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I just wanted to yap about this documentary I watched on Netflix- Bad Influence. It sent me on a rabbit hole of research about online sex work, content houses and the ethics of children making money on social media. Toddler Workshop April 23: https://instinctualmothering.thrivecart.com/breastfeeding-12-months-workshop/ Formula Factory Article: https://radicalmomsunion.substack.com/p/formula-plant-...

Breastfeeding has become synonymous with poor mental health....but why? I was irked by a reel I was sent the other day and I wanted to rant. I cover: *Ballerina Farms new drama *Why do people think breastfeeding causes postpartum depression? *DMER *The "feeling of being touched out" Sign up for the Toddler Weaning Workshop: https://instinctualmothering.thrivecart.com/breastfeeding-12-mon...

SO MUCH HAPPENING ON THE INTERNET THIS WEEK!!!! A broad, sweeping summary of all the internet drama. Get your popcorn ready. Enroll in SOCIAL BOOB CLUB! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zcsKayLa4hfzLn5Evz2pIiCeonKtS6Md5jJmZRAUxUU/edit?tab=t.0

The replay of my free masterclass on making money from social media for lactation consultants and motherhood creators! enroll in Social Boob Club- ENDS WEDNESDAY 4/2 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zcsKayLa4hfzLn5Evz2pIiCeonKtS6Md5jJmZRAUxUU/edit?usp=sharing

Let's talk about the elephant in the room- online business coaches that give me the ick? But Andrea, aren't you an online business coach, you may say? Yes, but since I make money on social media, I've found myself in the funnel of ALLLLL the people with the outrageous income claims and what I've found I've been less than impressed with. As always, DM me on Instagram if you want...

A brand new SNARKY episode for you- I'll admit it, I was triggered. I'm diving into one of the most controversial parenting content creators in the motherhood space- Jerrica Sannes. Hated on Reddit and TikTok; she broke the internet in 2021 when she called Cocomelon "crack for babies". I go over why her recent post rubbed me the wrong way- and cover how to protect your mental hea...

I invited my friend Elizabeth (we went to high school together!!) on because I recently reconnected with her on social media and when I saw how her journey went from selling CBD oil for an MLM to RODEO VIDEOGRAPHER (??) my jaw was on the floor! She felt some calling to buy a camera and go out west and take videos and photos of the Rodeos she attended. Very quickly her social media grew and she was...

Hitting publish on this one was scary, but I hope you'll enjoy me sharing 5 things I don't share on social media and the reasons why. If you're thinking about starting your business online, YOU get to pick how much you want to share and it's sometimes difficult to walk the line between being "authentic" and "oversharing". I'm tackling some taboo topics in th...

A mixed bag of influencer drama and theatrics including: Spencer Pratt X Blippi collab Mommy labor nurse is building a labor suite in her house?? Lead Safe Mama Drama- who sent her a cease and desist. Let me know what you think about it! DM me on instagram!

Instagram Stories is your go-to podcast for the latest influencer drama, viral trends, and everything happening in the world of social media. From TikTok controversies to viral scandals, I break it all down with unfiltered opinions and behind-the-scenes insights. Plus, I’ll share my experience as a work-from-home entrepreneur, giving real talk on building an online business in today’s digital worl...

MASTERCLASS REPLAY Discover my proven system to create authentic connections, grow your audience, and turn your passion for breastfeeding, birth, and motherhood into a thriving online presence. Ditch clickbait strategies like rage bait, hiding SEO words, commenting on your own posts, hashtags and get back to what matters on social media COMMUNITY! I go through how I built my business and the INS A...

If you're a lactation counselor, doula or motherhood creator trying to grow your business online, press play!!! I'm going through 3 pillars of my time management (or getting shit done) strategy that has allowed me to grow my business from home with my kids and almost no childcare. Join the Content Challenge>> https://instinctualmothering.thrivecart.com/untitled-product/ Get the C3 method>...

I'm sharing a personal anecdote about the way I sought out breastfeeding support as a first time mom and why I think there is room for a variety of different breastfeeding support models that don't involve going into the 'status quo' role of IBCLC. I read an embarrassing email from my IBCLC that made me roll my eyes back then but is now something I say to moms all the time! Part 1 of my lactation...

Andrea yapping about her 2024 year in business, Blippi thirst traps and faerie seggs books! Plus Bonnie @perpetualjoydoula shares her breastfeeding story!! We had a sit-down with Bobbie's CEO Empowered Breastfeeding Academy Social Boob School waitlist

Listen to how I'm feeling about it, and why I won't be making one of those "crying in the chair" videos. I answer all of your questions about weaning from doing it while cosleeping and how to know when you're "done" Toddler Weaning and Boundaries Workshop Nina shares her redemptive breastfeeding story! Empowered Breastfeeding Academy: https://instinctualmothering.thrivecart.com/empowered-breastfee...

A candid, raw and real conversation about baby loss, exiting the system, and why motherhood is the ultimate test of giving up control. Beka Clayton is a doula and mom who has found inspiration in helping other mothers through loss and grief after the loss of her son Miles in 2020. Follow her>> https://www.instagram.com/beka.xo.co/ Follow Andrea>> https://www.instagram.com/instinctualmo...

Tiffany Belanger from @cosleepy joins us this week for an amazing conversation covering myths surrounding cosleeping, SIDS, and why you can breathe a little easier once you understand how the safe sleep 7 works. Breastfeeding does not have to equal no sleep- it's actually supposed to be the opposite, yet our backwards culture convinces moms that they need to sleep separate from their babies. Sign...

Is it necessary to express colostrum prenatally if you want to breastfeed? Or is it something you can skip? Which containers are the best and who is it recommended for? Lower anxiety about breastfeeding by attending the First Few Days workshop, October 23rd! https://instinctualmothering.thrivecart.com/the-first-few-days-workshop/

Breaking down Fed is Best rhetoric and how they use fear based messaging that blames medical malpractice on breastfeeding. What are the actual warning signs that your baby is not getting enough milk? How can you be confident about breastfeeding without falling victim to the fear based messaging from so many people? First Few Days Workshop!

We're going to talk about fad baby products over the years and why there have been so many recalls! Make sure you don't fall victim to "the next big thing" and waste money and potentially put your baby in danger using these fad products we see on social media. Join the Empowered Breastfeeding Club! Joy's Breastfeeding Story

Tessa's amazing story of being empowered in her choices for her 6th baby in the NICU. Read about her battle with a hospital dietician to supplement her baby. She successfully denied human milk fortifier after the dietician told her there were "no risks" by being EXTREMELY educated and advocating for her baby. Fine out what she did instead of using the hospital prescribed milk fortifi...

Naomi shares her harrowing story of giving birth at 29 weeks and the obsession that the NICU had with control over breastfeeding- the complete opposite of what the breastfeeding relationship represents. Follow Naomi @thedebriefdoula Follow Andrea @instinctualmothering Next Level List Building- beyond the freebie list building that is integral if you are running an online business or selling on Ins...

Should you sleep train for your mental health? What actually goes on in the baby's brain during sleep training? Brittany from Good Night Moon Child What does it look like to look at baby sleep of a neuroscience perspective? We also share our own experiences with sleep training and the effect on breastfeeding. Get Andrea's safe cosleeping guide here

Do you have pain breastfeeding even after your baby's tongue tie release? Confused about whether or not to do physical therapy before and after tongue tie release? Kelsey Baker of @bwelltots has the TRIFECTA of bodyworker and lactation knowledge as an LC, PT and CST practitioner!!! We go over how to find a provider if options in your area are limited, if you really need to release a tongue tie...

So you want to make money creating an online course? The words "online course" have kind of gotten a bad reputation lately but I dive into why I think they are still valuable AND why the cookie cutter, white label courses are hurting and not helping you. How to make your course creation much less overwhelming so you actually get it done. Why you should have students enrolled in your cour...