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Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Written by: Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
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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!© 2026 Badass Breastfeeding Podcast
Episodes
  • Breastmilk Fortifiers
    Jul 13 2026

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    Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase.

    What does it mean to fortify your breastmilk? And do lactation cookies really work? Today on the podcast, Dianne and Abby read are discussing breastmilk fortifiers and supplements and what they are used for. Do you know how many calories are in breastmilk? Listen in and find out!

    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:

    #5 and #4 from our top 10 [6:05]

    Review with questions for this episode [6:44]

    How many calories in breastmilk? [12:09]

    Other supplements [24:18]

    Galactagogues – what are they? [26:02]

    First line of defense [26:40]

    Moringa [28:22]

    Lactation Cookies [29:49]

    What is placebo effect? [30:12]

    Regulated herbal supplements [33:46]


    Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!

    https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-first-days-home/

    https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/005-first-days-home/


    Set up your consultation with Dianne

    https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/


    Check out Dianne’s blog here:

    https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/

    Follow our Podcast:

    https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com


    Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:

    AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com

    Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

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    38 mins
  • Stress and Milk Supply
    Jul 6 2026

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!

    Join our Patreon Community!

    https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

    SPONSOR

    Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase.

    Do you have stress in your life? Who doesn’t, right? But the big question is…will stress impact your milk supply? Is it the number 1 killer of milk supply? Tune in today as Dianne and Abby talk about different types of stress and what stress really does to milk supply. If you are feeling stress around anything, you don’t want to miss this episode.

    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:

    Question about cavities [4:36]

    The BIG giveaway [13:50]

    #6 and #7 on the Top 10 list [14:36]

    Talking about stress [16:06]

    What really happens with stress [21:30]

    Ways to help with the stress [23:48]

    Acute stress vs chronic stress [30:35]

    The big takeaway [32:04]


    Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!

    https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/getting-a-good-latch-2/

    https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/



    Set up your consultation with Dianne

    https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/


    Check out Dianne’s blog here:

    https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/


    Follow our Podcast:

    https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com


    Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:

    AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com

    Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

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    35 mins
  • REPLAY - Breastfeeding 101
    Jun 28 2026

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!

    Join our Patreon Community!

    https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

    Join us in Cincinnati and Indianapolis!

    https://babies-and-bumps.com/

    Breastfeeding 101. All the things you need to know in one episode. And stay tuned for the follow up. Is that breastfeeding 102? Or 201? Oh well, Dianne and Abby will figure it out.

    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:

    We haven’t done a 101 episode yet [6:30]

    Get yourself a lactation consultant [9:15]

    Benefits [11:45]

    Myths – food, drink [15:55]

    Pain [20:22]

    Stomach capacity [23:21]

    Sleepy babies [29:38]

    Cluster feeding [32:48]

    How often should you feed your baby? [36:28]

    How long do feeds last? [37:43]

    Episode is sponsored by Limerick

    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/cluster-feeding/

    https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/sleepy-breastfeeding-babies/

    Set up your consultation with Dianne

    https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/



    Check out Dianne’s blog here~

    https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/



    Follow our Podcast~

    • https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com



    Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~

    • Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
    • Dianne Cassidy 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

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    43 mins
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