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August 27, 2025 17 mins

n this powerful episode, we’re joined by MiKaylan Cushing, Holistic Lactation and Gut Health Educator, to explore how a mother's nervous system can directly impact milk flow, letdown reflex, and even a baby’s ability to latch.

MiKaylan shares how emotional stress, anxiety, and past trauma can show up during breastfeeding — and more importantly, what moms can do to restore regulation and confidence. Learn practical tools to support your nervous system, improve feeding outcomes, and create a more connected experience with your baby.

We cover:

  • How stress impacts milk supply and letdown
  • The connection between emotional wellness and latch challenges
  • Signs your baby may be reacting to your nervous system state
  • Practical, holistic tools to support a calm and regulated body while breastfeeding

Whether you're in the trenches of newborn feeding or looking to support your postpartum wellness, this episode is a grounding guide for the modern mama.

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breastfeeding stress, milk supply, latch problems, postpartum anxiety, nervous system and breastfeeding, emotional wellness for moms, holistic lactation tips, MiKaylan Cushing, milk flow and trauma, nervous system regulation for moms, breastfeeding mom, postpartum depression, lactation, lactation support

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