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Have you ever wondered why you need sleep? Do you wonder what happens to your body and your brain while you are asleep? In this episode, Madlina Brencus, a doctor-in-training and well known Baby-Centered Sleep consultant in Romania, discusses the sleep insight that she finds most fascinating with Meredith Brough, sleep expert and host of this podcast.
Madalina teaches the details of the cleansing process that occurs during the first stage of non-REM sleep and what happens if you miss this stage. She explains how melatonin and other hormones support sleep and suggests natural ways to boost their effectiveness. She breaks down what happens when you don't get enough sleep (occasionally) and the dangers of sleep deprivation. Lastly, she shares her thoughts on the ways that people try to compensate for lost sleep and the importance of improving the overall quality of sleep.
Don't be afraid to listen to this podcast if you are sleeping poorly. Especially if there are factors that you can't control! Meredith and Madalina are sensitive to this issue and aware that you might feel stressed out or anxious about this topic. They offer reassurance as they address these challenges, as well. They encourage parents to do everything in their power to improve sleep and support their children with patience and compassion until sleep improves.
Topics:
The purposes of sleep
The benefits of healthy sleep
How we fall asleep and stay asleep
The dangers of sleep deprivation (long term and short term)
Compensations (short term and long term)
Encouragement for those who want to sleep better but can't
Ready to understand your child? Take the Sleep Temperament Test! Reveal your child's sleep nature and unlock the solutions to your exhaustion in just 5 minutes!
- For infants: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/61778658cc4cbd0018d8524d
- For toddlers and young children: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6335193348a706001633d7c1
Resources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Book: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Connect with Madalina
On Facebook: Madalina Brencus
On Instagram @Povesteauneighindute, means Little Acorn's Story, in reference to her
The Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program Launches on January 6th 2026!
Use the links below to learn more. While you're looking around, add your name to our waiting list to get updates about our next session.
Learn More About the Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program HERE.
Learn about our Baby-Centered Sleep approach, methods and principles, hear from a few of our graduates, and get to know Meredith HERE.
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Have you ever wondered why you need sleep? Do you wonder what happens to your body and your brain while you are asleep? In this episode, Madlina Brencus, a doctor-in-training and well known Baby-Centered Sleep consultant in Romania, discusses the sleep insight that she finds most fascinating with Meredith Brough, sleep expert and host of this podcast.
Madalina teaches the details of the cleansing process that occurs during the first stage of non-REM sleep and what happens if you miss this stage. She explains how melatonin and other hormones support sleep and suggests natural ways to boost their effectiveness. She breaks down what happens when you don't get enough sleep (occasionally) and the dangers of sleep deprivation. Lastly, she shares her thoughts on the ways that people try to compensate for lost sleep and the importance of improving the overall quality of sleep.
Don't be afraid to listen to this podcast if you are sleeping poorly. Especially if there are factors that you can't control! Meredith and Madalina are sensitive to this issue and aware that you might feel stressed out or anxious about this topic. They offer reassurance as they address these challenges, as well. They encourage parents to do everything in their power to improve sleep and support their children with patience and compassion until sleep improves.
Topics:
The purposes of sleep
The benefits of healthy sleep
How we fall asleep and stay asleep
The dangers of sleep deprivation (long term and short term)
Compensations (short term and long term)
Encouragement for those who want to sleep better but can't
Ready to understand your child? Take the Sleep Temperament Test! Reveal your child's sleep nature and unlock the solutions to your exhaustion in just 5 minutes!
- For infants: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/61778658cc4cbd0018d8524d
- For toddlers and young children: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6335193348a706001633d7c1
Resources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Book: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
Connect with Madalina
On Facebook: Madalina Brencus
On Instagram @Povesteauneighindute, means Little Acorn's Story, in reference to her
The Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program Launches on January 6th 2026!
Use the links below to learn more. While you're looking around, add your name to our waiting list to get updates about our next session.
Learn More About the Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification Program HERE.
Learn about our Baby-Centered Sleep approach, methods and principles, hear from a few of our graduates, and get to know Meredith HERE.