Baby Sleep, Gentle Sleep Training & Postpartum Wellness with Molly

Sleep is one of the biggest challenges new parents face — and it can impact everything from postpartum healing to mental health.In this episode of the Be Well and Ground Podcast, I’m joined by Molly, a former labor & delivery nurse, midwife-trained professional, and founder of Sweet Sleep & Wellness. Molly now helps families gently guide their babies toward better sleep while supporting moms through the postpartum season.We talk about why sleep is so essential for both babies and mothers, common myths around sleep training, and how families can create healthy sleep habits without using harsh methods like “cry it out.”Molly shares her gentle Rest, Recover, Thrive framework, explaining how prioritizing sleep supports nervous system regulation, postpartum recovery, and family wellbeing.If you’re navigating newborn sleep, toddler bedtime battles, or simply feeling exhausted as a parent, this episode will offer encouragement, practical tips, and a reminder that you don’t have to figure it all out alone.✨ Gentle sleep shaping for babies✨ Why sleep is essential for postpartum healing✨ Common baby sleep myths✨ How routines support healthy sleep habits✨ What healthy baby sleep hygiene looks like✨ How to navigate sleep regressions✨ When it might be helpful to work with a sleep consultantMolly also shares how her experience as a mom and healthcare professional shaped her passion for helping families thrive through better sleep.00:00 Welcome to Be Well and Ground01:40 Meet Molly and Sweet Sleep03:28 From Nursing to Sleep Work04:44 Gentle Sleep Consulting05:44 Rest Recover Thrive Framework06:41 Attachment and Nervous System07:39 Sleep Training Myths09:39 Postpartum Wellness and Sleep12:33 Where to Start With Sleep14:18 Routines and Independent Sleep15:54 Handling Regressions and Teething17:42 Working With Molly One on One19:03 Custom Schedules vs Online Plans21:30 Choosing the Right Package22:10 Two Week Sleep Plans22:27 Sleep Red Flags23:29 Bedtime Boundaries24:48 Who She Helps Most25:31 Postpartum Support Packages27:14 Building Your Tribe28:22 Raising Great Sleepers30:34 Sleep Culture Reality Check32:40 Nervous System And Sleep34:05 Rapid Fire Fun Questions38:28 Where To Find Molly39:27 Podcast Closing MessageConnect With Sweet Sleep & Wellness:Website: sweetsleepandwellness.comInstagram: @sweetsleep.midwife.mollyHost of the Be Well and Ground Podcast, Emily is a yoga teacher, mom, and wellness advocate passionate about helping families find balance through motherhood, movement, gardening, and simple living.🌿 Website: bewellandground.com🌿 Instagram: @bewellandgroundIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and share it with another mom who could use a little more rest and support.