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78 | Why Lactation Consultants Need Boundaries
78 | Why Lactation Consultants Need Boundaries
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22 minutes
Released:
Apr 11, 2023
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Podcast episode
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As a lactation consultant, it is important to set boundaries in order to prevent burnout.Burnout can creep up on you as we found out and it’s not fun!When it comes to boundaries, it is important to set clear limits for yourself. This means being mindful of how much time you are spending on work-related tasks, and how much time you are dedicating to yourself, your family, and your other interests.In this episode, we discuss some ways to set boundaries in your private practice and ways to avoid burning yourself out.“When you don't have boundaries, everything feels really chaotic.”In this episode, we will cover:How we experienced burnout (2:56)Managing burnout by setting boundaries(7:46)The first step to recovering from burnout (11:04)Why your clients benefit from you setting boundaries (12:53)Like this episode? Want more?The LBC podcast is ALWAYS free, thanks to contributions from supporters. Every contributed dollar counts and so do our contributors — as a thank-you gift to our top-tier members, we offer monthly LIVE Deeper Dive sessions with experts and access to all previous Deeper Dive sessions — check out our upcoming Deeper Dives and become a member! All contributions count; join at one of our starter levels here!Links and ResourcesIf you like what you heard today, please check out our Lactation Business Coaching Deeper Dive Memberships: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/deeper-divesJoin our next Deeper Dive: Boundaries with Clients with Jabina Coleman, LCSW, IBCLC on April 24, 2023: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/boundaries-diveJoin our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lactationbusinesscoaching?fan_landing=trueLet us know your topic ideas for the podcast: https://paperlesslactation.com/contact/Read The Resilient Practioner by Thomas M. Skovholt: https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-PractitionerRead You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent by Carla Naumburg: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-ParentIf you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and leave us a review on iTunes. About UsLeah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lactation-business-coaching-with-annie-and-leah/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Released:
Apr 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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Financial Real Talk: When You’re An IBCLC And Business Owner: Annie and Leah got into this business because they love caring for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. That skill doesn’t always coincide with business and financial savvy. If you can relate, they’ve got you covered. In this episode, they share their advice, tips, and experiences for creating a successful business and staying on top of your finances. From business expenses to taxes, Annie and Leah are diving in deep for this Financial Real Talk. “You CAN grow a sustainable business with sustainable income” In this episode, we will cover: -Cost of Doing Business vs. Business Expenses -Pay Yourself, Pay Your Taxes -How do you get through the Ups and Downs This episode is sponsored by MilkNotes. MilkNotes is an all-in-one lactation charting tool that helps you better manage your LC practice. http://milknotes.com/ If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lactationbusinessc by Lactation Business Coaching with Annie and Leah