We're taking a trip down memory lane and sharing some hilarious moments from our podcasting journey. 

Let's just say, it's not always glamorous dealing with breastfeeding challenges!

So grab your headphones and get ready for some laughs and insights as we celebrate 5 years of the podcast!

“Does it feel good for your clients to pay what they're paying but also does it feel good to work for what we're charging?"

In this episode, we will cover:

• The emotional side of pricing (1:49)
• The debate of if you should bring coffee to home visits (10:12)
• Hilarious poop stories (15:31)
• Annie’s seltzer life hack (19:11)

Each month we host a live Deeper Dive so you can connect with us, our special guests, and each other + get lifetime access to the recording!

Links and Resources

• Join our next Deeper Dive on Pricing with Maggie Patterson on December 18, 2023: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/deeper-dive-pricing
• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate
• Submit your listener questions here: https://forms.gle/NsmGysHMAULW9o1z5

If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

In this bonus episode, we dive deep into the topic of imposter syndrome and share our own fears and anxieties surrounding it.

Oh boy, do we know how tough it can be for lactation consultants! 

The expectations and pressures can be sky-high. And let's not forget about the impact imposter syndrome can have on our professional growth and confidence. It's a real bummer, but don't worry, we've got some great advice coming your way.

“When you're connected and things are flowing out of you, that is your true self, that is you showing up as who you authentically are.”

In this episode, we will cover:

• What exactly is imposter syndrome (2:55)
• How your gender and race also impact imposter syndrome (7:45)
• The high expectations we put on ourselves (20:33)
• The pressure to prove your value (25:37)

Each month we host a live Deeper Dive so you can connect with us, our special guests, and each other + get lifetime access to the recording!

Links and Resources

• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate

If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

Today we are celebrating our five year podcast anniversary.

So, we're taking a trip down memory lane and reminiscing about how we first met and started this incredible podcast. 

It's been quite the journey!

We can't thank our listeners enough for sticking with us throughout the years. You make this podcast so much fun and we couldn't do it without you. You guys rock! 

“We always need to keep learning but it always feels like it's never enough”

In this episode, we will cover:

• How we got the idea to start a podcast (1:10)
• The importance of listener feedback (7:53)
• The impact of the pandemic on the podcast (12:59)
• Why we started the Deeper Dives (15:36)

Each month we host a live Deeper Dive so you can connect with us, our special guests, and each other + get lifetime access to the recording!

Links and Resources

• Sign up for our next Deeper Dive on November 30, 2023 with Desiree Israel about Screening for PMADs: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/deeper-dive-pmads
• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Submit your listener questions here: https://forms.gle/NsmGysHMAULW9o1z5

Today we are sharing one of our very first Deep Dives. We are going to dive into what makes a care plan truly amazing. We're all about keeping things flexible and personalized, but we'll also give you some handy guidelines to follow.

One thing we can't stress enough is the importance of involving the family in creating the care plan. We want to make sure everyone is on the same page, so using language that makes sense to them is key. We'll also chat about how to transmit those care plans, whether it's through fancy technology or good old-fashioned physical brochures.

In this episode, we'll spill the beans on our workflow and how we manage those care plans like pros. Templates and standardized protocols are our secret weapons, but we'll also touch on the power of personalized messages and getting the family involved in the process.

“Care plans are not one size fits all.”

In this episode, we will cover:

• The importance of a general and adaptable care plan (00:41)
• Differentiating between care plans and protocols (2:00)
• The various methods of follow-up policies (16:01)
• Creating personalized messages in your care plan (30:57)

Like this episode? Want more?

The LBC podcast is ALWAYS free, thanks to contributions from supporters. 

Every contributed dollar counts and so do our contributors — as a thank-you gift to our top-tier members, we offer monthly LIVE Deeper Dive sessions with experts and access to all previous Deeper Dive sessions — check out our upcoming Deeper Dives and become a member! 

Links and Resources

• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know!
• https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate

If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes. 

About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

Today, we are chatting about Leah’s charting struggle. Let me tell you, it's been a real headache! We are just dying to find a better, more efficient way to handle it all.

We both have had our fair share of charting challenges and we are spilling the beans about it.

In this episode, we dive into the nitty-gritty of finding the time and focus to get those charts done.

“Good enough is good enough.”

In this episode, we will cover:

• The constant pressure of caseloads and the challenge of finding time to complete charting (1:37)
• Challenges of saving your charting for the end of the day (5:39)
• Strategies for simplifying charting (10:09)
• Using AI for charting (13:07)

Each month we host a live Deeper Dive so you can connect with us, our special guests, and each other + get lifetime access to the recording!

Links and Resources

• Sign up for our next Deeper Dive on September 22, 2023 with Laura Vladimirova, LMSW about Transmasc and Gender Non-Binary Individuals and Lactation: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/deeper-dive-transmasc-nonbinary-lactation
• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Join the conversation: https://www.patreon.com/lactationbusinesscoaching?fan_landing=true
• Check out Nabla Copilot: https://www.nabla.com/
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate

If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes. 

About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

In today’s episode, we are talking about something super important - connecting with babies and treating them like the little bosses they are. 

We've got some awesome tips on how to make those genuine connections during exams, and how it’s all about consent and involving the baby in the conversation. 

It's all about teamwork, baby!

We also dive into the importance of understanding babies and helping parents bond with their precious bundles of joy so they can create those magical moments and build that unbreakable bond.

“Recognizing that this baby is another human in front of you and we need to honor them just like we would our neighbor or our best friend. That they have their own autonomy and needs and personality.”

In this episode, we will cover:

• How to make that first connection with a baby (4:23)
• Our approach to obtaining consent from a baby (7:49)
• The role of healthcare professionals in helping parents build a deeper connection with their baby (15:19)
• The magic baby hold that helps them relax (18:55)

Like this episode? Want more?

The LBC podcast is ALWAYS free, thanks to contributions from supporters. 

Every contributed dollar counts and so do our contributors — as a thank-you gift to our top-tier members, we offer monthly LIVE Deeper Dive sessions with experts and access to all previous Deeper Dive sessions — check out our upcoming Deeper Dives and become a member! 

Links and Resources

• RBF: Resting Bitch Face
• Check out Rachel O’Brien’s I Speak baby Shirts: https://www.rachelobrienibclc.com/product-category/shirts-and-clothing/
• Sign up for our next Deeper Dive on August 22, 2023 with Rachel O’Brien, IBCLC about the latest on bottles and nipples: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/deeperdive-latest-bottlesandnipples
• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate
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If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes. 

About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

Are you ready to stock up on all the office essentials for your lactation business? 

Well, you're in luck because we are here to guide you through the must-haves for your workspace. In this episode, we are discussing everything from safety gear to nifty tools that will make your office life a breeze.

Supporting breastfeeding families is crucial, so we are dishing out the essential tools and information to make that happen.

“You can waste a whole lot of money buying all the gizmos and gadgets and props and things that people talk about.”

In this episode, we will cover:

• The bare minimum items that your lactation office needs (2:02)
• The importance of considering individual preferences and practices when choosing tools for the office (4:36)
• Keeping alternative feeding tools, such as syringes and finger feeding supplies, for cases of immediate supplementation needs (17:42)
• Ethical Considerations of Accepting Free Products (20:08)

Like this episode? Want more?

The LBC podcast is ALWAYS free, thanks to contributions from supporters. 

Every contributed dollar counts and so do our contributors — as a thank-you gift to our top-tier members, we offer monthly LIVE Deeper Dive sessions with experts and access to all previous Deeper Dive sessions — check out our upcoming Deeper Dives and become a member! 

Links and Resources

• Sign up for our next Deeper Dive on July 17, 2023 with Nichelle “Pumpiana” Clark, IBCLC about pumps and flanges: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/pump-flange-dive
• CERP course with Rachel O’Brien: Selecting Tools and Supplies for Home & Office Consults: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/the-right-stuff
• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate
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If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes. 

About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

Today we are chatting about the wild world of breastfeeding advice on social media. 

Let me tell you, it's a jungle out there! 

We were getting pretty frustrated with all the bogus info floating around and how hard it is to set the record straight for our clients. 

It's super important to seek out reliable sources of information and to be careful about how much you let social media influence your beliefs and decisions. 

That's why in this episode, we are stressing the importance of critical thinking and skepticism when we're bombarded with too much info. 

“Just follow the money and you will find where all this information, quote-unquote, is coming from.”

In this episode, we will cover:

• Why social media influencers hold so much power on the decision your clients make (4:18)
• The importance of evidence-based information (12:29)
• Challenges of finding current updated information on Google (15:09)
• Understanding the level of evidence behind recommendations (17:31)

Like this episode? Want more?

The LBC podcast is ALWAYS free, thanks to contributions from supporters. 

Every contributed dollar counts and so do our contributors — as a thank-you gift to our top-tier members, we offer monthly LIVE Deeper Dive sessions with experts and access to all previous Deeper Dive sessions — check out our upcoming Deeper Dives and become a member! 

Links and Resources

• Sign up for our next Deeper Dive on June 20, 2023 with Nikki Hunter Greenaway, APRN FNP-C, IBCLC, PMH-C about Mastitis: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/mastitis-dive
• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Let us know your topic ideas for the podcast: https://paperlesslactation.com/contact/
• Listen to Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business with Dr. Michelle Mazur and Maggie Patterson: https://duped.online/
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate

If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes. 

About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lactation-business-coaching-with-annie-and-leah/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As more and more parents seek lactation support, it is important to understand the unique role that lactation consultants play in providing care to families. 

We know that lactation consultants are different from other healthcare professionals in many ways but how do you convey what we do to others?

In this episode, we are discussing how our relationships with patients are very different from other providers and how we can provide a unique perspective to the care of families.

“I think that our role is so powerful and has such a huge value for the healthcare team that I think it's worth it.”

In this episode, we will cover:

• Why lactation consults are multifaceted clinicians (4:58)
• Ways that lactation consultant view the whole picture (6:40)
• How trust builds confidence (20:03)
• The importance of investing in relationships to create impact (26:04)

Like this episode? Want more?

The LBC podcast is ALWAYS free, thanks to contributions from supporters. 

Every contributed dollar counts and so do our contributors — as a thank-you gift to our top-tier members, we offer monthly LIVE Deeper Dive sessions with experts and access to all previous Deeper Dive sessions — check out our upcoming Deeper Dives and become a member! 

Links and Resources

• Sign up for our next Deeper Dive on May 22, 2023 with Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC about Counseling Families about Tongue Tie: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/tongue-tie-dive
• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate

If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes. 

About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

As a lactation consultant, it is important to set boundaries in order to prevent burnout.

Burnout can creep up on you as we found out and it’s not fun!

When it comes to boundaries, it is important to set clear limits for yourself. This means being mindful of how much time you are spending on work-related tasks, and how much time you are dedicating to yourself, your family, and your other interests.

In this episode, we discuss some ways to set boundaries in your private practice and ways to avoid burning yourself out.

“When you don't have boundaries, everything feels really chaotic.”

In this episode, we will cover:

• How we experienced burnout (2:56)
• Managing burnout by setting boundaries(7:46)
• The first step to recovering from burnout (11:04)
• Why your clients benefit from you setting boundaries (12:53)

Like this episode? Want more?

The LBC podcast is ALWAYS free, thanks to contributions from supporters. 

Every contributed dollar counts and so do our contributors — as a thank-you gift to our top-tier members, we offer monthly LIVE Deeper Dive sessions with experts and access to all previous Deeper Dive sessions — check out our upcoming Deeper Dives and become a member! 

Links and Resources

• If you like what you heard today, please check out our Lactation Business Coaching Deeper Dive Memberships: 

https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/deeper-dives

• Join our next Deeper Dive: Boundaries with Clients with Jabina Coleman, LCSW, IBCLC on April 24, 2023: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/boundaries-dive
• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Read The Resilient Practioner by Thomas M. Skovholt: https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Practitioner
• Read You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent by Carla Naumburg: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Parent
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate
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If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes. 

About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lactation-business-coaching-with-annie-and-leah/donations

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy