Our esteemed guest, Dr. Robyn Thompson, joins us this week to discuss breastfeeding, the importance of the maternal bond with baby, and how crucial a mother's intuition is. We dive into the Three Golden Hours and what that means for setting mom and baby up for success with breastfeeding. Where to find Dr. Thompson: InstagramWebsiteBreastfeeding GuideLinks M ... Show More
Apr 29
Birth Story: When Birth Brings Both Loss and Healing | Sarah’s Story
What would you do if the pregnancy you carefully prepared for suddenly took an unexpected turn?In this powerful and deeply meaningful birth story, My Essential Birth Mama, Sarah, joins me to share the journey of her second pregnancy — one that began with a clear vision for a very ... Show More
59m 22s
Apr 22
Birth Story: Early Labor, Life Flight Refusal & a 32-Week Baby Who Stunned His Nurses with Christa & Morgan
In this incredible birth story, My Essential Birth parents Christa and Morgan take us through one of the most incredible journeys I have ever had the honor of sharing on this podcast. From a heartbreaking miscarriage to living on the road during pregnancy, to refusing a life flig ... Show More
1h 32m
Jul 2022
Ep. 290 Better Breastfeeding with Dr. Linda Dahl
Mom, Author, ENT surgeon, and Breastfeeding expert Dr. Linda Dahl sheds light on all things breastfeeding. Sharing her own breastfeeding challenges and how it's helped her create a unique approach to helping women at any stage of their breastfeeding journey. This podcast has been ... Show More
36m 34s
Oct 2025
The Follow-Up: Is Breast Best?
We’ve all heard the phrase breast is best. But is it really that simple? In this episode, I sit down with an expert to talk honestly about what the research actually says about breastfeeding and where the science gets murky. We break down what’s fact, what’s myth, and why so much ... Show More
17m 25s