On episode 10...omg TEN, can you believe it??... The Candice's are chillin' with the amazingly knowledgeable and talented Dr. Giselle Tadros of Milk Matters PT. GiGi is an infant physical therapist and oral motor specialist from New Jersey who gives us the real on tongue ties and other oral tethering issues and how they not only effect an infant's ability to drink efficiently but how they can impact a mother's emotional connection to her baby, feelings of failure and depression, as well as what goes into speedy recovery after a family decides to get a baby's tie(s) revised. We have a blast talking to her about the in's and out's of body work for infants and the importance of creating a caring and empathetic team of specialists around families who need guidance in supporting these babies who, after all, just want to eat in peace! Thank you so much Dr. Gigi! We can't wait to have that drink with you once we get our sh*t together! (Don't ask...you'll understand when you hear it...)

You can find Dr. GiGi on Instagram @milkmatterspt where she has a TON of useful information, resources, and exercises for parents to try at home with their babies who may be experiencing symptoms of oral tethering or body tension issues that may be inhibiting their feeding journey. Check out her webinars and other podcast guest appearances as well by clicking the link in her bio! 

We have all heard about the importance of a mom feeling like she has support throughout pregnancy and in the early postpartum period once baby has arrived. Family can sometimes be all we need but NOTHING takes the place of a solid ass friend who can look you in the face and say "I know what you're going through. I've been there. I'm here to help you get through it, too." On this episode of 'the Chill, each one of the Candice's digs DEEP on the friendships they lost throughout their transition into motherhood as well as the ones they have become most unexpectedly grateful for. If you're a preggo out there feeling alone right now... or if you want to curl up and listen to some straightforward girl talk with your favorite bestie and reflect on your own journey together, this is the episode for you!

DM The Candice's on instagram @goldilacts or email us at [email protected] if you need a friend. We got you!! 

Let us introduce you to the wild ride that is Miss Ali Levine - mom of two girls Amelia Rae & Arley, celebrity stylist, mompreneur, and postpartum warrior. This self-proclaimed "Shit Show Queen" has turned her struggles with postpartum depression and journey through her dreams of a VBAC into tools she uses to uplift and empower other moms. Her energy is as infectious as the screams of Baby Arley in the background. Positive vibes only!! Join us for Episode 8 and get a feel for what mom life in real time is like and be ready for your day to get a whole lot brighter! 

You can find Ali on Instagram @alilevinedesign as well as on her own podcast Everything with Ali Levine anywhere podcasts are streamed!

On Episode 7 we are chillin' with the amazingly knowledgeable Danielle Gauss - super mom, Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, childbirth educator, author, and famous TikTok entertainer. We have an incredibly colorful conversation with her about what it was like to grow up as the daughter of a mime in Las Vegas, NV, and how she fell into her love of all things boob and vagina. We promise...this gets serious, too. We dive into the inconsistencies that exist in the field of lactation not just between doctor and LC, but among the people who have dedicated themselves to this very important calling. We touch on some of the more popular myths that are debunked when you see an LC through a private practice as well as throw down some important education for all you preggos out there who are anticipating a smooth hospital birth. Hang in there...these rabbit holes have got some peculiar twists! 

You can find Danielle on Instagram @daniellegaussibclc, in the Orange County area at her private practice Just Breastfeeding, and on TikTok as well as her own podcast at The Lactinator. Also be on the lookout for her new book entitled Vagitales: Tales from Down Under, as well as her new, quarantine-born database where parents can find their "perfect match" for lactation support at MommaMatch.com! This woman is a BEAST!

On Episode 6 of the 'Chill podcast we are speaking with Sarah Lavonne, registered nurse and CEO of Bundle Birth and Bundle Birth Nurses, A Nursing Corporation. She talks to us about the myths and stigmas out there about having the "perfect" childbirth experience, birth trauma, and how she is helping nurses change the world. She goes "balls to the walls" with her passion for educating new parents and we are so honored to be a part of her "Dream Team". Thanks for being here with us!

You can find Sarah Lavonne on Instagram @bundlebirth, find her on You Tube by searching Sarah Lavonne, and at www.bundlebirth.com

Are you confident that you'll be able to set healthy boundaries in the first weeks postpartum? We also talk to you about what you should shamelessly tell them to do if they DO get to come over! Partners in breastfeeding, skin to skin, and the "big T shirt" hack. This episode is just one big oxytocin high!  

Today The Candice's talk about the heaviness we have all been feeling surrounding 2020. The presidency, the pandemic, mental/emotional/financial suppression of women, and the need to have someone you can call on when sh*t hits the fan. Shout out to our good friend Laura of Love&Fit maternity fitness wear who just gave birth to her second baby girl and who we'll introduce as a guest very soon! We are sending you all love & light. Together we rise!! 

Candice Nicole digs deep in this episode ya'll! Join us as she describes her journey through reproductive health issues, her transformation as a result of pregnancy and child birth,  the induction story of a lifetime. She talks postpartum depression, her struggles (and victories!) surrounding the health issues of both her beautiful babies, and her intense fear of hairy legs. Don't ask...it's just a thing for her, okay? 

GoldiLacts Co-CEO Candice James shares her birth stories and breastfeeding experiences with her daughter Jada, age 12, and son Julian (aka "JuJu"), age (almost) four. She talks birth trauma, birth injury, the uncertainty of breastfeeding, and the soul-crushing experience with mastitis that ended her first breastfeeding relationship prematurely. She then describes how very different things have gone with her son, a whopping eight years later, and how she turned her experience with breastfeeding into her passion. Also, she says "100%" a lot and it's kind of hilarious. 

The story of two besties named Candice and how they supported each other through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and beyond! We turned our passion for breastfeeding and women empowerment into our THIRD baby...and we named her GoldiLacts! Serving the Los Angeles and surrounding areas, covering the entire WORLD with virtual lactation and postpartum support, we aim to make each and every mama we serve feel like we are HER new built-in "breastie". 

To book a consultation with us, please visit our website at www.goldilacts.com. Follow us on Instagram @goldilacts and @goldilactspodcast for all things breastfeeding and postpartum!