The Let's Sleep Podcast
The Let's Sleep Podcast helps parents feel confident about managing their baby's or young child's sleep from birth to age five. Host Jazz Kostov, an Australian infant and child sleep consultant and owner of Let's Sleep, shares honest and educational conversations with practical tools for making sleep easier. Jazz brings a ten-year background in nursing, midwifery and maternal and child health nursing to the show. Episodes offer guidance for families navigating sleep and settling challenges, both online and in-home.
Episodes
69. Preparing For Breastfeeding With @jwp.ibclc
Joining me in part 3 of this postpartum preparation series is IBCLC Joelleen Winduss Paye.
Joelleen is a IBCLC, Midwife, Naturopath, Mother and founder of JWP. Joelleen offers non judgemental and holistic support with common breastfeeding/feeding challenges.
We chat all about preparing for breastfeeding. I took so much away from this episode and can't wait for you to listen.
What are the mo
68. Nourishing New Mums: The Power of Protein With @nourish_us
Postpartum Preparation Series 🙋🏼♀️
Joining me today is Nutrition and Wellness Coach Ana Robinson from Nourish Us.
Ana and I discuss the critical role of protein in postpartum nutrition. We discuss how protein supports recovery, energy levels, and emotional well-being during the postpartum phase. Ana shares practical tips for incorporating protein into meals and identifies symptoms of protein d
67. Navigating The Formula Feeding Journey With @elise.inspired
Postpartum Preparation Series 🙋🏼♀️
The lovely Elise is joining us today to share her experience with formula feeding her 3 babies and how her autoimmune condition Hashimotos impacted her breastmilk supply.
Elise shares the emotional and practical aspects of formula feeding, the challenges of breastfeeding, the impact of mental health on feeding choices, and the importance of support and self c
66. A Beginners Guide To Cloth Nappies & Wipes With @hereandafter.eco
If you're curious about using cloth nappies and wipes with your little one/s - i'm so excited for you!
In this chat, Mel the founder of Here and After Eco joins me to discuss the benefits and misconceptions surrounding cloth nappies and wipes.
The conversation covers common myths, environmental impacts, cost savings, and practical tips for cleaning and maintaining cloth products. I totally get
65. From Confusion to Clarity: The Birth of @baby.food.bible
I can't wait for you to listen to this pod ep with Lauren and Jules, the brains behind Baby Food Bible.
They share the challenges they faced when navigating the complexities of starting solids and how this inspired them to write a simplified guide for parents. We also get some insights into the process behind actually bringing this book to life and how they found the time whilst juggling mum lif
64. When You Lose Your Cool As A Parent with @raisingresilience_mornington
In this chat with Jess, the owner of Raising Resilience Mornington Peninsula - we chat all about what to do as a parent when you've lost your cool and become disregulated. If this has happened to you - you are NOT alone!
She is on a mission to support parents to feel confident when it comes to navigating their children’s emotions and mental health, and understanding their children’s behaviour on
63. 10 Things I've Done As A Midwife & Sleep Consultant
In this episode, Jazz shares her personal experiences and insights as a midwife and sleep consultant, discussing ten things she's done or implemented since becoming a parent.
Key points discussed:
Anxiety about sleep
Establishing a routine from 3-4 months
Flexibility in napping is essential for mental health.
Prioritising sleep can mean saying no to (some) social plans.
Creating a dark sle
62. Catnapping, Frequent Night Waking and Evening Anxiety with Mum Eloise
Joining me on the podcast today is one of my incredible previous clients, Eloise.
When I started supporting Eloise with 8 month old Banks sleep, he was catnapping, taking a long time to settle at bedtime, waking frequently overnight and this was leading to evening anxiety for Mum and Dad.
We discussed:
- What lead them to reach out and book in for support with Banks sleep
- The four month sle
61. Exercising with Pelvic Floor Issues with @the.mama.physio
In this latest episode, we sit down with Jess Jenkins, a mother, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, and founder of the online pre and postnatal Pilates app, MOVE with The Mama Physio.
Jess shares her expertise on pelvic floor health, a critical but often overlooked aspect of postpartum recovery, and provides guidance for those looking to stay active while managing pelvic floor issues.
We discuss:
60. Fevers and Febrile Convulsions with Eliza @babysafebasics
Today, I’m thrilled to have Eliza Leslie join us for part 2 of this mini series.
Eliza is not only a dedicated paramedic but also a Mum and the founder of Baby Safe Basics. She has a deep passion for first aid education and aims to empower parents by providing them with essential first aid skills—without the fear factor.
In this episode, Eliza shares her expertise to help make the scary stuff a
59. Choking, Gagging, and Solids Safety with Eliza @babysafebasics
Mini series with Eliza @babysafebasics
In this episode of The Let's Sleep Podcast, we're joined by Eliza Leslie, a dedicated paramedic, Mum, and the founder of Baby Safe Basics. Eliza is on a mission to empower parents with essential first aid skills, helping them navigate the sometimes scary world of baby safety with confidence and calm.
Eliza shares her expertise on a critical topic—c
58. Rupture And Repair With Our Kids @wattlepsychology
Joining me for a 2 part mental health series is guest Louisa Mason.
Louisa is a perinatal child and family psychologist. She's also a Mum to 2 boys. She specialises in perinatal anxiety and mood, attachment and bonding and emotions in motherhood. Louisa talks about the challenges and wonders of being a Mum. She normalises that Motherhood is amazing but insanely hard at the same time. The con
57. Showing Yourself Kindness & Fear of Failure as a Mum @wattlepsychology
Joining me for a 2 part mental health series with guest Louisa Mason.
Louisa is a perinatal child and family psychologist. She's also a Mum to 2 boys. She specialises in perinatal anxiety and mood, attachment and bonding and emotions in motherhood. Louisa talks about the challenges and wonders of being a Mum. She normalises that Motherhood is amazing but insanely hard at the same time. The c
56. Doubling Down On Prioritising YOU With @wellnessbyreneebrown
Renee Brown is a holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach that focuses on helping women and mums to show up as their happiest, most nourished and vibrant selves. She has two kids Georgia and Luca and they are her focus with her business fitting around them.
Renee has an incredible IG page @wellnessbyreneebrown and I would highly recommend following along for all the good vibes and wellness ideas.
55. Creating A Life You Love, Alcohol Free With @sarahrusbatch
"For decades we have been sold the idea that alcohol is our 'reward' at the end of a busy day. Not only do we use it to celebrate and commiserate, but we rely on it to relieve the stress and exhaustion of the daily grind - to help us switch off, switch on, numb emotions, enhance emotions and everything in between. We use it for self-care, for socialising, for time for ourselves."
54. Why Is Your Pelvic Floor So Important? With Kath @fitnestmama
Joining me for a 2 part series is Kath - Founder of FitNest Mama. She's a mum of 3, a perinatal physiotherapist, and Host of The Pregnancy Birth and Recovery Podcast.
We chat all about why your pelvic floor is so important and how to strengthen and protect it through childbirth right through to menopause.
We discuss:
How pregnancy and birth impacts your pelvic floor
How to do a pelvic flo
53. Moving Your Body Post Birth With Kath @fitnestmama
Joining me for a 2 part series is Kath - Founder of FitNest Mama. She's a mum of 3, a perinatal physiotherapist, and Host of The Pregnancy Birth and Recovery Podcast.
We chat all about how to get moving post birth and we delve into why it can be so challenging to find your groove with movement once you're a Mum.
We discuss:
The importance of postnatal rehab
Why it's important not
52. Returning To Paid Work With @bubbadesk
Joining me today is Lauren Perrett the Founder of BubbaDesk. I have supported Lauren and her hubby Tom with both of their children's sleep.
Together they have Founded BubbaDesk, a co working service with on site childcare (what an epic idea!) and it is rapidly expanding across Australia.
Very excited to announce I am the In-House Sleep Expert for BubbaDesk and will be helping to educate and
51. Returning To Exercise After Having A Baby With Rosie @hatched.house
It can feel a tad overwhelming (and a bit nerve wracking) returning to exercise after you have a baby.
So where do we start?
How do we know what is safe?
Joining me to answer these questions is Rosie Purdue from Hatched House in Melbourne.
Get to know Rosie:
Rosie is one of only a few physiotherapists in Australia with post-graduate qualifications in Pelvic Floor & Continence Physiotherapy
50. Dress For The Body You Have Now With @lisastockmanstylist
Our bodies change so much throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
I don't know about you - but it's taken some time for me to get used to how I enjoy dressing in this new phase of my life.
For that reason - i've brought Lisa Stockman, a Melbourne based Personal Stylist onto the podcast for a chat.
We talk about:
+ Dressing for the body you have now
+ Adjustment to parent life
+ Lis
49. Moving To Far North QLD With Our 3.5 Year Old
Yayyy it's the first episode back for 2024!
I'm sharing all about our recent relocation to far north qld and answering all the community questions that have come through.
I chatted about:
+ Why we moved to FNQ
+ The journey from Melb to QLD
+ How we prepared
+ Buying a house before we moved
Connect with Let's Sleep:
+ Follow on IG
+ Visit the website
+ Book sleep support with Ja
48. Proactive vs Reactive Approach to Baby Sleep
Helping families sleep well and create freedom is something I’m extremely passionate about. In this episode, I want to share about a proactive vs reactive approach to your little one’s sleep.
We chat about:
My journey
What’s changing in Let’s Sleep
Being empowered before birth for sleep
The education needs to start earlier
Resources: 4-24 month sleep guide Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram
47. How To Introduce A Comforter To Your Baby
After a lot of questions coming in about this topic, I’m talking to you in this episode about introducing a comforter to your baby and how you should go about it.
We chat about:
How it worked in our house
The stages of connection and attachment
When you should introduce a comforter to your little one
Forming the relationship with the comforter
Resources:
Read How to Introduce a Comforter t
46. Do Solids Impact Sleep?
If you’ve worried about if solids impact your little one’s sleep, don’t worry, this is extremely common. This episode will support you with tips for introducing solids.
We chat about:
Keeping an open mind
When to introduce new foods
What nutrients to consider
Promoting quality sleep for your little one
Resources: Check out the Eat Well Sleep Well GuideFind out more about Do Solids Impa
45. How to turn catnaps into long naps
Tired of those never-ending catnaps with your little one? In this episode, we'll reveal 4 game-changing tips that we swear by for our clients, helping them conquer the catnapping cycle once and for all.
We chat about:
Focusing on an age appropriate routine rather than being fixated on awake windows
Giving your baby plenty of opportunity to go back to sleep
Getting back your freedom in the d
44. Camping With A Baby, Regular Gym Classes & A Predictable Routine : Caitlin's Story
In this latest episode i'm chatting with Caitlin Munyard, one of my amazing clients.
Caitlin is kindly sharing her experience with the 4 month sleep regression, how she's made time for regular exercise and camping with her beautiful fam.
We chat about:
- What the trigger point was for Caitlin reaching out for help with Ella's sleep
- Whether Caitlin had any thoughts or hesitations before book
43. Attachment Play & Making Play Fun With Hannah @childhood.rising
Joining me on the podcast is Hannah from @childhood.rising for a chat about all things play, building connection with our little ones and....how to make play fun eeeeeven when we don't feel like playing with our kids.
Hannah is a certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Play Therapist, and Mother of two. She is also the passionate owner of Childhood Rising, a platform that offers invaluable online a
42. Postnatal Anxiety, Speaking To Yourself Kindly & Limiting Social Media: Stef's Story
Today on the podcast, one of my lovely previous clients is joining me for a chat.
Stef is a Midwife, Mumma and is sharing her experience with Postnatal Anxiety.
Approximately 15 to 20% of women in Australia are affected by perinatal depression or anxiety. And there's lots of reports that this figure is actually much higher.
We chat about:
The prevalence of perinatal depression and anxiety [
41. This One Thing Is Keeping You Stuck
Today i'm reclaiming the mic for a solo episode on the one thing that is keeping you stuck from improving your baby's sleep.
Stigma.
There is HUGE stigma surrounding seeking help for your baby's sleep, settling methods, routines and basically anything sleep related! In my experience, this is the biggest thing preventing parents from reaching out for assistance and making changes to improve the
40. Frequent Night Wakes And Catnapping To 2 Hour Naps & Peaceful Nights: Sarah And Matt's Story
Joining me on the podcast today is Sarah and Matt - parents of Matilda. I recently visited their home in Melbourne for a 3 hour In-Home Package at bedtime to help them with Matilda's frequent night waking and catnapping. Fast forward to now and life looks completely different for this family. I cannot wait for you to listen to this chat with Sarah and Matt.
Key points we discussed:
The decision
39. Weaning: How, When and Why With @jwp.ibclc
Joining us for a 3 part mini series is Joelleen Winduss Paye IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Naturopath, Midwife, Educator and Founder of JWP Care. Joelleen is a holistic lactation consultant with over 13 years of experience supporting breastfeeding families. She combines her knowledge to help parents feel guided and confident in their feeding journey. As a holistic Lactation Consultant, Joelleen offe
38. Returning To Paid Work When You Are Breastfeeding With @jwp.ibclc
Joining us for a 3 part mini series is Joelleen Winduss Paye IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Naturopath, Midwife, Educator and Founder of JWP. Joelleen is a holistic lactation consultant with over 13 years of experience supporting breastfeeding families. She combines her knowledge to help parents feel guided and confident in their feeding journey. As a holistic Lactation Consultant, Joelleen offers co
37. Let's Talk About Bottle Refusal With @jwp.ibclc
Joining us for a 3 part mini series is Joelleen Winduss Paye IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Naturopath, Midwife, Educator and Founder of JWP Care. Joelleen is a holistic lactation consultant with over 13 years of experience supporting breastfeeding families. She combines her knowledge to help parents feel guided and confident in their feeding journey. As a holistic Lactation Consultant, Joelleen offe
36. 5 Most Common Reasons For Booking A Sleep Consultant
A bit of a different one for you today!
I'm sharing the 5 most common reasons that families book in to work with a sleep consultant. This isn't a surface level chat. The reasons aren't 'catnapping' and 'early morning waking' - I'm delving deeper.
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35. Nightmares V Night Terrors: What Is The Difference?
Have you woken up to your toddler or child screaming like their is a monster in their room overnight?
In this latest ep we are talking all about nightmares and night terrors
Nightmares V Night Terrors, what is the difference?
What age are they most common?
How you can support your little one through them
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34. The Four Month Sleep Regression
I'm back from a four-week break, excited to share new episodes with The Let's Sleep Community.
In today's episode i'm talking about the 4 month sleep 'regression'.
What is it, why does it happen, what can it do to your baby's sleep and tips to move through it.
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27. 5 Tips To Help You Navigate Sleep With An Unwell Baby
In this BONUS episode of The Let’s Sleep Podcast I'm sharing 5 tips to navigate sleep when your baby is sick.
These tips have personally helped me so much when Hazel has been unwell and I know they’ve given my clients peace of mind too when their little ones have been unwell.
The 5 tips I share in this ep:
There are NO bad habits
Responsive settling
Make a ‘sick plan’
Being adaptable with
33. How To Tackle Daycare Sleep With Confidence
In this podcast episode, Jazz provides tips for parents on how to handle daycare sleep with confidence.
Jazz shares her own experience with anxiety around daycare and sleep, and answers questions from clients in her ongoing membership program - The Let's Sleep Hub (that will 100% be relevant to sooo many parents listening to this ep!) Jazz provides practical advice for parents navigating the cha
32. 5 Tips To Help Adults Improve Their Sleep
Guysss! We have an ADULT sleep consultant joining us on the podcast today! Carla from Ora Sleep Coaching is sharing 5 tips to help adults improve their sleep.
Carla shares lots of gems of wisdom in this episode and much like baby sleep, its the smallest tweaks and changes to our habits that can lead to big positive impacts for our overall health.
Carla is a Certified Health Coach specialising in
31. Are Your Baby's Black Out Blinds Non Toxic? With Leash from @mahaloecoblinds
We hear soo much about non toxic, eco friendly products for our littles....BUT have you ever considered the black out blinds you are using in your baby's sleep space? What are they made from? Are they safe? Are they toxin free?
Joining me on the podcast today is the founder of Mahalo Eco Blinds™ - Leash.
Mahalo Eco Blinds was born with the sole purpose to create a safe and calm sleeping environ
30. Nourishing Yourself When You Are A Parent - With @courtney__nolan
The latest mini series on The Let's Sleep Podcast is about to get a little hot and steamy 🙊
Caring for not only ourselves but the relationship with our partners once we become parents is a real challenge. Joining us in this 3 part mini series is Women's Coach, Courtney Nolan. 12 months ago, Courtney was a Police Officer and she got to the point where she really wasn't able to help people in the w
29. Physical Intimacy With Your Partner When You're A Parent - With @courtney__nolan
The latest mini series on The Let's Sleep Podcast is about to get a little hot and steamy 🙊
Caring for not only ourselves but the relationship with our partners once we become parents is a real challenge. Joining us in this 3 part mini series is Women's Coach, Courtney Nolan. 12 months ago, Courtney was a Police Officer and she got to the point where she really wasn't able to help people in the w
28. Prioritising Connection Within Your Relationship - With @courtney__nolan
The latest mini series on The Let's Sleep Podcast is about to get a little hot and steamy 🙊
Caring for not only ourselves but the relationship with our partners once we become parents is a real challenge. Joining us in this 3 part mini series is Women's Coach, Courtney Nolan. 12 months ago, Courtney was a Police Officer and she got to the point where she really wasn't able to help people in the w
26. From Dependent On The Dummy & Mum For Sleep To Self Settling And Happy In Her Own Cot: Harriet & Jason's Story
"I want a predictable day routine BUT I don't want to be nap trapped at home"
"I'd love it if my baby could self settle BUT I don't want to leave them to cry it out"
"My baby isn't 6 months yet, is it too early to teach them to self settle?"
"I don't want to co sleep anymore BUT I don't know how to move my baby back to their cot"
"My baby's sleep is all consuming and we are at breaking point"
If
25. Moving From Cot To Big Bed: Hazel's Story
This is the first solo ep I have done in a while!
We had a few BIG changes last week / this week. Hazel has moved into a big bed, the clocks changes and she's dropped her day nap! All of the fun things. In this episode i'm sharing a bit about whats happened in the last couple of weeks and how we've tackled it!
Hazel is loving her toddler bed and it's been great to experience this transition mys
24. From Catnapping Contact Napper With An Inconsistent Day Routine To Self Settling In His Cot And A Predictable (Yet Flexible) Routine.
"I want a predictable day routine BUT I don't want to be nap trapped at home"
"I'd love it if my baby could self settle BUT I don't want to leave them to cry it out"
"My baby isn't 6 months yet, is it too early to teach them to self settle?"
"I don't want to co sleep anymore BUT I don't know how to move my baby back to their cot"
"My baby's sleep is all consuming and we are at breaking point"If yo
23. Postpartum Nutrition And Returning To Exercise With @theajaynenutrition
This is the third episode in this 3 part Nutrition mini series with Thea Doyle from @theajaynenutrition 🥳.
Personally, I learnt SO much from this episode - I always learn so much when I talk with Thea about food. This episode a little different to the first two in this mini series. This one is all for the mummas! Thea shares lots of tips for fueling your body in the postpartum phase, especially wh
22. Bone Broth, Formula After One, Meal & Snack Prep Tips With @theajaynenutrition
This is the second episode in this 3 part Nutrition mini series with Thea Doyle from @theajaynenutrition 🥳.
Personally, I learnt SO much from this episode - I always learn so much when I talk with Thea about food. She has a way of talking about nutrition and meal prep for our little ones that actually gets me excited to get into the kitchen. If you're feeling a bit stuck and stagnant with your kit
21. Intro To Solids, Protein & Meal/Snack Ideas With @theajaynenutrition
This is the first episode in this 3 part Nutrition mini series with Thea Doyle from @theajaynenutrition 🥳.
Personally, I learnt SO much from this episode - I always learn so much when I talk with Thea about food. She has a way of talking about nutrition and meal prep for our little ones that actually gets me excited to get into the kitchen. If you're feeling a bit stuck and stagnant with your kit
20. Why Awake Windows Are Both Good And Bad
This is absolutely the topic I am MOST frequently asked about. For all ages from birth through to toddler years.
Awake windows are such a source of anxiety for parents - there are sooo many suggested awake windows on social media, in guides and books etc.
How are you meant to know what is actually the right information?
You may be following awake windows and just feel like the day is messy, unpred
19. My Top 10 Tips For Newborn Sleep
The newborn period is from birth right through to 3 months of age. Arguably, this is one of the biggest periods of adjustment for parents whether it's your first, second, third, fourth or so on. You might be surprised to learn that there is PLENTY you can do in that newborn period to set up great healthy sleep habits for later on!
Here are my top 10 tips for helping your newborn to sleep as well
18. The 10 Most Common Things That Parents Want Out Of Sleep And Settling Support
This week I had a bit of an 'ah - ha' moment and honestly, it's cemented in my mind how different my approach is when it comes to supporting parents with sleep and settling. It's also the reason why Let's Sleep families have incredible results (and why these positive changes last in the long term).
When I chat to parents in DM's or on 15 min discovery calls, I ask them a few initial questions.
T
17. How Han & Will Went From Having A Baby That Woke Every 30 Mins After Midnight To Sleeping Through The Night
"I want a predictable day routine BUT I don't want to be nap trapped at home"
"I'd love it if my baby could self settle BUT I don't want to leave them to cry it out"
"My baby isn't 6 months yet, is it too early to teach them to self settle?"
"I don't want to co sleep anymore BUT I don't know how to move my baby back to their cot"
"My baby's sleep is all consuming and we are at breaking point"
If y
16. How To Handle Judgement In Parenting & Strengthening Your Parenting 'Team' with Louisa from @mamapsychology
This is the second episode in our perinatal mental health mini series - these episodes will drop over the next few months 👀
Louisa is a perinatal child and family psychologist. She's also a Mum to 2 boys. She specialises in perinatal anxiety and mood, attachment and bonding and emotions in motherhood. I was drawn to Louisa's IG page Mama Psychology because of the realness. Louisa talks about the
15. What Are Your Priorities? And Why You Need To Say Them Out Loud.
This is our FIRST episode for 2023! Happy New Year, Merry Christmas!
The start of the year is always a great opportunity to set fresh intentions - contemplate what you want LESS of in the new year and what you want MORE of.
Today i'm sharing with you a tactic that you can use in pregnancy or at any stage in your parenting journey. It's actually super helpful to repeat this tactic multiples times
14. Talking Perinatal Anxiety & And How To Balance Your Own Needs In Parenthood With Louisa @mamapsychology
This is the first episode in our perinatal mental health mini series - these episodes will drop over the next few months 👀
Louisa is a perinatal child and family psychologist. She's also a Mum to 2 boys. She specialises in perinatal anxiety and mood, attachment and bonding and emotions in motherhood.
I was drawn to Louisa's IG page Mama Psychology because of the realness. Louisa talks about the ch
13. From Frequent Night Waking And Reaching Breaking Point To Self Settling, Predictable Days and Time For Daily Gym Workouts: Sophie & Tom's Story
"I want a predictable day routine BUT I don't want to be nap trapped at home"
"I'd love it if my baby could self settle BUT I don't want to leave them to cry it out"
"My baby isn't 6 months yet, is it too early to teach them to self settle?"
"I don't want to co sleep anymore BUT I don't know how to move my baby back to their cot"
"My baby's sleep is all consuming and we are at breaking point"
12. How To Reduce Night Waking Without Second Guessing If It's Hunger Related
"My baby is waking up EVERY 2 HOURS overnight and won't resettle without a feed"
"When will my baby sleep through the night?"
If you have asked yourself ANY of these questions or had any of these thoughts cross your mind, this episode is for you!
If you've been wanting to reduce down your baby's night waking BUT aren't sure if they're waking due to genuine hunger - i've got some things for
11. 30 Minute Catnaps And 2 Hourly Night Wakes to A 2 Hour Nap, Predictable Routine And Sleeping Through With 1 Feed: Brooke Story
"I want a predictable day routine BUT I don't want to be nap trapped at home"
"I'd love it if my baby could self settle BUT I don't want to leave them to cry it out"
"My baby isn't 6 months yet, is it too early to teach them to self settle?"
"I don't want to co sleep anymore BUT I don't know how to move my baby back to their cot"
If you have asked yourself ANY of these questions or had any of
10. Think Sleep And Settling Support Means Staying Home For 2 Weeks? Listen To This.
I hear this ALL the time from parents. You're putting off seeking help because you think you need to be home for 2 full weeks while you get sleep sorted. This is an incredibly common misconception.
Your experience of sleep and settling support will be quite the opposite! Most families want to be out and about, offering naps on the go and have that predictability (with some flexibility!). I help
9. Why Bedtime Can Feel Stressful And How A Wind Down Routine Can Help
In this quick tip episode today - we are talking through a common challenge that families experience.
Is bedtime for your little one feeling stressful and resulting in lots of tears (for everyone?). You are not alone!
I'm talking through a simple, actionable solution for you to implement immediately with your little one.
We cover:
- What a wind down routine is
- How a wind down routine can
8. Can My Baby Drop A Night Feed?
If you're trying to figure out how to drop the night feeds for your little one - have a listen to this before you make any decisions :)
3 things for you to consider before dropping a night feed.
** I hope you all enjoy the moment when I was recording this episode and I saw dolphins jumping out of the marina in front of me!! **
My DM's are always open for you - let me know if you have any ques
7. 5 Of The Most Common Toddler Sleep Hurdles (And How To Tackle Them)
You asked and i've delivered!
Toddler sleep is a whole different kettle of fish and this episode will give you all the goods to feel totally confident and empowered. As I toddler Mum myself - I get it! It is sometimes an exhausting and wild ride - but there is ALOT we can do to ensure sleep is as gooood as possible.
You'll be an expert in these hurdles AND how to tackle them if (and when) they a
6. How To Nail The Perfect Bedtime
If nap maths is something you struggle with, bedtime maths likely is as well.
How on earth do we figure out when the ideal bedtime is for our baby so that they aren't undertired or overtired?
This episode will give you the framework to find that sweet spot for bedtime!
I've included a client story in this episode from a family I recently worked with. Mum Emma shares their experience going from fr
5. Does Travel Make You Anxious? We Need To Talk.
Does travel make you anxious? I have BEEN THERE.
I used to put off travel and got sweaty palms at the thought of messing up my daughters routine. This episode is the pep talk you need to get that trip booked in and push yourself out of your comfort zone.
I chat through my top 3 items I always pack for holidays, how to balance off routine and routine when travelling, we touch on the 60:40 rule
4. 3 Tips To Make Your Baby's Routine ACTUALLY Stick
Parents want predictability. They want to know a flow for the day so that they aren't flying by the seat of their pants. I know it feels overwhelming and you may have NO idea where to start.
You have probably even tried numerous things to get predictability including following routines, reading 100's of sleep consultant instagram pages and maybe been to sleep school.
I've got what you need in t
3. The 60/40 Rule
If you felt the pressure to always be on a set routine with your little one with zero flexibility - you'd likely end up throwing in the towel pretty quickly.
I'm talking you through my favourite tactic - the 60:40 rule. This is how I support families to build confidence adding in some flexibility to their little one's routine.
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2. How To Boss Naps On The Go
Being able to offer your little one a nap in the car, pram or carrier gives you SO much freedom and flexibility.
If you've been nervous to try naps on the go or having some travel coming up and want to offer more on the go naps - this is the ep for you.
I'm sharing 3 tips to make naps on the go a breeze & am debunking the common advice I hear that all day sleeps should be in your baby's cot. W
1. 5 Reasons Your Baby Is Catnapping
Catnapping is one of the most common sleep issues that families experience! In this episode I walk you through 5 reasons your baby might be catnapping. Let's think bigger picture here - zoom out and think about the factors that might be leading to catnapping for your little one.
Here's a summary:
Your baby isn’t quite able to self settle and resettle just yet
You’re getting them straight up whe
Let’s Talk About Night Waking
Welcome to the final episode of Let’s Parent season one. In this episode I’ll share troubleshooting tips for parents that are having issues with night waking for their little one.
I dive into:
Common reasons your little one will be waking
The normal amount of night waking for a baby
The stages of night sleep
Tips to support your baby to sleep well overnight
Thank you for all of your suppor
Creating Sustainable Habits with Melanie from Cheeky Wipes Australia
In this episode, I’m joined by Melanie from Cheeky Wipes Australia to talk about eco-friendly options when it comes to your baby or toddler.
We dive into:
What makes Cheeky Wipes special
Making small changes to be more sustainable
The huge savings you encounter when going reusable
The environmental impact of disposable wipes
Getting past the ‘ew’ factor of reusable wipes
Where to get in
Prioritising Self Care For Parents
In this episode, I’ll share why it’s important to fit in our self care and discoveries of self care through my parenting journey.
I dive into:
Taking intentional time to yourself
Being the only person who can prioritise self care for myself
Experiencing feelings of guilt
Handing over the reins to someone else
Practical tips for regular self care
Check out our Let’s Sleep Routine eBooks -
Pivoting Careers As A Parent with Carina O’Brien
In this episode, I’m joined by Carina O’Brien, founder of Working Mumma, supporting women that want to manage the juggle of career and motherhood.
We dive into:
Reevaluating what’s important after becoming a parent
Communication of what you want and need with the people around you
Removing “should” out of your vocabulary
Looking at the advantages of sending your child to childcare
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Unpacking The Stigma Around Sleep Consultancy with Amy Wallace
In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Wallace, a fellow sleep consultant based in New Zealand, supporting and empowering families with sleep and settling from birth to 5 years of age.
We dive into:
Holistic approach to sleep and settling support
Helping our clients to tackle the hurdles after our package is finished
Finding what routine works right for you
Showing parents our business is all a
Let's Talk Catnapping
In this episode, I’ll share information on your baby’s sleep cycle and how to support your baby’s sleep with catnapping.
I dive into:
What your baby’s sleep cycle looks like
Why newborns don’t wake as easily between sleep cycles
Why catnapping can become common around 3-5 months of age
When catnapping becomes an issue
Tips to support your little one to get back to sleep
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Overcoming Mum Guilt & Trusting Your Gut with Twin Mum, Lauren Sinclair
In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren Sinclair, a highschool teacher and Mumma to twin girls, Poppy and Layla who shares their day to day family fun, adventures and real life challenges on their Instagram account @thetwinclairs.
We dive into:
Processing the news of pregnancy with twins
The stresses of a high risk pregnancy
Trusting your intuition and gut
How the twins promptly came into the
How To Beat Early Morning Waking
In this episode, I’ll share information on early morning waking and tips for how to support your baby through early morning waking.
I dive into:
The challenges of early morning waking
What is early morning waking and is it a habit?
How to push out your baby’s wake time
Causes of early morning waking
Early morning checklist
How to ensure early morning waking doesn’t become a habit
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Let’s Talk Kegels, Poo and Sex with Charlotte Burton
In this episode, I’m joined by Charlotte Burton, a physiotherapist with over 10 years experience and is passionate about pelvic floor, sexual health and empowering women & men to achieve their goals and feel more confident.
We dive into:
What pelvic floor rehabilitation is
The journey to returning to exercise
Why preventative health is so important
What causes Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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Why Sleep Is So Important
In this episode, I'll share why sleep is so important for you and your baby.
I dive into:
How sleep affects your body.
Why you may feel jet lagged after a rough night of sleep.
How a sleep consultant can help you.
How poor sleep can affect your hormones.
Tips to help with sleep in your household.
Check out ‘The First Year eCoaching Course’: https://www.letssleep.com.au/e-coaching-course
Getting Back To Food Basics with Thea Doyle
In this episode, I’m joined by Thea Doyle, Mum, Nutritionist and the Founder of Eat by Design.
We dive into:
Tips for approaching meal times
Keeping calm and not showing frustration during meal times
Planning and organising your meal prep
Creating food you can use twice
Staple meal ideas with small changes
About Thea
Thea is a Mum, Wife and Nutritionist currently living on the Sunshine
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