Navigating Parenthood: The Journey of Breastfeeding Breadwinners with Ginelle Krummey, LCMHC

In this episode of the Heart Centered Therapist podcast, host Sindee Gozansky talks with Ginelle Krummey, a specialist in integrative feminist analytic therapy. The discussion covers Ginelle's advocacy for breastfeeding breadwinners – individuals who balance being primary earners with breastfeeding responsibilities. Ginelle shares insights from her experience, research, and interviews with other breastfeeding breadwinners, highlighting the challenges of systemic support, dependency, and societal expectations. The episode explores the need for better community and systemic support for new parents and offers a glimpse into Ginelle’s therapeutic retreats designed to provide respite for working parents.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:03 Living and Working in Scenic Beauty 01:33 Heart-Centered Therapy 04:25 Breastfeeding Breadwinners: Concept and Experience 06:56 Challenges and Realities of Breastfeeding Breadwinners 13:02 Support Structures and Advocacy 20:18 Therapist's Role and Personal Advocacy 34:35 Therapy Retreats and Final Thoughts

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