80 | Social Media and Dr. Google Aren't Helping

Today we are chatting about the wild world of breastfeeding advice on social media. Let me tell you, it's a jungle out there! We were getting pretty frustrated with all the bogus info floating around and how hard it is to set the record straight for our clients. It's super important to seek out reliable sources of information and to be careful about how much you let social media influence your beliefs and decisions. That's why in this episode, we are stressing the importance of critical thinking and skepticism when we're bombarded with too much info. “Just follow the money and you will find where all this information, quote-unquote, is coming from.”In this episode, we will cover:Why social media influencers hold so much power on the decision your clients make (4:18)The importance of evidence-based information (12:29)Challenges of finding current updated information on Google (15:09)Understanding the level of evidence behind recommendations (17:31)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! Links and ResourcesSign up for our next Deeper Dive on June 20, 2023 with Nikki Hunter Greenaway, APRN FNP-C, IBCLC, PMH-C about Mastitis: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/course/mastitis-diveSubscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membershipLet us know your topic ideas for the podcast: https://paperlesslactation.com/contact/Listen to Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business with Dr. Michelle Mazur and Maggie Patterson: https://duped.online/Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborateIf 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/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Thanks to our monthly supporters Emily Maize Tiffany Gillies Gina Pepe Gina Pepe Sara Huddleston Sara Huddleston Allison Walsh Allison Walsh Rebecca Leese Rebecca Leese Celia Clark-Randall Celia Clark-Randall Chanelle Andrews Denise McDonald Denise McDonald Mary Muse JOC Team JOC Team Heather Bell Heather Bell Nicole Letizia Nicole Letizia Cathleen Walker Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC Theresa Hardy Heather Martin Heather Martin Susan Johnson Susan Johnson Maggie Rezende Maggie Rezende Elizabeth Stapleton Elizabeth Stapleton Heather Mastro Heather Mastro Melanie Tarr Melanie Tarr Molly McMillion Molly McMillion Morenike Tyehimba Morenike Tyehimba Margot Hodes Margot Hodes Denise McDonald Denise McDonald Audrey Thompson Audrey Thompson Beth Brownstein Beth Brownstein Zee Ifan Zee Ifan Maria o Sullivan ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★