Best LISAC Podcasts (2025)

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Special Guest Susan Brown on Treating Addiction with EMDR & IFS (Part 2) 21:35

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3d ago21:35

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Susan Brown LCSW discusses her work with EMDR therapy and IFS in the treatment of addictions. Is addiction really a disease? How therapists can help reduce stigma. Part 2 of the conversation.By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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Cortney Harden: Integrative Therapy, Lifestyle Medicine & Redesigning Behavioral Health 19:17

8d ago19:17

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In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Cortney Harden, LCSW, CMNCS—a behavioral health strategist, integrative psychotherapist, and founder of Live Aligned Integrative Therapy. With over 15 years of experience driving systems-level transformation in mental health and substance use care, Cortney shares her journey from tra…

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Brent Esplin, LMFT - Leading with Hope: Building Trust, Teams, and Treatment for Teens in Crisis 25:49

15d ago25:49

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In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Brent Esplin, LMFT - Executive Director at Oasis Ascent and a seasoned leader in adolescent residential treatment. With more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, Brent shares his deep passion for working with teens, his collaborative leadership philosophy, and his unique…

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Amy Morgan: Why First Responders Deserve Culturally Competent Mental Health Care 20:47

22d ago20:47

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In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Amy Morgan, MSC - a mental health educator, author, and founder of the Center of Training. Amy shares what led her to launch and later sell Academy Hour, why she returned to working with first responders, and the surprising reason traditional therapy often fails them. Togeth…

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Special Guest Susan Brown on Treating Addiction with EMDR & IFS (Part 1) 26:32

24d ago26:32

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Susan Brown LCSW discusses her work with EMDR therapy and IFS in the treatment of addictions. Myths are debunked. Part 1 of the conversation.By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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Alec Stone - Advocacy, Accreditation, and the Future of Therapeutic Programs 19:08

29d ago19:08

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In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey speaks with Alec Stone, Executive Director of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). With decades of experience in public policy and nonprofit leadership, Alec sheds light on the role of accredited therapeutic programs, their challenges with media and public…

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Out of the FOG and Into the CLEAR with Shannon Petrovich, LCSW, LISAC, BCD - Therapist, Author, and YouTube Creator 24:08

1M ago24:08

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What if the person you love most is the one hurting you the deepest - and you don’t even realize it? In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Shannon Petrovich, a licensed clinical social worker, trauma specialist, and author of Out of the FOG Into the CLEAR, to explore the tangled world of toxic relationships, narcissistic…

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EMDR Therapy & Addictions: Research and Challenges 19:22

1M ago19:22

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EMDR therapy is a powerful form of psychotherapy, but what does research say about using it with addictions? Let's debunk some myths about EMDR and addictions, and explore some challenges in using EMDR therapy with this population. Got questions! Contact Julie Miller, LPC, LIAC, CCTP-II, the podcast host.…

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Julie Beem - Healing Childhood Trauma Through Attachment & Advocacy 22:16

2M ago22:16

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In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey welcomes Julie Beem, Executive Director of the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN), for a deep and moving conversation about childhood trauma, attachment disorders, and what it really takes to foster healing. Julie shares her personal journey from adoptive mother to national advocate, reveals the tra…

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Tom Telford | Systems Not Symptoms: Rethinking Mental Health at LÉVO 24:22

2M ago24:22

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In this powerful episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Tom Telford, CEO and co-founder of LÉVO - a pioneering mind care company reshaping mental health through a systems-based approach. From a background in finance and entrepreneurship to launching a transformative healthcare model, Tom opens up about his own mental health journ…

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Jon Spiesman: Leading with Purpose, Scaling with Freedom 24:41

2M ago24:41

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In this compelling episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Jon Spiesman - executive coach, founder of One Percent Better Leader, and former leader at Monsanto and Bayer - to explore what it really means to lead effectively without losing yourself in the grind. From confronting brutal truths to redefining success through purposeful…

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Dr. Jack Hinman - Building Connection, Resilience, and Autonomy in Emerging Adults 19:04

2M ago19:04

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In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey welcomes Dr. Jack Hinman, co-founder of Engage Young Adult Transitions, for a powerful and deeply practical conversation on how young adults grow - and why it's so hard. Dr. Hinman brings over two decades of clinical experience to the mic, discussing what really helps young people move toward indep…

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Where does addiction come from? Does it matter? 18:28

2M ago18:28

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Even the government of the United States has an opinion on the causes of addiction - is it a disease? A coping skill? An effort to medicate symptoms of trauma or mental illness? A habit? A lifelong condition? Does it matter? Explore theories of where addictions/compulsions come from and why we want to know.…

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Landon Kirk: Trauma-Informed Leadership, People-First Culture & Building Elite Teams 27:42

2M ago27:42

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In this compelling episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Landon Kirk - executive coach, leadership strategist, and trauma-informed culture-builder. Together, they unpack the critical role of authentic leadership, trauma-informed decision-making, and how to manage burnout in high-emotion environments like behavioral health. From …

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Tony Mosier - Co-Founder & COO of Telos | Helping Youth Reach Their Ultimate Potential 21:49

3M ago21:49

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Tony Mosier – Building Hope, One Family at a Time In this powerful debut episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Tony Mosier, co-founder and COO of Telos, a nationally respected residential treatment center. With over 20 years of experience in mental health care, Tony shares the journey that led him from frontline staff to visiona…

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Season 2 Begins! EMDR Therapy & Addictions 13:53

3M ago13:53

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EMDR therapy has been researched as part of comprehensive treatment for addictions, including substance use disorder and behavioral compulsivities. If you work in the addiction field and have been trained EMDR therapy, join me to learn more about using this powerful form of treatment with your clients. Please send any questions to me to be answered…

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Special Guests Paula Krentzel & Jennifer Tattersall - What's the Distancing Approach for OCD? 1:02:11

8M ago1:02:11

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Join the developers of the Distancing Approach to treat clients with OCD using EMDR therapy. These women are fonts of knowledge and experience!By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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Is it okay to do EMDR with pregnant people? Special Guest Beth Brown 12:50

10M ago12:50

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Beth Brown tackles a very common question for EMDR therapists - is it safe to use EMDR therapy when someone is pregnant? What does the research say?By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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How can I do EMDR with kids without spending a fortune on supplies? Special Guest Stacy Eggsware 39:31

10M ago39:31

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EMDRIA-Approved Trainer & Consultant, Stacy Eggsware, joins us to discuss EMDR therapy with kids, without having to spend a ton of money on supplies! She's got great ideas about how to get started. She also discusses research showing the effectiveness of EMDR therapy with kids.By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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Special Guest Jason Linder, PsyD: What about EMDR with couples? How does that work? 32:06

10M ago32:06

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Dr. Jason Linder joins us to discuss his integration of EFT couples therapy with EMDR, and what he learned from his research! He discusses a brilliant resource for preparation of a couple for this work.By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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What about repressed or false memories? 18:44

11M ago18:44

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A colleague has questions about a client who is having intrusive images and the client believes they are repressed memories coming up after using a hallucinogen one time. Am I creating false memories? Is it dissociation? What can I do with EMDR for this client?By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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Is EMDR effective with OCD? Special Guest Beth Brown 24:15

12M ago24:15

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How can you use EMDR with OCD? Is it effective? What resources or preparation should I do? Join Beth Brown as she discusses these topics and walks us through an integrative treatment for OCD, which includes EMDR!By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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What if my client is afraid to do EMDR? 19:32

1y ago19:32

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What if my client is afraid to do EMDR? Research addressing matching modality to sensory components of the memory. Vertical eye movements & dopamine.By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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"What about EMDR with mass shooting survivors?" Special Guest Dr. Deborah Vinall 33:56

1y ago33:56

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EMDR seems like it would be helpful for mass shooting survivors, but is it? Dr. Deborah Vinall talks to us about her work and research with this population, and introduces us to a new resource idea! Please leave your questions and reviews in the comment section!By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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Special Guest Linda Ouellette - "What if I'm Talking Too Much?" 33:01

1y ago33:01

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Linda Ouellette, LPC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Certified Therapist, and HAP/EMDR Institute Training Facilitator, joins us for discussion about when we talk too much as a therapist. Research is discussed related to the use of group EMDR protocols for on-going traumatic stress, and using them in schools to deal with bullying - great idea! Join us …

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How to approach fear of conflict/people pleasing with EMDR therapy? 17:23

1y ago17:23

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Serenity asks: I am wondering what the best approach may be to utilize EMDR for fear of conflict and people pleasing concerns. How can se use EMDR therapy to get resolve the dysfunctional behavior/emotions/beliefs. Research on dysfunctional positive affect. Resource to teach clients who can imagine a shield that would protect them from critical sta…

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Special Guest Carol Miles LCSW - What are EMDR Intensives? 34:31

1y ago34:31

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Carol Miles, LCSW, discusses EMDR Intensives and why they are effective. What does the research on intensives say? Discussion on CIPOS resource.By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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How soon is too soon to do EMDR with a client? 20:05

1y ago20:05

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How long do we have to wait before doing EMDR with a client who had a recent traumatic event? Research on the use of EMDR early intervention to prevent PTSD. Using coherent breathing/Heartmath as a resource.By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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How can I get into a specialized niche as an EMDR therapist? 22:04

1y ago22:04

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Question from a listener: I have a special interest in applications of EMDR for overcoming psychological barriers to medical interventions. I'm curious to learn more about what other people pursue as niche areas of EMDR applications. Research: The effect of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing on fibromyalgia Resource: Healthy Capable Adul…

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What prescription drugs interfere with EMDR therapy? 26:09

1y ago26:09

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1) Question of the week: What prescription drugs interfere with reprocessing? 2) Research on the use of EMDR for adults with suicidal ideation. 3) Using the Spiral exercise. Each podcast, we’ll answer the “Question of the Week," do a research review on a study of particular interest in EMDR therapy, and resources we can use. Free resources and adva…

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The client has a crisis every week? 20:31

1+ y ago20:31

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The client comes in every week with a crisis, and we can’t get to EMDR work. Research demonstrating the effectiveness of kinesthetic bilateral stimulation. Francine Shapiro's light stream visualization for state change and containment.By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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Client talking too much between sets? 16:29

1+ y ago16:29

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Do you struggle with clients who talk a lot (too much?) between sets? Research on how EMDR therapy can help clients with tinnitus. Free resource idea!By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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How do I know when to stop a set of BLS? 21:41

1+ y ago21:41

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Let's talk about the length of sets and how to know when to stop, research on EMDR with depression, and a great resource exercise for your clients!By Julie Miller, MC, LPC, LISAC

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Calm/safe place won't work for my clients - what now? 25:50

1+ y ago25:50

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Have you ever had difficulty getting the calm/safe place/state to work for a client? Learn why that sometimes happens, and what to do instead. Interested in group protocols? Research shows they work, even online and during on-going traumatic stress. Where can you find free resources to help clients with calming/soothing? Tune in for the answers to …

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What is the EMDR Maven Podcast? 1:57

1+ y ago1:57

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Got questions about EMDR therapy? Ask Julie Miller, an EMDRIA-approved trainer, consultant and certified EMDR therapist. Hear about exciting research and how to get EMDR therapy to work for your clients! Got free resources or classes you want to share? Send it all to Julie Miller ([email protected]) and keep listening!…

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AAB 478 Part 2 Remembering Shelly Longenecker, 1:11:05

3y ago1:11:05

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Details her breastfeeding journey.and where she details the devastating new that she received a few months before Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/ Breastfeeding class http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/breastfeedingclass Grab Your Ebook - The New Mother's Survival Guide - Practical tips for the new mother: h…

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AAB 477 Remembering Shelly Longenecker Part 1 44:33

3y ago44:33

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Her breastfeeding story began with her first 2 children, long before we met. There was a 7 year gap between her second and third baby. With Megan and Toby, she pursued very traditional medicine. Whatever she was told to do, she always followed her doctors advise and never questioned anything she was told. She did not realize at the time, but follow…

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aab 476 Interview with Diane Palacios, MS, LPC, LISAC, PMH-C 59:04

3y ago59:04

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Help is available for your sadness, anxiety & depressionBy Lori J Isenstadt, IBCLC

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AAB 475 Things about New motherhood they dont tell you 21:49

3y ago21:49

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Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/ Breastfeeding class http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/breastfeedingclass Grab Your Ebook - The New Mother's Survival Guide - Practical tips for the new mother: https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/fourth-trimester-ebook/ Grab your free Ebook Opt-in Signs breastfeeding is not goin…

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AAB 474 Solutions to the Infant formula Crisis. 23:11

3+ y ago23:11

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There are solutions to the current crisisBy Lori J Isenstadt IBCLC

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AAB 473 Mother's day reflection 2022 20:15

3+ y ago20:15

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Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/ Breastfeeding class http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/breastfeedingclass Grab Your Ebook - The New Mother's Survival Guide - Practical tips for the new mother: https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/fourth-trimester-ebook/ Grab your free Ebook Opt-in Signs breastfeeding is not goin…

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AAB 472 Wearable breast pump 25:18

3+ y ago25:18

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Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/ Breastfeeding class http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/breastfeedingclass Grab Your Ebook - The New Mother's Survival Guide - Practical tips for the new mother: https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/fourth-trimester-ebook/ Grab your free Ebook Opt-in Signs breastfeeding is not goin…

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AAB 471 Robyns breastfeeding story 14:59

3+ y ago14:59

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Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/ Breastfeeding class http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/breastfeedingclass Grab Your Ebook - The New Mother's Survival Guide - Practical tips for the new mother: https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/fourth-trimester-ebook/ Grab your free Ebook Opt-in Signs breastfeeding is not goin…

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AB 470 Dangerous breastfeeding advise - Part 3 11:57

3+ y ago11:57

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More stories of situations that have happened during their hospital stay that are so offensive to me, so frustrating to me. I do have to say that if I did not work in large city hospital myself or spend time in other healthcare providers offices, it would be hard for me to believe some of the things I hear, but as they say - When you see or hear so…

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AB 469 Dangerous breastfeeding advise - Part 2 33:18

3+ y ago33:18

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More stories of situations that have happened during their hospital stay that are so offensive to me, so frustrating to me. I do have to say that if I did not work in large city hospital myself or spend time in other healthcare providers offices, it would be hard for me to believe some of the things I hear, but as they say - When you see or hear so…

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AAB 468 dangerous breastfeeding advise - Part 1 32:41

3+ y ago32:41

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I hear stories of situations that have happened during their hospital stay that are so offensive to me, so frustrating to me. I do have to say that if I did not work in large city hospital myself or spend time in other healthcare providers offices, it would be hard for me to believe some of the things I hear, but as they say - When you see or hear …

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AAB 467 Reflections with mothers I have worked with 22:49

3+ y ago22:49

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Reflections from breastfeeding momsBy Lori J Isenstadt IBCLC

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AAB 466 IBCLCs need time for self care and reflection - March 2nd IBCLC Day with Chris Auer 1:05:15

3+ y ago1:05:15

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Chris is a registered nurse and has been a board certified lactation consultant for over 29 years. She has worked in the world of mother-baby care at the Baby Friendly Hospital – The University of Cincinnati Medical Center for over 40 years. She has been published in peer-reviewed journals on many topics related to breastfeeding and human milk. In …

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AAB 465 Breastfeeding Exclusive Pumping - Tu Hien 43:52

3+ y ago43:52

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Tu-Hien grew up in Florida. After she graduated college she worked in the high pressure, high paced jobs in the Financial Industry. She worked in New York City and San Francisco and a few years in Hong Kong. She eventually made her way back home to Florida, where she now lives with her husband Chris and her daughter Ariana. She tells us that while …

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AAB 464 - Breastfeeding bites More hormones - Drilling down on Oxytocin 12:15

3+ y ago12:15

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Your hormones are your helpers - in pregnancy, birth and yes in breastfeeding Are you looking for help with breastfeeding? https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/ Breastfeeding class http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/breastfeedingclass Grab Your Ebook - The New Mother's Survival Guide - Practical tips for the new mother: https://www.aabreastfeeding.com/fourt…