Ep. 47: As a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is trained and specializes in perinatal mental health, Lauren Champion is sharing some VERY practical tools, resources and ideas around how to stay regulated as a parent.

In this episode, we cover:

+ Lauren's career journey including the story where she went back to school to do her masters with an infant at home

+ What life is like as a practicing Registered Clinical Counsellor

+ How to support your mental health in the perinatal stage (and as a parent in general)

+ Tools for regulating yourself in the moment

And truly...so much more!

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To connect with Lauren Champion click here.

To follow Lauren on Instagram click here.

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To view detailed show notes click here. 

Connect with Andrea via Instagram here.

Ep. 46: Annnnnd....action!

In this three-part audio workshop series, I’m going to help you set yourself up to crush all your big goals as you close out 2023.

In total, this series will take 90 mins of your time and you will be walking away with…

+ clarity on your 3 big goals for 2023

+ commitment for your first 3 steps to take

+ a plan to revisit goals every 3 months

This is PART 3 and we’re going to talk all about ACTION. What is the first step you will take? Then the next? And how will you take this easy action to accomplish your big goals with ease?

⁠⁠EPISODE DOWNLOAD⁠⁠

To go along with this workshop series, ⁠⁠download my free workbook⁠⁠ to track your intentions, goals and prompts to create a very simple action plan. Bonus: there are printable weekly and monthly planner pages.

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Connect with Andrea via Instagram⁠⁠ here⁠⁠.

Ep. 45: Let's talk GOALS.

In this three-part audio workshop series, I’m going to help you set yourself up to crush all your big goals as you close out 2023.

In total, this series will take 90 mins of your time and you will be walking away with…

+ clarity on your 3 big goals for 2023

+ commitment for your first 3 steps to take

+ a plan to revisit goals every 3 months

This is PART 2 and we’re going to talk all about goals. What goals do you have for these next 3 months? And what goals will make you feel bada$$ rolling into the new year?

⁠EPISODE DOWNLOAD⁠

To go along with this workshop series, ⁠download my free workbook⁠ to track your intentions, goals and prompts to create a very simple action plan. Bonus: there are printable weekly and monthly planner pages.

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Connect with Andrea via Instagram⁠ here⁠.

Ep. 44: It's almost Q4! Can you believe it?!

In this three-part audio workshop series, I’m going to help you set yourself up to crush all your big goals as you close out 2023.

In total, this series will take 90 mins of your time and you will be walking away with…

+ clarity on your 3 big goals for 2023

+ commitment for your first 3 steps to take

+ a plan to revisit goals every 3 months

This is PART 1 and we’re going to talk all about intentions. What inventions do you have for these next 3 months? And how do you want to feel rolling into the not-so-distant new year?

EPISODE DOWNLOAD

To go along with this workshop series, download my free workbook to track your intentions, goals and prompts to create a very simple action plan. Bonus: there are printable weekly and monthly planner pages.

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Connect with Andrea via Instagram here.

Ep. 43: She’s back! And this time, we’re covering everything you need to know about your toddlers’ sleep. Georgina Wysiecki graced us with her newborn sleep wisdom on episode 37, and I had to have her back to share ALL her tips on navigating toddlers.

In this episode we cover:

+ Toddler sleep tips and answers to the most common toddler sleep questions

+ The difference between newborn and toddler sleep

+ Sleep and transitioning from crib to bed, potty/toilet training, soothers/dummies

+ Making decisions and planning for these big transitions

+ Bedtime strategies for getting your toddler to go to sleep easier (and faster!)

+ Nutrition and sleep

+ Managing YOUR sleep

Other episodes mentioned:

Ep. 37: Figuring out newborn sleep with Georgina Wysiecki of Woodlands Collective

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To connect with Georgina and the Woodlands Collective team click here.

To connect with Woodlands Collective on Instagram click here.

To buy or gift the Woodlands Collective Newborn Sleep Course click here.

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To view detailed show notes click here. 

Connect with Andrea via Instagram here.

For everything else head to AndreaBarr.com

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About Georgina Wysiecki:

Georgina lives in North Vancouver with her husband, two children, and two dogs. She grew up in South Australia and moved to Vancouver in 2012. As a registered social worker, she has worked in the mental health and substance use field for over thirteen years. She was a nanny for fifteen years and also trained as an Autism Early Intervention Therapist. Georgina has always been interested in child development, the perinatal stage, and mental health. However, it wasn’t until she had her own two children (both during the COVID19 pandemic) that she truly appreciated the importance of connection, support, and sleep. This experience fueled her passion for supporting families to reach their sleep goals and in turn improve their mental health and relationships. While on maternity leave Georgina completed her Infant and Child Sleep Consultant Training and founded Woodlands Collective.

Ep. 42: Time to catch some zzz’s. This is the one episode where I won’t be offended if you fall asleep. In fact, it’s encouraged.

Here's what's in store:

• A brief intro by myself and also, sleep meditation host Taylor Aller
• 10 minutes of a guided sleep meditation
• 10 minutes of soft sleepy music
• 40 minutes of silence to let you fall asleep uninterrupted

As you can see, this episode is a little different! Taylor Aller has kindly shared one of her SUPER relaxing sleep meditations with us. It's a little preview into her new YouTube channel called Sleepscape Chronicle.

In a month with a lot of change, shifts and exciting buzz...this is your reminder to prioritize the most important aspect of your health: sleep.

Other episodes with Taylor Aller:

Ep. 2: Taylor Aller on figuring out her multi-passionate career

Ep. 23: My journey into maternity leave and tips for figuring out your career while on parental leave [where Taylor interviews ME!]

To visit the Sleepscape Chronicle YouTube channel click here.

To find this meditation episode on Sleepscape Chronicle click here.

To learn more about multipotentialite, Taylor Aller click here.

To connect with Andrea via Instagram click here.

About Sleepscape Chronicle:

Welcome to Sleepscape Chronicle, your ultimate destination for all things sleep. If you're a busy working professional in need of restful nights, you've come to the right place.
We understand the struggles of those with busy lives, the challenges of chronic pain, and the frustration of sleepless nights. That's why we've carefully crafted our content to be your reliable companion in the quest for restful sleep. Experience captivating stories, expert sleep techniques, and immersive soundscapes that enhance your sleep and rejuvenation.

So, if you're tired of counting sheep and longing for a peaceful slumber, hit that subscribe button and join our growing community of sleep enthusiasts. Unlock the secrets to sound sleep and wake up refreshed, ready to conquer the day with newfound energy and focus. Your dreamy escape awaits at Sleepscape Chronicle - your go-to expert for sleep bliss. Let's embark on this sleep revolution together, one night at a time. Sweet dreams!

Ep. 41: Meet Bruce Cleland – father, entrepreneur, and as he puts it, “Just a dude tryna make a dent in the universe”.

Bruce has been married to the love of his life for over 30 years and is a father of 2. Along the way, he’s started 4 companies and as a business consultant, helped more than 25 entrepreneurs build their businesses. Amid all that, he and his wife flew halfway around the world to adopt their 2 children. Bruce has some incredible stories and one even involves a cyclone.

In this episode, we cover:

+ 7 life lessons from Bruce’s experience in work, life and fatherhood

+ The story of adopting their two children (from a country they knew nothing about)

+ His continued mission to live an interesting, useful, and productive life.

To connect with Bruce on LinkedIn click here.

To view detailed show notes click here.

Connect with Andrea via Instagram here.

For everything else head to AndreaBarr.com

Ep. 40: This episode is a little peek into how things are going as a new mom of TWO, and what my gradual return to work has looked like.

In this episode I cover…

* My postpartum and maternity (parental) leave experience

* Postpartum mental health

* Preparing for my return to work after maternity leave

* Childcare

And lots more!

Other episodes mentioned:

Ep. 31: An update from babyland: how we’re figuring out life as a family of 4

Ep. 21: Scotty Barr on figuring out how to navigate medical challenges, work and a baby on the way

Ep. 15: How my coach helped me figure out my maternity leave plan

Ep. 11: I’m pregnant! And figuring out how to navigate my career and business at the same time

Resource mentioned:

Free Ideal Schedule Template

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To view detailed show notes click here. 
Connect with Andrea via Instagram here.

Ep. 39: Raising children can (most of the time) be a mystery and a lot of trial and error. Layer on trying to figure out how to raise resilient, well-adjusted, happy, and healthy children...and cue overwhelm.

That's why we have Kathleen Sullivan here: she's going to share with us ALL about how we can raise resilient children.

Kathleen is a Nurse Practitioner who, throughout her career, has worked with children in many different clinical settings. Currently, Kathleen is a Nurse Practitioner at a clinic that supports youth mental health.

In this episode we cover...

* Kathleen's career pivot

* The definition of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

* How we can overcome trauma

* How we can raise resilient, happy, well-attached children

CONTENT ADVISORY: We will be talking about trauma and adverse childhood experiences in a theoretical sense. Feel free to skip this one if this topic isn't speaking to you right now!

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To view detailed show notes click here. 

Connect with Andrea via Instagram here.

Ep. 38 : When was the last time you did something purely for fun? And when was the last time someone asked you what you did outside of being a parent, professional, functioning adult…

Moms and dads, this episode is for you if you want to take a small step towards coming back to yourself outside your role as caregiver.

In this episode we cover…

* The reasons why you should spend time on hobbies

* The 5 ways that you can get back to your hobbies as a busy working parent

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To view detailed show notes click here. 

Connect with Andrea via Instagram here.

For everything else head to AndreaBarr.com