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Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding

by Jenna Wolfe, Certified Lactation Counselor (CBI) and Certified Purejoy Parent Coach · English · Kids & Family

Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding by Jenna Wolfe is dedicated to supporting moms breastfeeding and weaning their older babies, toddlers and preschoolers, and those who are hoping to make it that far and want to set themselves up for success. You wanted to breastfeed for years, not months, but I

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 28 min
Latest: 11 Oct 2026
Language: English

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11 Oct 2026 · 25 min

Why your weaning plan isn't working (and why it isn't your fault)

You followed all of the steps, but your child is still losing their mind when you say 'no' to breastfeeding. If you’re sitting there thinking, “What did I do wrong?”, this episode is for you. Most of us come into breastfeeding with a very straightforward veiw of how it is supposed to go: Feed every 2-3 hours Offer both sides, 15 minutes on eachAdjust frequency as they get older and more efficientAdd in solid foodsWhen you are ready to wean, drop one feed at a time until you are done.&nbs...

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S4 · E1 · 25 May 2026 · 25 min
3 Ways "Nervous System Regulation" May Be Sabotaging Your Breastfeeding, Weaning & Parenting
"Nervous System" talk is definitely in the parenting ziegist. It's something I talk a lot about, and it's a corner stone to my approach for coaching and supporting families. AND - I have seen how the way it is often framed and discussed in the parenting space can actually *backfire* and leave you feeling worse than when you started. In this episode, I highlight 3 different beliefs about nervous system regulation that are easy to pick up, but aren't very helpful... and I share the real t...
S3 · E52 · 9 Jun 2025 · 37 min
52: The powerful role the skill of greiving plays in boundaries & weaning
Hey friends, I'm back behind the mic and easing into a new season with a heartfelt episode on a topic that might seem a little odd - how grief is an important part of breastfeeding boundaries. In this episode, I open up about the emotional undercurrents we face in transitions—from weaning and toddler boundaries to unexpected life moments that stir up deep feelings. Grief shows up in subtle and surprising ways as our children grow, especially during limit-setting moments. I share personal stor...
S2 · E51 · 9 Dec 2024 · 28 min
51: Myth Busting Facts on Toddler Breastfeeding (empowerment for your next family holiday gathering)
Are you nervous about your next holiday get-together, worrying about unsolicited comments about your breastfeeding toddler? Myths and misconceptions abound when it comes to breastfeeding - and for some reason, there are people who feel they have a right to comment on your parenting. But have no fear! I've got you. In this episode, we’re busting common myths about breastfeeding beyond the first year, using research-backed information to help you feel confident and sup...
S2 · E50 · 12 Nov 2024 · 55 min
50 - Natasha's Story - Boundaries and Tandem Feeding
Natasha was rocked when the breastfeeding relationship she loved so much became something she felt she had to white knuckle to endure. Using compassion, curiosity, and creativity Natasha transformed her breastfeeding relationship with her 3 year old son, night-weaned and created a rhythm that works for both of them (and her baby!). If you have been lonely in your breastfeeding challenges, curious about what tandem feeding could look like, or wanting inspiration for the changes y...
S2 · E49 · 4 Nov 2024 · 30 min
49 - What is "Gentle" Weaning & Boundaries?
The word "Gentle" can be really divisive in the parenting world these days. I've used that word a LOT to describe the way that I approach and support breastfeeding families to set boundaries and even wean. But I don't mean it in the way you might think. In this podcast episode, I unpack what I mean by "gentle" and the 3 different areas in which gentle boundaries and weaning can a difference for you and your child: Mind, Body & Heart. Post-Weaning Depression Research: h...
S2 · E48 · 27 Oct 2024 · 26 min
48 - An Action Plan for the Stressed Out Breastfeeding Mom
If you are feeling at the end of your rope with your breastfeeding toddler - this episode is for you. I break down 4 steps to creating your own action plan to find ease in your breastfeeding relationship that WILL help to: Stop the continual meltdownsSupport your child to be able to tolerate the word "no" Get your butt unglued from your couch (where your toddler always demands you sit to feed). Help your child sleep for longer stretchesReduce food battlesGrab a pen and ...
S2 · E47 · 21 Oct 2024 · 43 min
47 - 5 Body Safety Rules for Toddlers with Sex Education Coach Alisha Lunsford of Sexpert Parenting
In this episode, Sex Educator, Alisha Lunsford, and I explore the crucial body safety rules every child should know by age five so that you can feel equipped with the tools needed to foster confidence and autonomy in your kids. We cover modeling consent, trusting intuition, managing tricky situations, and much more. You can grab the free PDF summary of the top 5 rules here. Remember: Start the conversation about body safety early and repeat it often.Use everyday moments to reinforce ...
S2 · E46 · 7 Oct 2024 · 31 min
46: How "Felt Safety" makes a difference when breastfeeding (and generally adulting!)
I'm back! It's been a hot minute since I've posted a new episode, but I am here! I'm also working on new content and resources - let me know what you want to hear about here. As I have been navigating diagnosis, treatment, and recovery from a number of health issues while also serving breastfeeding toddler families, I have noticed a few parallels between my own path to health, and the path to breastfeeding & weaning ease. In this episode I share about my own my sense of "felt safet...
22 Apr 2024 · 30 min
45: "Help! I'm going on a work trip" 3 ways to prep dad & breastfed toddler for their first night alone together
This week I'm answering a coaching call question from an extended breastfeeding mom: "My toddler often doesn't accept dad at night when she wakes up crying. I am and have always been the preferred parent. I have just found out about a work trip I need to take which will have me away from my 2-year-old overnight for the first time. Typically, I feed her to sleep and to resettle throughout the night. If I am out of the house for bedtime, she does goes to sleep for other people...
15 Apr 2024 · 21 min
44 - HELP! My toddler is struggling to listen first thing in the morning (and a quick personal update!)
**SUBMIT YOUR Q FOR ME TO ANSWER IN FUTURE EPISODES** In this week's episode of Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding, I'm answering a question I received from a student in Own Your Breastfeeding Story. "How can I encourage my 2 year old to settle down when he is on the bed with us? We cosleep and most of the time especially in the morning when he wakes up, after he nurses from me, he immediately goes to wake up our 4 month old, or will start making big movements that will wake her...
S2 · E3 · 12 Mar 2024 · 41 min
43: *UPDATED* Tandem breastfeeding: Life with 2 booby-monsters (part 3 of the tandem feeding series)*
**AUDIO FIXED** Breastfeeding a toddler and a newborn... at the same time -> most people in the Western world think this is crazy. And yet, I breastfed 2 kids (of different ages) for 3.5 years, and I hear from listeners all the time who are either doing it or considering it. But, just like most things "extended breastfeeding" there aren't many places to find support when you start out on your tandem nursing journey. In this final part of the Tandem Feeding series I giv...
26 Feb 2024 · 35 min
42 - Breastfeeding a toddler while pregnant (part 2 of the tandem feeding series)
Finding out you are pregnant is a complex at the best of times. Having concerns about safety for you and your growing baby, finding your life impacted in ways you never would have expected, and feeling emotions you didn't know were possible (thank you hormones!) are all normal things in pregnancy - but there is an added layer of concern and change when you conceive while you are currently breastfeeding. It's (unfortunately) common to immediately get advice from friends, family...
S2 · E1 · 19 Feb 2024 · 32 min
41: Getting pregnant (or not!) while breastfeeding a toddler (part 1 of the tandem feeding series)
Trying to understand your fertility while you are breastfeeding your toddler is an uphill battle. Sure - Google abounds with tips & information about conception and contraception, but less so about conception and contraception while you are breastfeeding... and finding support for making sense of those things while you are breastfeeding a TODDLER?! ...virtually impossible. But, have no fear - your toddler breastfeeding guru is here! [insert Wonder Woman gif] In ...
S1 · E44 · 28 Jan 2024 · 17 min
(Toddler) Breastfeeding Goals - Do they really matter? (BTS Bonus Episode 4)
Have you ever felt the pressure of setting specific breastfeeding goals? I know I have! In the beginning, I felt like I had to have these concrete goals because, let's face it, everyone asks! But guess what? Once you are actually "in it" - things shift and change day-to-day and all of that concrete thinking feels a whole lot more abstract. In this episode, I share my journey from setting specific goals to embracing a more values-based approach... and the shift I am seeing in those...
S1 · E43 · 22 Jan 2024 · 28 min
My Nursing Aversion & Mental Health Struggles (BTS Bonus Episode 3)
Welcome to episode three of this Behind the Scenes series! In this candid conversation, I'm opening up about my mental health journey, embracing the highs and lows of anxiety, and depression, and sharing how it all ties into my experience with nursing aversion. This episode isn't just about my journey; it's an invitation to explore the intersection of mental health, motherhood - and of course, breastfeeding. I also dip into the things that have supported me through the mos...
S1 · E42 · 15 Jan 2024 · 24 min
What it's like breastfeeding my 4 yo - a day in the life (BTS Bonus Episode 2)
Tune into this episode to hear about sleep, boundaries, and more in my home right now. Ever wonder what life might look like if you were breastfeeding a 4 year old? Apparently, a lot of you have! Hundreds of you were curious about my current breastfeeding experience. So, I decided to break down what it's like to breastfeed my 4-year-old. I know it sounds like the title of a click-bait article, but the truth is, the fact that I am *still* breastfeeding my 4 year old barely enters m...
S1 · E41 · 8 Jan 2024 · 16 min
Survival Mode Motherhood (Ep. 1 of Behind the Scenes Series)
If you have longed for a "me too," or an "I get it" for the times when parenting feels like you are just doing what you can to survive the day - this is the episode for you. 2023 was a crazy ride for me. Launching this podcast was incredible, but a lot was going on behind the scenes - including health struggles for me, which led to a lot of "survival mode parenting". Over the next month, I'll be sharing shorter, laid-back episodes that explore some of the things that I have experienc...
S1 · E40 · 18 Dec 2023 · 44 min
40: Breastfeeding Manners - what to do with demanding older babies, toddlers & preschoolers
The shirt-pulling, screaming, and demands to breastfeed have gotten to the point that you find yourself dreading them before your toddler has even thought about breastfeeding again. When they do, inevitably "ask" to breastfeed, the fear of reinforcing all of their bad behaviors reverberates through your body as you quickly try to decide if you will hold the boundary; or give in to their demands this time. ...and the guilt that comes from the fact that they "act" so poorly can be crushing....
S1 · E39 · 28 Nov 2023 · 27 min
39: a massive cultural barrier to natural term breastfeeding & toddler weaning with confidence and calm
Breastfeeding & weaning your toddler with confidence and connection isn't impossible. But the reason it feels that way (at least some of the time) isn't your fault. In today's podcast episode I break down the first of 3 cultural traps that keep you stuck and frustrated on your natural term breastfeeding & toddler weaning journey. (The other 2 are available in my free instant-access workshop here!) The trap? The belief/instinct to start by changing your child's b...
S1 · E38 · 13 Nov 2023 · 27 min
38 - My toddler only wants me for my milk - confessions of a milk machine
"They swarm me whenever I sit down and will SCREAM until I breastfeed them - and then they are off to play. They never want snuggle without breastfeeding. I feel like all I am is a milk machine." <- Have you ever had these thoughts? I know I have! This week I challenge the cultural narrative that we are only milk machines, unpack the ways that this belief impacts our moment-by-moment breastfeeding, and leave you with some practical tips to connect with your child beyo...
S1 · E37 · 31 Oct 2023 · 25 min
37 - My Supporting Toddler Breastfeeding Moms Evolution - (Aka the birth of my 3rd "child" Own Your Breastfeeding Story")
Lactation support for newborns is hard enough to come by - but when I decided to focus on toddler breastfeeding there was NO one to look too and say "ah, that's how it's done!" So, there was (a lot of) trial & error as I worked to create some kind of support that WORKED to help toddler breastfeeding families get unstuck from the loop of boundary burnout and thrive in their breastfeeding & weaning. In this episode I take you through the different methods I tried, what wor...
S1 · E36 · 25 Oct 2023 · 22 min
36: To wean or not to wean (for the unsure toddler breastfeeding momma)
Hands up if you have gone back & forth about whether or not you should wean your breastfeeding toddler?! 🙋‍♀️ It makes sense - and trust me, you are NOT alone. (It's one of the most common dilemmas "extended" breastfeeding moms face.) In this episode, I offer you an alternative to the "to wean or not to wean" conundrum that will have you feeling hopeful and empowered regardless of your weaning status. Key Takeaways: 1. Self-Aggression vs. Self-Kindness: Understand the ...
S1 · E35 · 23 Oct 2023 · 18 min
35: How to wean a clingy toddler from breastfeeding
In this episode, I discuss the challenges of weaning your booby-obsessed toddler when they're not quite ready to stop breastfeeding. I explore the role of internal experiences, stress, and co-regulation in this process. Key Points: You Can't Magically Make Them Ready: Unfortunately, you can't instantly make your toddler ready to wean - no matter how badly you might want to! It's important to understand that their internal experiences and feelings can't be changed on a whim - but that doesn't ...
S1 · E34 · 16 Oct 2023 · 24 min
34: Why (almost) all the toddler breastfeeding advice is WRONG (and why there is still hope!)
Who knew you would be longing for the early days of breastfeeding again a year or two don't the road? It seems to get MORE complicated the further along you go - and the big reason for this? Really terrible advice, from (often) really well-meaning people! In this week's podcast episode I am breaking down the 3 different types of toddler breastfeeding "advice" I see out in the world: Behaviour FocusedFantasy FocusedOverly Generalized AND I'll be sharing why I believe there is ...
S1 · E33 · 9 Oct 2023 · 24 min
33: When to stop breastfeeding on demand (and what to do instead)
Breastfeeding on demand is recommended by leading health & breastfeeding organizations around the world, but what happens when your little one isn't so little anymore? Is there an age where you should stop offering breastmilk anytime your child asks? And if there is - what are you supposed to do after it? In this podcast episode, I break down: What on-demand breastfeeding isWhy it's recommended (and touch on the sorted history of infant feeding recommendations)&n...
S1 · E32 · 25 Sep 2023 · 32 min
32: Navigating Tantrums While Night Weaning A Toddler
The hardest part about night weaning? The BIG emotions! In this episode, I break down: The 2 types of toddler "mis"-behavior (what to do for each kind) 6 Big picture considerations for less-stress night weaning4 steps to navigate night time tantrumss (and when to change course)My best "tip" for night weaning your toddlerIf you want to read this podcast as a blog - head over here. To learn more and register for the October 15th Live Workrshop & Coaching CLI...
S1 · E31 · 11 Sep 2023 · 42 min
31: Why is my child waking so much?! Unpacking normal sleep & gentle strategies with Kim Hawley, MA, MPH, IBCLC & Holistic Sleep Coach (Intuitive Parenting DC)
Ever wished you could decode the enigma of infant and toddler sleep? As your guide through this labyrinth, I’m excited to bring you my engaging conversation with Kim Hawley, an expert in holistic sleep coaching, lactation consulting, and peaceful parenting education – a rare combination indeed! Drawing on Kim’s years of experience, we delve into the winding path of sleep in a child’s early years, distinguishing what’s normal, what's not, and how to respond when you're caught in the crosshairs...
S1 · E30 · 28 Aug 2023 · 33 min
30: Clogged Ducts, Engorgement & Mastitis in extended breastfeeding, weaning & beyond
Engorgement, clogged ducts & mastitis are words all breastfeeding moms are familiar with. They can be scary & overwhelming, particularly at the beginning of your breastfeeding journey, but can pop up throughout the duration of time that you are breastfeeding - mainly when significant changes are happening in your life, including night weaning & complete weaning. To further complicate things, there has been a fundamental shift in the way that science and leading lactation organi...
S1 · E29 · 21 Aug 2023 · 41 min
29: Birthing to breastfeed (and tandemfeed!) with Beau Wilson, Midwife & Childbirth Educator
Labour and deliver impact breastfeeding - and Beau Wilson is here to share all about it. Whether you are pregnant with your first, or planning for your third, this episode will leave you inspired & empowered. Learn about how you can set yourself up for success in both your birthing & breastfeeding, regardless of the external factors that you encounter - and how the power of your intuition can guide you. About Beau: Beau is a passionate Australian midwife with over a decade ...

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Start to Stop Toddler Breastfeeding is a English kids & family podcast from Jenna Wolfe, Certified Lactation Counselor (CBI) and Certified Purejoy Parent Coach. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Jenna Wolfe, Certified Lactation Counselor (CBI) and Certified Purejoy Parent Coach
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 28 min
Latest episode: 11 Oct 2026
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