2. Breastfeeding a 5 year old with Erin Spahr

Erin Spahr is an extended breastfeeding mom of 2 boys - the first nursed for 3 years, and the second for 5, for a combined total of 8 years of breastfeeding! We dive into her experiences, including strategies for night weaning, handling public nursing a toddler, the perks of toddler nursing, and what she used to help guide her sons to the finish line to successfully wean on their terms. Professionally, Erin is a licensed therapist, mother, intersectional feminist, podcast host, and maternal mental health advocate. Erin uses a feminist lens in her work with mothers and strives to help mothers free themselves from oppressive societal expectations and find more self-confidence and self-compassion. She hosts the Feminist Mom Podcast where she discusses the intersection of feminism and motherhood with inspiring guests. Erin sees clients in her private practice (available to folks in North Carolina and Maryland). She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband and two kids. You can find Erin on Instagram @feminist.mom.therapist, and she is the host of the Feminist Mom Podcast. Episode Resources: Nursies When the Sun Shines by Katherine C. Havener Mother Brain by Chelsea Conaboy Sponsor by: The Gentle Toddler Weaning Online Course