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