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| What a Thriving Mom Looks Like | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:39:51 | |
A lot of times the go-to words that are associated with motherhood are chaotic, stressful, lonely, and more. But what if we could flip it around and focus more on the positive connotations of motherhood? I asked my community how they would most like to feel about motherhood, and a couple of the words that came up over and over were “joy” and “effortless”. So today I want to talk about this concept of the hardest job that we're all doing (which is motherhood) and how can that be effortless? And what does a thriving mom look like? This is not meant to discredit anyone’s motherhood experience, but instead speak to a lot of the difficulties that many of us face every single day. But to me, effortlessness isn’t about what something looks like, but more on how my day to day feels – how I show up to and react to the normal parts of motherhood. So listen in to hear how you can feel more grounded, more peaceful, and yes… effortless and thriving. Work with Brittni:
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| 9 Morning Habits to Set Your Day Up for Success | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:39:13 | |
If you are in a busy season of motherhood, it doesn't mean that you can't be doing nourishing things for yourself, but it does mean that sometimes that we're going to be maybe finding less rest for a period of time. However, I think having these nurturing things within our day that are just a part of our daily routine are so helpful for times when we are busy. Personally, if I didn't have my morning meditation, if I didn't have my journaling, if I didn't have my walks, if I didn't have my protein-filled meals, I would be endlessly burnt out. I have found these things to be so helpful for me that they have become a regular part of my routine and I hope that you can find items like that in your day, too. So that’s what we’re chatting about today – morning habits to set your day up for success. I had a hard time narrowing these down because I think that they're all important (the order mentioned here isn’t important)! I think that we all need to kind of analyze our lives, analyze our days and pick and choose what's going to be most nourishing to ourselves, most realistic, and what's going to work better for us. Work with Brittni:
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| Why Sleep Training is so Dangerous | 02 Jul 2024 | 00:30:32 | |
Welcome back to The Resting in Motherhood Podcast, today’s episode is going to be a little bit spicy because we are talking about why sleep training is so dangerous. Spoiler alert: it is not about the attachment aspect, it is not about not responding to cries, or even the trauma aspect. What I want to talk about today is the fact that sleep training views sleep as a behavior, meaning that when you leave your child to cry it out, or you're doing Ferber, or the chair method, or pick up put down, these are all behavioral modifications, they have absolutely nothing, and I mean nothing, to do with sleep. Sleep is a biological function, which means nothing about sleep has been learned. The only thing that has been learned when sleep training is used is that cries won't be answered at night. So we have modified the behavior, we have modified the crying. We have not modified a biological function, which is sleep. I’m diving into this more as well as sharing what can be done if sleep is currently feeling unsustainable for you and your little one. Work with Brittni:
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| The First Ever Q&A Episode! | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:39:12 | |
Today we are actually going to be doing something that I've never done on the podcast, which I'm really, really excited about – a Q&A episode! If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I do a weekly question and answer session, and for this most recent one, I collected the questions and I will be answering them throughout this episode. I think this will be really fun because when I do it on Instagram, I can only go so deep because I have a time limit. So let’s dive in. If you want your own questions answered? Follow me on Instagram, @resting_in_motherhood and submit it on the next Q&A day! Questions Answered:
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| Babies, Their Brains, and Secure Attachment with Michelle Charriere | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:48:33 | |
Before I even started my podcast, I knew that I’d want to have today’s guest on the show — welcome Michelle Charriere, a birth to five mental health specialist who supports parents in understanding their child's attachment and how to nurture security in their little ones. I’m excited to have her on because there’s a lot of buzz around secure attachment… is it actually healthy? Does it lead to a dependent child? How do you create a relationship that works for both parent and child? How does it relate to sleep? We’re getting into all of it in the full episode. Michelle was such an amazing resource for me when I was a new mom, so I know that this episode is going to be an amazing addition to your parenting toolbelt. I can’t wait to hear your favorite takeaways! Work with Brittni:
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| Sleep Associations: What They Are & How to Switch Them | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:31:26 | |
As I’m recording this episode, I’m going through a beautiful transition: it’s Lilah’s last day of school (and I was so worried about her starting school on her first day!) and the summer excitement is almost in full swing. This got me thinking about how there are also transition periods when it comes to baby and toddler sleep, whether it’s starting daycare, introducing a new caregiver, or simply old ways of supporting your child to sleep not working anymore. Sleep associations are what your little one’s brain associates with going to sleep (ex: bouncing), but as your child grows, you may want to introduce new sleep associations and phase out the old ones. In this episode, I’m sharing practical tips on how to gently switch your baby or toddler’s sleep associations to find more rest in motherhood while showing your LO that sleep is a safe space. Work with Brittni:
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| Sleep Train Obsessed: There’s no such thing as a “sleep hack” | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:38:39 | |
Have you heard of the rice glove hack to get your baby to sleep longer? Or maybe you’re longing for a smart sleeper like the Snoo? I get it… when you’re up every 1-2 hours at night and you’re exhausted, these tools can feel like they’d be a lifesaver. But there is truly no such thing as a healthy sleep hack. Instead, they are mismatching us with who our babies are and what they biologically need. So what can you do to get more rest without falling for the scare tactics of the sleep training industry? Let’s break it down on this episode of Resting in Motherhood. Work with Brittni:
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| Finding Rest in Traveling (With and Without Your Little One!) | 28 May 2024 | 00:47:48 | |
I’m recording this episode after a glorious, life-giving weekend away on a business retreat - my first-ever trip without Lilah! I got to connect with amazing women who are also moms and business owners, and the truth is…I wish I didn’t wait so long in my motherhood journey to do something like this. You may feel that you’re not ready to leave your little one at home yet, but doing something for yourself WILL fill your cup so you can pour more into your family. In this solo episode, I’m going to share tips and mindset shifts for traveling both with AND without your little one so you can feel recharged and rested while living through new experiences both as a mom and as your own person! Work with Brittni:
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| 3 Tips for Protecting Your Mental Health in Motherhood | 21 May 2024 | 00:35:55 | |
Recently I was able to practice finding rest in motherhood by holding a boundary by encouraging Lilah to stay over at her dad’s house. As we’ve entered this new norm of her staying at her dad’s house more often, I know the transition isn’t 100% easy for her, but it is a necessary one that she (and I) will be better for. This leads me into what I want to talk about today when it comes to protecting your mental health in motherhood – specifically in regards to protecting yourself against comparing yourself to other moms on the internet or in your real life, feeling like you're maybe not doing it right or like you're being judged. I know I could cover this topic on probably 100 different podcast episodes, but specifically what I want to cover today is protecting ourselves against those feelings of comparison that are so common in this day and age of social media. Listen to the full episode because I’m sharing three easy, reasonable, and actionable steps to help you work through feelings of not enoughness. Work with Brittni:
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| Healing Your Family’s Gut Health (and Improving Sleep!) with Cheryl Sew Hoy | 14 May 2024 | 00:43:15 | |
Did you know that your child’s healthy gut starts in the first 1000 days of life? Join me for an eye-opening conversation on all things gut health with Cheryl Sew Hoy, a mama of two and the founder of Tiny Health, the #1 gut test for moms & babies 0-3 years old. Research shows that your gut health is intimately intertwined with your baby’s all throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding. Improving imbalances in your child’s gut doesn’t only help with digestive health, but also prevents chronic conditions and allergies and even positively affects sleep! Cheryl and I discuss how to nurture your child’s (and yours!) microbiome from pregnancy to 3+ years and beyond so you can thrive as a family. Work with Brittni:
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| Using a Child Led Approach for Potty Learning (Training) | 07 May 2024 | 00:36:57 | |
Today I want to chat about something that isn’t directly related to sleep, but is something that I often get asked about – potty training. However, I like to call it potty learning because it is possible to use a child led approach. I don’t like the term “training” whether we’re talking about sleep or using the bathroom because we shouldn’t have to train our kids to do anything. In my point of view, it’s cold and dehumanizing. Our children already know how to go to the bathroom, we just have to let them get comfortable with the new experience of using the toilet instead of a diaper. Just like with sleep, our kids will learn how to use the bathroom in their own unique timing (sans any developmental delays), but we have to give them the time and space to do so. Tune into this episode to learn how! Work with Brittni:
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| How to Lessen the Mental Load in Motherhood | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:44:27 | |
We live in a society that really glorifies the martyrdom of motherhood, but we don’t often talk about the mental load that comes with this and the challenges that it can create on the mother and within the partnership. This is something that I’ve personally been struggling with the past few months as I’ve taken on the majority of the parenting role, which means I’ve been able to practice what I’m trying to “preach” in this episode recently. We believe that as moms, we have to do it all, but this is just not the case. So join me as I share practical steps you can take to lean on your spouse, your co-parent, or others in your village. Motherhood is one of the hardest jobs, but what if we could make it just a little bit easier? Work with Brittni:
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| The Top 4 Ways You May Be Self Sabotaging Yourself in Motherhood | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:30:22 | |
One of the biggest ways I’m currently finding rest in motherhood is by outsourcing, and I’m not just talking about the women who support me in my business, but asking my village to help me when possible. Maybe this means my mom taking my dogs to grooming, getting groceries delivered, or asking my dad to pick something up for Lilah while he’s out. This is one way I preserve my energy and protect myself from self sabotage in motherhood. This is exactly what I want to talk about in this episode – the top four ways you may be sabotaging yourself in motherhood and how to move your baseline from surviving to thriving. By the end of this episode you’ll have a few tangible steps to tighten up your energy leaks while giving yourself the permission to enjoy your day to day more (and be a better mother)! Work with Brittni:
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| Social Media is Fake… Podcast Edition | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:38:28 | |
Have you been loving the trend on Instagram and TikTok that starts with the prompt, “Social media is fake, here’s X number of things that are true…”? I’ve seen hundreds of women and moms get really vulnerable about a few things they’re currently struggling with and it’s been so powerful. A few weeks ago I posted my own version of this on a few Instagram story slides and I received an overwhelming amount of really positive feedback, so much so that I knew I needed to bring it to the podcast. So today on the show, I want to dig deeper on a few things that I struggle with daily with the hopes that you don’t feel alone. I also want this episode to serve as a reminder that it doesn’t matter how real a person is on social media, you’re still not seeing their whole lives. Listen in, let me know which truth you’re resonating with! Work with Brittni:
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| What Gentle Parenting Is (and Isn’t) with Cassie Gudmundson | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:35:08 | |
I’m so excited to sit down with my friend and parenting coach Cassie Gudmundson and chat all about navigating toddler tantrums, regulating your nervous system, and setting boundaries that help you become a better mom. When people hear the phrase “gentle parenting,” many assume that it means allowing your kids to walk all over you without enforcing any boundaries or rules. The truth is, being a gentle parent means that you have to find the delicate balance between being empathetic to your toddler’s feelings and staying a strong leader who upholds boundaries. This becomes especially challenging when your toddler has a tantrum or when you’re dealing with other frustrating situations (*cue in mom rage*). Cassie and I give practical tips on how to handle these situations, build a parenting relationship rooted in love and trust, and, most importantly, embrace the fact that not every detail is going to be perfect! Work with Brittni:
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| Answering Your Toddler Sleep FAQs | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:26:07 | |
In celebration of launching my toddler sleep course, I wanted to chat a little bit more about toddler sleep today and the most common questions I get asked from my community. My hope is that talking about toddler sleep more and more will normalize the fact that it is biologically normal for 12 months - 4 year olds to still be waking at night. But with that, I know toddler sleep can feel really hard, but I don't want it to be harder than it already is, especially while raising a toddler – we're already dealing with their development and their counter will and the big emotions and the tantrums. I don't want you to also have to be dealing with really big sleep disruptions. So if you're at a place where sleep doesn't feel sustainable, this episode is for you. If you have a child 12 months to 4 years of age, I highly recommend checking out my Rested Toddler sleep course. It is a comprehensive, 12 month to four year sleep course that gives you all of the tools, education and resources that you need to confidently and easily navigate toddler sleep. Learn more here. Work with Brittni:
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| Breaking Down Toddler Sleep Training BS | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:31:29 | |
Trigger warning, I’ll get a little spicy in this episode of Resting in Motherhood as I debunk common toddler sleep myths. As I was working on my upcoming toddler course, I asked my community about toddler sleep advice that they’ve gotten that just didn’t feel right. I received an overwhelming response and narrowed it down to a few main topics that I will discuss (and refute) in this podcast episode. If you’ve ever been told to lock your toddler in their room or leave them to cry it out, I’ll explain exactly why these “methods” are extremely detrimental to your child’s development and what to do instead. The truth is, your toddler is not crying to manipulate you. Co-sleeping doesn’t make children clingy and overly dependent - it actually does the complete opposite. And, most importantly, you CAN make successful sleep changes in loving and gentle ways that are not rooted in separation and unresponsiveness. Work with Brittni:
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| Why Toddler Sleep is More Complicated Than Baby Sleep | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:34:00 | |
This episode of Resting in Motherhood is for my toddler mamas (but it’s also good to have in your toolbox if your little one is still a baby), I want to talk about the difference between toddler sleep and baby sleep. When I first started supporting families, I imagined that I was going to be working mostly with zero to 12 month olds, but as my business grew, I started seeing more and more older babies come in and I quickly found out that toddler sleep is actually my favorite type of sleep to support clients with. It doesn't mean that I don't love working with zero to 12 month olds, I do, but toddler sleep is a lot more complicated than baby sleep and I want to dive into why that is. This episode isn’t meant to scare you, especially if you're in the first year and things already feel so hard. Toddler sleep is not harder, I think it is just more complicated. But I have so much support and resources for you that will help you feel empowered, confident, and educated when it comes to your child’s sleep.
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| Living with the Both/And of Motherhood with Psychotherapist Charlotte Irving | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:42:59 | |
Even though Lilah is four years old, there are still days where I grieve my life before motherhood – even though I love her beyond words, even though I love who I am becoming. This is the paradox of the both/and of motherhood and I believe it’s something that I will struggle with even 20 years from now when I have grown child(ren) out in the world. This is something that I wish was talked about more openly in the motherhood space, which is why I’m excited to have my own life coach, Charlotte Irving on the podcast today. She believes in utilizing mindfulness tools as a way to help regulate our nervous systems and navigate our most profound emotions. She has offered me so much support through the hard parts of motherhood, my divorce, and everything in between. Throughout our conversation we talk about the both/and, but also the importance of accountability, feeling all of your feelings, and more. I absolutely loved this conversation and I think you will, too. Work with Brittni:
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| The Hardest Ages for Sleep | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:32:23 | |
Today on Resting in Motherhood I want to chat about what I believe are the hardest ages for sleep. This is based on what I experienced personally and what I see with my clients. In the episode, we’re going to focus on the ages of 4 months, 8-10 months, 12 months, and 18th months. It’s important to remember that sleep is unique to each child, but these are also the most common ages that clients come to me for support. So what I am going to do is break down what's happening at each of these ages that lead to challenges with sleep and what you can do to move through the progressions – which is what I like to call them instead of regressions because these are times in our baby’s life where they are developing so much! I hope this episode is helpful for you. Be sure to visit this show notes page to see the full list of resources mentioned. Work with Brittni:
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| You Can’t Control Your Baby’s Sleep (but you can control this!) | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:30:30 | |
Welcome back to Resting in Motherhood, how are you finding rest this week mama? Head over to Instagram and send me a message to let me know. I'm really excited to dive into what I want to talk to you about today, which is the fact that we cannot control sleep for our little ones. Let me say it again: you cannot control your baby’s sleep. This is something that I think a lot of us struggle with, and having gone through it myself and looking back, my hypothesis or my theory is that the reason we struggle so much with infant sleep is because it is out of our control, yet we feel like it's something that we should be able to control. We feel like this because the sleep training industry has given us this totally skewed perception that we can control nap lengths, that we can control exactly when our baby is going to sleep and we can make them sleep through the night. This false idea that we can control our baby's sleep, leads to so much doubt, shame and overwhelm in parenthood. So I want to use these next 30 minutes to share some solutions that will help you recognize what you can control to maximize sleep and stress for you and your baby! Work with Brittni:
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| Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) in Motherhood with Alissa Boyer | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:37:03 | |
Growing up I was called a diva because I needed things to be a certain way. For example, I remember taking out the batteries of all the clocks in our home because I couldn't stand the endless tick-tock noise. Fast forward into adulthood, when I finally learned that these aren’t just charming traits about me, but I’m actually a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) – an individual who is thought to have an increased or deeper central nervous system sensitivity to physical, emotional, or social stimuli. When I became a mother, all of the things that made me an HSP became magnified, sometimes this was a good thing, but more often than not it made daily life feel so overwhelming. This is why I’m so excited to have Alissa Boyer, a Mentor for HSPs, on the show today. She helps HSPs learn how to unapologetically embrace their sensitivity and use it as a strength in their lives – including in motherhood! If any of this is resonating, this is the episode for you. Work with Brittni:
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| If I Could Go Back: The 8 things I’d change around sleep | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:34:18 | |
I know I share a lot about what's biologically normal when it comes to baby sleep, but there are things that I would 100% change around sleep if I could go back to Lilah’s first year of life. Of course, I didn’t know then what I know now, but there are still a lot of things that I wish I did differently. This episode is another reminder of the importance of tuning out the noise and tuning into your baby, their cues, and doing what works for you. I think sometimes we get stuck in habits or routines that might actually be making things harder for ourselves, I know this was definitely the case for myself in my first year of motherhood. So I wanted to share with you what I would go back and change or do differently – and hopefully if everything in my life works out, I would love to have another baby someday, and when I do, I’ll come back to this episode! Work with Brittni:
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| How to Have It All in Motherhood | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:38:07 | |
I'm really excited because over the next few weeks, all of my podcast episodes are going to be focused on you and how you can infuse more self-care into your life and how you can THRIVE in motherhood while STILL being an attachment parent who bed shares or contacts naps, who breastfeeds or pumps, or whatever the case may be – you can do all that and still take care of yourself. Specifically, on today’s episode, I want to talk about a concept that I've kind of sprinkled in lightly in the past episodes, but it’s about how you can truly have it all in motherhood because so often we are told that we can’t live an attachment lifestyle and take care of ourselves. This thought process is a bad place to be in because it discredits us. It discredits our experience and it makes us feel like this attachment, respectful, gentle and responsive parenting means you have to forfeit your needs to meet your child’s. But I’m here to tell you that having it all in motherhood does not mean doing it all. Listen into the full episode to find out how!
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| How to Find (and listen to!) Your Instincts as a Parent | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:35:18 | |
“You really encourage families to follow their instincts, but how do they find these instincts?” This was a question that was asked to me recently and I wanted to come on the podcast to answer because I think the answer is really important. For new parents, especially mamas, it can feel like you’re walking blind. If someone tells you to follow your instincts, it probably feels hard because you’re so disconnected from yourself and your instincts. My job is literally based upon encouraging families to follow their instincts, to tune out the noise. I am 110% confident *most* days in how I'm parenting and the decisions I’m making. But it wasn’t always like this, especially in that first year. So throughout this episode I’m going to walk you through the steps you can take today to start reconnecting with yourself and your instincts. In doing so you’ll feel more confident as a parent, less triggered, and you will find it easier to connect with your children, too. I can’t wait to hear your takeaways! Work with Brittni:
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| The Truth About Supporting Your Child to Sleep (and an update on Lilah’s sleep!) | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:32:30 | |
Lilah, my 4.5 year old, has started to fall asleep on her own! This big milestone has been the catalyst for a lot of reflection on the past few years of our sleep journey and I wanted to come on to the show today to share a bit of it with you in hopes that it will help you feel supported if it seems like you’re in the trenches of sleep (or lack of it!) each night. I’m starting off this episode by reminding you of a few of the lies the sleep industry pushes around the act of supporting children to sleep and what the truth – backed by science – actually is. Then I’m sharing how Lilah’s bedtime routine has shifted throughout the years to support us both in what we need. If you’re feeling in a rush to get your child to fall asleep independently, this next half hour is going to offer a lot of insight and next steps for you. Work with Brittni:
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| My Beef with the Sleep Training Industry | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:28:57 | |
We’re going to really get into it today as I dive into my beef with the sleep training industry. Now, before listening to this episode, I want to be clear that when I say the “sleep training industry” I do not mean the families that choose to use sleep training, I am talking about the industry that is making families think that sleep training is their only option. I’m going to share how the marketing and language that the sleep training industry uses is unethical and preys on parents who are sleep deprived and just trying to do their best. Toward the end of this episode, I’m going over what it means to understand your baby’s biological sleep and attachment needs so that you can make an informed decision on how you can holistically support your baby to sleep while also meeting your own needs. I hope that this episode helps you feel more confident in the choices you make when it comes to your baby’s sleep. Don't forget to share it with other parents in your life who are struggling, too! Work with Brittni:
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| Your Baby Feeding & Language Questions Answered with Nadda Warshanna | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:55:10 | |
Today on the podcast, Nadda Warshanna, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Feeding Therapist, Lactation Counselor, and Sleep Specialist, joins me to talk a bit about almost all of those things that she’s an expert in! Nadda provides valuable insights and tips for parents, emphasizing the importance of recognizing food-readiness signs, removing the stigma around seeking support, creating a nurturing environment for language development, the dreaded tongue tie, and so much more. This whole episode was really a giant FAQ where I got to bring questions that my clients bring to me over and over again (as well as things I’ve wondered as a parent myself). This is one of those episode’s where you’re going to want to grab your journal or open the notes app on your phone. I can’t wait to hear your favorite takeaways! Work with Brittni:
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| Microdosing Joy to be a Better Mama | 16 Jan 2024 | 00:22:44 | |
Hey mama, how are you feeling now that the holidays have passed? How are you finding rest? In today's episode, we'll be diving into finding joy in motherhood, which I think is something that we can really focus on in the new year. I think it's a positive thing to focus on instead of beating ourselves up about not working out enough, not eating the way we want, not being productive enough [insert whatever it is society is telling you that you need]. Focusing on joy and cultivating a mindset of gratitude will only help ourselves and help our children. However! I know that you may be thinking you don’t have time to add one more thing on your to-do list as a SAHM or WFHM, but in this episode I’m sharing my secret on making each day more joyful with ease. Work with Brittni:
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| How to Get More Rest in the New Year (even without sleep training!) | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:28:59 | |
I’m really excited about this episode because I’m sharing how you can prioritize rest in the new year in order to get more sleep that will allow you to feel more rested and patient in motherhood and beyond. When I talk about prioritizing rest for ourselves, it does not mean accepting a situation that feels completely unsustainable that we know needs to change – and this is all possible without sleep training. Throughout the episode I’m sharing five steps you can take today to get better rest, plus how you can start listening to what your body is telling you throughout the different seasons of the year. I hope this helps you as you move into the new year! Work with Brittni:
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| My Top 5 Takeaways from 2023 | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:32:21 | |
If I’m being honest, 2023 was a really hard year for me – I experienced a constant learning curve as a business owner and on the personal front, my dad spent a lot of time in the hospital which upended our daily lives. But among those hard times, I was able to learn a lot of really valuable lessons. So, as we’re ending out the year on the podcast, I thought I would share my top 5 takeaways or lessons learned from 2023 and a little bit of background on each of them. I think these lessons are applicable to most moms, no matter what you may be personally experiencing currently. The Resting in Motherhood Podcast will be back with more episodes crafted just for you in the New Year! Work with Brittni:
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| How I Navigated My Co-Parenting Relationship Post Divorce | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:46:53 | |
Thanks for tuning into the newest episode of The Resting in Motherhood Podcast. For this episode particularly, I am really nervous because it’s a pretty vulnerable topic – co-parenting with my ex-husband during and after our divorce. Before diving in, I want to acknowledge the fact that what I will be talking about today is not just my experience, it is also my ex-husband's experience and so I'm really going to try my best to remain real and authentic while also understanding and respecting that I need to respect my ex-husband's privacy, I need to respect that this was also his experience, not just mine. I also want to say that I know my experience as a whole is different because our divorce was mostly amicable and we do not currently do 50/50 parenting. I just know that this is something that I get asked about often in my DMs and emails so I wanted to make sure I shared my experience with you all. Just a reminder to do what’s best for your child while also trying to prioritize what’s best for yourself, too. Work with Brittni:
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| Anxiety in Motherhood with Dr. Julie Franks | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:44:35 | |
I’m so excited to have Dr. Julie Franks, founder of Nurturing the Sisterhood, on the podcast today! Julie is a mental health therapist for moms and social work educator, she helps moms overcome overwhelm and anxiety online with education, resources, and courses. In our conversation today, we got real about what exactly anxiety in motherhood looks like and how you can work your way through it to curate a life that allows you to be a more confident, less anxious mom. I so wish I had this conversation and the resources that Dr. Franks provides when I was deep in the throes of new motherhood – they’re literally lifesaving! Work with Brittni:
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| Dispelling Common Sleep Training Myths | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:44:41 | |
During my Instagram Q&A or on client and discovery calls, something that always comes up are the sleep myths that the sleep training industry tries to sell. I have said this before, but sleep training preys on the fears of already exhausted and overwhelmed parents, so it’s natural they have concerns about the best choices when it comes to their infant or toddler’s sleep. In this episode, I want to break down seven of the most common sleep training arguments I hear – why they are actually myths and actions you can take instead that will shift nap time and night time from a stressor, to something that is actually restful and that fills you with confidence. Did I miss anything? Let me know! Work with Brittni:
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| How to Meet Your Needs & Your Baby’s Needs Without Sleep Training | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:34:11 | |
Have you noticed the lie or the narrative that if we don't sleep train we can't take care of ourselves – we're going to be a slave to our child's needs, or we're never going to have time for ourselves. I'm not just demonizing the sleep training industry for encouraging you to take time for yourself, but what I don't like is the fact that they are making you feel like you have to choose between either taking care of yourself or meeting your children's needs. I'm here to say, you can have both. You can meet your needs, you can take care of yourself, you can thrive in motherhood while still meeting your child's needs, while still being a gentle, respectful, attachment centered parent. You can still co-sleep, you can still contact nap, you can still nurse to sleep, etc. while taking care of yourself and you can't thrive in motherhood. So that's what this episode is about today – how you can meet your child's needs and parent in a way that feels good to you and meet your needs. I’m also sharing the next evolution of Resting in Motherhood and how I’m excited to serve mamas in an even deeper respect in the coming months! Work with Brittni:
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| What to Do When You Encounter Judgment from Loved Ones | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:18:41 | |
With the holidays approaching, I want to chat about something that I am sure we have all encountered in our parenthood journey – judgment from our family or other loved ones. I know these topics can be so polarizing, but I’m hoping they don’t always have to be for you and your family. In this episode I’m sharing a few different ways you can navigate your next holiday gathering when your parenting decisions might come up in conversation. Remember, it's okay to stick up for yourself and it's okay to hold firm boundaries (even with the ones that we love) and also that our children are deserving of this respect and love, too. Work with Brittni:
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| Debunking the Myth of “Creating Bad Habits” Around Sleep | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:19:52 | |
Hi friend, I am so excited to chat with you today about a topic that I've been looking forward to bringing to the podcast because it's something that I encounter almost daily in my work with families. Whether it be DMs I'm getting, whether it be in one-on-one consultations with clients, this is something that comes up all the time – and that is the fear of creating bad habits for our children, specifically around sleep. In this episode, I want to share why we should reframe our thoughts around this idea, what we should focus on if our children are practicing sleep actions that feel out of alignment, and the opinions we should focus on as a parent. This topic is something I’m really passionate about, so I hope this episode helps you navigate your sleep journey with your own littles. Work with Brittni:
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| Dropping Balls: Choosing what to focus on in each season of life | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:18:03 | |
Feeling like you’re on the edge of burnout? Constantly overwhelmed? Not able to give 100% to any of the roles you play day to day? Mama, it might be time to drop a ball. On this week’s episode of The Resting in Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing how I finally came to terms with the fact that something had to change in this season of motherhood – my hardest season yet. I was juggling mothering a toddler, solo parenting, running a business, and dealing with family health issues. I felt like I was disappointing myself and the people I care about. I had to choose what mattered most and focus my attention there. But how do you go about this process? Listen in to hear my story! Work with Brittni:
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| Navigating Postpartum Relationships with Chelsea Skaggs | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:48:08 | |
“I love that.” This is something I said over and over again throughout this episode with Chelsea Skaggs because it is true – there’s so many things I loved in this conversation! Chelsea helps women and couples find more alignment before and after having a baby and she offered so much valuable insight for navigating postpartum relationships throughout our conversation. I wish I had this type of support before Lilah came along because I can see how it can be so game changing for every partnership. Listen in and share with someone you know who is expecting or in the throes of those first couple months of parenthood when things just feel so tough – especially our relationship with your partner. Work with Brittni:
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| 4 Years Later: My Sleep Journey with My Daughter | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:30:57 | |
This episode is such a long time coming, one that’s inevitable for The Resting in Motherhood Podcast – my sleep journey with my daughter, Lilah. Our story is one that not only put me on my current career path as a Certified Infant Sleep Specialist, but the thing that has helped me to connect with so many moms along the way. As you’ll hear, the first year of Lilah’s life was filled with so many ups and down when it came to sleep. I felt such a wide range of emotions from shame to confidence, from exhausted to feeling like I was doing it all right. Tune in to hear what I wish I would have known from the start, what worked and what didn’t, and steps you can take as you prepare for your little one’s arrival or if you’re searching for a new way to do sleep in your home. Feel like it might be time to make a transition in sleep? Take my free quiz to find out! Work with Brittni:
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| Finding Your Village in Motherhood with Tiffany from Cosleepy | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:52:40 | |
One of the things I’m most excited about for this podcast is bringing on guests to share their own motherhood stories and how they’ve come out confident on the other side. With that, I’m so excited to share our first guest interview with Tiffany Belanger of Cosleepy! I originally met Tiffany via Instagram since our businesses are in the same online space, but over time our friendship has really grown. I’ve considered myself so lucky to have at least one person who I know I can always count on that won’t judge my motherhood choices and actually support me in choosing what I believe is best for me and my daughter – and that’s what’s at the root of our conversation today – finding your village, especially if you choose a less traditional route of motherhood (like cosleeping and breastfeeding past infancy). I hope this episode helps you feel less alone as you're navigating your own journey in motherhood. We see you, we support you! Work with Brittni:
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| The Biggest Lesson I’ve Learned as a Mom to Date | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:17:52 | |
How are you finding rest in motherhood this week? This is the question that I asked myself today as I sat down to record this episode. Simply put? I’m choosing to be kinder to myself. It can be so easy to start beating ourselves up and make ourselves feel like we are doing a bad job or we're not doing enough as moms. But the more we kind of get into these kinds of negative narratives, the worse we feel. So how can we step out of this mindset and into one that is more nurturing, more forgiving, and more beneficial to us and our children? Let’s talk about it on this episode of Resting in Motherhood. I can’t wait to hear how you’re going to take care of yourself this week! Connect with me on Instagram: @resting_in_motherhood or visit the show’s site here. Work with Brittni:
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| Resting in Motherhood: The Origin Story | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:08:49 | |
Welcome to the first ever episode of The Resting in Motherhood Podcast. Welcome to a safe space where we're really just going to chat and share about the all-encompassing role we share as mothers. This podcast is for you if you're feeling lonely in motherhood, if you're feeling stuck, or even like you're just not enjoying motherhood. In this first episode, I’m sharing a bit about my story and becoming a mother and how Resting in Motherhood was born out of this. I can’t wait for what’s to come on the podcast and I’m so thankful that you’re here on this journey with me! Work with Brittni:
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| Introducing The Resting in Motherhood Podcast | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:02:20 | |
Hey mama, are you on a mission to do motherhood differently? The Resting in Motherhood Podcast is your motherhood refuge, a safe space where we candidly explore every facet of motherhood, even the thoughts we've tucked away or are afraid to say out loud – because the truth is, we’re all on our own unique journeys doing what works best for our family, but that doesn’t mean we have to do it alone or feel insecure about how we’re doing it. Join your host, Brittni Mella Cepeda, certified infant sleep specialist and a mom herself, each week to discuss all of the raw, real, and relatable truths of motherhood. It's time to reclaim your confidence, find solace in your choices, and truly rest in your role as a mother. Work with Brittni:
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| The Top 5 Lessons I’ve Learned in 5 Years of Motherhood | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:44:31 | |
On the day that this episode is published, it will be my daughter’s 5th birthday! So today, in honor of her birthday, I decided I wanted to share the top five lessons that I've learned in motherhood in the last five years of her life. I’m covering the importance of confidence, trusting in our child's unique timeline, the value of having a supportive village, tuning out external noise, and being clear about our values and goals. This episode has really served as my own personal reminder of the growth and confidence that I’ve experienced in my own motherhood journey and I hope it can give you some actionable steps for your own so that you can find more rest and joy in your day to day. Work with Brittni:
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| Sleep Progressions: What they are and how to move through them | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:39:34 | |
I find that there's a narrative in the sleep training industry that makes you feel like sleep regressions (or progressions as I prefer to call them) are these make or break moments if you don't do something “the right way”. I know a really common one for the four month progression is, “If your baby doesn't learn how to fall asleep independently during the four months sleep progression, they're never going to sleep through the night.” Well, that's a huge lie. So in this episode I want to talk about exactly what a sleep progression is and when you should expect them in the first year – specifically we’ll be talking about the 4 month, 6 month, 8 month, 10 month, and 12 month progressions. I’m sharing what's happening developmentally during each progression and how you can support your baby through them to find more sustainable rest in your home. Work with Brittni:
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| Sleep Schedules vs. Sleep Routines | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:35:17 | |
“The best thing I ever did was put my baby on a sleep schedule,” is this something you’ve heard before? This may be the case for those easy going babies who easily adapt to change, but definitely not for the highly sensitive or more spirited children. In reality, sleep schedules are not realistic for a growing baby with unique sleep needs. Instead, we have to tune into the child in front of us, learn to recognize their sleep cues, and create a sleep routine. In this episode I’m sharing more on why a sleep schedule is not the answer, the differences between a sleep schedule and a sleep routine, and how to maximize sleep in your home. Work with Brittni:
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| Romanticizing Motherhood, Business and Everyday Life with Tori Sprankel | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:43:41 | |
In this episode of the Resting in Motherhood podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Tori Sprankel, a personal brand and design expert who has mastered the art of romanticizing life. You may have heard me mention her and her work before because she designed my brand and hosted an in-person retreat that I attended back in May for women in business. In our conversation, she unpacks the concept of the "soft pretzel life," a philosophy of intertwining the ups and downs of motherhood and business to create a harmonious and fulfilling life. Tori shares her journey from corporate design to becoming the breadwinner in her family, balancing her roles as a mom and CEO with grace and intention. We also discuss breaking societal norms, embracing co-sleeping, and tackling mom guilt, all while finding beauty and joy in the everyday chaos. Join us for an inspiring conversation on how to truly live and love the life you’re creating. Work with Brittni:
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| Why Google Shouldn’t Be a Part of Your Village in Motherhood | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:31:54 | |
Today’s episode is one that I’ve been thinking about for a really long time and that is why Google (or anyone who gives you one-size-fits-all parenting advice) should not be a part of who or what you’re consulting when you’re making parenting decisions. I share my experiences of feeling overwhelmed as a new mom and turning to Google for answers, only to find myself more stressed. I also take the time to emphasize the importance of tuning into your child's unique needs and trusting your parental intuition as a way to feel closer to your child and better support their unique sleep needs. Of course, I also discuss how personalized sleep consultations can help parents better understand and respond to their child's specific requirements and what it could look like to work together. No matter what you may be experiencing as far as your child’s sleep, I hope this episode helps you not feel so alone. Work with Brittni:
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| Rest, Reflection, and Reinvention: A Farewell (For Now) to the Podcast | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:22:07 | |
Hi mamas, I have to admit that I have been putting off recording this episode because it's a very emotional one – it feels hard to share, but I also know that it feels like the right path forward. I’m diving into my emotional journey of motherhood, early entrepreneurship and now, the transition to business coaching. Also, how I’m learning to listen to my intuition which has led me to pause my work with sleep consulting and taking a step back from The Resting in Motherhood Podcast. This year especially has been a lesson on embracing change as I navigate my evolving identity. I’m still figuring out what this all looks like, so this is definitely a pause, not a goodbye. Work with Brittni:
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