EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 25 MIN
E86: Weaning Feels: The Ups, Downs and Practical Tips
from Growing · host Beth Ryan and Lilly Claxton
In this episode, Beth revisits her journey of weaning her eldest daughter, Poppy - something that many mums go through, but few talk about. Weaning isn’t just about dropping feeds. It can be a whole-body, whole-heart experience filled with hormonal shifts, emotional ups and downs, and often, a surprising sense of loss. Whether you’re thinking about weaning, in the thick of it, or supporting someone who is, this episode is here to offer insight and solidarity.Beth’s emotional and physical experience saying goodbye to breastfeedingPractical tips for easing the transitionHow to honour the identity shifts that come with this part of motherhoodThe glimmers: the spaciousness that weaning has allowed, Beth feeling a new sense of self and a reconnection to her body. This is one of our most-loved episodes for a reason. We hope it meets you with kindness, comfort and reminds you you’re not alone in this season.Know someone going through weaning? Share this episode with them.Loved this episode? Drop us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify—it truly helps other mums find us.Australian Breastfeeding Association – Weaning InfoFollow us on Instagram: @growingthepodcast
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In this episode, Beth revisits her journey of weaning her eldest daughter, Poppy - something that many mums go through, but few talk about. Weaning isn’t just about dropping feeds. It can be a whole-body, whole-heart experience filled with hormonal shifts, emotional ups and downs, and often, a surprising sense of loss. Whether you’re thinking about weaning, in the thick of it, or supporting someone who is, this episode is here to offer insight and solidarity.Beth’s emotional and physical experience saying goodbye to breastfeedingPractical tips for easing the transitionHow to honour the identity shifts that come with this part of motherhoodThe glimmers: the spaciousness that weaning has allowed, Beth feeling a new sense of self and a reconnection to her body. This is one of our most-loved episodes for a reason. We hope it meets you with kindness, comfort and reminds you you’re not alone in this season.Know someone going through weaning? Share this episode with them.Loved this episode? Drop us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify—it truly helps other mums find us.Australian Breastfeeding Association – Weaning InfoFollow us on Instagram: @growingthepodcast
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E86: Weaning Feels: The Ups, Downs and Practical Tips
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