Anyone else see pictures of their baby bassinet filled to the brim with stuffed animals blankets?

Anyone else’s parents place them belly down in their crib when they were babies?

Anyone else do baby math when counting wake windows?!

AH sleep… who knew how big of a conversation it was going to be once you had a kid huh?

There are so many different methodologies when it comes to sleep and children’s sleep. Today I have Kelsey Alford who leverages evidence based research when it comes to infant and toddler sleep. Kelsey is a pediatric nurse practitioner, sleep consultant to babies and children ages 0-18 years, and founder of Nested Sleep.  She has over 15 years of experience working in the field of pediatrics. She is married and a mom to two kids ages 2 and 4. Her mission is to ensure families don’t have to walk the world of parenthood alone and get the support they need to have happy, healthy, and well rested kiddos. She lives in the Seattle area and works with families both locally and virtually.

Here are some of the things you’ll learn on today’s episode:

• Infant sleep the first year of life
• Sleep associations (which are good and which are ones you may want to eliminate)
• When should your baby sleep through the night
• Is sleep training for parents? 
• Demystifying the myths about sleep training
• Sleep regressions and what to do about them
• Short naps
• Setting up schedules and routines
• Creating a game plan with your partner before bedtime sleep begins

AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

For all things sleep make sure to go follow Kelsey at @nestedsleep, email her [email protected] or even reach her by phone at  (206) 588-6304.  She is also having a sale on her early morning awakenings ebook through next weekend(no code needed)! It’s a good prep for daylight savings time to get schedules lined up!

Happy Listening!

We survived the first year!!

Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast I am opening up and sharing about Jake’s birth story, how motherhood has changed me, and 12 life lessons that I’ve learned these past 12 months.

Some of the things you’ll hear on today’s episode:

• That ALL birth is natural (no matter how you became a mother)
• That birth plans should really be an outline
• Symptoms of preeclampsia
• My honest experience with a hospital birth
• And 12 important life lessons that I’ve learned this past year

Ever wonder if the way you were parented impacts your parenting now?

What about if your kid is getting enough socialization during the pandemic?

Or what happens to your brain when you read flashy & fear inducing headlines on social media & the news?

Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast I have child psychologists Drs. Jenna Elgin & Shanna Alvarez the amazing creators behind @helpingfamiliesthrive. Together we debunk myths spread via social media and learn how to set your self up for success in your parenting.

These incredible researchers are on a mission is to bring parenting science to the real world. As moms of 3 kids each, they relate to the struggles and joys of parenting. They want to bring the gap between the information most parents have access to and the rigorously researched tools they have from their training to bring parents real peace of mind.

Here are some of the things you’ll hear today:

• How to respond to certain behavior
• The transition from infancy to toddlerhood in your parenting
• How to understand flashy and fear inducing headlines in the news and on social media
• Understanding your own childhood trauma and how you were parented & why it’s important to do the self work
• How much time should you actually be spending with your kids?
• Parenting during the pandemic
• How to create resiliency in your kids during the pandemic
• Where to find quality evidence based research that you can trust!
• And a special Q&A from the Becoming Mama & Beyond community!

This episode is jam packed with gems that you can implement today!

Make sure to check out their new course: Parenting Essentials, a comprehensive parenting course for children 2-10 that puts the power of the most studied evidence-based parenting programs in the palms of parents’ hands. Their course launches for the pre-sale on 3/8 and will be live on 3/15. Use this code (HFTNIK) for 20% off. They will be doing presale March 8-14 at $197. After that will be $247. The 20% will be good for either!

Here are the research based website recommendations they mentioned in the episode:

1. Google Scholar

2. https://www.zerotothree.org

3. https://www.cebc4cw.org

4. John Gottman & The Gottman Institute

CALLING ALL BOSS MAMAS! If you have a desire to start a side hustle or a full blown online business today’s What Nik Know’s podcast episode is for YOU.

A few weeks ago I shared that more than 2.3 million women have left the workforce and unless it was due to wanting to bounce the number is not ok. So if you are looking to get back out there and share your gift today will lay the groundwork on how to get started in 1) figuring out what you want to do and who you want to serve and 2) how to actually do it!

Does this sound like you? 

1. You’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit.
2. Maybe a parent or a close relative you looked up to was an entrepreneur.
3. Whatever the reason, you’ve always loved the idea of running your own business and having the flexibility to be there for your kids.
4. Maybe you have a job, but you’ve always dreamt about doing something your passionate about as a side hustle or as a full time thing. Maybe it’s  fitness, writing, or helping others.
5. It wasn’t until you became a mom that you saw gaps you wanted to fill.
6. Maybe you went through your own struggle and now are wanting to support others.
7. Maybe It wasn’t until recently when people began coming to you with questions or asking you for help that you started to seriously think about starting your own business.

Bet I got you dreaming now huh?

So here’s what you’ll learn today:

1. A quiz to figure out if entrepreneurship is really for you
2. 4 ways to find out your purpose 
3. How to define the problem you want to solve 
4. Why mindfulness will help you hear your inner wisdom 
5. What you really need to start an online business 
6. My failed attempts in entrepreneurship  
7. 4 ways to start a business online (for little to no money)

Make sure to subscribe and leave a review- would love to hear how you guys are liking the show!

Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast we have Dr. Lindsay Fader from LEVEL4PT & Wellness!

She is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in women's health, postpartum, and pelvic floor rehabilitation in the San Diego area. Dr. Lindsay is highly trained in pelvic floor and postpartum examination, assessment, and treatment, and has successfully treated hundreds of women in both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings.

Prior to working in Encinitas, CA with LEVEL4PT & Wellness, she worked in hospital and clinical settings guiding women of all ages with a range of postpartum, post-surgical, orthopedic, neurological, and pelvic floor diagnoses.

Dr. Lindsay holds a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology and a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. She is passionate about helping moms become stronger versions of themselves before, during, and following vaginal and cesarean births. 

Dr. Lindsay and the LEVEL4 team are dedicated to guiding women to becoming more active and mobile... without painkillers or surgery, so they can get the most enjoyment out of life!

LEVEL4 was voted 2019/2020 Best PT Clinic In Encinitas and Voted 2018 Best PT Clinic In North San Diego County.

Here are some of the things you are going to learn in today’s episode: 

✅ All things pelvic floor + how it relates to your body

✅ How long you should wait before you go for baby 2 or 3 

✅ What actually happens to your abdominals during pregnancy and postpartum

✅ Common issues that our body endures during pregnancy and postpartum 

✅ C-section mobilization 

✅ How to do an at home Diastsis Recti exam 

✅ How different types of delivery impacts our pelvic floor

✅ Preparing for a VBAC

✅ Why community is so important during pregnancy 

✅ Why you should see a pelvic floor PT during pregnancy to help prepare you for postpartum 

✅ All things kegels

If you are seeking support here is the contact information for Dr. Lindsay and the LEVEL4 Team!

Welcome back to the what Nik knows podcast I’m your host Dr. Nikki Sammet and holy shit it’s launch week over! Today’s episode is all about Confident Coach Accelerator. I’m going to share with you how this all came to be, what the program entails, give you some sneak peaks regarding programs, and then off course ASK YOU TO JOIN!! DUH!! So let’s get goin yo!

So on Monday February 1st, I opened the doors to my signature program Confident Coach Accelerator. If you’re new around here I am a coach for coaches who specialize in supporting moms…so if you’re a sleep coach or a perinatal fitness instructor or anything to do with parenting or babies I AM YOUR GIRLLLLL!

Before I officially launch, I am inviting 6 coaches who would like to go through the program with me as I create it real time! (with a massive discount). Confident Coach Accelerator will take you through literally EVERYTHING you need to know about strengthening your motherhood mindset & starting or scaling your coaching business in 90 days.  Today I’m going to share my story and how it relates to the program because it wasn’t until I launched and realized it all weaves together. I’ve coached many coaches through this process. These women have reported feeling more present with their families, aligned in their goals, energized, and confident in themselves. Not only have we smashed life and business goals we’ve made money while doing it!! For the beta launch I am doing first-come, first-serve. Once the spaces are gone, they’re gone. so if you are thinking about it, be sure to message me right away! You will get full access to me as I guide you through understanding your limiting beliefs & your self doubt, building out time for YOU and your biz goals, how to create a recognizable brand, and of course, GET CLIENTS!

The program includes 1-1 calls with me, curriculum through videos/audio, step-by-step guides, assessments, worksheets, daily support, and tools that you can utilize for the rest of your life. A few examples of what you will learn inside Confident Coach Accelerator!

Strengthening your motherhood mindset + understanding your limiting beliefs

Vision mapping + goal planning

Finding the perfect niche

Building your brand 

Communication + coaching skills

^^ And that’s literally just the tip of the iceberg… today I'll share my story of how I got here & all the about the program! If the words I share with you today resonate with you in some way DM @dr_nikkiphd the word "READY" and I'll share some details with you!

Raise your hand if you are desperately seeking more time? 

More time for you. More time for work. More time with your kiddos. More time with your partner. More time to be creative. More time to take a bath. MORE TIME!! I just did market research for the upcoming program I will be launching in the spring   and the overall consensus was that momprenuers (and moms in general) want more time.They are looking for ways to maximize their energy so they are more present with their families and tactics that encourage them to be more efficient with their time. Another big challenge mompreneurs face is knowing WHAT TO DO during those available blocks. There is a difference between being in motion and being in action. So if you’re looking for new ways to get your shit done, this podcast episode is for you. Beyond talking about HOW to get more time we talk about setting boundaries, asking for help, & managing your mental health as all these flow together.

Here are some of the things you’ll learn about on today’s high:

• Your mindset around time
•  Understanding where & how you spend your time
• What’s priority & what’s not
• Why setting boundaries & asking for you time are so important for mommy mental health
• Making a habit scorecard 
• Creating a morning routine and why having one is so essential
• Multiple time management tactics
• Ways to maximize your energy
• Permission to practice self compassion and grace while building your biz
• My upcoming coaching program

I am so excited for you to listen to this episode- they are all methods I’ve tried myself- Leave me a review on iTunes with how this EP impacted you...and while you’re listening to it- tag me! 

Am I allowed to take medications while I’m pregnant or nursing?

And if yes, which ones are safe?

If I’m taking medication for my mental health before I get pregnant do I have to stop?

Did you ask any of these types questions during your pregnancy or postpartum journey?

I know I did.

I wrote my OB about pretty much everything from TUMS to Tylenol.

Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast, Dr. Francie Broghammer, Chief Resident in Psychiatry at UC Irvine Medical Center, walks us through managing our mental health with medication during pregnancy and postpartum.

Here’s what you’ll hear on today’s EP:

• Female mental health is different than male mental health due to our hormone fluctuation throughout our lifetime
• Women are 2x more likely to experience depression than men
• 90% of women have the baby blues after birth 
• If you’ve experienced anxiety/depression prior to pregnancy there is a higher than average chance that will represent itself in pregnancy & postpartum
•  Strength alone does not allow you to heal your brain any better than healing the broken bone in your arm
• How SSRI medications work
•  How taking medication can help you do the things that actually encourage self care, exercise…all the things that take you from baseline to flourishing
• Breastfeeding and medication

And so much more!

I have 5 seats left in the upcoming Strengthening Your Motherhood Mindset workshop- it is on January 27th at 4pm. Reserve your seat now!

Hi friends, welcome back to the what Nik knows podcast I’m your host dr. Nikki sammet! And happy new year!! Our first ep in 2021 is all about how to train for birth and prepare for postpartum.

This is a super important episode because I believe that the more you’re prepared  physically, emotionally and mentally into motherhood the better off you will be. Megan is a KEY member of our team - you’ve heard me say this before motherhood is a team sport and so having those around you to support you all throughout your motherhood journey is vital. I know for me getting prepared for postpartum was a BIG to do- so I lined myself up with as many team members that could support me as possible. Megan Welsh is one of those team members.  I love how Megan goes into detail about preparing ourselves to train for this big event that’s coming and how to best empower ourselves when giving birth and then after.

 Megan Welsh is an experienced Labor and Delivery nurse; she has been taking care of mamas and delivering babies for over 10 years. She is certified in obstetrics, pre and postnatal fitness, breastfeeding counseling, and a Bloom Method Licensee. Megan has led group fitness classes for seven years, during which time she taught at the university she attended, gyms, and in various countries.

Here are the offers Megan mentioned in today’s episode and her contact information: She has a referral reward- refer any mama who purchases a training session package and gets $50 cash back. Purchase a Mermaid Mamas ebook and get 20% off any training session package

AH, New Years resolutions. Raise your hand if you’ve written out goals for the year only to have them fizzle out by February 21st? Come on don’t be shy now…you’re not alone. On average New Year’s goals last an average of 3 weeks. I know in the past I’ve set goals like “Im going to go to the gym every single day” and I can honestly say that might have lasted a week! SO what’s the difference between those that stick with their goals and those that don’t.Today on the What Nik Knows Podcast we are going to talk though my intentional goal planning 9 step methodology that will help you stay consistent with the goals you want to achieve.An important part of our conversation today is that goal planning pairs with building a new identity and creating habits within that new identity to reach your desired goals.Another reason why goals don’t come to fruition is that we are too focused on the result NOT what the current lessons are or the skillset we are acquiring. We have been trained to be attached to the outcome. Remember that success is NOT a benchmark it is a perspective. So today's EP is a snapshot of my my 9 step methodology to staying consistent and congruent with your New Years resolutions for 2021.