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Andi Lew | Nurture and Nourish: Attachment Style Parenting and Breastfeeding

Andi Lew | Nurture and Nourish: Attachment Style Parenting and Breastfeeding

Update: 2025-10-10
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Andi Lew is a renowned Australian wellness expert, certified food and lifestyle coach, and bestselling author of nine books on natural health and holistic living, including the acclaimed The Modern Day Mother. With over three decades of experience, she has hosted lifestyle segments on major networks like FOX8's The Scene and Channel 9, captivating audiences with her passion for evidence-based wellness. A devoted mother, Andi champions attachment parenting and extended breastfeeding—practices she passionately defended on 60 Minutes—empowering families to nurture deep emotional bonds through responsive, intuitive caregiving. Now based in Los Angeles on an O-1 extraordinary talent visa, she hosts the Well to Do podcast, produces engaging content for brands, and inspires global audiences to embrace balanced, vibrant lives.


 


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Chapters:


00:00 Introduction and Background


11:59 Natural Parenting and Wellness Philosophy


20:59 The Importance of Natural Birth


30:04 Chiropractic Care and Its Role in Pregnancy


36:28 The Benefits of Breastfeeding


46:45 Attachment Parenting and Emotional Security


52:39 Navigating Trust in Childcare


57:59 Understanding Attachment Parenting


01:02:57 Exploring Baby-Led Weaning


01:09:45 Intuitive Feeding Practices


01:14:55 Coaching and Resources for Parents


 


Takeaways:



  • Andi Lew emphasizes the importance of natural living and wellness coaching.

  • Chiropractic care can significantly impact overall health and well-being.

  • Breastfeeding is not just nutritional; it's a spiritual and bonding experience.

  • Attachment parenting fosters emotional security in children.

  • Baby-led weaning allows children to explore food and develop their own preferences.

  • The importance of a supportive birthing environment and having a birth plan.

  • Co-sleeping and responsive parenting can enhance a child's sense of safety.

  • Children's emotional development is influenced by their early experiences and parenting styles.

  • The role of nutrition in a child's development is crucial, especially in the early years.

  • Intuitive parenting allows for a deeper connection and understanding between parent and child.


 


Summary:


In this engaging conversation, Andi Lew shares her journey from Australia to the US, her insights on natural parenting, the importance of chiropractic care, and the benefits of breastfeeding and attachment parenting. The discussion also covers baby-led weaning and the significance of allowing children to explore their food choices. Andi emphasizes the need for emotional security in children and how intuitive parenting can foster a strong bond between parent and child. The episode concludes with resources for further exploration of these topics.


 


 

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Andi Lew | Nurture and Nourish: Attachment Style Parenting and Breastfeeding

Andi Lew | Nurture and Nourish: Attachment Style Parenting and Breastfeeding

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