Tech executive LAURA MODI reveals why the US infant formula industry hasn't evolved in 30 years, how she turned her personal shame in newborn breastfeeding into a revolution, and why "your best is best" is the new standard for motherhood struggles. In this heartfelt episode, we hear a personal account of the early postpartum period and the unexpected motherhood challenges that can arise. Laura shares her intimate motherhood journey, detailing her initial expectations for breastfeeding and the reality she faced just days in. This candid discussion sheds light on feelings of maternal anxiety when beliefs about feeding are tested, offering a relatable perspective for many. Laura Modi is the co-founder and CEO of Bobbie, the first woman-led organic infant formula company driving policy and cultural change in early nutrition. Previously a leader at Airbnb and Google, she was named one of Time Magazine’s Women of the Year for her leadership in reshaping how America feeds its babies. In this episode, she explains: ◼️ The unspoken reality of the early postpartum period: Laura shares a candid account of her own breastfeeding issues — from expecting to exclusively breastfeed to facing mastitis and a drop in milk supply just five days in. ◼️ Motherhood expectations vs. reality: Why her trip to a pharmacy to buy formula left her riddled with guilt and how the "shame bell" of locked formula cases stigmatizes mothers. ◼️ The "Can of Coke" problem: The shocking truth about sugar in standard formulas (corn syrup vs. lactose) and why FDA nutritional standards haven't evolved in three decades. ◼️ Breaking the binary: Why the "breast vs. formula" war is false, given that 70% of Bobbie parents (and many Americans) are actually combo feeding. ◼️ The monopoly on hunger: How WIC contracts limit choices for 50% of babies born in the US and why we need a more resilient, decentralized food system. Topics Discussed: Real motherhood struggles and the guilt of weaning from breastfeeding The science of breast milk vs. formula (DHA, Fats, and Sugars) Why Europe’s nutritional standards are often superior to the US The impact of C-sections and antibiotics on a baby's microbiome ⁠View Show Notes From This Episode https://drhyman.com/blogs/content/podcast-ep1097 ⁠Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast⁠ ⁠ Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast⁠ ⁠ Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Health⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox⁠ ⁠Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Results⁠ ⁠https://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive⁠ This episode is brought to you by Seed, Fatty15, Function Health, Sunlighten, PerfectAmino and AirDoctor. Visit ⁠seed.com/hyman⁠ and use code 20HYMAN for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Head to ⁠fatty15.com/hyman⁠ and use code HYMAN for 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Join today at ⁠functionhealth.com/mark⁠ and use code MARK2026 to get $50 OFF toward your membership. Head over to ⁠sunlighten.com⁠ and save up to $1400 or more this holiday season with code HYMAN. Go to ⁠bodyhealth.com⁠ and use code HYMAN20 for 20% off your first order. Get cleaner air. Right now, you can get up to $300 off at ⁠airdoctorpro.com/drhyman⁠. #InfantFormula #Postpartum #Motherhood #Bobbie #Breastfeeding #GutHealth #DrHyman #LauraModi #podcast