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“It’s so easy to have compassion for other people, and it’s so difficult to have it for yourself.”
— Annie Frisbie
In this episode, we set out to discuss working with Type A parents… and accidentally ended up in a group therapy session for lactation consultants.
Along the way, we discovered that everyone—from new parents to seasoned IBCLCs—are just trying to earn an imaginary gold star in the Olympics of “Doing Everything Perfectly.”
So if your nervous system feels like it’s been running a marathon, take a long exhale, remember that perfection is a myth, and maybe let the tiny elf in your brain go scream into the street for a minute. It’s doing important work.
Listen now to discover:
- Why “What’s your success rate?” is a question capable of launching an existential crisis (3:06)
- The bittersweet moment when you realize you’ve graduated from “relatable mom” to “wise breastfeeding crone.” (7:21)
- How taking one really long exhale is cheaper than therapy and almost as portable (11:39)
- The emotional support provided by sending one tiny part of your brain outside to scream while the rest of you continues nodding professionally (13:41)
“ I think the more we can model that grace—or at least have it internally—I think it does show up for our clients too.”
— Leah Jolly
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Highlights:
3:36 – Overthinking launches an existential crisis
7:21 – Becoming the wise breastfeeding crone
11:39 – Exhaling is cheaper than therapy
13:41 – Screaming is a great stress relief
15:07 – How our clients are helping us grow
20:51 – Upcoming Deeper Dive
About Us
Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas. Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City, and the creator of Paperless Lactation.
The Lactation Business Coaching podcast is produced by us and edited by Jillian Grover, who also writes our show notes. Our theme song is by Silas Wade.
