Episode #13: Healing Through Breastfeeding: Honoring the Past, Investing in the Future
Description
This interview episode highlights the journeys of Kimarie and Dalecia as they found their passion and purpose in helping lactating persons achieve their breastfeeding goals. Intertwining lived experience and the desire to make a difference, you will hear how Dalecia and Kimarie found their calling in breastfeeding work. You will learn about how breastfeeding has been a healing journey and a way to reconnect with our past. You will also hear about the ongoing challenges in accessing adequate and culturally appropriate breastfeeding, especially for black and brown communities.
Guests:
Dr. Kimarie Bugg, Chief Empowerment Office and Change Leader, Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere, Inc. (ROSE)
Dalecia Young, Founder and Full Spectrum Doula, Due North Support Services
Resources:
Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere, Inc (ROSE)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Breastfeeding Resources Library
United States
