In this conversation, Ciera Greene discusses her experience as a toddler nursing mom and her role as the owner of Fit4Mom South Orange County, a fitness program for pre and postnatal moms.

She shares her thoughts on extended nursing, the emotional connection it creates, and the privilege of being able to provide nourishment and care for her child.

Ciera also talks about the benefits of Fit4Mom, including the opportunity to connect with other moms, the focus on mind-body connection, and the specialized training for prenatal and postpartum fitness.

She emphasizes that it's never too late to start prioritizing self-care and strengthening the body after childbirth.

Resources

• Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - HERE
• Follow Ciera Greene on Instagram - HERE
• Find a Fit4Mom class near you - HERE
• Follow Erin on Instagram - HERE
• Questions? Email Erin at erin@nursingmamas.com

Ever feel lonely in your extended breastfeeding journey?

I polled my audience on Instagram, and here were the results:

- 53% of respondents feel lonely in toddler nursing all the time

- 34% sometimes

- 13% don't really feel lonely

Sadly, it is extremely common, especially as an extended nurser to feel isolated and alone. Some of you may not know another toddler nursing mom, and others may be navigating judgement from others for your decision to continue nursing.

In today's episode, Erin deep dives the latest Surgeon General's Warning that being a parent is bad for your mental health - including feelings of loneliness.

She reviews the suggested solutions and provides her own thoughts about which are a good idea, and which will just add more work on our mom plates.

Ultimately, the key to loneliness is community. Listen in as Erin discusses the latest Nursing Mamas resource - The Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - A monthly based subscription community with:

- 2 monthly group zoom sessions

- A private community off social media to share your wins, questions and cheer each other on

- Perfect for moms in any stage of extended nursing; from newbie looking for advice, burnt out mama struggling with breastfeeding boundaries, or moms nearing the end and needing support to land the plane.

- Starting at only $19/mo, this is the most cost effective way to get in-person support with Erin while also meeting fellow toddler nursing moms!

-Go to ⁠www.nursingmamas.com/socialcircle⁠ to register.

Episode Links

- The Extended Breastfeeding Quiz - ⁠HERE⁠

- The Surgeon General's Warning about Parental Mental Health - ⁠HERE⁠

- Nursing Mamas' Social Circle - ⁠HERE⁠

- Only Murders in the Building - ⁠HERE⁠

- The New Menopause - ⁠HERE⁠

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Contact Info

www.nursingmamas.com

erin@nursingmamas.com

IG: @erin.nursingmamas

In this episode of Weaning It, Erin sits down with Abbie Knapton; a mom in longterm recovery from addiction, an expressive arts trainer, certified peer recovery specialist, and mom of two extended nursers.

Abbie discusses the intersection of sobriety and motherhood and opens up about her journey to sobriety before kids and how it has shaped her parenting experience. We delve into the pressures of "mommy wine culture" and explore the underlying unmet needs of moms that play into it. Whether you're navigating similar challenges or simply interested in a candid conversation about the realities of motherhood and addiction, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for moms everywhere.

Episode Links

- Take The Extended Breastfeeding Quiz HERE

- Follow Abbie on IG HERE

- Contact Abbie at abbie@peacelove.org

- PeaceLove.org

- Rally 4 Recovery RI

- Weber Renew

- Find an AA meeting near you HERE

- Find out more about Al-Anon HERE