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 coac...

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.  Sub...

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 pr...

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...

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...

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 pa...

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, in...

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 n...

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...

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 them...

Kirsty Duncan is a children’s picture book author that lives in Cheshire, UK.  Her latest picture book,  "When We're Ready"  celebrates longer-term breastfeeding and co-sleeping and has been endorsed by Emma Pickett and Lucy Webber, both of which are highly respected IBCLC Lactation Consultants in their field. To purchase When We're Ready, head over to ⁠www.kirstyduncanwrites.com...

Do you struggle with swinging between loving extended nursing and feeling touched out, burnt out, and ready to wean Now? Then this episode is for you. In this solo show, Erin breaks down the emotional cycle of the extended breastfeeding mom - a 3 phase cycle she has created based on listening to hundreds of toddler nursing moms discuss their nursing journeys. She explains what they phases are and...

Ashley is a mom of 3 and is currently nursing her 18 month old twins girls. She breastfed her son through 16 months and has started the process of slowly weaning her twins. She shares her everyday life and relatable mom content as a 2 mom family on instagram @lovedby2moms. This episode is brought to you by the free Extended Breastfeeding Quiz. Click here to learn which of the 5 stages of extended...

In this episode of Weaning It, Erin reflects on her biggest life lessons of her 30s and what she is looking forward to most in her 40s. Becoming a mom first at 32, and again at 35, the last 10 years have had major changes to every aspect of life - marriage, career, and parenthood. Tag along as Erin deep dives the 5 biggest takeaways of her baby-making era. Sponsored by: The Extended Breastfeeding...

Kavisa Cyprian Wood is an extended nursing mom of two boys. Her parenting journey though started with adopting two young girls, followed quickly by her first biological child the next year. Can you imagine having your first nursing experience include two young toddlers running around? Professionally, Kavisa is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Prenatal Yoga teacher, an...

This episode is brought to you by the Abiie Beyond Junior High Chair . Do you have a toddler that is too big for your old high chair, but wiggles around in the adult chair because they are now too low for the table? Do you struggle with daily spills that leave stains on your furniture? Then this toddler chair is perfect for you. The seat and foot rest are fully adjustable, the tray can be removed...

Strong-willed children have a deeply rooted need to feel connected and in control. In the toddler breastfeeding relationship, this can create a recipe for burnout as you try to meet your child's demands for milk. Learning strategies that can help you stay connected while also keeping loving boundaries is key to finding a balance in the relationship. Danielle Bettmann is a Positive-Discipline c...

This episode is brought to you by live The Gentle Toddler Weaning Seminar . This live session covers everything in Erin's Gentle Toddler Weaning Course, but with the engagement of fellow toddler breastfeeding moms, and a special Q&A session with Erin following the seminar. The webinar will be on Wednesday April 17th, 2024 @ 10am PT // 1pm ET via Zoom. In this episode Erin covers: - What ge...

Nicasha Martin is a single mom of 3 including identical 3 y/o twin girls and an 11 month old baby boy! She nursed the twins beyond 2 years, and is currently breastfeeding her baby with no end in sight. Nicasha has a Master's degree in Public Health, is a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, and social media mama sharing her life and all the things she's found helpful in motherhood and breas...

This episode is brought to you by The Gentle Toddler Weaning Course. Use Promo code "PODCAST" for $10 off. Welcome to episode 3! Erin covers the following: - How to think beyond time and length of breastfeeding as a measurement of success. Download the free guide to assess your REAL breastfeeding goal HERE . - Q&A question of the day: Nikki asks, "Anyone still breastfeeding at 3...

Erin Spahr is an extended breastfeeding mom of 2 boys - the first nursed for 3 years, and the second for 5, for a combined total of 8 years of breastfeeding! We dive into her experiences, including strategies for night weaning, handling public nursing a toddler, the perks of toddler nursing, and what she used to help guide her sons to the finish line to successfully wean on their terms. Profession...

Welcome to the first episode of Weaning It! To get started, Erin breaks down the difference between on-demand breastfeeding, gentle toddler breastfeeding, and gentle weaning. She also answers listener Joanna's question about dealing with all or nothing kids. How do you commit to giving up a feed when you're still on the fence about weaning yourself? Want to learn more about what stage of e...

New free episodes of Weaning It drop every 1st and 3rd Thursday on all podcasting platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. If you like what you hear, please click that Follow/Subscribe button so you'll be the first to see new episodes. And also, please leave a rating/review! It will help other extended nursing moms find the show. You can also head to www.nursingmamas....