Growing up in the Sears household (kid number 5 out of 8) I experienced the miraculous and beautiful chaos that surrounds childbirth and raising kids through the lense of attachment parenting. As remarkable as this was, I must confess that I had on “rose colored” glasses when it came to my own breastfeeding journey. I achieved my life’s dream at 37 when my son was born and those rose colored glasses quickly faded as reality set it. The truth was, I was not prepared for the feeding challenges that arose, and how overwhelmed and lost I felt. My beautiful Mom (Martha Sears, pictured above) rallied around me and enlisted me in what I called “boobie boot camp”. She was my lactation angel and got me past that first week. I will never forget the moment of clarity I had at about two months postpartum when I felt this powerful wave of purpose come over me, a still small voice inside of me whispered, “Erin, you were made for this”. A year later I started my 3-year journey of education and immersion into the world of lactation consulting. I was extremely lucky to get to train under Leora Robles and her team at The Breastfeeding Center of Orange County. I strive to be a life-long learner and have completed many continuing lactation education classes to provide comprehensive and evidence-based support to the families I work with.

I am also I mom to an amazing 5- year-old (who I breastfeed until he turned 4), a certified health coach, yoga teacher, and published author. I am a featured writer for AskDrSears.com and have been a guest on TV Shows including; Hallmark’s Home and Family, and Ask Dr. Nandi. I have had the honor to have co-authored two books, The Dr Sears T5 Wellness Plan, and The Healthy Motherhood Journal. I became very holistically-minded after battling many physical and mental health challenges through my teens and twenties, as well as the struggles I faced as a Mom. I hold a M.A in Music Education from Azusa Pacific University.

I live with my husband and son in San Jose, California. When I’m not wrangling my kiddo or helping families, I enjoy singing, yoga, hiking, and coffee dates. I can’t wait to connect with you!