Alanna is a Boston-based mom of two, an occupational therapist, potty training consultant, and certified pediatric sleep consultant through the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management. For over three years, she has been helping families navigate their sleep journeys through her business, Big Picture Sleep Solutions. What began as a side hustle alongside her career as an occupational therapist has now become her primary focus.

Alanna’s passion for baby and toddler sleep was sparked when her older daughter was an infant. Determined to support her own baby, she immersed herself in the world of sleep consulting and discovered a deep love for it. She is dedicated to creating a supportive space where families can learn about sleep in a flexible, non-judgmental, and personalized way.
Alanna takes pride in her work and has helped hundreds of families achieve the rest they need to thrive.

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, Alanna shares:
- Her initial goals for her business when she launched three years ago and how those goals have evolved over time
- What it looked like for her business to gain momentum over time
- Her thoughts on the secret to growing a successful sleep consulting business

Links:
Website: https://bigpicturesleep.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigpicturesleep

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

As a sleep consultant, you will come up against challenging cases—and that’s OK! This week on the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m sharing a story about parents who pushed back on safe sleep guidelines—something I had never experienced in 12 years of working with families.

Navigating this situation tested me in ways I didn’t expect, but it also reinforced how critical it is to:
- Stick to evidence-based practices
- Hold strong to your boundaries
- Trust in your expertise

If you’re worried about how you’ll handle tricky situations as a sleep consultant, I promise this episode will give you the confidence to know you can handle it. You’ll see, by standing firm and leading with compassion, you can still support families AND do what’s right for their little ones.

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

Ruth's passion for sleep began when she discovered the profound impact healthy sleep habits can have on our lives. As an adult, she recognized the toll that sleep deprivation takes on our well-being, which led her to wonder about its effects on young children. After working in childcare for over 16 years, and with the support of her husband, Ruth decided to shift careers, leave her 9-to-5 job, and pursue certification through Center for Pediatric Sleep Management (CPSM).

In her new role, Ruth identified a significant gap in the support available to parents struggling with toddler sleep issues, leading her to develop the Bedtime Battles Fix program, which has already helped more than 35 families transform their toddlers sleep patterns. Through a confidence-based approach, Ruth empowers parents to regain control of bedtime struggles and find sustainable, restful sleep solutions for their children.

With her expertise and unwavering commitment to supporting families, Ruth is on a mission to restore hope for toddler families and teach them a fresh, effective approach to sleep training.

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, Ruth shares:
• How her business has evolved over the past year, including the changes she made to boost both revenue and personal fulfillment.
• Why she chose to specialize in toddler sleep.
• Her plans to develop a program offering continuing education for sleep consultants who want to better support families with older children.

Links:
Website: https://paradoxzzz.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paradoxzzzsleep/

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

Abbey is a board certified health & life coach who helps women quiet their inner mean girl and create the habits, the confidence and the life they love. After years of struggling with body image, Abbey decided to stop listening to that negative little voice inside of her head - and it completely transformed her body, her mind and her health. She understands the struggles and pressures that women and moms face AND she is deeply convicted that every woman can create balance and confidence in their life - SIMPLY.

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant Podcast, Abbey shares:
- Why waiting for the perfect moment to get started is never the answer
- The difference between working hard and doing the hard work
- That each little baby step is one step closer to your ultimate goals!

Links:
https://www.wellnesswithabbeyh.com/
https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswithabbeyh

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m trying something new—recording on the go! Inspired by last week’s guest, Amber Lilyestrom, I reflect on how I designed my sleep consulting business around my dreams. From starting as a stay-at-home mom wanting to feel productive to creating a flexible business that lets me prioritize family and self-care, staying true to my original vision has been key.

I also share why it’s important to focus on your own goals, not someone else’s, and how building a business that works for you can make all the difference. If you’re dreaming of starting your own sleep consulting journey, let’s connect—I’d love to help you map it out!

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

Amber is a business mentor, branding expert, author and speaker. Her work has been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur, SUCCESS, mindvalley & Working Mother Magazine. She is the host of The IGNITE Your Dream podcast and author of books Master Your Money Mind and Paddle Home.

Amber’s transformational mindset work helps her clients to bring meaningful expansion to their work, creative lives and personal missions. Her introspective approach is a catalyst for deep transformation and powerful change in organizations and individuals.

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, Amber shares:
- The importance of honoring your original dream when starting and growing a business
- How she built a wildly successful business working just 15 hours a week
- Her belief that when you develop your own sense of style in your business is when things really start to move!

Links:

Website: https://amberlilyestrom.com/
Podcast: https://amberlilyestrom.com/podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlilyestrom

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

Allison is “mom” to four fabulous people, now grown. She is running an active Postpartum Doula agency in Austin Texas, working as an independent birth & postpartum doula in Asheville NC, and running a fabulous postpartum doula certification program called ABG doula training. Allison believes that parents can have an easier and happier start with support. She has been blessed to be able to offer support to families in a variety of ways since 1998.

Allison opened Austin Baby Guru (ABG) in 2011 because she found that working as a postpartum doula fed her soul. She was excited to discover that it could also support her family.

In 2017 Allison opened the ABG Postpartum Doula Training to help others find the joy and satisfaction she had found in doula work.

This year Allison has enrolled in Center for Pediatric Sleep Management in preparation for adding sleep coaching to her doula business.

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant Podcast Allison shares:
- The value she sees in adding sleep consulting to her doula business
- How she supports parents who are apprehensive about setting boundaries around sleep
- What she envisions for her business in the future!

Links:

Website: https://www.abgdoulatraining.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abg_pp_doula_training/

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

Brittany is a mom of two, a dedicated nurse practitioner specializing in pulmonary and sleep, and a certified pediatric sleep consultant through CPSM. Her interest in baby sleep took root six years ago with the birth of her son, but it wasn’t until her daughter arrived three years later that she fully immersed herself in understanding infant sleep. Both of Brittany's children struggled with sleep early on, which led her to spend countless hours figuring out effective sleep strategies. Brittany’s talent for improving sleep became clear as friends began seeking her advice with their own babies. Often, she would think, "I should really find a way to make a business out of this." 

In February 2024, Brittany decided to take her passion to the next level by enrolling in Center for Pediatric Sleep Management’s sleep consultant certification program. She officially launched her sleep consulting business in March 2024 and hasn’t looked back since. 

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast Brittany shares: 
- What it’s like for her to grow a successful sleep consulting business while working full time and simultaneously raising two young children. 
- How she leverages her medical credentials to stand out in the field 
- The work she is doing to attract her ideal client so her business can work for her! 

Links: 
Website: https://www.goodnightnursebh.com/ 
https://www.instagram.com/brittany_sleepconsultant/

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I sit down with a very special guest: my 12-year-old son, Sid! I thought it would be fun to bring Sid on the podcast to share what it’s like growing up in a household where mom runs a busy sleep consulting business while also trying her best to prioritize being present for the family. Sid shares what he thinks sleep consulting is, his thoughts on balancing work and family time, and even how he helps out with the toddlers and preschoolers who struggle with sleep.

Sid also shares some of his own creative work—a sports newsletter for kids and families who love keeping up with the game—and even gives some encouraging words for kids whose parents are considering becoming sleep consultants. Sid’s insight and humor made this such a joy to record, and I hope you enjoy hearing his take on our unique family life as much as I did!

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

Have you ever found yourself held back by doubts and limiting beliefs when thinking about starting something new? Maybe you’re considering becoming a sleep consultant but are stuck wondering, “What if I fail? What if I’m not good enough?”

In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast I’m diving into the power of perspective—how flipping the script on your fears and doubts can open up a world of possibilities. 

If you’ve been thinking about starting a sleep consulting business but feel weighed down by uncertainty, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how a simple mindset shift can be the key to unlocking your potential and getting started on a journey that could change your life.

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry