Let's Parent: Recent Episodes

Let's Parent by Jazz Kostov

Let's Parent is the place for real, honest conversations about being a parent in the early years. My mission is to inspire you to grow as a parent and as an individual.

Who's the host? Jazz is an Australian Nurse, Midwife, Infant and Child Sleep Coach and Owner of Let's Sleep where she supports families 1:1 with sleep and settling from ages 0 - 5 years. Jazz has also worked as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse.

Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lets__sleep/

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 little less overwhelming, ensuring that parents are equipped to handle emergencies with confidence and keep their little ones safe.

Episode Highlights:

Understanding Fevers:

Eliza explains what a fever is, why they occurs, and when parents should be concerned. She provides clear guidelines on how to differentiate between a typical fever and one that might signal a more serious issue.

Febrile Convulsions:

We dive into the topic of febrile convulsions. Eliza breaks down what these are, why they happen, and just how common they are in young children. She offers reassurance to parents who might find this phenomenon alarming.

Immediate Actions:

Eliza shares step-by-step advice on what parents should do if their child experiences a febrile convulsion. From staying calm to ensuring the child’s safety, she outlines the crucial actions to take in those critical moments.

When to Seek Medical Help:

We discuss the key indicators that parents should watch for to determine when a fever or febrile convulsion requires medical attention. Eliza gives practical advice on when it’s time to call a healthcare professional.

Preventative Advice:

Eliza offers insights on whether febrile convulsions can be prevented and how parents can effectively manage a child’s fever at home. She shares tips on reducing fever discomfort and when it's best to let the fever run its course.

Eliza's expert guidance is invaluable for any parent looking to navigate the challenges of fevers and febrile convulsions with confidence. Be sure to check out Baby Safe Basics for more resources and tips on first aid for your family. Thanks for tuning in, and remember—knowledge is power when it comes to keeping our little ones safe!

Resources Mentioned:

Baby Safe Basics ⁠Private workshops⁠
⁠Grandparents course⁠
⁠Free download for recognising the very unwell child⁠
Follow ⁠Baby Safe Basics on IG ⁠

Connect with Let's Sleep:

Follow⁠ Let's Sleep on Instagram⁠
Grab the⁠ free early morning waking guide⁠
⁠Become a Sleep Consultant⁠

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—choking, gagging, and solids safety. We dive into the key differences between choking and gagging in babies and toddlers and why it's vital for parents to distinguish between the two. Eliza offers practical, preventative measures for parents introducing solids to their little ones, ensuring that this exciting milestone is as safe as it is fun.

You'll also learn the immediate steps to take in the event of a choking emergency, and Eliza provides actionable tips on food safety, from choosing safe foods to understanding how to cut and prepare them properly.

Whether you're just starting on your solids journey or looking to refresh your first aid knowledge, this episode is packed with valuable insights that every parent needs to hear.

Key Topics Covered:

Understanding Choking vs. Gagging: Learn the difference between these two reflexes and why it's crucial to know the signs.
Preventative Measures: Discover essential tips for preventing choking when introducing solids to your baby.
Emergency Response: Step-by-step guidance on what to do if your baby chokes, ensuring you're prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Safe Foods: Expert advice on how to ensure food safety during the transition to solids.
Educational Resources: Explore the first aid education tools and resources offered by Baby Safe Basics to keep your family safe and prepared.

Resources Mentioned:

Baby Safe Basics Private workshops
Grandparents course
Free download for recognising the very unwell child
Follow Baby Safe Basics on IG

Connect with Let's Sleep:

Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram
Grab the free early morning waking guide
Become a Sleep Consultant

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 constraint, burnout, guilt, feelings of wanting to escape, frustration, rage, anxiety, overstimulation, intrusive thoughts and relentlessness of early motherhood.

I love that she normalises that if you are finding it hard - you aren't doing it wrong, it's simply because it is HARD.

What did discussed:

What are you referring to when you mention a ‘rupture’
Can you provide some examples of repair and why is this important?
Are we damaging our bond with our little ones when we experience a rupture?

Connect with Louisa:

Via her website
Via Instagram

Connect with Let's Sleep:

⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠
⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠
⁠⁠Book sleep support with Jazz⁠⁠
⁠⁠Become a sleep consultant⁠

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 constraint, burnout, guilt, feelings of wanting to escape, frustration, rage, anxiety, overstimulation, intrusive thoughts and relentlessness of early motherhood.

I love that she normalises that if you are finding it hard - you aren't doing it wrong, it's simply because it is HARD.

What did discussed:

Do you commonly see Mums in your practice being quite hard on themselves?
Why do we do this?
What are some examples of how we can treat ourselves with kindness?
Can you talk to us about fear of failure and where this comes from?
Is it instilled in us from childhood or are we born with this?
How can we move through fear of failure

Connect with Let's Sleep:

⁠Follow on IG⁠
⁠Visit the website⁠
⁠Book sleep support with Jazz⁠
⁠Become a sleep consultant⁠

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.

Questions we discussed:

* Why is it so important to prioritise nourishing yourself? Can you give a few examples of how you do this in different areas of your life?
* What are some of your staple recipes that you add in each day to make things easier with planning?
* Do you find that involving your kids in food prep and shopping improves their willingness to try new foods?
* Can you give us some ideas for how we can pack in extra nutrients within our day such as greens? I know this is something you’re passionate about!
* What are adaptogens and why is it beneficial to add these in for kids?**Some takeaways and tips from the ep:**


* ⁠*Bircher bowl*⁠
* *Freeze bananas (peel and cut in half and then can easily add to smoothies)*
* ⁠*Green smoothie*⁠
* *Bee pollen to add into drinks or food for nutritional boost*
* *Spirulina and barley grass*
* *Ashwanganga and reishe (add to drinks ⅛ teaspoon) Brands Superfeast and Global Healing*
* *Sauerkraut and kimchi to add to your food for gut health*
* *Home made plant milks***Links to connect with Renee:**


* www.wellnessbyrenee.co.nz
* @wellnessbyreneebrown
* Shop Renee's AMAZING guides!

"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." - Sarah Rusbatch

Over the past year or two, i've become increasingly more aware of the impact of alcohol in my own life and how we are role modelling and normalising drinking as part of life to our daughter Hazel. After deciding to stop drinking early in 2024, not long after I stumbled across Sarah's book, Beyond Booze, and was so compelled by her message - I had to invite her onto the podcast!

Sarah is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to sobriety and impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences.

Beyond Booze will help you create a life you love so much that you no longer need to drink.

We discussed:

Grey area drinking
Jazz's experience with alcohol and increased anxiety and her decision to stop drinking alcohol
Mummy wine culture
Role modelling and normalising alcohol as part of life to our children
How this shapes our children's relationship with alcohol as they get older
How to create a life you love without alcohol
Sarah's tips to help people drink less and how they can go about removing alcohol
Sarah's tips to create a life you love so you don't feel like you are missing out by choosing not to drink alcohol

Connect with Sarah:

On facebook
On Instagram
And highly recommend grabbing a copy of Sarah's book - Beyond Booze if you are curious about removing alcohol from your life.

Connect with Let's Sleep:

Follow on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@lets__sleep⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the website ⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠Book sleep support with Jazz⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Sleep Consultant⁠

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 floor exercise correctly
Why relaxation of the pelvic floor is important too
Link between mental health and pelvic floor muscles

Connect with Kath:

⁠Follow FitNest Mama on IG⁠
⁠Return to running checklist⁠
⁠Listen to The Pregnancy Birth and Recovery Podcast⁠

Connect with Let's Sleep:

Follow on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠@lets__sleep⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠Visit the website ⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠Book sleep support with Jazz⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠Become a Sleep Consultant⁠

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 to neglect it
Mix of cardio and core exercises
How to build exercise habits

Connect with Kath:

Follow FitNest Mama on IG
Return to running checklist
Listen to The Pregnancy Birth and Recovery Podcast

Connect with Let's Sleep:

Follow on Instagram - ⁠⁠@lets__sleep⁠⁠
⁠⁠Visit the website ⁠⁠
⁠⁠Book sleep support with Jazz⁠⁠
⁠⁠Become a Sleep Consultant

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 support Bubba Desk parents as well as the incredible team of staff.

What we chatted about:

What are some of the common challenges you see women face when they are returning to paid work?
Were these issues you faced personally?
How does BubbaDesk overcome those challenges
Launching and running a business with a baby, being pregnant and then adding a newborn into the mix - how have you managed this?
What has been a game changer for you in terms of navigating sleep and running a business?
How has BubbaDesk been received? It looks like you’re expanding rapidly.

Connect with BubbaDesk:

Instagram @bubbadesk
www.bubbadesk.com
Linkedin

Connect with Let's Sleep:

Follow on Instagram - ⁠@lets__sleep⁠
⁠Visit the website ⁠
⁠Book sleep support with Jazz⁠
⁠Become a Sleep Consultant

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 and Sports Medicine. She is also a Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner and clinical Pilates instructor.

Rosie has a special interest in treating incontinence, prolapse, pelvic and sexual pain and her favourite; pre and postnatal exercise & sport. She is a published writer and has a paper Exercise After Pregnancy in the Australian Journal of General Practice.

Outside of her work, her family is her world. She plays hockey and likes to make ceramics.

What we discussed:

What is Hatched House and where is the clinic located?
I know personally that I felt a bit nervous about getting back to exercise after birth, is this common?
What are some other common challenges women face when returning to exercise after having a baby?
What are 3 tips you’d give to a mother who's given birth recently who's keen to get back to exercise?
At what stage postnatally would your recommend a women see a pelvic health physio - and is it ideal for every women to see one postnatally?
Are there any particular types of exercise you’d recommend in that first 6-12 months post birth?

Connect with Hatched House:

www.hatchedhouse.com.au
Instagram - @hatched.house

Connect with Let's Sleep:

Follow on Instagram - @lets__sleep
Visit the website
Book sleep support with Jazz
Become a Sleep Consultant

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
Lisa commonly sees women in 'transition' phases of their lives
Some simple fashion tips to help boost your confidence

Connect with Lisa:

Follow her on IG
Visit her website

Connect with Let's Sleep:

Follow on IG
Visit the website
Book sleep support with Jazz
Become a sleep consultant

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 Jazz
Become a sleep consultant

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 journeyWhat’s changing in Let’s SleepBeing empowered before birth for sleepThe education needs to start earlierResources: ⁠⁠4-24 month sleep guide⁠⁠ Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram ⁠⁠@lets__sleep⁠⁠ Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? ⁠⁠Get in touch here⁠⁠. My favourite black out blinds: ⁠⁠Mahalo Eco Blinds ⁠⁠(use code LETSSLEEP5 for 10% off) Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents' confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.

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 comforterResources: Read How to Introduce a Comforter to Your baby⁠⁠4-24 month sleep guide⁠⁠ Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram ⁠⁠@lets__sleep⁠⁠ Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? ⁠⁠Get in touch here⁠⁠. My favourite black out blinds: ⁠⁠Mahalo Eco Blinds ⁠⁠(use code LETSSLEEP5 for 10% off) Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents' confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.

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 oneResources: Check out the Eat Well Sleep Well GuideFind out more about Do Solids Impact Sleep⁠⁠4-24 month sleep guide⁠⁠ Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram ⁠⁠@lets__sleep⁠⁠ Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? ⁠⁠Get in touch here⁠⁠. My favourite black out blinds: ⁠⁠Mahalo Eco Blinds ⁠⁠(use code LETSSLEEP5 for 10% off) Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents' confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.

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 day Time between waking and the next nap Normalizing that change won’t happen overnightResources: ⁠⁠4-24 month sleep guide⁠⁠ Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram ⁠⁠@lets__sleep⁠⁠ Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? ⁠⁠Get in touch here⁠⁠. My favourite black out blinds: ⁠⁠Mahalo Eco Blinds ⁠⁠(use code LETSSLEEP5 for 10% off) Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents' confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.

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 booking in sleep help- How her experience of parenting changed throughout the program and in the months that followed- Returning to gym and finding her groove again with an exercise routine- Camping with Ella and her family - what she's learnt and tips for other parents- Her advice for other parents struggling with sleep Resources: ⁠⁠4-24 month sleep guide⁠⁠ Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram ⁠⁠@lets__sleep⁠⁠ Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? ⁠⁠Get in touch here⁠⁠.My favourite black out blinds: ⁠⁠Mahalo Eco Blinds ⁠⁠(use code LETSSLEEP5 for 10% off) Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.

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 and in-person support to parents and professionals working with children aged 0-8 years. With a deep understanding of trauma-informed approaches and a commitment to enhancing the childhood experience, Hannah founded Childhood Rising to address the pressing need for guidance in supporting children. Her work centres around fostering safe and connected relationships, implementing non-punitive discipline, harnessing the therapeutic value of play, and facilitating children's healing from stress and trauma. Through Childhood Rising, Hannah provides a range of resources, including engaging online workshops, transformative courses, and personalised consultations. Moreover, she offers tailored training for professionals and delivers impactful presentations, empowering adults to embrace the power of play in their interactions with children. We chat about: The benefits of play for children's social and emotional well-being [00:02:00] The therapeutic power of play and its role in fostering connection and attachment [00:03:45] The role of play in bedtime routines and regulating emotions [00:06:48] Exploring why play is hard for parents [00:11:21] Finding joy in being with your child [00:15:59] Child-centered playtime [00:19:18] Attachment Play [00:20:47] Contingency Play [00:21:41] Benefits of Independent Play [00:25:19] The benefits of play for children's social and emotional well-being [00:30:42] Resources: Grab Hannah's free download - A New Way To Guide Anger + Aggression Follow Childhood Rising on instagram Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram ⁠⁠@lets__sleep⁠⁠ Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? ⁠⁠Get in touch here⁠⁠.My favourite black out blinds: ⁠⁠Mahalo Eco Blinds ⁠⁠(use code LETSSLEEP5 for 10% off)Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.

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 [00:00:03] The impact on daily life and relationships [00:01:22] Seeking help for sleep issues [00:03:39] The ongoing journey of managing mental health [00:09:39] The relief of receiving a diagnosis [00:12:37] The impact of technology and social media on parenting [00:19:00] The anxiety inducing nature of baby sleep [00:20:22] The importance of self-care [00:26:56] The impact of negative self-talk [00:27:52] Seeking external help and avoiding social media comparison [00:29:59] Thank you so much for joining me on the podcast Stef and for sharing your story so openly and honestly. Resources: ⁠4-24 month sleep guide⁠ Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram ⁠@lets__sleep⁠ Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? ⁠Get in touch here⁠.My favourite black out blinds: ⁠Mahalo Eco Blinds ⁠(use code LETSSLEEP5 for 10% off)Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.

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 their baby's sleep. Today we are having a deep chat about this. I'm going to encourage you to think, reflect and really examine how you're allowing stigma to impact your decisions within your parenting journey. Here's what I chatted about:Stigma and its influence [00:01:36] The concept of stigma and how it can prevent parents from seeking help for their baby's sleep issues.Negative and unfair beliefs [00:02:51] The definition of stigma.Forming your own beliefs [00:08:46] Forming your own beliefs and making decisions based on what you need.Zooming out and focusing on your own needs [00:12:18] Taking a wider viewDesigning your own life [00:13:26] Reflect on what brings you happiness and make conscious choices to design the life you want, including how you navigate your baby's sleep.The opinions of others are not important [00:19:25] Not letting the stigma and opinions of others dictate your parenting decisions, and the importance of making choices that align with your own values and goals.The indecisiveness and stigma [00:24:43] Importance of reflecting on your own needs and values when making decisions, and how indecisiveness and stigma can keep you stuck.The one thing that is keeping you stuck is stigma [00:24:43] Stigma is the main factor preventing progress and positive change with your baby's sleep (and what leads to overwhelm and inconsistency).Resources: ⁠4-24 month sleep guide⁠ Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram ⁠@lets__sleep⁠ Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? ⁠Get in touch here⁠. Rising Femme (podcast by Monique Harding) for biz owners but focusses alot on psychology and how our brain is designed to keep us safe.My favourite black out blinds: ⁠Mahalo Eco Blinds ⁠(use code LETSSLEEP5 for 10% off)Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.

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 to seek help [00:01:17] Sarah and Matt discuss the challenges they were facing with Matilda's sleep, including catnapping and frequent wake-ups.

The benefits of in-home support [00:06:16] Matt explains why they chose in-home support over online support, highlighting the need for personalized and hands-on assistance.

Goals for sleep support [00:08:36] Sarah and Matt share their goals, including having predictability in Matilda's schedule and allowing Matt to put her down for naps.

The ease of chat and support [00:12:55] Discussion about the convenience and support provided through the daily WhatsApp communication during the two weeks of support with Jazz from Let's Sleep.

Troubleshooting in the moment [00:16:22] The benefits of having a log of questions and answers to refer back to for troubleshooting specific scenarios.

Improved happiness and energy [00:16:56] The positive impact of the program on Sarah's happiness, Matilda's well-restedness, and the increased energy for playing and spending quality time together.

The benefits of in-home support [00:20:52] Discussion on the principles of in-home support for Matilda's sleep and how it applies to travel and moving houses.

Planning a holiday [00:21:50] Conversation about Sarah and Matt planning a trip overseas soon!

Seeking help and advice for baby's sleep [00:23:45] Sarah and Matt share their words of advice to any parents struggling with sleep.

Resources:

4-24 month sleep guide
Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram @lets__sleep
Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? Get in touch here.

My favourite black out blinds:

Mahalo Eco Blinds (use code LETSSLEEP5 for 10% off)

Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She is a Sleep Expert for Parents You've Got This and has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.

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 offers consultations at the Maternal Infant Wellbeing clinic in Parkville, in-home visits in most inner-Melbourne suburbs and virtual consultations worldwide.

In today's episode - we are discussing weaning. Joelleen shares her insights and practical advice to help parents navigate this common transition.

Key Discussion Points:

Timestamp: (00:00:02 - 00:01:16)**

Introduction to Weaning

Definition of weaning and its journey

Three different approaches: mother-led, baby-led, and mutual weaning

Timestamp: (00:02:36 - 00:03:50)**

Common Reasons for Weaning

Challenges and mental health concerns leading to early weaning

Impact of physical demands during pregnancy on breastfeeding

Balancing breastfeeding needs with overall well-being

Timestamp: (00:03:50 - 00:06:09)**

Factors Influencing Weaning

Times of change: returning to work, pregnancy, moving house

Tandem feeding - feeding both a newborn and a sibling

Addressing fixable breastfeeding challenges

Timestamp:(00:06:09 - 00:08:28)**

Supporting Parents Through Weaning

The importance of finding balance and happiness for the parent

Coping with emotional and hormonal changes

Nutritional support, multivitamins, protein, vitamin D, and magnesium

Timestamp:(00:08:28 - 00:11:04)**

Emotional Aspects of Weaning

Recognizing the identity shift and sense of loss

Celebrating the end of the breastfeeding journey

Timestamp: (00:11:04 - 00:13:18)**

Supporting Babies Through Weaning

Transitioning with communication, involving the baby

Associating breastfeeding time with different foods

Finding alternative ways to bond and soothe

Resources discussed in episode:

ABA The Notepad

JWP Journal 1

JWP Journal 2

Growing Weaning episode

The tenth (Use JWP10 for 10% off at The Memo)

Pas the first six months and beyond: by Emma Pickett IBCLC

Connect with Joelleen:

Website: ⁠⁠www.jwp.care⁠⁠

IG: ⁠⁠@jwp.ibclc⁠⁠

Facebook :⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/jwp.ibclc⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MKNDTz0Fnc5du5XDyF0lI⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eMBFQenx9A⁠⁠

Join Joelleen for a live Preparing For Breastfeeding Workshop: ⁠https://jwp.care/live-workshop/⁠ (Sept 6th, Nov 8th) Use code SLEEP20 for 20% off your ticket.

Looking for 100% blackout blinds that ACTUALLY stay on your window? Look no further.

Shop Mahalo Eco Blinds and use code LETSSLEEP5 for a discount.

Let's Sleep Resources:

4-24 month sleep guide
Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram @lets__sleep
Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? Get in touch here.

Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She is a Sleep Expert for Parents You've Got This and has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.

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 consultations at the Maternal Infant Wellbeing clinic in Parkville, in-home visits in most inner-Melbourne suburbs and virtual consultations worldwide.

In today's episode - we are discussing returning to paid work when you are breastfeeding. Joelleen shares her insights and practical advice to help parents navigate this common transition.

Key Discussion Points:

Timestamp: 00:00:02** Introduction to the podcast episode and guest, Joelleen Winduss Paye.

Timestamp: 00:01:05** Importance of planning for the return to work and the potential impact on milk supply. Considerations about workplace environment, colleagues' support, and managing breaks. Emphasizing the significance of regular nutrition and hydration for breastfeeding parents.

Timestamp: 00:03:22** Practical strategies for pumping at work, including choosing a suitable pumping area. Importance of having access to a clean and comfortable pumping space. Recommendation of wearable pumps and their benefits for discreet pumping.

Timestamp: 00:06:45** Discussion about the timing of returning to work and the most common age range for babies. Addressing the challenge of balancing work responsibilities and breastfeeding.

Timestamp: 00:07:44** Planning and building a breast milk stash ahead of returning to work. Factors to consider based on individual circumstances and breastfeeding patterns.

Timestamp: 00:09:59** Maintaining a positive breastfeeding experience while introducing bottles. Importance of observing baby's cues and adapting feeding methods. Addressing the common concern of baby's preference for bottles over breastfeeding.

Timestamp: 00:11:14** Addressing bottle refusal and common reasons for its occurrence. Exploring potential solutions and strategies for overcoming bottle refusal.

Timestamp: 00:13:33** Seeking support from lactation consultants and allied health professionals. Introduction of cup feeding as an alternative to bottle feeding. Encouraging flexibility and adapting feeding methods as needed.

Resources discussed in episode:

Youha Embody (use code JWPCARE for 10% off)

Youha INS (use code JWPCARE for 10% off)

Breastmilk chiller Cereschill (use code JWP15)

Connect with Joelleen:

Website: ⁠⁠www.jwp.care⁠⁠

IG: ⁠⁠@jwp.ibclc⁠⁠

Facebook :⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/jwp.ibclc⁠⁠

Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MKNDTz0Fnc5du5XDyF0lI⁠⁠

Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eMBFQenx9A⁠⁠

Join Joelleen for a live Preparing For Breastfeeding Workshop: ⁠https://jwp.care/live-workshop/⁠ (Sept 6th, Nov 8th) Use code SLEEP20 for 20% off your ticket

My favourite black out blinds:

⁠Mahalo Eco Blinds ⁠(use code LETSSLEEP5 for 10% off)

Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She is a Sleep Expert for Parents You've Got This and has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.

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 offers consultations at the Maternal Infant Wellbeing clinic in Parkville, in-home visits in most inner-Melbourne suburbs and virtual consultations worldwide.

In today's episode - we are discussing bottle refusal. Joelleen shares her insights and practical advice to help parents navigate this common issue.

Key Discussion Points:

Timestamp: 00:00:02 - Introducing the episode and special guest, Joelleen Windus Paye.

Timestamp: 00:01:11 - Understanding the timing of bottle refusal and its unexpected occurrences beyond the newborn stage.

Timestamp: 00:03:33 - Factors contributing to bottle refusal, including temperament, teething, and feeding technique.

Timestamp: 00:07:16 - Strategies to establish a positive association with the bottle, including introducing a pacifier and respecting baby's cues.

Timestamp: 00:09:29 - Seeking professional support from lactation consultants and considering bodywork alternatives.

Timestamp: 00:10:44 - Exploring options like cup feeding and transitioning from bottle to cup.

Timestamp: 00:13:00 - Emphasizing the flexibility of feeding methods, including sippy cups, straw cups, and other alternatives.

Resources discussed in episode:

Bottle refusal post on @jwp.ibclc Instagram JWP Instagram Post: Introducing A Bottle

Paced bottle feeding Post on @jwp.ibclc Instagram JWP Instagram Post: Paced Bottle Feeding

Bottle articles from Rachel Obrien IBCLC JWP Instagram Post: Introducing A Bottle

360 Cup (start after 5 months of age)

Teaching your baby to drink from a straw cup + cup

Connect with Joelleen:

Website: ⁠www.jwp.care⁠

IG: ⁠@jwp.ibclc⁠

Facebook :⁠https://www.facebook.com/jwp.ibclc⁠

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0MKNDTz0Fnc5du5XDyF0lI⁠

Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eMBFQenx9A⁠

Join Joelleen for a live Preparing For Breastfeeding Workshop: https://jwp.care/live-workshop/ (Sept 6th, Nov 8th) Use code SLEEP20 for 20% off your ticket

My favourite black out blinds:

⁠Mahalo Eco Blinds ⁠(use code LETSSLEEP5 for 10% off)

Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She is a Sleep Expert for Parents You've Got This and has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.

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.

Looking for 100% blackout blinds that ACTUALLY stay on your window? Look no further.

Shop Mahalo Eco Blinds and use code LETSSLEEP5 for a discount.

Resources:

4-24 month sleep guide
Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram @lets__sleep
Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? Drop her a message on instagram :)

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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Resources:

2-5 year sleep guide Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram @lets__sleep Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? Drop her a message on instagram :)

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.

Looking for 100% blackout blinds that ACTUALLY stay on your window? Look no further. Shop Mahalo Eco Blinds and use code LETSSLEEP5 for a discount.

Resources:

4-24 Month Sleep Guide
Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram @lets__sleep
Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? Get in touch with her here.

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 challenges of daycare sleep, including maintaining a your little one's usual routine on non-daycare days and being aware of different daycare policies.

Time stamps for you:

Communication with daycare [00:04:53] Tips on how to communicate with daycare about your child's sleep routine and how to adjust your expectations.

Keeping a flexible and adaptable mindset [00:02:30] Advice on how to be flexible and adaptable with your child's sleep routine when they are at daycare.

Realistic expectations [00:03:45] How to set realistic expectations for your child's sleep at daycare and what to expect in terms of nap length and quality of sleep.

Communication with daycare [00:11:18] Tips on how to communicate with daycare educators to ensure your child gets the best sleep possible.

Reducing your anxiety around sleep at daycare [00:12:25] Advice on how to ease into daycare and change your mindset to be more adaptable and reduce anxiety about sleep

Illness at daycare [00:19:25] Managing expectations around illness, sleep, and how your child may adjust to daycare.

Instructions for Daycare [00:24:12] The speaker answers a question about what instructions parents should give to daycare educators about their child's settling method. She advises parents to explain how their child is settled to sleep at home and send their usual sleep props, but also to be aware that daycare may have different rules and policies.

Daycare Schedules [00:32:01] The speaker answers a question about whether parents should follow the daycare schedule on the days their child is there, and whether they should still follow their usual sleep routine on other days. She advises parents to communicate with daycare about their child's individual schedule, but also to be aware that some daycares may have more rigid schedules that cannot be changed.

Nap Transitions at Daycare [00:37:13] Advice on how to communicate with daycare during nap transitions, including letting them know your contingency plan and keeping realistic expectations.

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 adult sleep. She is passionate about helping people lead healthier and happier lives by improving our most basic of needs....sleep. She believes that sleep is NOT a pillar of health. It is the FOUNDATION on which the other health pillars are built. She provides 1:1 coaching, corporate seminars and public workshops.

5 Tips To Help Adults Improve Their Sleep

Getting morning light
Try and delay caffeine for 1 - 1.5 hours
Establish an evening routine
Consider your pre bed environment
Remove electronics / phone from your bedroom

Here is how you can connect with Carla and check out her services: https://www.orasleepcoaching.com/

Connect with Carla on IG: https://www.instagram.com/orasleepcoaching/

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 environment for you and your children. These eco blockout blinds are non toxic, safe for our earth and will add lovely aesthetic to your little one's room. Leash was not satisfied with the blinds available on the market and found these plastic/vinyl blinds also released a chemical smell, which we learned to be VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds). These chemicals are released into the air our babes breath while sleeping. This was unacceptable for her and her family. Leash has created the worlds first patented eco blockout blinds from a non-toxic, compostable material, especially for you and your family.

In this chat we talk about:

The journey to designing black out blinds and founding Mahalo Eco Blinds.
Her life as a Mumma and Biz owner
A typical day in her life currently
Her background as a Naturopath

I personally use Mahalo Eco Blinds in Hazel's room and recommend them to all of my clients. I love how easy they are to take down during your little one's awake time and to quickly pop back up before sleep.

Shop Mahalo Eco Blinds here.

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 way she craved. She decided she needed to find that special something that really did ignite her soul.

Fast forward to today and she is a successful Women's Coach. Courtney works with Women to overhaul their mindset. Her main passion is coaching Mums to work through their Mum Guilt and recover the Woman they are behind their Mum Uniform. She has a special passion for nourishing relationships and is currently studying Sex Coaching and Yoni Mapping to integrate a bodywork component into her skillset. Courtney adores empowering Women to understand their worth and break free from old thought patterns keeping them stuck.

She is a Mumma, has 3 boys (one of whom she is a step Mum to - so she understands step-parenting verrrrrry well).

After leaving a male-dominate industry, she has thoroughly enjoyed teaching other Women to accept and thrive within their feminine energy too.

Courtney is a real inspiration. She has transformed her own life and is beacon of energy and positivity for those around her and her insights really get you contemplating how you want to live your life.

In this episode we are talking about Nourishing Yourself When You Are A Parent.

We deep dive into strategies you can use to take stock of what is important in your life and actually make room for that on the regular, communicating your needs with your partner, why creating space and energy for yourself is good for you and your whole family and lots more.

To connect with Courtney: Follow her on IG at @courtney__nolan

Need some sleep help? Here's a few of ways I can help you:

If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups
If you want your hand help through the sleep support process and want me in your corner every step of the way - 1:1 support is for you. Limited places available each month - ⁠click here to explore the options.⁠
Not sure what sleep support option is best for you? ⁠Book in a 15 minute discovery call here and let's chat it through!⁠

Connect with me on IG (@lets__sleep)

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 way she craved. She decided she needed to find that special something that really did ignite her soul.

Fast forward to today and she is a successful Women's Coach. Courtney works with Women to overhaul their mindset. Her main passion is coaching Mums to work through their Mum Guilt and recover the Woman they are behind their Mum Uniform. She has a special passion for nourishing relationships and is currently studying Sex Coaching and Yoni Mapping to integrate a bodywork component into her skillset. Courtney adores empowering Women to understand their worth and break free from old thought patterns keeping them stuck.

She is a Mumma, has 3 boys (one of whom she is a step Mum to - so she understands step-parenting verrrrrry well).

After leaving a male-dominate industry, she has thoroughly enjoyed teaching other Women to accept and thrive within their feminine energy too.

Courtney is a real inspiration. She has transformed her own life and is beacon of energy and positivity for those around her and her insights really get you contemplating how you want to live your life.

In this episode we are talking about Physical Intimacy With Your Partner When You're A Parent.

We dive into the following questions/comments from our audiences:

❤️ How to have sex when the baby sleeps in your room?

❤️ How to make it a priority. It definitely got shafted when we had our bub.

❤️ Pain during sex 8 months postpartum and been told I have an overactive pelvic floor

❤️ How can we make time for sex with our busy schedules as parents?

❤️ I'm so touched out, I don't like the idea of having sex right now, how do I get past that?

❤️ Where do we start? We haven't had sex since we had our baby and he's now 6 months old.....

❤️ Pain during sex 8 months postpartum and been told I have an overactive pelvic floor

To connect with Courtney: Follow her on IG at @courtney__nolan

Need some sleep help? Here's a few of ways I can help you:

If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups2. Are you ready to transition your baby aged 4-24 months to happy cot sleeps and master a predictable schedule? Doors are OPEN to our 3 month group coaching program Let's Flourish. Join ANYTIME and get SAME DAY ACCESS to this program. Book in here.
1:1 support more your vibe? If you want your hand help through the sleep support process and want me in your corner every step of the way - 1:1 support is for you. Limited places available each month - click here to explore the options.
Not sure what sleep support option is best for you? Book in a 15 minute discovery call here and let's chat it through!

Connect with me on IG (@lets__sleep)

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 way she craved. She decided she needed to find that special something that really did ignite her soul.

Fast forward to today and she is a successful Women's Coach. Courtney works with Women to overhaul their mindset. Her main passion is coaching Mums to work through their Mum Guilt and recover the Woman they are behind their Mum Uniform. She has a special passion for nourishing relationships and is currently studying Sex Coaching and Yoni Mapping to integrate a bodywork compenant into her skillset. Courtney adores empowering Women to understand their worth and break free from old thought patterns keeping them stuck.

She is a Mumma, has 3 boys (one of whom she is a step Mum to - so she understands step-parenting verrrrrry well).

After leaving a male-dominate industry, she has thoroughly enjoyed teaching other Women to accept and thrive within their feminine energy too.

Courtney is a real inspiration. She has transformed her own life and is beacon of energy and positivity for those around her and her insights really get you contemplating how you want to live your life.

In this episode we are talking about Prioritising Connection Within Your Relationship.

We dive into the following questions/comments from our audiences:

❤️ I feel resentful about me doing the lion share of the housework and life admin - any tips

❤️ How can I balance meeting my own individual needs whilst still making time for my partner? I feel so spread thin

❤️ We keep getting stuck in the phone scroll each night rather than communicating

❤️ How can we maintain open and honest communication, even when we are busy or stressed? Where do I start?

❤️ We haven't had those deep kinda chats in such a long time, I really don't know what to say to get the ball rolling

❤️ Whats your advice to make things spark again, since we have had kids we have lost it.

❤️ My partner doesn't acknowledge what I do around the house, they have no idea how busy I am, I find it hard to connect with him when I don't feel valued.

To connect with Courtney: Follow her on IG at @courtney__nolan

Need some sleep help? Here's a few of ways I can help you:

If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups2. Are you ready to transition your baby aged 4-24 months to happy cot sleeps and master a predictable schedule? Doors are OPEN to our 3 month group coaching program Let's Flourish. Join ANYTIME and get SAME DAY ACCESS to this program. Book in here.
1:1 support more your vibe? If you want your hand help through the sleep support process and want me in your corner every step of the way - 1:1 support is for you. Limited places available each month - click here to explore the options.
Not sure what sleep support option is best for you? Book in a 15 minute discovery call here and let's chat it through!

Connect with me on IG (@lets__sleep)

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 their routine
You can always get back on track once they are better

Here's a few of ways I can help you:

If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups2. Are you ready to transition your baby aged 4-24 months to happy cot sleeps and master a predictable schedule? Doors are OPEN to our 3 month group coaching program Let's Flourish. Join ANYTIME and get SAME DAY ACCESS to this program. Book in here.
1:1 support more your vibe? If you want your hand help through the sleep support process and want me in your corner every step of the way - 1:1 support is for you. Limited places available each month - click here to explore the options.
Not sure what sleep support option is best for you? Book in a 15 minute discovery call here and let's chat it through!

Connect with me on IG (@lets__sleep)

"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 you have asked yourself ANY of these questions or had any of these thoughts cross your mind, this episode with the lovely Harriet is just for YOU!Joining me on the podcast today is Mum Harriet. When Addison was 6 months old, she was catnapping in the day, was a challenge to resettle, was reliant on her dummy and Mum for sleep and it was exhausting for everyone. Mum was also struggling to take time out for herself. In today's podcast episode we delve into how how their lives changed through completing the Let's Flourish program 🥳.Here is what we covered:🌵Harriet and Jason's experience with Addison's catnapping and difficulty settling and how this led them to seek sleep help.🌵What led them to take the leap and book in Let's Flourish🌵The long term ongoing benefits of seeking help with Addi's sleep.🌵How Addi went from a catnapper and reliant on her dummy to sleeping in her cot happily, taking a 2 hour + nap and sleeping through overnight with 1-2 milk feeds.🌵How this transformation has positively impacted their parenting journey and increased their enjoyment of parenting immensely.🌵All about their recent family trip to Thailand 🌵Harriet's words of advice to any parent in a similar boat right now.Here's are a couple of ways I can help you:1. If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups2. Are you ready to transition your baby aged 4-24 months to happy cot sleeps and master a predictable schedule? Doors are OPEN to our 3 month group coaching program Let's Flourish. Join ANYTIME and get SAME DAY ACCESS to this program. Book in here.3. Not sure what sleep support option is best for you? Book in a 15 minute discovery call here and let's chat it through!Connect with me on IG here.

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 myself with Hazel as I support so many families going through this but hadn't actually been through it myself yet! Can confirm - the strategy and tips work haha. Yay.

Here is what I covered:
🌵How the first 4 nights have gone with Hazel being in her toddler bed

🌵How we've prepared the room to make sure it is safe for her

🌵How we tackle early morning wakings

🌵Sleeping bag or no sleeping bag when in a big bed?

🌵Some tips to help you with this transition

Here's are some ways I can help you:
1. If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups
2. Are you ready to transition your baby aged 4-24 months to happy cot sleeps and master a predictable schedule? Doors are OPEN to our 3 month group coaching program Let's Flourish. Join ANYTIME and get SAME DAY ACCESS to this program. Book in here.

Not sure what sleep support option is best for you? Book in a 15 minute discovery call here and let's chat it through!
Connect with us on IG here.

"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 you have asked yourself ANY of these questions or had any of these thoughts cross your mind, this episode with the lovely Emily is just for YOU!
Joining me on the podcast today is Mum Emily. When Charlie was 4 months old he was contact napping in the day, was a challenge to resettle, wasn't self settling day or night and had an inconsistent day routine making it impossible for Emily and Ben to plan their days. Emily found me via her lovely hypnobirthing educator Lisa (@breathe_and_birth) who is a previous Midwife colleague of mine and they reached out for some help! He's now 19 months old.
In today's podcast episode we delve into how what they learnt through completing The Let's Sleep Package helped to transformed their family life 🥳.

Here is what we covered:
🌵Emily and Ben's experience with Charlie's contact napping and difficulty settling and how this led them to seek sleep help.

🌵What led them to take the leap and book in The Let's Sleep Package.

🌵The long term ongoing benefits of seeking help with Charlie's sleep.

🌵How Charlie went from a contact napper to sleeping in his cot happily, taking a 2 hour + nap and sleeping through overnight with 1-2 milk feeds.

🌵How this transformation has positively impacted their parenting journey and increased their enjoyment of parenting immensely.
🌵Emily's words of advice to any parent in a similar boat right now.

Here's are a couple of ways I can help you:
1. If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups
2. Are you ready to transition your baby aged 4-24 months to happy cot sleeps and master a predictable schedule? Doors are OPEN to our 3 month group coaching program Let's Flourish. Join ANYTIME and get SAME DAY ACCESS to this program. Book in here.

Not sure what sleep support option is best for you? Book in a 15 minute discovery call here and let's chat it through!
Connect with us on IG here.

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 when you return to exercise.
In this episode we cover:

Good foods to help with nutrition for breastfeeding mums
Whether you need to modify your diet at all when breastfeeding and exercising
Foods to consume prior and post exercise to fuel your body in the postpartum phase
How much water should you be consuming?
How does this consumption change when you're breastfeeding?

Get To Know Thea:
Thea is a Mum and Nutritionist from the Sunshine Coast and is passionate about educating and empowering people to make real food choices. She is the owner of @theajaynenutrition where she consults privately with clients, Founder of Eat By Design and Resident Nutritionist on the Her Trails team 👊🏼 (an incredible online running community with a bunch of online programs for a range of distances).
Links for you:

Book a consultation with Thea
Grab a copy of the digital guide that Thea and I co-wrote in 2022 - Eat Well Sleep Well. It is our mission to educate and inspire you with the resources you need to make nourishing food for your baby and set solid foundations around sleep and nutrition early on.
Check out Thea and her sister in laws new brand - Grizzly Guts Gummies. They are delicious and easy to make snack for your family. Perfect for lunch box treats, in between snacks or an after dinner delight.
Register for the FREE on demand Baby & Toddler Sleep Masterclass - Get My 4 Step Framework To Finally Get Your Baby To Sleep Solidly Overnight, Nap Predictability In The Day And Settle On Their Own For Sleep.

Connect with me on IG here - @lets__sleep 🥳🥳

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 kitchen inspiration lately - you won't feel that way after listening to this ep!

In this episode we cover:

Thea's thoughts on liver powder and bone broth
Does a baby need formula after one?
Thea's top tips for getting organised for family meals each week
Why whole foods are so important
How to actually have fun with food with your little one
A fun 'rapid fire' series of questions for Thea :)

Get To Know Thea:
Thea is a Mum and Nutritionist from the Sunshine Coast and is passionate about educating and empowering people to make real food choices. She is the owner of @theajaynenutrition where she consults privately with clients, Founder of Eat By Design and Resident Nutritionist on the Her Trails team 👊🏼 (an incredible online running community with a bunch of online programs for a range of distances).

Links for you:

Book a consultation with Thea
Grab a copy of the digital guide that Thea and I co-wrote in 2022 - Eat Well Sleep Well. It is our mission to educate and inspire you with the resources you need to make nourishing food for your baby and set solid foundations around sleep and nutrition early on.
Check out Thea and her sister in laws new brand - Grizzly Guts Gummies. They are delicious and easy to make snack for your family. Perfect for lunch box treats, in between snacks or an after dinner delight.
Register for the FREE on demand Baby & Toddler Sleep Masterclass - Get My 4 Step Framework To Finally Get Your Baby To Sleep Solidly Overnight, Nap Predictability In The Day And Settle On Their Own For Sleep.

Connect with me on IG here - @lets__sleep 🥳🥳

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 kitchen inspiration lately - you won't feel that way after listening to this ep!

In this episode we cover:

Snack inspiration for your little ones
How to know if you are giving too much or too little for a snack
Good iron rich non meat options
How to offer when introducing solids
Quick lunch options that include protein for babies
A fun 'rapid fire' series of questions for Thea :)

Get To Know Thea:
Thea is a a Mum and Nutritionist from the Sunshine Coast and is passionate about educating and empowering people to make real food choices. She is the owner of @theajaynenutrition where she consults privately with clients, Founder of Eat By Design and Resident Nutritionist on the Her Trails team 👊🏼 (an incredible online running community with a bunch of online programs for a range of distances).

Links for you:

Book a consultation with Thea
Grab a copy of the digital guide that Thea and I co-wrote in 2022 - Eat Well Sleep Well. It is our mission to educate and inspire you with the resources you need to make nourishing food for your baby and set solid foundations around sleep and nutrition early on.
Check out Thea and her sister in laws new brand - Grizzly Guts Gummies. They are delicious and easy to make snack for your family. Perfect for lunch box treats, in between snacks or an after dinner delight.

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, unpredictable and frustrating.

I thought I would shed some light on why you might feel this way and what you can do about it.

CONNECT WITH LET'S SLEEP:

- Keen to watch the FREE Baby & Toddler Sleep Masterclass and get my 4 step framework to finally get your baby to sleep solidly overnight, nap predictably in the day and settle on their own for sleep?REGISTER HERE.

-READ **the 'awake windows - why they're good and bad' blog post

Come follow along over on instagram if you aren't already - @lets__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 as possible in the first 12 weeks:1.AWAKE WINDOWS
2.DARKNESS
3.SWADDLE
4.ROUGH ROUTINE FROM 8-10 WEEKS
5.OFFER YOUR BABY SOME SLEEPS IN THEIR BASSINET FROM THE BEGINNING
6.UPRIGHT TIME AND BURPING DURING AND AFTER FEEDS
7.COMBINATION FEED OPTION
8.USE A CONSISTENT BEDTIME AND WIND DOWN ROUTINE
9.MASSAGE AND SKIN TO SKIN
10.PARENTAL SELF CARE

CONNECT WITH LET'S SLEEP:
- Keen to watch the FREE Baby & Toddler Sleep Masterclass and get my 4 step framework to finally get your baby to sleep solidly overnight, nap predictably in the day and settle on their own for sleep? REGISTER HERE.- READthe 'top 10 tips for newborn sleep' blog post.

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.

Two of these questions are:

What do you want?

What are you missing the most in your life right now?

Many families I chat to that are experiencing sleep issues are feeling a lot of guilt and honestly report feeling quite uneasy and uncomfortable seeking sleep help. This makes total sense - there is a LOT of stigma in the baby sleep world. Conflicting advice, strong opinions and beliefs all contribute to this stigma. You only want the best for your baby. You want to make sure they are loved, cared for and want to attend to their needs promptly. This is a given. All parents want the above things for their baby. Sleep support should not get in the way of that at all.

When I chat to families - I often hear that guilt in their voice when talking about their baby's sleep issues and how they'd like to see them change.

This week in a 15 minute discovery call, I was chatting to a Mum and heard this in her voice. I asked her for a minute to put the guilt and her baby's sleep to the side for a minute.

I asked her a simple question...

What do YOU want? What do YOU need to feel happy? What is missing for you right now?

Listening to her answers - it was like a weight was lifted from her shoulders. She was provided a safe space to express what she needed to feel happy.

I responded with 'let's make that happen'.

It was during this call that I had a bit 'ah ha' moment. This is how Let's Sleep differs. It's how I have always approached sleep and settling support, without even realising it.

My secret sauce is that I ALWAYS start with YOU (the parents).

Why? Because when we get down on paper what you NEED more of in your life, we can make a sleep plan that is tailored to helping you achieve those goals.

When you know that this sleep plan will help you achieve all the things you're missing most in your life - you're going to be SUPER motivated to sticking to your sleep plan!

When you stick to that plan for a week or two and tick off your sleep goals - you're going to LOVE your sleep plan and will stick to it (on an ongoing basis!!) because it's helped you live a life you absolutely love.

So, I am incredibly excited that in this episode - i'm sharing 10 of the most COMMON answers I hear in response to that simple question ..... 'what do you want?'.

Connect with me here:
🌵 Instagram - click here to follow.
🌵 Grab my free EARLY MORNING WAKING guide to help you finally say goodbye to those dreaded 4.30am wake ups.
🌵 Join our 3 month online group coaching program for 4-24 month old babies and toddlers. Let's Flourish helps parents running on zero sleep get back zzzs and transition their baby to happy cot sleeps (even if they don't have a 'textbook baby') so they can master a predictable schedule that fuels a freedom (and energy!) filled lifestyle. Click here to check out the program and join us :)

*"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 you have asked yourself ANY* of these questions or had any of these thoughts cross your mind, this episode with the lovely Hannah is just for YOU!

Joining me on the podcast today is Mum (and Nurse/Midwife) Hannah. When bobby was approaching 4 months old - he was waking HOURLY after midnight and wasn't able to be settled with rocking, co sleeping or in his bassinet. Hannah and I are old Nursing buddies and so she was following Let's Sleep on IG and she reached out for some help!

In today's podcast episode we delve into how our Let's Flourish program client Hannah came into the program and how this program transformed their family life. Oh and also...they are jet setting off for a round the world trip in a matter of days!!! SO excited for them.

Here is what we covered:

🌵Hannah and Will's experience with Bobby's night waking and catnapping in the day and how this led them to seek sleep help.

🌵What led them to take the leap and join Let's Flourish.

🌵Their upcoming trip round the world with Bobby!

🌵How Bobby went from a catnapper and frequent night waker to sleeping in his cot happily, taking a 2 hour + nap and sleeping through overnight

🌵How this transformation has positively impacted their parenting journey and increased their enjoyment of parenting immensely (and allowed them to travel more freely which is a huge passion of theirs!
🌵 Hannah's words of advice to any parent in a similar boat right now.

Here's are a couple of ways I can help you:

If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups
Are you ready to transition your baby aged 4-24 months to happy cot sleeps and master a predictable schedule? Doors are OPEN to our 3 month group coaching program Let's Flourish. Join ANYTIME and get SAME DAY ACCESS to this program. This isn't another sleep program, it's an experience. Join us here.
Not sure what sleep support option is best for you? Book in a 15 minute discovery call here and let's chat it through!

Connect with us on IG here.

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 challenges and wonders of being a Mum. She normalises that Motherhood is amazing but insanely hard at the same time. The constraint, burnout, guilt, feelings of wanting to escape, frustration, rage, anxiety, overstimulation, intrusive thoughts and relentlessness of early motherhood. I love that she normalises that if you are finding it hard - you aren't doing it wrong, it's simply because it is HARD.

Some stats for you:1 in 5 women will struggle with depression and anxiety postpartum.

For 40% of these women, symptoms begin in pregnancy. For first time mothers, depression, stress and anxiety PEAK at 4-5 years POSTpartum

This signifies that mental health challenges are not well supported for women (and men) in the early years of parenting and this continues and even WORSENS over time.

The questions covered in today's chat have come directly from the Let's Sleep community.

In today's episode we cover:
🌵 What are some strategies to deal with 'judgement' from others about the choices you make as as a parent (eg choice around sleep, managing behaviour, parenting styles etc?)
🌵 Comparing your child or parenting style with other peoples experiences.
🌵Strategies for when we find ourselves comparing our lives to others.
🌵 What are some ways we can support our partners with this 'new baby' change?
🌵 How can we overcome 'partner jealousy' especially around breastfeeding?
🌵 Is there any preparation parents can do in pregnancy or the newborn period to set up expectations / discuss what is important to each other?

Connect with Louisa over on IG at @mamapsychology

Here's are a couple of ways I can help you:
1. If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups
2. Are you ready to transition your baby aged 4-24 months to happy cot sleeps and master a predictable schedule? Doors are OPEN to our 3 month group coaching program Let's Flourish. Join ANYTIME and get SAME DAY ACCESS to this program. This isn't another sleep program, it's an experience. Join us here.

Connect with us on IG here.

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 when you need a reminder of what's important to you and your family

We cover:

🌵 What is actually important to you as an individual, parent and for your family?

🌵 Actually prioritising these 'cup filling' activities to ensure you feel happy and fulfilled in life

🌵 How running on empty can lead to burnout in parenting

🌵 Make a short list of your 'non negotiable' priorities that you know are crucial for you to feel happy and well rested.

🌵 Jazz shares her personal 'non negotiable' list and how she made a reality throughout her parenting journey so far.

🌵 Why poor sleep really can derail your cup filling activities and lead to burnout.

Connect with Jazz over on IG at @lets__sleep

Here's are a couple of ways I can help you:

If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups
Are you ready to transition your baby aged 4-24 months to happy cot sleeps and master a predictable schedule? Doors are open to our 3 month group coaching program, Let's Flourish. Join ANYTIME and get SAME DAY ACCESS to this program. This isn't another sleep program, it's an experience. Join us here.

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 challenges and wonders of being a Mum. She normalises that Motherhood is amazing but insanely hard at the same time. The constraint, burnout, guilt, feelings of wanting to escape, frustration, rage, anxiety, overstimulation, intrusive thoughts and relentlessness of early motherhood.I love that she normalises that if you are finding it hard - you aren't doing it wrong, it's simply because it is HARD.Some stats for you: 1 in 5 women will struggle with depression and anxiety postpartum. For 40% of these women, symptoms begin in pregnancy. For first time mothers, depression, stress and anxiety PEAK at 4-5 years POSTpartumThis signifies that mental health challenges are not well supported for women (and men) in the early years of parenting and this continues and even WORSENS over time.The questions covered in today's chat have come directly from the Let's Sleep community.In today's episode we cover:🌵 How do you know if you're not well mentally and whether its sleep deprivation, adjusting or that you're developing anxiety or depression?🌵 Does having antenatal anxiety usually result in a higher chance of postnatal anxiety?🌵 Would being upset make your baby upset?🌵 How do we start to map out what 'balance' looks like?🌵 Some tips for how we can set this balance up from the early days of parenting🌵 What can happen if we don't prioritise our own needs?Connect with Louisa over on IG at @mamapsychologyHere's are a couple of ways I can help you:1. If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups2. Are you ready to transition your baby aged 4-24 months to happy cot sleeps and master a predictable schedule? Doors are OPEN to our 3 month group coaching program Let's Flourish. Join ANYTIME and get SAME DAY ACCESS to this program. This isn't another sleep program, it's an experience. Join us here.Connect with us on IG here.

*"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 you have asked yourself ANY of these questions or had any of these thoughts cross your mind, this episode with the lovely Sophie is just for YOU!

Sophie (a fellow Nurse who loves routine and planning) and Tom are first time parents to 10 month old Angus (oh and don't forget their fur baby Kelpie 'Blue'). Around 4 months of age, sleep wen't completely out the window - he was waking every 60 minutes overnight and was catnapping in the day (20-30 min naps). They were waiting for sleep to improve and it just didn't - which led them to get some help.

In today's podcast episode we delve into how our Let's Flourish program client Sophie came into the program and how this program transformed their family life.

Here is what we covered:

🌵Sophie and Tom's experience with Angus catnapping, only settling for Mum and waking frequently overnight and how this led them to seek sleep help.

🌵What led them to take the leap and join Let's Flourish.

🌵How poor sleep was leading to everything else going out the window like exercise, time as a couple, meal prep, housework and the impact this had on their family.

🌵Sophie's anxiety leading up to going to bed at night because of Angus's unpredictable sleep patterns.

🌵How Angus went from a catnapper and frequent night waker to sleeping in his cot happily, taking a 2 hour + nap and sleeping through overnight with 1-2 feeds.

🌵How this transformation has positively impacted their parenting journey and increased their enjoyment of parenting immensely

🌵Sophie's words of advice for any parent in a similar position

Here's are a couple of ways I can help you:

If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups
Are you ready to transition your baby aged 4-24 months to happy cot sleeps and master a predictable schedule? Doors are OPEN to our 3 month group coaching program Let's Flourish. Join ANYTIME and get SAME DAY ACCESS to this program. This isn't another sleep program, it's an experience. Join us here.

Connect with us on IG here.

"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 you to consider!

Into today's podcast episode we delve into 4 things to consider if you're wanting to reduce night waking without second guessing if the wakes are hunger related.

Here is what we covered:

🌵 Realistic expectations for number of milk feeds overnight from birth to 12 months of age.

🌵 A sleep environment checklist so that we can make sure their sleep space is set up for quality night sleep.

🌵 Start with the day - before we can focus on reducing night waking we need to look at your little one's day and make sure it's set up to support their night sleep. Download the Let's Sleep age based routine's here.

🌵The optimal bedtiming - getting that sweet spot (so that they aren't overtired or undertired at bedtime).

Here's are a couple of ways I can help you:

If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups
Are you ready to transition your baby aged 4-24 months to happy cot sleeps and master a predictable schedule? Doors are OPEN to our 3 month group coaching program Let's Flourish. Join ANYTIME and get SAME DAY ACCESS to this program. This isn't just another generic sleep program, it's an experience. Join us here.

Connect with us on IG here.

*"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 these thoughts cross your mind, this episode with the lovely Brooke is just for YOU!

Brooke is a first time mum and a teacher and started to 'hit rock bottom' with Eli's sleep when he was around 10 weeks of age. It would take her 30-45 minutes to rock or feed him to sleep for a nap only for him to be awake again 30 minutes later. Not to mention the 2 hourly wake ups overnight (or even more frequent) - Brooke and her hubby Aron were running on empty and needed help.

Into today's podcast episode we delve into how our Let's Flourish program client Brooke came into the program and transformed her family life.

Here is what we covered:

🌵Brooke and Aron's experience with Eli catnapping, only settling for Mum and waking frequently overnight and how this led them to seek sleep help.

🌵What led them to take the leap and join Let's Flourish.

🌵How Eli went from a serial catnapper and frequent night waker to sleeping in his cot happily, taking a 2 hour + nap and sleeping through overnight with 1-2 feeds.

🌵How this transformation has positively impacted their parenting journey and increased their enjoyment of parenting immensely.

🌵Why Brooke and Aron can now travel confidently, not stress about Eli's sleep and have full nights of sleep even when they're on holidays.

🌵Brooke's words of advice for any parent in a similar position

Here's are a couple of ways I can help you:

If your little one is waking up early grab our FREE guide - The Ultimate Guide For Tired Parent's To Ditch The Early Wake Ups
Are you ready to transition your baby aged 4-24 months to happy cot sleeps and master a predictable schedule? Doors are OPEN to our 3 month group coaching program Let's Flourish. Join ANYTIME and get SAME DAY ACCESS to this program. This isn't another sleep program, it's an experience. Join us here.

Connect with us on IG here.

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 you right from the start to make this a reality.

If you've been putting off seeking help because you can't pick a 2 week period that you'll be able to be home all the time - listen to this!

Links for you:
- Grab our FREE early morning waking guide

As always my DM's are open for you over on IG - let me know what you think of the podcast or suggest a topic for a future episode.

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 make for more settled bedtimes
An example of a wind down routine

As always - my DM's are open, I would love to hear from you if you have any questions or simply to let me know what you thought of this episode.

Links for you:

Join Let's Flourish group coaching anytime

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 questions or want me to elaborate further on any topics.

Links:

Let's Flourish group coaching program (join anytime!)
Responsive Sleep And Settling Guide

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 arise:

Moving from cot to big bed
When to trim the nap
Dropping the lunch nap all together
Bedtime stalling
Throwing comforters out of the bed

I would SO appreciate if you can SUBSCRIBE to this podcast and LEAVE A REVIEW.

As always my DM's are open for you and i'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode and any topics you would LOVE me to cover.

Links for you:

FREE nap transitions download
Five reasons to book a sleep consultant (BLOG)
Join our flagship coaching program Let's Flourish

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 frequent night wakes and feeling out of control with no day routine with her 9.5 month old Orlando...to feeling calm, well rested and empowered. I know this one will hit home with so many of you.

Links for you:

- The Let's Travel Masterclass REPLAY

- Mahalo Eco Blinds (use code LETSSLEEP5)

- Let's Flourish (our flagship group coaching program, join anytime)

As always my DM's are OPEN for you - reach out for a chat, I love hearing from you.

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.

This episode is being released on the day of our very first masterclass - Let's Travel!

This is a 60 minute session to empower you to love the crap out of travelling with your little one/s.

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 and share Let's Sleep client stories from happy travellers (who used to FEAR travel!!).

Links for you:

The Let's Travel Masterclass REPLAY
Ep 3. The 60/40 rule
Mahalo Eco Blinds (use code LETSSLEEP5)
Let's Flourish (group coaching program, join anytime)

As always my DM's are OPEN for you - reach out for a chat, I love hearing from you.

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 this podcast ep.

This is the KEY to a routine actually working for your baby.

Links:

Ep 3. The 60/40 rule - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/YQxRTqgBgub

Grab the 4-24 month sleep guide.

Grab the 2-5 year sleep guide.

Grab the age based routine bundle.

Let's connect:

My DM's are always open for you - I love hearing from families! Click here to connect on IG.

Visit the website here.

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.

Look out for the Travel Masterclass coming end of October 2022. This will be a live online event to empower you to be totally confident travelling with your bubs (whilst still having amazing sleep). Details coming soon on instagram & via my mailing list.

Follow Let's Sleep over on instagram (instagram.com/lets__sleep/). My DM's are always open for you - I love hearing from families!

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. We've spent enough time locked in our homes over the past few years - I want to boost your confidence to get out and about!

Here's a summary:

3 tips to boss naps on the go
Why naps on the go won't 'ruin' anything
Building your confidence to be flexible around routine

Look out for the Travel Masterclass coming end of October! This will be a live online event to empower you to be totally confident travelling with your bubs (whilst still having amazing sleep). Details coming soon on instagram.

Follow Let's Sleep over on instagram (instagram.com/lets__sleep/). My DM's are always open for you - I love hearing from families!

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 when they wake up
Their room is bright and light
They weren’t tired enough for a big sleep
They woke up hungry

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Landing in your ears soon.. The Let's Sleep Podcast is coming! The official first episode will be released on Thursday 29th September (woooo!). Hit subscribe or follow to be notified when the first episode has landed.

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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 support in my first season of Let’s Parent. If there’s any guests you have in mind or topics you’d like me to speak about in season two, please send me a message over on Instagram.

Check out Let’s Sleep new Responsive Sleep & Settling eBook - https://www.letssleep.com.au/product-page/responsive-sleep-settling-ebook

Connect with Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep

Jazz's website: https://www.letssleep.com.au/

Be sure to leave a review and share this episode with a friend who is a parent or one that’s soon-to-be.

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 information on how to clean your wipes

About MelanieMelanie is a lover of nature and sustainability and mum of 3 energetic children. She runs Cheeky Wipes Australia, which sells cloth baby wipes and other environmentally friendly products that really work. She loves to encourage parents to make small, achievable steps to a better future by reducing their waste, saving them money while also saving the environment too.

Having studied Naturopathy and a bachelor of natural science in Food Systems, Melanie takes a holistic approach to life and business and has a focus for removing toxins from our lives and encouraging children to learn about food, health and waste reduction from a young age.

Connect with Mel on Instagram @cheekywipesaustralia

Cheeky Wipes website: www.cheekywipes.com.au

Check out Let’s Sleep eCoaching - https://www.letssleep.com.au/e-coaching-courses

Connect with Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep

Jazz's website:https://www.letssleep.com.au/

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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 - https://www.letssleep.com.au/ebooks

Connect with Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep

Jazz's website: https://www.letssleep.com.au/

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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
Challenges expressed from the Working Mummas community
Finding your “why” and understanding what you need for your family

About CarinaCarina is the mum of 2 boys, an angel baby and fur child. She has an undergraduate degree in IT, Masters in Management and worked in small start-ups through to large multinationals in a variety of roles from IT, facility management, strategy and communications. In 2019, she founded Working Mumma, and continue to build a community for working mums that provides support, inspiration & connection and believes women can thrive managing the juggle of motherhood & career.

Connect with Carina on Instagram @workingmummacommunity

Carina’s website: https://www.workingmumma.com.au/

Tune in to the Working Mumma Podcast - https://www.workingmumma.com.au/podcast

For more information on Working Mumma Membership, visit - https://working-mumma.newzenler.com/courses/working-mumma-village

Check out Let’s Sleep eCoaching - https://www.letssleep.com.au/e-coaching-courses

Connect with Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep

Jazz's website:https://www.letssleep.com.au/

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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 about them
Approaching the topics of Gentle vs Cry it out
Not thinking of sleep consultancy as a last resort

About AmyAmy is a very good friend of mine and fellow sleep consultant. Amy is based in Christchurch in New Zealand. She is a Mum to 3 children aged 1 - 5 years and she is a passionate self care advocate. Fun fact: In her past professional life, Amy was a police officer! Through her business Little Dreamers, she supports and empowers families with sleep and settling from birth to 5 years of age.

Connect with Amy on Instagram @little.dreamers.nz

Amy’s website: https://www.littledreamers.co.nz/

Check out our Let’s Sleep Routine eBooks - https://www.letssleep.com.au/ebooks

Connect with Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep

Jazz's website:https://www.letssleep.com.au/

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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

As mentioned in the episode, you can grab one of my Let’s Sleep Routine eBooks on my website - https://www.letssleep.com.au/ebooks

Check out Let’s Sleep eCoaching - https://www.letssleep.com.au/e-coaching-courses

Connect with Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep

Jazz's website: https://www.letssleep.com.au/

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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 world at 29 weeks
What Lauren loves about having twins
Overcoming mum guilt

About LaurenLauren Sinclair is a high school teacher and busy Mumma to twin girls, Poppy and Layla. Via @thetwinclairs she shares their day to day family fun, adventures as well as real life challenges. Lauren and her husband Tyson have been a supportive team to each other, navigating discovering that they were expecting twins whilst on their honeymoon, developing twin to twin transfusion syndrome, having a premature birth and spent their first couple of years as a family in and out of lockdown in Melbourne, Australia due to COVID-19.

Connect with Lauren on Instagram @thetwinclairs

Check out our Let’s Sleep Routine eBooks - https://www.letssleep.com.au/ebooks

Connect with Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep

Jazz's website:https://www.letssleep.com.au/

Be sure to leave a review and share this episode with a friend who is a parent or one that’s soon-to-be.

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

As mentioned in the episode, you can grab one of my Let’s Sleep Routine eBooks on my website - https://www.letssleep.com.au/ebooks

Check out Let’s Sleep eCoaching - https://www.letssleep.com.au/e-coaching-courses

Connect with Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep

Jazz's website: https://www.letssleep.com.au/

Be sure to leave a review and share this episode with a friend who is a parent or one that’s soon-to-be.

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
Sexual intimacy after pregnancy
Tips for pelvic floor health

About CharlotteCharlotte Burton is Physiotherapist with over 10 years experience and has a postgraduate certificate in pelvic floor rehabilitation. Charlotte has worked in the public and private health sectors and worked in London for 2 years in one of the largest womens and mens health physio teams in the UK. Currently, she is a Physiotherapist at Mornington Peninsula Family Physiotherapy in Victoria. Charlotte is passionate about pelvic floor, sexual health and empowering women & men to achieve their goals and feel more confident.

Connect with Charlotte on Instagram @mp_family_physio

Charlotte's website:http://mpfp.net.au/

Connect with Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep

Jazz's website:https://www.letssleep.com.au/

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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-courses

Connect with Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep

Jazz's website: https://www.letssleep.com.au/

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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 Coast with her beautiful Son Darcy and Husband Sam. She is the Founder of Eat By Design, Resident Nutritionist for Her Trails and is the new Resident Nutritionist for Let's Sleep.

She believes she was put on this earth to inspire and educate people on how to make real food choices that positively impact their overall health and empower them to become the best version of themselves.

Purchase Eat Well Sleep Well the eBook: https://www.letssleep.com.au/product-page/eat-well-sleep-well

Connect with TheaThea's website:https://www.theajayne.com/

Connect with Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep

Jazz's website:https://www.letssleep.com.au/

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Welcome to the first episode of Let’s Parent with Jazz Kostov from Let’s Sleep.

In this episode, I’ll share who I am and how Let’s Parent came along.

I dive into:

How my business helps parents with sleep and settling
My “why”
Becoming a parent during Melbourne’s lockdown
Forever learning to improve our parenting journey
What to expect from Let’s Parent, The Podcast

Connect with Jazz on Instagram @lets_sleep

Jazz's website: https://www.letssleep.com.au/

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