S1E2 The Sleep Industry, Regulation, and Who Gets a Seat at the Table

Episode 2: The Sleep Industry, Regulation, and Who Gets a Seat at the TableIn this episode, Lauren and Gabrielle discuss the recent BBC investigation into the sleep industry and the growing calls for regulation. While both agree that dangerous advice should be addressed, they explore the potential unintended consequences of broad regulation and ask an important question: who gets to decide what constitutes the standard of care?The conversation expands into informed consent, behaviorism, safe sleep, bedsharing, medical advocacy, cognitive dissonance, attachment, and the role sleep professionals can play in helping families identify underlying factors that impact sleep and wellbeing.Topics discussed include:The BBC sleep industry investigationRegulation vs. oversightSafe sleep and bedsharing educationThe role of behaviorism in parenting cultureMedical red flags that impact sleepLow ferritin, airway concerns, sensory differences, and neurodivergenceWhy parents often need advocacy supportCognitive dissonance and sleep trainingInformed consent in parenting and healthcareWhy one-size-fits-all approaches fail familiesResources MentionedDr. Greer Kirshenbaum Dr. Tracy Cassels Spoil Your Baby EpisodeConnect with LaurenInstagram: @earlyneurocoWebsite: earlyneuroco.comConnect with GabrielleInstagram: @nurtured.mom.nurtured.babyWebsite: gabrielle-ferrara.comThe information shared in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized medical advice.