

Badass Breastfeeding Podcast
Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
Dianne Cassidy, IBCLC, and Abby Theuring, The Badass Breastfeeder, discuss everyday issues surrounding breastfeeding and motherhood, in ways everyone can relate to. This is the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast!
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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

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

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

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

Apr 7, 2025 • 33min
Where Does Your Baby Sleep?
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastWhere does your baby sleep? Do they start in another room? Do you have thesafety information about where to sleep? Today Dianne and Abby discuss theresearch behind how parents and their baby’s sleep. You may be surprised at theresults!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:Parenting is hard [3:40]Sleep is controversial [7:00]Definition of breast sleeping [9:59]Falling asleep while feeding is common and unplanned [12:58]Parents are not talking about where the baby sleeps [19:09]Safe Infant Sleep book [20:46]Baby personalities [23:25]Bedsharing Dos and Don’ts [24:38]Book giveaway [30:44]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastsleeping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/psychology-of-breastfeeding/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

Mar 31, 2025 • 38min
Feeding During the Night
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastSleeping through the night and nursing during the night. What is normal? Areyou hoping to wean your baby during the night or wait for them to self-wean?When will your baby sleep through the night and will they sleep if they wean? Somany questions. Well, Abby asked the internet, so tune in today for answers.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:Email from listener [6:50]Abby asked the internet [8:37]Nighttime nursing is chaos [9:48]No breastfeeding doesn’t mean the baby will sleep through the night [15:35]Nursing to sleep is self-soothing [17:40]Beginning of the night waking [31:19]Personalities [32:50]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/infant-sleep-with-rebecca-michi/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-schedules/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-science-of-comfort-nursing/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

Mar 24, 2025 • 31min
Nutrition While Breastfeeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastDo you worry about whether your diet is appropriate for breastfeeding? Do you skip meals, eat fast food or do the opposite and eat clean? Which is the best way? Listen today as Dianne and Abby discuss nutrition and learn more about what role diet plays while breastfeeding. 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:More on jury duty [5:39]The email to start today’s discussion [8:25]Dianne pulls out the book [14:00]Eating a balanced diet [19:00]Losing weight while breastfeeding [21:23]How to get an extra 500 calories [25:39]Your body will take care of the baby [30:59]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/049-exercise/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-misconceptions/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

Mar 17, 2025 • 29min
Weight Gain In Your Breastfeeding Baby
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast It can be so discouraging if your baby is not gaining enough weight. But what’s normal? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss weight gain in the breastfed baby and what you can expect to be “normal” (whatever that means!). Have you experienced this with your baby? If so, we want to hear about your experience! 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:Weight gain for the baby [3:58]Why we are talking about this today [4:40]What’s normal in the beginning – after birth [7:15]What to expect as the baby grows [12:31]Percentiles [16:19]What to do [22:23]Looking at all the things [25:20] Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/growth-charts-and-percentiles/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/when-baby-is-not-gaining-weight/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/is-it-low-milk-supply/ 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.com Music 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

Mar 10, 2025 • 38min
Baby products you need and don't need
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast What is your favorite baby item? What do you think was a waste of money? Abby asked the internet and got hundreds of responses. We won’t talk about all of them on the podcast, but we will talk about a lot of them. Tune in today to hear all about what is the most useful baby product! 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:Message about life insurance [4:58]Abby asked Patreon – what’s useful and what’s wasteful? [12:00]Abby’s favorite item [17:20]Dianne’s favorite item [17:20]Having a diaper change set up [26:10]Lactation consultation [27:47]Abby asked the internet [30:24]Postpartum hotel [31:56] Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/life-insurance-its-not-boring-you-need-to-hear-this/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/baby-stuff-you-need-and-dont-need-in-the-first-year/ 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.com Music 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

Mar 3, 2025 • 35min
Transitioning to Work
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Are you planning to return to work before your baby is a year old? What is your plan? If you are transitioning to work and you are nervous about making this transition, this is the episode for you. Listen today as Dianne and Abby help answer all the questions about returning to work. 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:Listener question [3:50]Returning to work is a transition [7:40]Breastfeeding is still very important [10:08]Sleep regression [12:55]Abby didn’t go back due to the transition [17:57]The pump [20:25]Paced feeds [22:38]How much milk is needed? [24:26]Test days [27:48]Safe bedsharing [29:06]SPONSORDAVIN AND ADLEY - They’re known for their award-winning Amelia Pumping and Nursing Cami. It's been featured in Forbes, Mother.ly, the bump and was just awarded babylist's best pumping bra for wearable breast pumps. The collection of combo Nursing and Pumping bras can be found at www.davinandadley.com and schedule your free consult today! Use code: BADASS for 15% off your first order.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!Paced bottled feeding videohttps://youtu.be/DXBfebsGKpg?si=dSzidxSB48lO0_Hbhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/when-someone-else-is-watching-your-baby/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-myths/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/tips-for-pumping-at-work-2/ 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.com Music 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


