Episode 277: Black Motherhood and Breastfeeding in America, with Ashley Mitchell
In today’s episode, Jessie talks with Ashley Mitchell regarding her experiences through pregnancy, postpartum and mothering as a Black woman in the United States. Particularly regarding her experience with breastfeeding!
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SHOW NOTES
0:55 – PFSA Waitlist is OPEN!
2:05 – Jessie welcomes today’s special guest – Ashley Mitchell!
5:45 – Who is Ashley Mitchell?
9:59 – Ashley tells us about the work she does in the fitness industry now – and how she got to this point
15:49 – What was the content of Ashley’s viral video in 2020? And further questions and considerations
20:30 – What has motherhood been for Ashley? (feeding and judgment and grief…oh my!)
29:37 – Ashley’s experience with breastfeeding
36:45 – Ashley’s birth experience and what people have shared with her because of her sharing it
48:20 – Discussing the outside pressures and shame surrounding birth experiences
49:55 – Where can folks find Ashley?
