you need to know about weaning to feel prepared, and even excited to move into the next stage of parenting. Add THIS LINK to your gift list now! Contact Erin Email: [email protected] IG: @erin.nursingmamas

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and so on this episode of Weaning It, Erin sits down with her friend Caitlin LoCascio-King who is a veteran breastfeeding mom of 4, a lawyer and business woman who had a double mastectomy earlier this year. Caitlin shares her four different breastfeeding experiences, two of which extended beyond a year.  She then explains how her family history of cancer prompted her to begin getting routine mammograms and breast MRIs before the age of 40 and how doing so resulted in a double mastectomy. She shares her health journey over the last year and how being a breast-feeding mom influenced her perception of her surgery. Episode Links Pockets of Hope BCalmed Inc If you or someone you know goes through breast cancer surgery, these are amazing resources and items that you can gift to them.  You can find Caitlin on Instagram @cllk09. I am honored to have five 5 start Apple reviews of the show! But having more will help our audience grow. After listening to this week's episode would you go here and leave a review?   IG: ⁠@erin.nursingmamas⁠ (DM me and say hello!) Take the Extended Breastfeeding Quiz - ⁠HERE⁠ Join the Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - ⁠HERE⁠ Purchase the Gentle Toddler Weaning Course - HERE Book a 15 minute consult - ⁠HERE

Erin critiques a Motherly article on gentle parenting and questions if a gentle parenting backlash is on the horizon. Like most fads and trends, gentle parenting can be taken to the extreme and be so distorted it no longer resembles its original form. She provides 3 tips to decide if parenting advice is a good fit for you, and when to see additional help. Next, she discusses how to apply gentle parenting techniques when your toddler hits, and how to look at their hitting through a new lens (spoiler: they're not mad, they're scared). Q&A of the Day Cassandra asks, "I've done a little research on this but can't seem to find any information for toddler aged breastfeeders. Does my hormonal cycle impact my child through my breast milk? I have noticed that on my really difficult hormonal days my toddler also really struggles. It's like she has PMS too! Of course this could be from her picking up on my mood, but I have long wondered if she's receiving hormones through my milk?" Wins & Whines Powdered vitamins, homework, feminism Resources/Links The Gentle Toddler Weaning Course - HERE Read the Motherly Article - HERE My go-to Gentle Parenting Book - HERE Kids powdered vitamins - HERE Adult powdered vitamins - HERE Let's connect! IG: @erin.nursingmamas (DM me and say hello!) Take the Extended Breastfeeding Quiz - HERE Join the Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - HERE Book a 15 minute consult - HERE

In this conversation, Ciera Greene discusses her experience as a toddler nursing mom and her role as the owner of Fit4Mom South Orange County, a fitness program for pre and postnatal moms. She shares her thoughts on extended nursing, the emotional connection it creates, and the privilege of being able to provide nourishment and care for her child. Ciera also talks about the benefits of Fit4Mom, including the opportunity to connect with other moms, the focus on mind-body connection, and the specialized training for prenatal and postpartum fitness. She emphasizes that it's never too late to start prioritizing self-care and strengthening the body after childbirth. Resources Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - HERE Follow Ciera Greene on Instagram - HERE Find a Fit4Mom class near you - HERE Follow Erin on Instagram - HERE Questions? Email Erin at [email protected]

Ever feel lonely in your extended breastfeeding journey? I polled my audience on Instagram, and here were the results: - 53% of respondents feel lonely in toddler nursing all the time - 34% sometimes - 13% don't really feel lonely Sadly, it is extremely common, especially as an extended nurser to feel isolated and alone. Some of you may not know another toddler nursing mom, and others may be navigating judgement from others for your decision to continue nursing. In today's episode, Erin deep dives the latest Surgeon General's Warning that being a parent is bad for your mental health - including feelings of loneliness. She reviews the suggested solutions and provides her own thoughts about which are a good idea, and which will just add more work on our mom plates. Ultimately, the key to loneliness is community. Listen in as Erin discusses the latest Nursing Mamas resource - The Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - A monthly based subscription community with: - 2 monthly group zoom sessions - A private community off social media to share your wins, questions and cheer each other on - Perfect for moms in any stage of extended nursing; from newbie looking for advice, burnt out mama struggling with breastfeeding boundaries, or moms nearing the end and needing support to land the plane. - Starting at only $19/mo, this is the most cost effective way to get in-person support with Erin while also meeting fellow toddler nursing moms! -Go to ⁠www.nursingmamas.com/socialcircle⁠ to register. Episode Links - The Extended Breastfeeding Quiz - ⁠HERE⁠ - The Surgeon General's Warning about Parental Mental Health - ⁠HERE⁠ - Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - ⁠HERE⁠ - Only Murders in the Building - ⁠HERE⁠ - The New Menopause - ⁠HERE⁠ Love the show? Leave a review HERE! Contact Info www.nursingmamas.com [email protected] IG: @erin.nursingmamas

In this episode of Weaning It, Erin sits down with Abbie Knapton; a mom in longterm recovery from addiction, an expressive arts trainer, certified peer recovery specialist, and mom of two extended nursers. Abbie discusses the intersection of sobriety and motherhood and opens up about her journey to sobriety before kids and how it has shaped her parenting experience. We delve into the pressures of "mommy wine culture" and explore the underlying unmet needs of moms that play into it. Whether you're navigating similar challenges or simply interested in a candid conversation about the realities of motherhood and addiction, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for moms everywhere. Episode Links - Take The Extended Breastfeeding Quiz HERE - Follow Abbie on IG HERE - Contact Abbie at [email protected] - PeaceLove.org - Rally 4 Recovery RI - Weber Renew - Find an AA meeting near you HERE - Find out more about Al-Anon HERE

New to the pod? Welcome! I invite you to take the free Extended Breastfeeding Quiz to learn which stage of toddler nursing you are currently in, as well as to provide you with specific tips based on where you are in your nursing and weaning journey. Click HERE to get started! August 1st kicks off World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month. In this episode, Erin discusses: - The themes of each - Why advocacy matters - Her own experience re-entering the workforce - Why making even small changes for those who come after us can be a big deal! Q&A of the day from Janine: "Do you think I can still nurse my child to sleep at night but then still cut out night nursing? I don't want to confuse her, but I'd love if I could nurse her to sleep still." Wins & Whines of the week: Gluten free bread, cool weather, the Olympics becoming more breastfeeding friendly, and her dirty garage. Episode Links: - World Breastfeeding Week - National Breastfeeding Month - Olympic Committee Will Provide Breastfeeding Athletes Hotel Rooms - Gluten Free Bread - Mr. Ferris and His Wheel - children's book - Book a Consult with Erin - Find Erin on Instagram - say hello!