Whispers of Milk and Motherhood

Suzanne Nicklas
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Welcome to Whispers of Milk & Motherhood, a soul-led, gentle podcast where Suzanne Nicklas, RN, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant and Doula, shares reflections, insights, and intimate conversations about feeding and early motherhood.This is a safe space for mothers to breathe, feel seen, and release shame or self-blame. Some episodes are quiet reflections, others are one-on-one conversations with mothers sharing their real, unfiltered stories. Together, we explore:• The challenges and joys of breastfeeding, pumping, and supplementing• Emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of early motherhood• Self-compassion, body trust, and the beauty of imperfection• The sacred work of night feeds, growth, and maternal intuitionWhether you are navigating postpartum struggles, feeding challenges, or simply want a nurturing companion for your motherhood journey, this podcast is here for you.Subscribe to hear new episodes weekly and connect with resources to support your feeding and postpartum journey. • Because every journey has a whisper of wisdom. ✨ Free guides and more: www.suzannenicklas.com Instagram: @suzannenicklaswellness Facebook:  @suzannenicklaswellness Blog:  https://healthwellnessyoga.wordpress.com JOIN OUR WHISPERS OF MILK AND MOTHERHOOD COMMUNITY A warm, supportive space for expecting and new parents to learn, connect, and thrive. Inside you'll find evidence-based breastfeeding education, live classes, expert guidance, postpartum support, and a caring community that understands the joys and challenges of early parenthood.Led by Suzanne Nicklas, RN, IBCLC, postpartum doula, and Ayurvedic practitioner, this is a place where every question is welcome and no parent walks the journey alone.  Available through the Heartbeat app.

Episodes

  1. Jan 21

    Does Breast Size Really Matter When it Comes to Breastfeeding?

    Send us Fan Mail Does breast size really matter when it comes to breastfeeding? Short answer: no... at least not in the way you’ve been told. In this episode, we unpack one of the most common (and confidence-shaking) myths in pregnancy and postpartum care: that breast size determines milk supply. Spoiler alert, it doesn’t. Breast size is largely about fatty tissue, not milk-making tissue, and milk production is driven by supply and demand, not cup size. We’ll talk about: What breast size actually means (and what it doesn’t); The difference between milk storage capacity and milk supply; Why smaller breasts may feed more frequently, and why that’s normal; What truly impacts milk production; Breast shape, glandular tissue, and realistic expectations; How culture, fear, and lack of support undermine breastfeeding confidence. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that breastfeeding is not a pass-or-fail test of your body. It’s a relationship between you, your baby, and the support around you. If you’ve ever worried your body might not be “enough,” this conversation is for you. And remember, I am always here to answer questions.  I also offer Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes in person and virtually.  Visit my website to see what classes I have coming up.  As always... you have got this sweet mama. Suzanne Nicklas, RN, IBCLC, Ayurvedic Doula www.suzannenicklas.com IG:  @suzannenicklaswellness FB:  @suzannenicklaswellness Music:  Sweet Life (Luxury Chill) track Would you like to be a guest on our podcast?   If so, email us at: suzannenick4@hotmail.com

  2. Jan 19

    The Quiet Joys of Motherhood

    Send us Fan Mail Motherhood is often framed in extremes, either magical or unbearably hard. In this solo episode of Whispers of Milk and Motherhood, we step into the middle ground and explore the real, quiet joys of motherhood that exist alongside the challenges. This episode is a gentle reflection on the moments that don’t always get named: the warmth of a sleeping baby on your chest, the awe of watching your child become themselves, the deep connection that grows in the everyday rhythms of care. You’ll hear reflections on: What joy in motherhood really looks like (and what it doesn’t have to be) How joy and struggle can coexist The emotional and identity shifts of becoming a mother Finding meaning in small, ordinary moments Honoring yourself in the season you’re in Whether you’re in the early postpartum days, navigating motherhood transitions, or simply needing a reminder that joy can be quiet and still real, this episode is for you. Listen, breathe, and settle in. If this episode resonated, please follow the podcast, leave a review, or share it with another mother who might need it today. Suzanne Nicklas, RN, IBCLC, Ayurvedic Doula www.suzannenicklas.com IG:  @suzannenicklaswellness FB:  @suzannenicklaswellness Music:  Sweet Life (Luxury Chill) track Would you like to be a guest on our podcast?   If so, email us at: suzannenick4@hotmail.com

  3. Jan 9

    My Top 5 Breastfeeding Tips

    Send us Fan Mail Breastfeeding is often described as natural, but that doesn't mean it's always easy.  In this solo episode of Whispers of Milk and Motherhood, I'm sharing my top five breastfeeding tips to help parents feel more prepared, supported and confident, starting before baby even arrives.  We talk about the power of prenatal breastfeeding education, why early support matters, letting go of rigid feeding schedules, honoring your comfort and embracing flexibility in your feeding journey. Whether you're pregnant, newly postpartum, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers gentle guidance, realistic expectations and compassionate reassurance that there is no one "right" way to feed your baby. Listen in and take what serves you. Suzanne Nicklas, RN, IBCLC, Ayurvedic Doula www.suzannenicklas.com IG:  @suzannenicklaswellness FB:  @suzannenicklaswellness Music:  Sweet Life (Luxury Chill) track Would you like to be a guest on our podcast?   If so, email us at: suzannenick4@hotmail.com

  4. Jan 8

    The Pressure to Do it Right: When Motherhood Becomes a Performance

    Send us Fan Mail Motherhood  comes with an unspoken pressure to do it right, and to look like you're handling it all with grace. In this episode of Whispers of Milk and Motherhood, we explore what happens when motherhood quietly turns into a performance.  From feeding choices and sleep schedules to postpartum bodies and emotional expectations, this conversation gently unpacks the weight of comparison, perfectionism and feeling watched... by others and by ourselves.   Together, we name how cultural expectations, social media and "shoulds" can pull us away from our intuition, and we offer a compassionate reminder: you are not failing... you are mothering! This episode is an invitation to soften the rules, release the performance, and return to what actually matters: connection, presence and care... for your baby and for yourself. Settle in and listen.  Suzanne Nicklas, RN, IBCLC, Ayurvedic Doula www.suzannenicklas.com IG:  @suzannenicklaswellness FB:  @suzannenicklaswellness Music:  Sweet Life (Luxury Chill) track Would you like to be a guest on our podcast?   If so, email us at: suzannenick4@hotmail.com

  5. Jan 8

    When "You've Got This!" Hurts: Naming and Navigating Toxic Positivity in Postpartum

    Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Whispers of Milk and Motherhood, Suzanne sits down with Hannah Johnson to explore a rarely named but deeply felt part of the postpartum experience: toxic positivity. Together, they gently unpack how well-intended phrases like "stay positive," "be grateful," and "you've got this" can unintentionally dismiss the very real exhaustion, anxiety, grief and identity shifts that many new mothers experience after birth. Hannah shares her honest postpartum journey, including the emotional cost of hiding her true feelings, the pressure to perform gratitude and how postpartum anxiety and depression can hide behind a smile. In this episode, we talk about: - When encouragement stops feeling supportive - How toxic positivity impacts postpartum mental health - Postpartum anxiety and depression in new mothers - The emotional and identity shifts of matrescence - What authentic postpartum support actually looks and sounds like We also spotlight Hannah's meaningful work at No Filter Postpartum www.nofilterpostpartum.com This episode is a reminder that you don't need to be more positive, you need to be more supported. Suzanne Nicklas, RN, IBCLC, Ayurvedic Doula www.suzannenicklas.com IG:  @suzannenicklaswellness FB:  @suzannenicklaswellness Music:  Sweet Life (Luxury Chill) track Would you like to be a guest on our podcast?   If so, email us at: suzannenick4@hotmail.com

  6. Jan 7

    Welcome to Whispers of Milk and Motherhood - Episode 1

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Whispers of Milk and Motherhood. In this first episode, Suzanne Nicklas, RN, Ayurvedic Doula, Lactation Consultant and mother, shares the heart behind this podcast and the space it hopes to hold. This is a gentle introduction to a podcast created for the quieter parts of motherhood: the identity shifts, the emotional layers of feeding, postpartum healing, intuition, and the whispers we often don't say out loud. Whispers of Milk and Motherhood is not about doing motherhood perfectly, its about doing it truthfully. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, unsure, tender or unseen, you belong here. Suzanne Nicklas, RN, IBCLC, Ayurvedic Doula www.suzannenicklas.com IG:  @suzannenicklaswellness FB:  @suzannenicklaswellness Music:  Sweet Life (Luxury Chill) track Would you like to be a guest on our podcast?   If so, email us at: suzannenick4@hotmail.com

  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

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Welcome to Whispers of Milk & Motherhood, a soul-led, gentle podcast where Suzanne Nicklas, RN, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant and Doula, shares reflections, insights, and intimate conversations about feeding and early motherhood.This is a safe space for mothers to breathe, feel seen, and release shame or self-blame. Some episodes are quiet reflections, others are one-on-one conversations with mothers sharing their real, unfiltered stories. Together, we explore:• The challenges and joys of breastfeeding, pumping, and supplementing• Emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of early motherhood• Self-compassion, body trust, and the beauty of imperfection• The sacred work of night feeds, growth, and maternal intuitionWhether you are navigating postpartum struggles, feeding challenges, or simply want a nurturing companion for your motherhood journey, this podcast is here for you.Subscribe to hear new episodes weekly and connect with resources to support your feeding and postpartum journey. • Because every journey has a whisper of wisdom. ✨ Free guides and more: www.suzannenicklas.com Instagram: @suzannenicklaswellness Facebook:  @suzannenicklaswellness Blog:  https://healthwellnessyoga.wordpress.com JOIN OUR WHISPERS OF MILK AND MOTHERHOOD COMMUNITY A warm, supportive space for expecting and new parents to learn, connect, and thrive. Inside you'll find evidence-based breastfeeding education, live classes, expert guidance, postpartum support, and a caring community that understands the joys and challenges of early parenthood.Led by Suzanne Nicklas, RN, IBCLC, postpartum doula, and Ayurvedic practitioner, this is a place where every question is welcome and no parent walks the journey alone.  Available through the Heartbeat app.

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