Take the Teat
Summary
Katie Armstrong vents about judgmental social media comments regarding her choice to combo-feed her son due to medical challenges like a tongue tie and low milk supply. She discusses her struggle with postpartum anxiety and the importance of ignoring unsolicited advice from strangers. The hosts emphasize that parents should only seek validation from their immediate support circle, dismissing the opinions of the vast majority who lack context.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: ChatGPT Work and OnDeck
Katie Green returns from maternity leave
Anger over unsolicited breastfeeding advice
Dealing with judgment and postpartum anxiety
Social media toxicity and combo feeding details
Why parents should stop giving unsolicited advice
Spiritual fitness and interpreting judgment
Postpartum anxiety awareness and NICU experience
Sponsors: ChatGPT Work and OnDeck
Ignoring the 95% who don't matter
Positive interactions with strangers and baby updates
Banter about feeding amounts and choking
Sponsor: ChatGPT Work
Sponsor: Brightview Senior Living
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