Joining me in part 3 of this postpartum preparation series is IBCLC Joelleen Winduss Paye. Joelleen is a IBCLC, Midwife, Naturopath, Mother and founder of JWP. Joelleen offers non judgemental and holistic support with common breastfeeding/feeding challenges. We chat all about preparing for breastfeeding. I took so much away from this episode and can't wait for you to listen. What are the most important things parents should know about preparing for breastfeeding before their baby arrives? What a...
Jan 08, 2025•55 min•Ep. 69
Postpartum Preparation Series 🙋🏼♀️ Joining me today is Nutrition and Wellness Coach Ana Robinson from Nourish Us. Ana and I discuss the critical role of protein in postpartum nutrition. We discuss how protein supports recovery, energy levels, and emotional well-being during the postpartum phase. Ana shares practical tips for incorporating protein into meals and identifies symptoms of protein deficiency. Ana has a big focus on small sustainable habits that really make the biggest impact on our...
Dec 11, 2024•43 min•Ep. 64
Postpartum Preparation Series 🙋🏼♀️ The lovely Elise is joining us today to share her experience with formula feeding her 3 babies and how her autoimmune condition Hashimotos impacted her breastmilk supply. Elise shares the emotional and practical aspects of formula feeding, the challenges of breastfeeding, the impact of mental health on feeding choices, and the importance of support and self compassion. Get to know Elise: Elise passionate about motivating women to find inspiration in health, ...
Dec 04, 2024•38 min•Ep. 67
If you're curious about using cloth nappies and wipes with your little one/s - i'm so excited for you! In this chat, Mel the founder of Here and After Eco joins me to discuss the benefits and misconceptions surrounding cloth nappies and wipes. The conversation covers common myths, environmental impacts, cost savings, and practical tips for cleaning and maintaining cloth products. I totally get that using cloth can feel intimidating and overwhelming and we hope that this episodes helps to ease yo...
Nov 27, 2024•58 min•Ep. 66
I can't wait for you to listen to this pod ep with Lauren and Jules, the brains behind Baby Food Bible . They share the challenges they faced when navigating the complexities of starting solids and how this inspired them to write a simplified guide for parents. We also get some insights into the process behind actually bringing this book to life and how they found the time whilst juggling mum life and all the things. Jules and Lauren are so down to earth and I love that they share the realities ...
Nov 20, 2024•53 min•Ep. 65
In this chat with Jess, the owner of Raising Resilience Mornington Peninsula - we chat all about what to do as a parent when you've lost your cool and become disregulated. If this has happened to you - you are NOT alone! She is on a mission to support parents to feel confident when it comes to navigating their children’s emotions and mental health, and understanding their children’s behaviour on a deeper level. Raising children can be joyous, beautiful and deeply satisfying. It can also feel exh...
Nov 13, 2024•50 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, Jazz shares her personal experiences and insights as a midwife and sleep consultant, discussing ten things she's done or implemented since becoming a parent. Key points discussed: Anxiety about sleep Establishing a routine from 3-4 months Flexibility in napping is essential for mental health. Prioritising sleep can mean saying no to (some) social plans. Creating a dark sleep environment Safe sleep practices Traveling early with your baby Sharing the load with feeding and settlin...
Oct 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 63
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 sl...
Sep 25, 2024•22 min
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. We discuss: What are some of the most common pelvic floor issues? What types of exercises are safe to start with p...
Sep 11, 2024•24 min•Ep. 61
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...
Aug 28, 2024•20 min•Ep. 60
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 ...
Aug 14, 2024•36 min•Ep. 59
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, intru...
Jul 03, 2024•25 min•Ep. 58
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, int...
Jun 27, 2024•25 min•Ep. 57
Renee Brown is a holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach that focuses on helping women and mums to show up as their happiest, most nourished and vibrant selves. She has two kids Georgia and Luca and they are her focus with her business fitting around them. Renee has an incredible IG page @wellnessbyreneebrown and I would highly recommend following along for all the good vibes and wellness ideas. Questions we discussed: Why is it so important to prioritise nourishing yourself? Can you give a few e...
May 08, 2024•39 min•Ep. 55
"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 li...
Apr 24, 2024•44 min•Ep. 55
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. We discuss: How pregnancy and birth impacts your pelvic floor How to do a pelvic floor exercise correctly Why relaxation of the pelvic floor is important too Link between mental health and pelv...
Apr 17, 2024•18 min•Ep. 54
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. We discuss: The importance of postnatal rehab Why it's important not to neglect it Mix of cardio and core exercises How to build exercise habits Connect with Kath: Follow FitNest Mama on...
Apr 04, 2024•27 min•Ep. 53
Joining me today is Lauren Perrett the Founder of BubbaDesk. I have supported Lauren and her hubby Tom with both of their children's sleep. Together they have Founded BubbaDesk, a co working service with on site childcare (what an epic idea!) and it is rapidly expanding across Australia. Very excited to announce I am the In-House Sleep Expert for BubbaDesk and will be helping to educate and support Bubba Desk parents as well as the incredible team of staff. What we chatted about: What are some o...
Mar 28, 2024•41 min•Ep. 52
It can feel a tad overwhelming (and a bit nerve wracking) returning to exercise after you have a baby. So where do we start? How do we know what is safe? Joining me to answer these questions is Rosie Purdue from Hatched House in Melbourne. Get to know Rosie: Rosie is one of only a few physiotherapists in Australia with post-graduate qualifications in Pelvic Floor & Continence Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine. She is also a Hypnobirthing Australia Practitioner and clinical Pilates instructor...
Mar 21, 2024•28 min•Ep. 51
Our bodies change so much throughout pregnancy and postpartum. I don't know about you - but it's taken some time for me to get used to how I enjoy dressing in this new phase of my life. For that reason - i've brought Lisa Stockman, a Melbourne based Personal Stylist onto the podcast for a chat. We talk about: + Dressing for the body you have now + Adjustment to parent life + Lisa commonly sees women in 'transition' phases of their lives + Some simple fashion tips to help boost your confidence Co...
Mar 13, 2024•31 min•Ep. 50
Yayyy it's the first episode back for 2024! I'm sharing all about our recent relocation to far north qld and answering all the community questions that have come through. I chatted about: + Why we moved to FNQ + The journey from Melb to QLD + How we prepared + Buying a house before we moved Connect with Let's Sleep: + Follow on IG + Visit the website + Book sleep support with Jazz + Become a sleep consultant...
Feb 29, 2024•24 min•Ep. 49
Helping families sleep well and create freedom is something I’m extremely passionate about. In this episode, I want to share about a proactive vs reactive approach to your little one’s sleep. We chat about: My journey What’s changing in Let’s Sleep Being empowered before birth for sleep The education needs to start earlier Resources: 4-24 month sleep guide Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram @lets__sleep Keen to chat with Jazz about further sleep support? Get in touch here. My favourite ...
Dec 21, 2023•19 min•Ep. 48
After a lot of questions coming in about this topic, I’m talking to you in this episode about introducing a comforter to your baby and how you should go about it. We chat about: How it worked in our house The stages of connection and attachment When you should introduce a comforter to your little one Forming the relationship with the comforter Resources: Read How to Introduce a Comforter to Your baby4-24 month sleep guide Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram @lets__sleep Keen to chat with Jaz...
Dec 07, 2023•16 min•Ep. 47
If you’ve worried about if solids impact your little one’s sleep, don’t worry, this is extremely common. This episode will support you with tips for introducing solids. We chat about: Keeping an open mind When to introduce new foods What nutrients to consider Promoting quality sleep for your little one Resources: Check out the Eat Well Sleep Well GuideFind out more about Do Solids Impact Sleep4-24 month sleep guide Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram @lets__sleep Keen to chat with Jazz about...
Nov 22, 2023•17 min•Ep. 46
Tired of those never-ending catnaps with your little one? In this episode, we'll reveal 4 game-changing tips that we swear by for our clients, helping them conquer the catnapping cycle once and for all. We chat about: Focusing on an age appropriate routine rather than being fixated on awake windows Giving your baby plenty of opportunity to go back to sleep Getting back your freedom in the day Time between waking and the next nap Normalizing that change won’t happen overnight Resources: 4-24 mo...
Nov 08, 2023•12 min•Ep. 45
In this latest episode i'm chatting with Caitlin Munyard, one of my amazing clients. Caitlin is kindly sharing her experience with the 4 month sleep regression, how she's made time for regular exercise and camping with her beautiful fam. We chat about: - What the trigger point was for Caitlin reaching out for help with Ella's sleep - Whether Caitlin had any thoughts or hesitations before booking in sleep help - How her experience of parenting changed throughout the program and in the months that...
Oct 25, 2023•32 min•Ep. 44
Joining me on the podcast is Hannah from @childhood.rising for a chat about all things play, building connection with our little ones and....how to make play fun eeeeeven when we don't feel like playing with our kids. Hannah is a certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Play Therapist, and Mother of two. She is also the passionate owner of Childhood Rising, a platform that offers invaluable online and in-person support to parents and professionals working with children aged 0-8 years. With a deep u...
Oct 12, 2023•36 min•Ep. 43
Today on the podcast, one of my lovely previous clients is joining me for a chat. Stef is a Midwife, Mumma and is sharing her experience with Postnatal Anxiety. Approximately 15 to 20% of women in Australia are affected by perinatal depression or anxiety. And there's lots of reports that this figure is actually much higher. We chat about: The prevalence of perinatal depression and anxiety [00:00:03] The impact on daily life and relationships [00:01:22] Seeking help for sleep issues [00:03:39] Th...
Oct 04, 2023•38 min•Ep. 42
Today i'm reclaiming the mic for a solo episode on the one thing that is keeping you stuck from improving your baby's sleep. Stigma. There is HUGE stigma surrounding seeking help for your baby's sleep, settling methods, routines and basically anything sleep related! In my experience, this is the biggest thing preventing parents from reaching out for assistance and making changes to improve their baby's sleep. Today we are having a deep chat about this. I'm going to encourage you to think, reflec...
Sep 20, 2023•30 min•Ep. 41
Joining me on the podcast today is Sarah and Matt - parents of Matilda. I recently visited their home in Melbourne for a 3 hour In-Home Package at bedtime to help them with Matilda's frequent night waking and catnapping. Fast forward to now and life looks completely different for this family. I cannot wait for you to listen to this chat with Sarah and Matt. Key points we discussed: The decision to seek help [00:01:17] Sarah and Matt discuss the challenges they were facing with Matilda's sleep, i...
Sep 13, 2023•32 min•Ep. 40
