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Thriving Parent-ing

Jen Cuttriss - Sleep Thrive Grow - Baby & Parent Sleep Coach & Mindset Mentor

Welcome to Thriving Parent-ing with Jen, your compassionate godmother (the cool, modern version…) who’s here to help you unlock your full parenting potential by exploring the dynamic duality of personal growth and parenting strategies, empowering you to break free from the grips of survival mode and embrace the joys of thriving parenting. If you’re looking to level up and make sense of your parenting reality, feel confident in your parenting ability, nurture your self-growth and begin to thrive

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All Episodes

12:11

Do I Need to Co-Sleep? Why This Isn’t a Yes or No...

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2026/03/16

In this episode of the Thriving Parenting Podcast, Jen explores one of the most common and emotionally loaded questions parents ask: Do I need to co-sleep? Rather than offering a simple yes or no answer, Jen unpacks why sleep choices are far more nuanced than the internet often suggests. She explains that the real issue isn’t where your baby sleeps, but how connection and safety are maintained within the parent–child relationship. Through a compassionate and practical lens, Jen encourages parents to

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59:38

You Were Never Meant to Be the Perfect Mum. Diving...

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2026/03/09

In this thoughtful and reassuring conversation, the host sits down with perinatal clinical psychologist Dr. Bianca Mastromanno to unpack the pressure many mums quietly carry, the belief that they must be perfect. Together they explore the “perfect mother myth,” where it comes from, why high-achieving and people-pleasing women often struggle with it most, and how striving to meet every need perfectly can actually fuel anxiety and burnout. Through research, clinical insights, and honest personal

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08:54

Baby Bitesize | Sleep Habits, Attachment & Letting Go...

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2026/03/02

In this Baby Bitesize gold nugget episode, we gently unpack one of the biggest sources of anxiety in early parenting: sleep habits and attachment. If you’ve ever worried that feeding to sleep, rocking, co-sleeping, or lying beside your baby is creating bad habits or damaging secure attachment, this conversation is for you. You’ll hear a powerful mindset shift inspired by attachment expert Eli Harwood: secure attachment is not built on where or how your baby sleeps, but on consistent responsiveness,

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24:33

When Their Big Feelings Trigger Yours: What Your...

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2026/02/23

In this episode of Thriving Parenting, we explore what’s really happening when your child’s big emotions set off something big in you. From meltdowns at bedtime to public tantrums and sibling fights, these moments can feel overwhelming and deeply personal. But what if your child’s behaviour isn’t something to fix, it’s communication? Drawing on insights from Circle of Security, we unpack why behaviour is a signal, what “shark music” is, and how your nervous system plays a powerful role in shaping

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01:04:34

When Control Slips Away: Understanding the Type A...

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2026/02/16

What happens when a woman who thrives on structure, achievement and control steps into a season where none of those strategies work the same way? In this deeply honest episode, we explore the identity shift that can shake high-achieving women to their core when they become mothers. From birth plans that unravel to feeding struggles, sleep disruptions and the quiet grief of losing your old self, this conversation gently unpacks the uncomfortable in-between of who you were and who you’re

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08:18

Baby Bitesize | "Catnapping Is Normal”… But Is It...

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2026/02/09

In this Baby Bitesize episode, Jen speaks into a space so many parents find themselves stuck in. That confusing, exhausting grey area where everyone says catnapping is normal, but in your home it feels anything but okay. Through a real conversation with one of her Sleep Godmother clients, Jen gently explores the difference between what’s biologically common and what is actually working for your baby and your family, reminding parents that normal does not always mean sustainable.In this episode,

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32:14

100 Episdoes! The Story Behind Thriving Parent-ing...

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2026/02/02

In this special 100th episode of Thriving Parenting, Jen looks back on the motherhood moments that shaped not only her parenting journey, but the passion and purpose behind this podcast and the community it has become.From becoming a mum at 26, navigating an emergency caesarean, postpartum anxiety, and feeling deeply unequipped in those early days, to raising three very different children and learning the power of connection, energy, and nervous system safety, Jen shares her story with honesty and

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49:08

Postpartum Rage Isn’t a Failure: One Mum’s Story and...

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2026/01/26

Postpartum rage is rarely spoken about, yet so many mums quietly carry it with shame. In this episode, Jen sits down with Beth Caniglia business owner, brand strategist, speaker, and mum of two to share her lived experience of postpartum rage after her second baby.Beth opens up about the brutal shift from one child to two, the sleep deprivation that tipped her from “thriving” into survival, and the moments that left her feeling scared of her own reactions. Together, Jen and Beth unpack what

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18:50

Baby Bitesize | Choosing Your Response in Parenting —...

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2026/01/19

In this gentle, baby bite-sized episode of Thriving Parenting, Jen explores one of the most powerful and often overlooked parenting tools: the pause.When our baby cries or our child becomes upset, the instinct to fix, stop, or intervene immediately can feel overwhelming. And that instinct exists for a reason. Our nervous system is wired for protection. But when hypervigilance runs the show all day, every day, parenting can start to feel harder rather than easier.This episode unpacks how pausing is

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01:03:58

Is This Normal? Postpartum Anxiety & Intrusive...

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2026/01/12

In this episode of Thriving Parenting, Jen is joined by Dr Bianca Mastromanno, perinatal clinical psychologist, for a compassionate, grounding conversation that helps new mums feel seen and less alone. Together they unpack what postpartum anxiety can actually look like, why a degree of hyperawareness is expected, and how to tell the difference between normal maternal vigilance and anxiety that needs extra support.They explore maternal preoccupation (Winnicott’s term for the brain shift that happens

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21:36

Laughing Again in Parenthood (Even If It Doesn’t Come...

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2026/01/05

Welcome back to the Thriving Parenting Podcast, where we explore the parent behind the act of parenting itself.In this episode, Jen dives into one of the most accessible yet overlooked parenting tools we all already have, even on our most exhausting days: humour.If parenting feels heavy, serious, or like you’re just pushing through the afternoons, this episode is a gentle reminder that laughter doesn’t have to be loud, performative, or natural right now to be powerful. It’s not about being funny or

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08:11

Baby Bitesize | Presence More Than Presents – Five...

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2025/12/29

In this gentle baby bitesize episode of Thriving Parenting, Jen invites you to pause and reflect on a pattern many parents know all too well. Rushing through the day, counting down to bedtime, and only truly delighting in our children once they are asleep, through photos, videos, or the baby monitor.Jen explores why this happens, especially during busy seasons like Christmas, and how the mental load, invisible to-do lists, and survival mode can pull us away from real-time connection. While this is

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50:21

Airway-First Parenting: Supporting Breathing, Feeding...

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2025/12/22

Airway health is one of those invisible pieces of the parenting puzzle that can quietly shape everything, from feeding and sleep to behaviour, development, and long-term health. In this episode of Thriving Parenting, Jen dives into what many parents are never told to look for early on: the spectrum of airway dysfunction that often starts long before a child would ever be diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea.Jen is joined by Dr Shereen Lim, a pioneer in dental sleep medicine and author of Breathe

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11:36

Baby Bitesize | The Quiet Shame of Babies Who Sleep...

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2025/12/15

Welcome back, Thrivers, to another baby bite-sized episode. This short and gentle conversation is for the parents who don’t often feel seen in baby sleep spaces. The ones whose babies settle well with space, sleep independently, and don’t always need to be held to drift off, yet somehow feel guilt or quiet shame because of it.In this episode, we explore why it’s not only possible, but completely healthy, for some babies to feel safe and secure outside of arms. We unpack the many reasons this can

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27:19

Co-Regulation Shouldn’t Break You: 5 Ways to Support...

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2025/12/08

In this grounding and deeply validating episode, Jen unpacks one of the most misunderstood parts of modern parenting: the difference between co-regulating and controlling. On the surface, our responses can look the same, but underneath, the energy is completely different — and it’s often our own nervous system, not our child’s emotions, driving the moment.Jen walks you through why young children cannot regulate on their own in the early years, what true co-regulation looks like, and the subtle ways

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01:01:32

Trying to Conceive Wasn’t Supposed to Look Like This:...

Thriving Parent-ing ·

2025/12/01

In this deeply honest and emotional episode, Jen sits down with mindset coach and soon-to-be mum, Breanna May, to unpack the side of IVF that doesn’t make it onto the glossy brochures. From being labelled “high risk” after multiple cervical procedures, to navigating distrust in the medical system, fear of needles, and the grief of failed transfers, Breanna takes us inside the reality of trying to conceive when it wasn’t supposed to be this hard.Breanna shares how she moved from resisting IVF to

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09:58

Baby Bitesize | Did the Car Ride Count? Rethinking...

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2025/11/24

In this baby bite-sized episode, Jen breaks down one of the most common modern parenting dilemmas: “Does that quick car nap actually count—and what should I do next?”If you've ever rushed home for nap time only to face a failed transfer, a full-blown nap protest, or a suddenly wide-awake baby, this episode gives you the clarity and calm you need.Jen explains why on-the-go dozes and mini car snoozes can completely reset sleep pressure—especially for babies under six months and why heading straight to

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43:35

Pram Naps 101: A Practical Guide for Busy, Responsive...

Thriving Parent-ing ·

2025/11/17

In this episode of Thriving Parenting, Jen dives into pram sleep and motion sleep – the good, the tricky, and how to set pram naps up so they support both your baby and your sanity.She starts by revisiting her popular “10–10–10 Rule” for pockets of connection, sharing real stories from families who’ve used it to transform challenging behaviour and create more harmony at home. From there, she guides you through the world of pram naps: why they work, how they support your baby’s nervous system and

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01:11:21

How To Help Your Child Feel Safe With Their Feelings...

Thriving Parent-ing ·

2025/11/10

In this heartfelt episode of Thriving Parenting, Jen is joined once again by Dr. Bianca Mastromanno, clinical psychologist and mother of two, to explore one of the most powerful skills we can develop as parents — helping our children (and ourselves) feel safe with big emotions.Together, they unpack why feelings can be so hard to sit with, how our own upbringing shapes the way we respond to emotions, and what it really means to emotionally coach our kids — without trying to fix, rush, or rescue their

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20:47

Baby Bitesize | When Sleep Feels Stuck: Five...

Thriving Parent-ing ·

2025/11/03

Are you feeling torn between what you “should” do and what actually feels right for your family? In this bite-size episode, Jen shares five powerful reflection questions to help you reconnect with your instincts and find balance when baby sleep feels confusing, overwhelming, or stuck.These questions are designed from real conversations with parents who’ve been exactly where you are — caught between expert advice, exhaustion, and guilt. Jen helps you gently tune out the noise, explore what you truly

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