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The smart way to create a compassionate and professional lactation private practice, hosted by private practice IBCLCs Annie Frisbie and Leah Jolly. 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. Tune in each week to learn all the ins and outs of running a successful private practice lactation busin ...
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Rebroadcast | Educating Families, Healthcare Providers, and Communities about Lactation
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People don’t know what they don’t know about breastfeeding. As a lactation consultant, you have the unique opportunity to educate families, other healthcare providers, and members of your community about the different feeding methods. By increasing awareness and understanding for breastfeeding, chestfeeding, formula feeding, and supplementation, yo…
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Rebroadcast | Pediatrician reports—why bother?
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It's so important for IBCLCs to be seen as part of the care team for the breastfeeding families we serve. One way we can impact our presence in the care team is to communicate with the other providers working with the breastfeeding family. Today we will discuss what we need to send to the other providers on the care team as well as strategies to ma…
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Deeper Dive into Planning with Tenise N. Hordge MBA, IBCLC
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Each month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about. This month, we got to chat …
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90 | Taking Risks to Grow your Private Practice
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Are you a risk taker or do you tend to overthink before taking action? In this episode, we dive into the nuanced world of risk-taking, particularly in the context of growing a private practice. Leah shares her tendency to be risk-averse and the overthinking spiral that can result from facing risky decisions. Annie, on the other hand, describes hers…
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Promo | Deeper Dive into Reflux with Cathy Watson Genna
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Each month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about. This month, we got to chat …
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Today we are discussing how hard it can be to keep up to date with all the new information that is thrown at us. Not to mention all the misinformation that is out there! Deciding what to implement in your lactation business and what you shouldn’t can cause such a headache. Listen in as we go down memory lane, reminiscing about our own learning adve…
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Promo | Deeper Dive into Allergies with Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLC
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Each month, we host a Deeper Dive, which is a live Q& A with an expert in the field of lactation, business, or personal development. The following snippet is from our most recent Deeper Dive. This month, we got to meet with Hope Lima and we talked about all things allergies. Hope helped us understand what an IBCLC needs to know about allergies, the…
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In today’s episode, we're tackling a subject that can make hearts pound and palms sweat: raising your rates in your business. We open up about the challenges of pricing our services, sharing personal experiences and insights into the uncomfortable yet necessary discussions about when and how to raise rates. Listen in as we unravel the complexities …
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87 | Taking the Longview of Your Private Practice
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In our lactation businesses, we want to plan long-term while also remaining open to new challenges and opportunities. None of us can predict the future, but having a plan in place is a great way to know what you want your business to look like as it grows. In this episode, we are diving headfirst into the wild ride that is running your own lactatio…
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In this bonus episode of one of our very first Deeper Dives, we're talking about our charting adventures and spilling the tea on all the electronic charting platforms we've tried. Plus we share our top-secret strategies for nailing that documentation, and let me tell you, customizing those charting templates is a game-changer. And checkboxes for in…
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You have questions, we have answers! In today’s episode, we are answering listener questions. Everything from burnout, internships, and patient privacy. We also talk about financial strategies for your private practice, because we know that money matters. The most important thing is to stay focused on your own journey and remember we're here to che…
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In this bonus episode of one of our first Deeper Dives, we are diving into the exciting world of setting up your own private practice. We'll be chatting about all the juicy stuff like deciding what kind of practice to have, how to handle follow-up services like a boss, and setting those all-important boundaries with clients. Oh, and let's not forge…
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85 | 5 Years of Lactation Business Coaching
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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 payin…
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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…
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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 y…
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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 mak…
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83 | Annie Talks Leah Down about Charting
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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80 | Social Media and Dr. Google Aren't Helping
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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 abou…
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79 | What makes Lactation Consultants Different from Other Perinatal Providers
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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 relatio…
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78 | Why Lactation Consultants Need Boundaries
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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 …
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77 | Lactation Work is Not for the Faint of Heart
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Do you feel that as the CEO of your lactation business, you are wearing way too many hats? As a private practice owner, you have to manage everything from administrative tasks to the marketing of your business. It can be difficult to balance all of these tasks. In today’s episode, we dive into how we juggle the many roles we have to take on in our …
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Have you ever felt guilty or like a bad lactation consultant when your patients don’t get the outcome you desired? We have been there and it’s a horrible feeling. In this episode, we discussed how to manage our own expectations when we can't control the outcome and how to provide validation to parents that they have done everything they can. Lastly…
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Are you striving to find a balance between setting goals and avoiding New Year's resolutions? Setting goals doesn't have to be a stressful experience! In this episode, we discussed how taking the time to slow down instead of hastily cutting corners can help save time in the long run and the importance of setting aside time to plan. It’s time to reb…
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