36. The One About Sleep and the Nervous System (with Jen of Sleep Thrive Grow)
About this episode
Victoria R and sleep consultant Jen discuss the complexities of sleep, parenting, and nervous system regulation.
In this episode of The Mindful Educator Podcast, Victoria is joined by sleep consultant and founder of Sleep Thrive Grow, Jen, for a compassionate and insightful conversation about sleep, parenting, nervous system regulation, and the reality of raising little humans. Jen shares how her background as a nurse, combined with her own experiences as a mother of three, led her into the world of sleep consulting. What began as a personal journey to better understand her own children grew into a deeply supportive business helping families navigate sleep in a way that feels realistic, flexible, and aligned with their unique needs. Together, Victoria and Jen explore why sleep is never just about sleep. They discuss the role of attachment, co-regulation, temperament, parental overwhelm, and the importance of moving away from rigid, one-size-fits-all sleep methods. Jen explains her holistic approach, which considers not only the child, but the entire family dynamic, nervous system capacity, lifestyle, and emotional wellbeing. This episode is full of reassurance for parents who feel like they're getting it wrong, along with practical wisdom around what children actually need in order to feel…
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