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In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Sarah and Elli from My Connected Motherhood — holistic baby sleep experts who are revolutionizing how we think about infant sleep without the tears, timers, or guilt that comes with traditional sleep training.
From debunking the myth of "self-soothing" to revealing why your baby's sleep struggles might actually be completely normal, these two incredible moms get real about co-regulation, attachment, and why following your instincts as a parent is more powerful than any rigid sleep schedule.
Whether you're a stressed new mom, expecting your first baby, or just exhausted from conflicting sleep advice, this conversation will completely transform how you approach baby sleep and your own well-being.
What we cover:
✔️ Why traditional sleep training ignores your baby's developing brain
✔️ The truth about "self-soothing" (spoiler: babies literally can't do it)
✔️ How your stress directly impacts your baby's sleep patterns
✔️ Co-regulation techniques that calm both you and baby
✔️ Bed-sharing myths busted: the real safety facts vs. fear-mongering
✔️ Why sleep anxiety starts before your baby is even born
✔️ Holistic approaches that honor both your needs and baby's
✔️ How to build secure attachment through responsive nighttime parenting
✔️ Practical survival tips for sleep-deprived mama days
✔️ Breaking the cycle of mom guilt around sleep decisions
Sarah and Elli don't just offer another sleep method — they're empowering parents to trust their instincts while understanding the science behind healthy infant sleep development.
Timestamps:
00:02 – Welcome and how personal struggles led to expertise
04:48 – What is baby sleep training really? (And why timing comfort feels wrong)
08:17 – The stress-baby sleep connection that no one talks about
14:13 – Sensory regulation techniques for overwhelmed moms
18:48 – Myth-busting: Why babies can't actually "self-soothe"
25:06 – The power of secure attachment in sleep decisions
27:10 – Bed-sharing: Safety facts vs. cultural fear
31:16 – From overwhelmed to empowered: trusting your parental instincts
34:41 – Sleep anxiety before baby even arrives
39:30 – Surviving the sleep-deprived mama days with grace
Resources:
- Follow My Connected Motherhood on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myconnectedmotherhood/
- Recommended reading "Safe Infant Sleep" by James McKenna: https://www.amazon.com/Safe-Infant-Sleep-Cosleeping-Questions/dp/1930775768
- Visit their website: https://www.myconnectedmotherhood.com/
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