The Let's Sleep Podcast

Joining me in part 3 of this postpartum preparation series is IBCLC Joelleen Winduss Paye. Joelleen is a IBCLC, Midwife, Naturopath, Mother and founder of JWP. Joelleen offers non judgemental and holistic support with common breastfeeding/feeding challenges. We chat all about preparing for breastfeeding. I took so much away from this episode and can't wait for you to listen. What are the most important things parents should know about preparing for breastfeeding before their baby arrives? What are some common myths about breastfeeding that you’d like to debunk? Are there specific practices that can help physically prepare the body for breastfeeding? Do you have any recommendations for products that are helpful for breastfeeding (eg breast pump, nipple cream, pillows etc) What role can partners or support people play in helping a breastfeeding parent? How important is nutrition for breastfeeding, and are there any foods or supplements you recommend prioritising during postpartum to support milk supply? What are some of the most common breastfeeding challenges, and how can parents prepare to navigate them? Where can parents seek support with breastfeeding if they encounter challenges or want further support? Connect with Joelleen: IG @jwp.ibclc www.jwp.care Preparing for breastfeeding eguide Connect with Let's Sleep: IG @lets__sleep www.letssleep.com.au

Postpartum Preparation Series 🙋🏼‍♀️ The lovely Elise is joining us today to share her experience with formula feeding her 3 babies and how her autoimmune condition Hashimotos impacted her breastmilk supply. Elise shares the emotional and practical aspects of formula feeding, the challenges of breastfeeding, the impact of mental health on feeding choices, and the importance of support and self compassion. Get to know Elise: Elise passionate about motivating women to find inspiration in health, wellness and finding beauty in the everyday. Elise shares real and raw conversations through her podcast ‘Inspiring Her’ with empowering women who are passionate about creating a space where you can come to chat with a girlfriend, explore hacks and tips and be inspired to grow and shine in your life. Key takeaways: Elise felt compelled to share her formula feeding journey to connect with other mothers. Expectations around breastfeeding often clash with reality, leading to emotional challenges. Breastfeeding can be impacted by various factors, including health conditions like Hashimoto's. Emotional guilt and shame can arise when breastfeeding doesn't go as planned. Support from healthcare professionals is crucial in navigating feeding decisions. Knowledge about feeding options empowers mothers to make informed choices. It's important to acknowledge and process feelings of sadness or disappointment in the journey of feeding your baby. Finding balance and flexibility in feeding choices can enhance the parenting experience. Connect with Let's Sleep: Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's Sleep on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free early morning waking guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Sleep Consultant⁠ Connect with Elise: Instagram - @elise.inspired Inspiring Her Podcast (Elise's podcast) - @inspiringher.podcast Website (coming soon) - www.eliseinspired.com Listen to Inspiring Her on Apple Listen to Inspiring Her on Spotify

I can't wait for you to listen to this pod ep with Lauren and Jules, the brains behind Baby Food Bible. They share the challenges they faced when navigating the complexities of starting solids and how this inspired them to write a simplified guide for parents. We also get some insights into the process behind actually bringing this book to life and how they found the time whilst juggling mum life and all the things. Jules and Lauren are so down to earth and I love that they share the realities of parent life including mess in the kitchen, around the house and that we don't have to have it all figured out 100% of the time. Key takeaways: The idea for Babel emerged from the confusion surrounding baby nutrition. Simplicity in cooking is key for busy parents. Starting solids should be approached with patience and awareness of readiness cues. Creating a positive feeding environment can influence a child's relationship with food. Avoiding comparisons with other parents can reduce anxiety. Introducing a variety of flavours early on is beneficial for babies. It's okay to not have everything figured out as a parent. It's important to focus on what you do most of the time, not just occasionally. Connect with Baby Food Bible: Buy their book (their drink bottles are SO good if you can get your hands on one!!) and at any good bookstore Instagram Connect with Let's Sleep: Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's Sleep on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab the⁠⁠⁠⁠ free early morning waking guide⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Sleep Consultant⁠

Joining me on the podcast today is one of my incredible previous clients, Eloise. When I started supporting Eloise with 8 month old Banks sleep, he was catnapping, taking a long time to settle at bedtime, waking frequently overnight and this was leading to evening anxiety for Mum and Dad. We discussed: - What lead them to reach out and book in for support with Banks sleep - The four month sleep regression - Feelings of increased anxiety in the evening due to Banks being unsettled - Feeding to sleep and struggling to transition to supporting self settling - Mum feeling like everything to do with settling was on her Connect with Let's Sleep: Follow⁠⁠ Let's Sleep on Instagram⁠⁠ Grab the⁠⁠ free early morning waking guide⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Become a Sleep Consultant⁠

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

"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

After a lot of questions coming in about this topic, I’m talking to you in this episode about introducing a comforter to your baby and how you should go about it. We chat about: How it worked in our house The stages of connection and attachment When you should introduce a comforter to your little one Forming the relationship with the comforter Resources: Read How to Introduce a Comforter 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.**

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 overnight 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.**

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