The Evolve Lactation Podcast
de Christine Staricka, IBCLC
Unpacking Breastfeeding Science Denialism with Bridget McGann
À propos de ce podcast
Evolve Lactation Podcast was created to inspire, inform, and engage current and aspiring lactation care providers.
Hosted by Christine Staricka and Olena Dobczansky, the Evolve Lactation Podcast is a resource for learning and connecting over all things lactation-related.
Whether you’re seasoned or studying, we hope this show will make you think and inspire you to act.
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- Unpacking Breastfeeding Science Denialism with Bridget McGann · 1 h 46 minScience Communication. Health Literacy. Public Health Messaging. ⬆️Those of you with Public Health degrees, please look away while I humbly confess: I have never been formally…
- Who Gets to Define Care?? · 1 h 1 min · Saison 5 Épisode 4Episode 1: Who Gets to Define Good Care? With Christine Staricka, IBCLC, and Olena Dobczansky, RN, IBCLC Please Follow the Show, Leave Us a Review on Your Favorite Podcast…
- You’re Not Supposed to Figure This Out Alone · 27 min · Saison 5 Épisode 3Evolve Lactation PodcastEpisode: You're Not Supposed to Figure This Out Alone (Introducing Evolve Lactation Circle) Update (October 2026): Evolve Lactation Circle, the private…
- "Tell Me What This Has Been Like for You" - A Conversation with Gretchen Becker Crabb · 45 min · Saison 5 Épisode 2In this conversation with Gretchen Becker Crabb, I asked her what she believes is the opportunity we have when we first meet someone who is really struggling with breastfeeding…
- Bobbie Makes Pre-WBW/NBM Drops to Steal Conversation/Undermine Lactation Care · 4 min · Saison 5 Épisode 1Evolve Lactation Media is an independent platform for lactation knowledge — rigorous, accessible, and free of commercial influence. We publish, we teach, and we examine the…
- The Relational Work of Supporting Safety in Lactation Care - An Interview with Fleur Bickford · 53 min · Saison 5 Épisode 1When I asked my friend and colleague Fleur Bickford to come on the podcast, I should have known she would arrive with an outline and a comprehensive plan for teaching. Fleur’s…
- Assembling Your Preparation Plan: From Candidate to Credentialed · 13 min · Saison 4 Épisode 20I made a whole thing and I wanted to tell you about it. That’s the Episode in a nutshell. What you’re hearing is Section 12 of my 12-part series The Guide for The Emerging…
- Lactoferrin for Longevity, Nothing for Babies: Following the Money in Lactation · 53 min · Saison 4 Épisode 19Things We Talked About in the Episode The movie Christine & her husband were watching Evolve Lactation Guide for Emerging Lactation Consultants - https://evolvelactation.org…
- Preparing to Be an IBCLC©, Not Just Pass the Exam · 13 min · Saison 4 Épisode 18*I am in no way affiliated with the IBCLC Commission or IBLCE (other than actively holding the IBCLC credential) and do not purport to speak on their behalf. You can find…
- Podcast | The Hidden Power of Hand Expression in Breastfeeding Success · 1 h 0 minThe Hidden Power of Hand Expression in Breastfeeding Success Olena Dobczansky and Christine Staricka are back sharing practical insights from how to normalize hand expression for…
- Podcast | What the IBCLC Actually Is and Why It Matters · 23 min · Saison 4 Épisode 16What the IBCLC Actually Is and Why It Matters In this episode, Christine Staricka IBCLC discusses the significance of IBCLC Day and the unique role of IBCLCs in supporting…
- Podcast | Breaking Down the US Breastfeeding Landscape with Kelly Durbin · 55 min · Saison 4 Épisode 15Kelly Durbin's book, Protecting Your Potential for Breastfeeding In this conversation, Christine and Kelly Durbin discuss the multifaceted challenges and opportunities…
- Podcast | Health Literacy, the Postpartum, and Beyond · 51 min · Saison 4 Épisode 14We have thoughts. From the recent NYT opinion piece on marriage equality and formula feeding to the difference between an AI chatbot answer and lactation care from a qualified…
- Podcast | Milk Production & The Ethics of Breastfeeding Devices · 1 h 4 min · Saison 4 Épisode 13As we prepare for 2026, we encourage you to let go of outdated practices and embrace new opportunities for growth and community support. https://ibclcinca.substack.com/about…
- Podcast | Wrapping 2025, The Year When the Pump Companies Were in Our DMs and Inboxes · 59 min · Saison 4 Épisode 12In this 2025 wrap-up episode of the Evolve Lactation Podcast, hosts Christine Staricka and Olena Dobczansky reflect on the significant events and themes of 2025, emphasizing…
- Podcast | Navigating the Complexities of Lactation Support: The Power of Active Listening and Self-Reflection · 14 min · Saison 4 Épisode 11In this episode, I discuss the importance of building trust through active listening in lactation consulting, the role of personal experiences in professional practice, and the…
- Podcast | Holistic Approaches to Breast and Nipple Pain · 35 min · Saison 4 Épisode 10This conversation delves into the critical role of pain in lactation, emphasizing how it affects hormonal balance and milk production. Christine Staricka, IBCLC explains that…
- Podcast | What Lactation Professionals Actually Need (That No One Else Is Providing) · 56 min · Saison 4 Épisode 9In this episode, I share what I’ve been building for 2026 - Evolve Lactation Pros, a membership that address what lactation professionals actually need beyond clinical skills and…
- Podcast | Late Preterm Babies CAN Breastfeed! · 18 minIn the latest episode of my Perinatal Professionals series, I explore the unique challenges faced by late preterm newborns, particularly in relation to breastfeeding and parental…
- Podcast | Inside Look: Coaching Call with Christine · 50 min · Saison 4 Épisode 7In this coaching call, Evolve Lactation Community member Kristen Navia and I discuss the cyclical nature of doula and lactation work, strategies for utilizing downtime for…







