Baby Sleep Tips Every Overwhelmed Mom Needs to Know

⚠️ Feeling Drained Lately? Take this free burnout test and see how close you are to the edge: https://4db9-coach.systeme.io/6ad5c8b6In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Sarah and Elli from My Connected Motherhood — holistic baby sleep experts who are revolutionizing how we think about infant sleep without the tears, timers, or guilt that comes with traditional sleep training.From debunking the myth of "self-soothing" to revealing why your baby's sleep struggles might actually be completely normal, these two incredible moms get real about co-regulation, attachment, and why following your instincts as a parent is more powerful than any rigid sleep schedule.Whether you're a stressed new mom, expecting your first baby, or just exhausted from conflicting sleep advice, this conversation will completely transform how you approach baby sleep and your own well-being.What we cover: ✔️ Why traditional sleep training ignores your baby's developing brain ✔️ The truth about "self-soothing" (spoiler: babies literally can't do it) ✔️ How your stress directly impacts your baby's sleep patterns ✔️ Co-regulation techniques that calm both you and baby ✔️ Bed-sharing myths busted: the real safety facts vs. fear-mongering ✔️ Why sleep anxiety starts before your baby is even born ✔️ Holistic approaches that honor both your needs and baby's ✔️ How to build secure attachment through responsive nighttime parenting ✔️ Practical survival tips for sleep-deprived mama days ✔️ Breaking the cycle of mom guilt around sleep decisionsSarah and Elli don't just offer another sleep method — they're empowering parents to trust their instincts while understanding the science behind healthy infant sleep development.Timestamps: 00:02 – Welcome and how personal struggles led to expertise 04:48 – What is baby sleep training really? (And why timing comfort feels wrong) 08:17 – The stress-baby sleep connection that no one talks about 14:13 – Sensory regulation techniques for overwhelmed moms 18:48 – Myth-busting: Why babies can't actually "self-soothe" 25:06 – The power of secure attachment in sleep decisions 27:10 – Bed-sharing: Safety facts vs. cultural fear 31:16 – From overwhelmed to empowered: trusting your parental instincts 34:41 – Sleep anxiety before baby even arrives 39:30 – Surviving the sleep-deprived mama days with graceResources:Follow My Connected Motherhood on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myconnectedmotherhood/Recommended reading "Safe Infant Sleep" by James McKenna: https://www.amazon.com/Safe-Infant-Sleep-Cosleeping-Questions/dp/1930775768Visit their website: https://www.myconnectedmotherhood.com/📲 Connect with Me:🌍 Website: https://charlenegisele.com 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charlenegisele💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charl%C3%A8ne-gis%C3%A8le-bourliout/