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In the very first episode of The Place for Connection, I am thrilled to welcome Melissa Hays from Cocoon and Cradle! Together, we explore the messy, magical paradoxes of motherhood and how to navigate this wild journey of breast feeding, sleep and sanity with a bit more grace, intuition, and self-compassion.

Join us on a heartfelt journey with Melissa Hays, an internationally certified lactation consultant and sleep expert, as she shares her candid experiences from the world of midwifery to the realities of motherhood. Melissa opens up about the challenges she faced, including the traumatic birth of her first child and the pervasive misinformation surrounding early motherhood. Her experiences led her to embrace holistic approaches to parenting, empowering herself and others to trust their instincts in navigating infant sleep and feeding.

Discover how Melissa's personal struggles with traditional sleep training methods ignited her passion for promoting evidence-based, intuitive practices. She unveils the overwhelming pressure new parents often feel from social media's misleading advice and emphasises creating supportive communities where mothers can share genuine, resonant insights. By normalising alternative parenting practices and emphasising the importance of intuition, Melissa aims to help parents navigate the complexities of raising their children with confidence and heart.

In this episode, we also discuss the paradoxes of motherhood—balancing unrealistic expectations with self-compassion and acceptance. Melissa provides reassurance through personal anecdotes, encouraging mothers to embrace mixed emotions without guilt and to cherish the fleeting moments of parenting. By highlighting the significance of community support and the power of intuition, this episode offers a nurturing space for listeners to reflect on their own parenting journeys and find solace in shared experiences.

Tune in as we unravel ways to honour the path of motherhood by embracing the contradictions and learning to follow our instincts.

This is a beautiful, heartfelt chat that’s as real as it gets.

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