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The Boob Business Podcast by Milk Diva
This is an unscripted show where we unveil and demystify some of the confusing parts of birth, breastfeeding, and infant care during the first year of life while having a little fun. I'm your host, Naiomi S. Catron, published Author, Registered Nurse, and IBCLC..!
Our mission here is simple: to foster collaboration in maternal-child health and empower both families and businesses alike. We're all about creating a community where everyone feels supported and informed.
In each episode, we dive deep into engaging discussions that span the entire spectrum of birth through the first year. From newborn feeding, because let's face it, we've all got questions about that, to tackling issues like tongue ties, the mysteries of pacifiers, mental health, bodywork – and oh, so much more!
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EP 48: When One Thrives, We All Rise: How to Be an Ally in Women’s Health Equity
In this deeply reflective episode, we explore the layered realities of systemic racism in maternal and reproductive care, and why it should matter to everyone—even if the story doesn’t feel like it’s yours.
We’re joined by Dr. Courtney E. Williams, a Provost Early Career Postdoctoral Fellow— whose research and lived commitment to maternal health equity provide powerful insight into how racism shows up in reproductive outcomes—and how we can begin to address it together.
Dr. Williams also shares simple, actionable steps that non-Black individuals can take to become better allies, advocates, and co-conspirators in the movement for reproductive justice and maternal health equity.
Episode Highlights:
1. Why Black Breastfeeding Week Matters- We break down the history, the why, and the reality behind this much-needed awareness campaign—and how the Black breastfeeding experience often diverges from the mainstream narrative.
2. What Every White Ally Should Know in Birth Spaces- We offer gentle, grounded insights for white doulas, providers, and peers on how to support without centering themselves, listen without defensiveness, and lead with empathy.
3. How to Move from Awareness to Action- This episode doesn’t just ask you to care—it gives you real tools and resources to deepen your understanding, challenge systems, and support the journey toward reproductive justice for all.
A Note From the Heart:
This episode isn't about blame. It’s about listening, learning, and beginning (or continuing) the work of showing up better—for ourselves, for each other, and especially for those whose voices have too often gone unheard in healthcare. If you're here, you're already doing something that matters.
If you’re a doula, provider, or simply a person who wants to understand more about racial disparities in maternal health, this episode is an invitation—not to be perfect, but to be present.
Resources for Further Learning:
White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
Killing the Black Body by Dorothy Roberts
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I'm Naiomi Catron—your podcast host, award-winning L&D nurse, IBCLC, and now… published author!
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