The Let's Sleep Podcast

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

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In this latest episode, we sit down with Jess Jenkins, a mother, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, and founder of the online pre and postnatal Pilates app, MOVE with The Mama Physio.

Jess shares her expertise on pelvic floor health, a critical but often overlooked aspect of postpartum recovery, and provides guidance for those looking to stay active while managing pelvic floor issues.

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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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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Mini series with Eliza @babysafebasics

In this episode of The Let's Sleep Podcast, we're joined by Eliza Leslie, a dedicated paramedic, Mum, and the founder of Baby Safe Basics. Eliza is on a mission to empower parents with essential first aid skills, helping them navigate the sometimes scary world of baby safety with confidence and calm.

Eliza shares her expertise on a critical topic—choking, gagging, and solids safety. We dive into the key differences between choking and gagging in babies and toddlers and why it's vital for parents to distinguish between the two. Eliza offers practical, preventative measures for parents introducing solids to their little ones, ensuring that this exciting milestone is as safe as it is fun.

You'll also learn the immediate steps to take in the event of a choking emergency, and Eliza provides actionable tips on food safety, from choosing safe foods to understanding how to cut and prepare them properly.

Whether you're just starting on your solids journey or looking to refresh your first aid knowledge, this episode is packed with valuable insights that every parent needs to hear.

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Joining me for a 2 part mental health series is guest Louisa Mason.

Louisa is a perinatal child and family psychologist. She's also a Mum to 2 boys. She specialises in perinatal anxiety and mood, attachment and bonding and emotions in motherhood. Louisa talks about the challenges and wonders of being a Mum. She normalises that Motherhood is amazing but insanely hard at the same time. The constraint, burnout, guilt, feelings of wanting to escape, frustration, rage, anxiety, overstimulation, intrusive thoughts and relentlessness of early motherhood.

What did discussed:

- What are you referring to when you mention a ‘rupture’

- Can you provide some examples of repair and why is this important?

- Are we damaging our bond with our little ones when we experience a rupture?

Connect with Louisa:

+ Via her website

+ Via Instagram

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+ ⁠⁠Follow on IG⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠Visit the website⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠Book sleep support with Jazz⁠⁠

+ ⁠⁠Become a sleep consultant⁠

Joining me for a 2 part mental health series with guest Louisa Mason.

Louisa is a perinatal child and family psychologist. She's also a Mum to 2 boys. She specialises in perinatal anxiety and mood, attachment and bonding and emotions in motherhood. Louisa talks about the challenges and wonders of being a Mum. She normalises that Motherhood is amazing but insanely hard at the same time. The constraint, burnout, guilt, feelings of wanting to escape, frustration, rage, anxiety, overstimulation, intrusive thoughts and relentlessness of early motherhood.

What did discussed:

- Do you commonly see Mums in your practice being quite hard on themselves?

- Why do we do this?

- What are some examples of how we can treat ourselves with kindness?

- Can you talk to us about fear of failure and where this comes from?

- Is it instilled in us from childhood or are we born with this?

- How can we move through fear of failure

Connect with Let's Sleep:

+ ⁠Follow on IG⁠

+ ⁠Visit the website⁠

+ ⁠Book sleep support with Jazz⁠

+ ⁠Become a sleep consultant⁠

Renee has an incredible IG page @wellnessbyreneebrown and I would highly recommend following along for all the good vibes and wellness ideas.

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"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.

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Joining me for a 2 part series is Kath - Founder of FitNest Mama. She's a mum of 3, a perinatal physiotherapist, and Host of The Pregnancy Birth and Recovery Podcast.

We chat all about why your pelvic floor is so important and how to strengthen and protect it through childbirth right through to menopause.

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Joining me for a 2 part series is Kath - Founder of FitNest Mama. She's a mum of 3, a perinatal physiotherapist, and Host of The Pregnancy Birth and Recovery Podcast.

We chat all about how to get moving post birth and we delve into why it can be so challenging to find your groove with movement once you're a Mum.

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