The Sweet Slumber Podcast: the Good, the Bad, and the Sleep Deprived™

Meredith Brough is a sleep coach from Cedar Rapids, Iowa who created the one-of-a-kind Baby-Centered Sleep System™ over the course of 20 years, while raising 5 children, running an in-home daycare, and working with infants and young children as a sleep coach. 

Learn an intuitive, nurturing, science-based approach to developing healthy sleep habits that focuses on temperament, fostering independence and trust, and supporting optimal well-being and development. 

The Sweet Slumber Podcast will move you to tears and laughter as you listen to tales of motherhood. You'll be inspired by strong women as they express their raw feelings, struggles, and triumphs. You'll also hear important insight from experts on child development, sleep, and parenting.

Meredith delivers valuable expertise, hope, and inspiration to her listeners. We hope you agree!

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The Sweet Slumber Podcast Seasons 1 and 2

Season 1


Episode 1- "Learning to Trust Your Instincts-A Mother's Intuition"

This podcast episode will help you move past negative thoughts, advice from others, and your exhaustion... and depend on your personal mom instincts to create good sleep patterns for your child. You'll learn to trust yourself and your strengths - whether they are already present or still developing.

 Listen to this podcast to learn how to feel confident as you care for your child and become the great mother you want to be!



Episode 2- "“Understanding and Surviving Sleep Disruptions”

Every  baby goes through periods when they are changing and developing. And these beautiful times can be very challenging when it comes to sleep. It is so important to remember that you aren’t causing the problems because they are NATURAL! It is empowering to understand your child’s needs and know how to respond to them appropriately. This episode will help you manage these sleep disruptions by following your instincts.

Listen to this episode for valuable tips on surviving the demands and learning to go with the flow of your baby’s needs, so that you can feel more compassion for your baby and yourself!



Episode 3- “The Ten Keys to Building Successful Sleep Habits”

If you’re going through anxiety or stress over sleep, it’s time to move beyond that feeling! This episode will help you feel at peace, transfer that positivity to your child and make sleep changes at a good pace for you and your baby.

Sleep coach Meredith presents her 10 Keys to Building Successful Sleep Habits for Your Child. She teaches these tips to countless clients with wonderful success, and now she is sharing them with you so you can create a good foundation of restful sleep for your baby!



Episode 4- “Giving Myself Grace” an Interview with Jenny Hladun

In this episode, Meredith has an inspiring conversation with Jenny Hladun who just a short time ago, became a first time mom. Their conversation covers a wide sweep of important touch points that all center on managing postpartum depression and anxiety, the role that good sleep habits have on the severity of postpartum, and giving yourself a bit more grace as you figure out how to do this mothering thing.



Episode 5  - "Sleep Training the Peaceful Way"

In today's episode of the Sweet Slumber Podcast our host, Meredith Brough, talks about how to sleep train or improve sleep, in the most peaceful way possible. She explains the benefits of a powerful tool (building security) that leads to successful sleep training, without tears.

Meredith also shares tips to help you avoid common sleep training difficulties. She teaches why it is sometimes hard for little ones to learn to sleep independently, how to work with your child peacefully, and corrects some misconceptions about babies that people believe.



Episode 6 - "Meeting Your Needs as a New Mom" an Interview with Amanda Bennett

In this episode, you'll learn powerful tips on how to make the transition into motherhood easier and better, and how to support your mental, emotional and physical health.

You'll understand the reasons that your needs are important, too, especially as a new mom. If you are considering having another child, you'll rethink your approach, expectations and the way you prioritize self-care, the next time!



Episode 7- "Caring for Your Body During Postpartum"

Do you want to take care of your body and mind, but find it hard to prioritize yourself? Learn tips on squeezing in self-care AND learn how to safely return to physical activity. Lisa is a great resource for mom-hacks and simple self-care tips.

You'll be inspired by Lisa’s exciting story and love learning from her!



Episode 8- "Building Sleep Habits for Infants"

earn the tips that matter most when it comes to building strong sleep habits for infants, 0-4 months. You can begin building your new baby’s sleep habits by taking simple steps! You won’t have to sort through tons of baby sleep resources, because 

Meredith has simplified the process for you. This episode will help you know where to start. You’ll learn what to expect and do during the first couple of months, to get started on the right track and start strong.

Season 2


Episode 9 - "The Advantages of Healthy Sleep"

Have you ever wondered why you need sleep? Do you wonder what happens to your body and your brain while you are asleep?

In this episode, Madlina Brencus, a sleep doctor-in-training, discusses the sleep insight that she finds most fascinating with Meredith Brough, a childcare and sleep expert, and the host of this podcast.



Episode 10- "Finding Tongue Ties & Sleep Disorders"

In this episode, Meredith shares the story of how she recently discovered her children’s tongue ties or tethered oral ties (TOTS), as well as her own. She explains why tongue ties can be a problem for children and adults, as well as infants.

You’ll learn about the signs of sleep disorders and tongue ties and uncover one of the causes of frustrating feeding problems for babies.



Episode 11- "A Loving Approach to Independent Sleep for Infants & Toddlers"

Would you like to improve your child's sleep using peaceful methods? If your child sleeps poorly and you are exhausted, you may need to teach your child how to fall asleep unassisted for naps and bedtime to help them self-settle at night.
 
In this episode, Meredith shares powerful insight about her non-crying approach as she converts 2 popular methods to her approach. You'll learn new ideas that align with your intuition and benefit your child's well-being. 

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