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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 17 MIN

What I would tell you about your Baby's sleep if I wasn't afraid to hurt your feelings!

from The Confident Motherhood Podcast · host Anne Carlucci

Send us Fan MailWhat if the reason your baby isn’t sleeping has less to do with “phases”… and more to do with what no one’s told you yet?If you’re stuck waiting for sleep to magically “get better,” bouncing between tips from Instagram, friends, and Google, or blaming teething and regressions for months of exhaustion—you’re not alone. But you might also be unintentionally keeping yourself stuck in the cycle.Here’s the hard-but-loving truth: baby sleep usually doesn’t improve by waiting, guessing, or powering through. When the foundation isn’t solid, development just exposes the cracks. The good news? Once you understand why sleep is struggling—and what to do instead—you can actually move forward with confidence, consistency, and way less stress.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Why “it’s just a phase” is one of the biggest reasons sleep struggles drag onHow too many tips (and not enough consistency) can confuse your baby and sabotage progressThe unrealistic expectations that quietly fuel frustration—even when sleep is “good”Why teething, regressions, and development aren’t the real villains you think they are Free Sleep Resource: 3 Steps to Stress-Free Sleep Infant & Toddler Guide Download HereNew Sleep Support! The Empowered Sleep Coaching Circle: a 5-week self-led sleep coaching experience customizable + expert weekly like support callsCheck it out HereFree Pregnancy Resource: 5-Days to Confident Birth Prep, Free Email Course! Get Started Here Ready to get some sleep? Book a free sleep callConnect with Anne: Website | TikTok | Instagram Liked this episode? Share it on social and tag me @empowered.with.anneLove the show? Leave a 5-star review and let me know!Background music credit: Shebloom Instagram

Send us Fan Mail What if the reason your baby isn’t sleeping has less to do with “phases”… and more to do with what no one’s told you yet? If you’re stuck waiting for sleep to magically “get better,” bouncing between tips from Instagram, friends, and Google, or blaming teething and regressions for months of exhaustion—you’re not alone. But you might also be unintentionally keeping yourself stuck in the cycle. Here’s the hard-but-loving truth: baby sleep usually doesn’t improve by waiting, gue...

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