Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
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Jun 16, 2025 • 35min

Exercise

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Exercise and breastfeeding. What’s the rule? How soon after having a baby canyou get back into your exercise routine? Will this impact breastfeeding at all?Check in today as Dianne and Abby talk all about exercising after baby and whatto expect. Abby shares some of her own personal experiences about weight losstoo!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:The neurodiversity course [3:00]Spotify question [8:00]Exercise and weight loss [11:00]You have to feel ready to start an exercise routine [12:14]Exercise is safe when breastfeeding [18:00]Abby started Ozympic! [22:57]Breastfeeding and Ozempic [32:40]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/049-exercise/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-myths-we-found-on-the-internet/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes
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Jun 9, 2025 • 35min

Breastfeeding After Six Months

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastWhen you have a newborn, it’s easy to find breastfeeding information. But whathappens when you are breastfeeding an older baby, and you run into a roadblock?That information is a little harder to find. Today Dianne and Abby are talking about common issues that may arise after 6 months and how to get past them. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Does anyone know of a kid friendly true crime podcast? [4:38]Change in supply [8:22]Some babies are ready for solids and some aren’t [13:13]Biting [16:50]How the breasts feel [21:05]When your period returns [22:21]Comfort nursing [26:34]Nursing less [29:50]Distraction again [30:32]Change in latch [31:48]Sleep patterns [32:44]Today’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/biting/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/myths-about-starting-solids/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring;  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy;   @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes
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Jun 2, 2025 • 39min

Anxieties around Breastfeeding

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastWe get lots of messages in lots of different places. Today’s episode comes from a message left on You Tube. Have you ever felt like your baby might not be feeding well? Are you afraid that your baby isn’t getting enough milk at times? Listen in today as we discuss these common concerns. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:The missing Spotify messages [7:52]YouTube message behind this episode [11:00]There is no win or lose in breastfeeding [14:25]The milk is always there [17:23]People have different reasons to pump and bottle feed [23:21]It’s possible to bond without bottle feeding [30:15]Not usually a milk supply problem [35:26]Today’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bonding-without-bottles/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/exclusive-pumping/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring:https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy:@diannecassidyibclchttp://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes
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May 26, 2025 • 37min

Biting

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastBiting. We are revisiting biting. Are you worried about biting or has your baby bityou during a feed? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby talk more about biting, howyou can stay ahead of it and what to do if it happens.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Can you breastfeed the older, weaned child (toddler)? [3:32]The biting message [7:40]Babies cannot feed and bite at the same time [12:30]Watching your baby [15:01]Dozing babies [18:49]Info from Dianne’s lactation book [21:05]Comfort [23:14]Nipple wounds [28:25]It’s a phase [33:25]Today’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/biting/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nipple-pain-with-older-babies-and-toddlers/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/teething-and-biting/https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/protocol-for-biting-when-breastfeeding/https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/babies-hate-biting/https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/ask-an-expert-teething/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes
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May 19, 2025 • 36min

Breastfeeding Fears

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastDo you have any breastfeeding fears? Is there something you were afraid of whenyou started breastfeeding? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss commonbreastfeeding fears. See if your fear is on the list.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:The article that started it [5:04]3 Questions to ask yourself [9:50]#1 fear – Milk supply [10:39]#2 fear – Nipple pain [16:29]#3 fear – Time [20:06]#4 fear – Sleep [23:27]#5 fear – Return to work [26:59]Today’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://www.mother.ly/health-wellness/womens-health/overcoming-breastfeeding-fears/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/when-your-milk-supply-is-fine/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky;courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes
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May 12, 2025 • 39min

Using Your Breast Pump

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastAre you intimidated by your pump? You are not alone. Today, Dianne and Abbytalk about how to use a breast pump, how to set it up and what to do with it.Pumping can feel overwhelming, and we are here to help.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:A neurodivergent email [4:42]Is pumping easier? [14:23]Pump settings [15:08]Flanges [19:20]How long to pump for [24:06]Pumping frequency [25:14]Hands on pumping [27:41]Cleaning parts [30:45]Changing parts [34:29]Milk storage [36:00]Today’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/balancing-breastfeeding-and-pumping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/100-tips-to-pump-more-milk/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy@diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes
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May 5, 2025 • 37min

Myth Busters

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHang on to your hats! It’s a new Myths episode for you today! Listen in as Dianneand Abby bust more breastfeeding myths that they have seen around the internetor heard from other breastfeeders. Listen in for a good laugh! And remember toemail your myths so Dianne and Abby can use them in a future episode!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Myths can be harmful [5:08]Dr. Pepper [10:09]Herbal galactagogues [15:08]Infant memory [16:32]Calcium [22:03]Night feeds [27:33]Long stretches between pumping [34:28]Today’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-myths-to-put-in-the-garbage/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/myths-about-starting-solids/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes
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Apr 28, 2025 • 58min

Predatory Formula Marketing with Rad Moms

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastPredatory formula marketing. What is it and what can be done about it? Doespredatory marketing mean you can’t or shouldn’t use formula? Not at all. Listentoday and learn some eye-opening information about predatory formulamarketing and who the biggest offender is.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Talking marketing with Nicole [7:02]What is the impact on mothers? [10:48]Selling relief and benefits [15:26]So why Bobbie Formula? [21:48]Formula companies make money when babies don’t get breastmilk [24:00]What are Rad Moms? [35:59]What is the Back Off Bobbie campaign? [38:50]What if a mother chooses formula? [43:29]What are the goals of Rad Moms? [46:40]Today’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://www.mothernurtureconsulting.com@radical_moms_union@motheringismedicinehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/fighting-misinformation-with-radical-moms-union/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes
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Apr 21, 2025 • 36min

Neurodiversity and Breastfeeding

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastWhat is neurodiversity and what does it mean for breastfeeding? And are wetalking about neurodivergent parents or babies? Tune in today to learn moreabout neurodiversity and how it might be impacting your breastfeeding journey,either for you, your baby or both of you.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:We are talking about cool stuff today! [4:04]What is neurodivergent? [5:40]The email that brought this on [8:49]Is there a link between breastfeeding and autism? [13:20]Abby asked the internet [20:34]Neurodivergent breastfeeding adults [23:10]Breastfeeding group for autistic parents [30:05]Exclusive pumping for the win [33:40]Today’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1HK61LMG8S/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/5-tips-to-breastfeeding-success-infant-edition/https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-information/diversity-in-breastfeeding/breastfeeding-with-neurodiversity/https://uslca.org/amplify/spilling-the-neurodiversi-tea-7-tips-for-supporting-neurodivergent-families/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes
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Apr 14, 2025 • 35min

Partners

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHow is your relationship with your partner? Does your partner understandbreastfeeding or are they put off by it? Do they support you breastfeeding inpublic? Are they worried about bonding? These topics and more will be discussedon today’s episode, along with some suggestions on how to help your partner feelheard.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:The partners message [4:06]Hard to know how a baby will change your relationship [11:52]Are you friends with your partner? [12:20]Ways to bond without breastfeeding [13:10]Partners and PPD [16:21]Is breastfeeding a crutch? [19:36]Things you can do [28:58]Partners need all the information too [30:10]Today’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/what-do-our-partners-go-through/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bonding-without-bottles/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-and-bad-habits/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

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