Episodes 13
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jul 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Brimful, where your host Pamela Tessmann, IBCLC and former Doula & Childbirth Educator, explores the various paths of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, infant feeding, and parenting. Each episode blends Pamela’s evidence-based guidance with rich conversations featuring guests who bring their own experience and expertise to the table.

Together, they unpack the realities of early parenthood with curiosity and compassion. Tune in for episodes that inform, inspire, and celebrate new beginnings.

Want to support the podcast? https://buymeacoffee.com/brim.familycare

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S2 E7: Navigating the Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation with Dr. Sinead Dufour

Mar 13, 2026 40m

Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation: The Postpartum Symptom Nobody Talks About Episode Summary Many postpartum parents expect sleep deprivation and feeding challenges, but far fewer are warned about…

S2 E6 Rethinking Exercise After Baby with Dr. Davenport

Jan 19, 2026 28m

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Margie Davenport, a leading Canadian researcher in perinatal physical activity and a professor at the University of Alberta. Dr. Davenport directs the Pregnancy and…

S2E5 S2 E5 Navigating Holiday Feeding When Your Breastfed Baby Has Food Reactivity — with Dr. Trill

Dec 01, 2025 59m

The holidays can be a joyful - and challenging - time for parents of breastfed babies, especially when food reactivity is involved. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Trill from Free to Feed, an expert…

S2E4 S2 E4: Neurodivergent Care in the Perinatal Season with Doula Alix Meyers

Nov 21, 2025 55m

In this episode, Pamela sits down with Alix Meyers, doula and founder of Tenderly, a practice dedicated to supporting neurodivergent families through fertility, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Alix…

S1E3 S2 E3: Why We Don’t Give Permission to Quit, with IBCLCs Erin Dykstra & Pamela Tessmann

Oct 29, 2025 40m

In This Episode: How breastfeeding can lower stress hormones and inflammation — key factors linked to depression. How exclusive breastfeeding supports better sleep quality and quantity for…

S2E2 S2 E2: Gentle Cesarean Recovery with Janelle Fontaine, RMT

Oct 23, 2025 52m

In this episode, I’m joined by Janelle Fontaine, Registered Massage Therapist and founder of Nurturing the Mother. Janelle's practice focuses on perinatal and postpartum bodywork, helping parents…

S2E1 S2 E1: Lactation for the Rest of Us: A Conversation with Jacob Engelsman, IBCLC

Oct 17, 2025 45m

In this episode of Brimful, Pamela sits down with Jacob Engelsman, IBCLC, (He/Him) - lactation consultant, educator, and author of Lactation for the Rest of Us - to talk about making infant feeding…

S6E6 S1 Ep. 6 Unlocking Restful Nights with Cayla Solomon

Dec 17, 2024 54m

In this episode, we sit down with Cayla Solomon, the compassionate and knowledgeable founder of Sleeping Beauties. Cayla is dedicated to transforming sleep for individuals and families through her…

S5E5 S1 Ep. 5 The Power of Touch: Baby Massage, Post-Surgical Healing and More with Kirsten Werner

Nov 26, 2024 42m

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Kirsten Werner, RMT, owner of Cumberland Village Wellness and founder of Wellness Business Coaching. Kirsten shares her inspiring journey from certified…

S4E4 S1 Ep. 4 Perinatal Mental Health with Tasha Page

Oct 01, 2024 53m

In this episode, we delve into the critical but often overlooked topic of perinatal mental health, discussing the challenges faced by both parents during the perinatal period. We'll explore perinatal…

S2E2 S1 Ep. 3 Feeding Your Newborn & How an IBCLC Can Help

Sep 10, 2024 18m

In this episode, your host Pamela returns to share essential insights into the early days of feeding your baby. Although this episode comes a bit late, missing World Breastfeeding Week, Pamela makes…

S3E3 S1 Ep.2 Oral Restrictions with Sarah Clement & Dr. James Chen

Aug 26, 2024 59m

In this episode, Pamela sits down with osteopath Sarah Clement and dentist James Chen to discuss oral restrictions in infants. Discover what they are, how they affect breast/chest and bottle feeding…

S1E1 S1 Ep.1 The Nervous System of Pregnancy: Navigating Changes & Challenges

Jul 18, 2024 30m

Join host Pamela, an IBCLC and Childbirth Educator, as she delves into the intricate ways pregnancy reshapes our nervous system. From understanding the fundamentals of the sympathetic and…

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