This week I’m talking with registered dietitian Meghan McGann about a topic that deserves WAY more airtime: what happens when breastfeeding, postpartum life, body image, and diet culture all decide to show up to the same party. Meghan specializes in eating disorder recovery and perinatal nutrition, so we’re getting into the complicated stuff...how pregnancy and breastfeeding can bring old food rules and body image struggles back to the surface, why “bounce back” culture is still so dang loud, and what it can actually look like to nourish yourself while simultaneously keeping a tiny human alive. We talk about body trust, flexibility, food stress, and the emotional load that comes with postpartum life. And, spoiler alert- supporting moms isn't handing them another list of things they’re doing “wrong.” Sometimes it looks like validation, flexibility, a little more compassion, and permission to eat the damn sandwich. Meghan also tells me all about the Millennial Moms Club, her community for moms who are ready for more honest conversations about food, body image, and the wonderfully chaotic experience of parenting. If you’ve ever looked at your postpartum body and thought, “Wait…who even are you?” or found yourself navigating complicated feelings around food while breastfeeding, this conversation is definitely worth a listen. Connect with Meghan: -Website -Instagram Connect with Shelby: Instagram- @supportivebreastfriend Email- shelby.lactation@outlook.com Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any of the interviews or feeding info, and if you enjoy the show, please rate, review, and share. Every interaction helps more parents find Supportive Breast Friend and the support that comes with it. Keywords: breastfeeding and body image, postpartum body image, breastfeeding mental health, postpartum mental health, eating disorders and breastfeeding, eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, perinatal nutrition, postpartum nutrition, nutrition for breastfeeding moms, breastfeeding hunger, breastfeeding calorie needs, postpartum nourishment, body trust, body appreciation, body neutrality, body image healing, food freedom, diet culture, bounce back culture, postpartum body changes, maternal mental health, self-compassion after birth, intuitive eating postpartum, pregnancy and body image, motherhood and body image, feeding yourself postpartum, feeding your baby, toddler feeding, picky eating, nutrition myths, carbs and breastfeeding, protein myths, convenience food postpartum, postpartum survival mode, lactation support, eating disorder screening, supporting breastfeeding mothers, postpartum support, Millennial Moms Club, perinatal dietitian, registered dietitian, Supportive Breast Friend podcast
