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That"s Not How A Baby Sleeps

You have likely heard the old saying "sleeping like a baby"....well whoever created this saying was clearly not a parent. Prepare for a rollercoaster of laughs and insights as we navigate the world of sleep and gentle parenting. From midnight lullabies to daytime chaos, we"re here to share our own parenting triumphs and fiascos while debunking sleep training myths. So buckle up! Each week, as we dive headfirst into the adventure of parenting, unraveling the mysteries of sleep, and proving that

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S3E20 Night Terrors, Sleepwalking & Confusion...

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2026/03/12

Middle-of-the-night moments with our kids can sometimes feel incredibly scary.Your child suddenly sits up screaming. They look awake but don’t recognize you. Or they start walking around the house while seemingly still asleep.And if you’ve never seen it before, it can leave you wondering what on earth is going on.In this episode, we’re talking all about parasomnias — a group of sleep behaviors that include things like confusion arousals, sleepwalking, night terrors, and nightmares.Parasomnias are

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00:40:08

S3E19 Talking to Kids About Bodies, Boundaries &...

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2026/03/05

Talking to kids about bodies, boundaries, and consent can feel… intimidating.A lot of us didn’t grow up with these conversations and most parents are quietly wondering:“Am I starting too early?” “How much detail is too much?” “What if I say the wrong thing?”This week on the podcast, we sit down with sex education expert Kimberly Wolf for a deeply practical and reassuring conversation about how to talk to kids about bodies, privacy, boundaries, and consent — from toddlerhood through puberty.We

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S3E18 The Baby Led Sleep Approach with Lauren Weber

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2026/02/26

This week on the podcast, we’re sitting down with Lauren Weber of Isla Grace Sleep and co-creator of the Baby-Led Sleep Approach — the certification both Aleni and I completed as sleep consultants.We dive into Lauren’s journey into motherhood, the sleep struggles that shaped her work, and the pivotal shift that so many parents can relate to:Learning to trust that you actually know your baby best.Inside this episode, we talk about:💛 What baby-led sleep really means (and what it doesn’t)💛 Why so

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00:41:08

S3E17 Why Prenatal Breastfeeding Support Matter With...

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2026/02/19

Breastfeeding advice is everywhere — and yet so many parents still find themselves completely blindsided once baby arrives.In this episode, we sit down with Taylor of June And Lily, a lactation educator and pediatric nurse, for an honest, reality-based conversation about breastfeeding, newborn sleep, and the early postpartum days.We talk about why prenatal breastfeeding education matters far more than most parents realize, the unrealistic expectations many families carry into postpartum, and how

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01:03:07

S3E16 Sleep Support for Highly Sensitive &...

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2026/02/12

Sleep advice often assumes that all babies are the same — and for many families, that assumption is where everything starts to fall apart.In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Sloan, a baby-led sleep and wellbeing specialist who specializes in supporting highly sensitive, neurodivergent, and medically complex babies and children.Together, we unpack the huge gap families fall into when their baby’s sleep challenges are dismissed as “normal,” labeled as behavioral, or brushed off with a “wait and

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00:52:21

S3E15 Beyond “Good Parenting”: Sleep, Culture &...

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2026/01/29

Parenting already comes with a lot of noise — and when you’re raising children in a multicultural home, that noise can feel even louder.In this episode, we sit down with Melina, a childhood development specialist and founder of Pueblo, to talk about what it really looks like to parent across differences — cultural and personal — without losing yourselves or your relationship along the way.Melina shares how her own experience shaped her work and why so much mainstream parenting advice asks parents to

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00:39:42

S3E14 When Bed Sharing Stops Working: A Gentle Way to...

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2026/01/22

Bed sharing works for a lot of families… until it doesn’t.In this episode, we’re talking about how to transition away from bed sharing gently and responsively, without rushing your child or forcing independence before they’re ready. We dive into why separation can feel so big for babies and toddlers, how attachment actually develops in the first year of life, and why there is no such thing as a baby or toddler who is “too attached.” We also talk about what changes after 12 months and why that stage

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00:38:28

S3E13 What Normal Toddler Sleep Really Looks Like

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2026/01/15

Toddler sleep can feel confusing, emotional, and wildly inconsistent — especially when it seems like everyone else’s toddler is “sleeping through the night.”In this episode, we’re breaking down what normal toddler sleep actually looks like, from night wakings and nap resistance to bedtime struggles and early mornings. We talk about how developmental progressions, temperament, separation awareness, and changing sleep needs all play a role in toddler sleep — and why sleep at this age is rarely

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00:42:20

S3E12 Normal Infant Sleep: What to Expect in the...

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2026/01/08

If infant sleep has felt harder than you expected, you’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong.In this episode, we walk through what’s biologically normal for infant sleep during the first year of life. From frequent night wakings and short naps to sleep disruptions during developmental progressions, we explain why so many common struggles are actually expected.This episode is for parents who want clarity without pressure and reassurance without rigid rules.Mentioned in this episode:Free

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00:53:20

S3E11 Carried With Care: Babywearing, Safety &...

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2025/12/18

In this episode, we’re joined by Anna, a baby wearing educator, for a conversation about baby wearing as more than just a tool — but a biologically normal, relationship-based way of caring for babies and toddlers. We talk about how baby wearing supports regulation, attachment, emotional connection, and sleep, and why humans have always relied on carrying our babies long before cribs and sleep “solutions” existed.Anna breaks down what baby wearing actually is, why it’s not about creating dependence

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00:41:23

S3E10 Pelvic Floor 101: What Every Mom Should Know...

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2025/12/11

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by pelvic floor specialist Dr. Ashley Schaab for a conversation every mom deserves to hear. Pelvic floor health is one of those things we all know matters… but no one actually talks about until we’re already struggling with discomfort, leaking, pain, or feeling like our bodies just aren’t the same postpartum.Ashley walks us through what actually happens to the pelvic floor during pregnancy and birth, how common symptoms are (and which ones aren’t normal), and why

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00:47:06

S3E9 Santa, Sleep & Surviving the Holidays

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2025/12/04

In this week’s episode, we’re diving into all things Santa, Christmas, and sleep — because the holidays bring magic… and also overstimulation, late nights, sugar, travel, chaos, and so many opinions from relatives who haven’t had a baby in 30 years.We share how each of us navigates Santa in our homes, what we do (and don’t) feel comfortable with, and why we aren’t forcing Santa photos if our kids are terrified. We talk gift budgets, overstimulation, boundaries, and how to protect your child’s

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00:41:11

S3E8 Going From 1 to 2: Sleep With Blake Alexiss

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2025/11/27

This week on That’s Not How a Baby Sleeps, we’re welcoming back one of our past guests — Blake Alexiss — for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the transition from one child to two, and what sleep looked like the second time around.Blake opens up about the rollercoaster of adding a new baby into the mix, how her second postpartum experience compared to her first, and the sleep myths she released once she realized how much more confident and grounded she felt the second time.We talk about: ✨

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00:31:53

S3E7 Drowsy But Awake: Debunking the Internet’s...

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2025/11/20

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most popular — and most frustrating — pieces of baby sleep advice out there: “drowsy but awake.”If you’ve ever tried putting your baby down this way and watched them instantly go from peaceful to panicked… this episode is for you.We break down what this advice was supposed to do, why it only works for a small percentage of easygoing babies, and how it can leave so many parents feeling like they’re somehow failing when it doesn’t magically fix sleep.We’ll

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00:33:11

S3E6 Trusting Your Gut: Kelsey’s Journey to Better...

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2025/11/13

In this episode, we sit down with Kelsey — one of my incredible 6-week clients — to talk about her journey navigating baby sleep without sleep training.Kelsey shares openly about the sleep challenges she faced with her son, the pressure she felt to “fix” sleep by teaching independence, and what it looked like to finally trust her instincts and take a more connected approach.We chat about what led her to reach out for support, how we uncovered her son’s unique sleep needs, and the small but powerful

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00:53:11

S3E5 Finding Calm in the Chaos: Organization with Ashley

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2025/11/06

This week on the podcast, we’re chatting with Ashley — a mom of two and professional organizer who is on a mission to help overwhelmed mothers create more simplicity, ease, and breathing room in their homes.Ashley opens up about her own journey into motherhood, the moment she realized her space and routines needed to work with her instead of against her, and how organizing became a way to find calm in the beautiful chaos of raising little ones.Together, we explore: ✨ How becoming a mom shifted her

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00:37:55

S3E4 F*ck Around and Find Out’ Parenting — Are We...

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2025/10/30

In this episode, we’re diving into the viral trend of “f*ck around and find out” parenting — and unpacking what’s really going on behind it.We talk about the extremes of this style compared to gentle and authoritative parenting approaches, and how easy it can be to swing from one end of the spectrum to the other when we’re feeling burnt out, overstimulated, or just plain done.We also share some honest (and funny) real-life examples with our own kids, exploring where natural consequences make sense

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00:38:41

S3E4 F*ck Around and Find Out’ Parenting — Are We...

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2025/10/28

In this episode, we’re diving into the viral trend of “f*ck around and find out” parenting — and unpacking what’s really going on behind it.We talk about the extremes of this style compared to gentle and authoritative parenting approaches, and how easy it can be to swing from one end of the spectrum to the other when we’re feeling burnt out, overstimulated, or just plain done.We also share some honest (and funny) real-life examples with our own kids, exploring where natural consequences make sense

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00:38:41

S3E4 F*ck Around and Find Out’ Parenting — Are We...

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2025/10/23

In this episode, we’re diving into the viral trend of “f*ck around and find out” parenting — and unpacking what’s really going on behind it.We talk about the extremes of this style compared to gentle and authoritative parenting approaches, and how easy it can be to swing from one end of the spectrum to the other when we’re feeling burnt out, overstimulated, or just plain done.We also share some honest (and funny) real-life examples with our own kids, exploring where natural consequences make sense

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00:51:34

S3E3 Finding Answers: Mariel’s Journey with Her Son

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2025/10/16

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Mariel, one of Aleni’s past clients, who opens up about her journey navigating her son’s sleep — a journey filled with challenges, advocacy, and ultimately, connection.Mariel’s little one struggled with multiple medical issues, including reflux and oral ties, which made sleep incredibly difficult in those early months. Like so many parents, she was told over and over that the solution was to sleep train. But instead of following the noise, Mariel chose to

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