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Baby Sleep Help for Christian Moms / Postpartum, Overstimulated, Naps, Baby Sleep Schedule, Sleep Training
Baby Sleep Help for Christian Moms / Postpartum, Overstimulated, Naps, Baby Sleep Schedule, Sleep Training
This podcast offers Christian mothers guidance on baby sleep, postpartum challenges, and sleep training from a faith-based perspective. The host shares her personal journey of exhaustion and anxiety after having her son, and how sleep training transformed their lives. She provides practical advice on naps, schedules, and overcoming overstimulation, while addressing the unique needs of Christian families. Listeners can expect empathetic support and actionable strategies to bring peace and predictability to their homes.
Episodes
EP 51 // How to Sleep Train When You Have Postpartum Anxiety
If you’re struggling with postpartum anxiety, the idea of sleep training your baby can feel overwhelming. What if they cry? What if you do something wrong? And is it even possible to improve your baby’s sleep without making your anxiety worse? In this episode, we’re talking about how to approach sleep training as an anxious mom, including gentle sleep training methods, handling nighttime anxiety,
EP 50 // How to Sleep Train When Your Baby Has Separation Anxiety
Is your baby suddenly crying the second you leave the room, fighting bedtime, or waking throughout the night just to make sure you’re still there?
Separation anxiety can completely disrupt sleep, even if your baby was previously sleeping well. But it doesn’t mean you have to stop sleep training or choose between supporting your baby emotionally and getting the rest your family needs.
In this episo
EP 49 // Postpartum Insomnia: Why You Can’t Sleep Even When the Baby Is Sleeping
Are you completely exhausted but unable to sleep, even when your baby is finally asleep? Postpartum insomnia can make it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or quiet your racing thoughts, even when you desperately need rest. In this episode, we’re talking about why new moms can’t always “sleep when the baby sleeps,” how postpartum anxiety, hormonal changes, mental load, and an over-alert nervou
EP 48 // Sleep Training a 6-Month-Old Baby: A Gentle Step-by-Step Plan
Is your 6-month-old waking frequently at night, fighting bedtime, taking short naps, or only falling asleep while feeding, rocking, or being held? In this episode, I’m walking you through a gentle, step-by-step sleep training plan for a 6-month-old baby. We’ll talk about age-appropriate wake windows, nap schedules, bedtime routines, independent sleep skills, night feedings, and how to choose a res
EP 47 // How to Get Out of Survival Mode as a Mom and Feel More Present
If you’ve been wondering how to get out of survival mode as a mom and feel more present with your family, this episode offers both biblical encouragement and practical next steps.
Using Elijah’s exhaustion in 1 Kings 19, we’ll look at how God responds to His children when they’re overwhelmed, depleted, and carrying too much.
You’ll learn how to recognize mom survival mode, release unnecessary pres
EP 46 // Gentle Sleep Training: How to Be Responsive and Still Get Results
Gentle sleep training doesn’t mean there will never be tears, and being responsive doesn’t mean giving up every boundary the moment your baby protests.
In this episode, we’re talking about how to comfort your baby, respond to their needs, and stay emotionally present while still helping them learn to sleep more independently. You’ll learn why consistency matters, what responsive sleep support actu
EP 45 // Postpartum Anxiety: What to Do When You Feel Touched Out, Exhausted, and Like You’re Failing
Postpartum anxiety or overwhelm doesn't mean you're ungrateful, spiritually weak, or failing as a mom. Sometimes it simply means you have reached your limits and need rest, support, and space to process everything that has changed.
In this episode, we’re talking about what to do when you feel touched out, exhausted, and at the end of yourself. You’ll learn practical ways to reset in difficult mome
EP 44 // The Bedtime Mistake That Can Make Night Wakings Worse
Night wakings are normal, but the way your baby falls asleep at bedtime could be making it harder for them to get back to sleep throughout the night.
In this episode, we’re talking about the common bedtime mistake many exhausted parents don’t realize they’re making, how sleep associations affect night wakings, and practical ways to help your baby fall asleep with less support. You’ll learn how to
EP 43 // How to Stop Feeling Overstimulated as a Mom
Feeling overstimulated doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom. It may simply mean your brain and body have been processing too much for too long. In this episode, we’re talking about why motherhood can feel so loud, how to recognize your personal warning signs before you reach your breaking point, and practical ways to reduce the amount of input coming at you.
You’ll learn how to identify your hardest par
EP 42 // When Baby Sleep Feels Like a Spiritual Battle: Truth for the Exhausted Christian Mom
When your baby won’t sleep, the exhaustion can affect so much more than your energy. It can make you question yourself, your motherhood, and even your faith. In this episode, we’re talking about why baby sleep can feel like a spiritual battle, how exhaustion can distort what feels true, and why needing rest does not mean you lack faith.
You’ll also learn how to replace shame-filled thoughts with b
EP 41 // How to Feel Like Yourself Again After Having a Baby | Get Your Joy Back
Do you love your children but still miss the person you were before motherhood?
In this episode, we're talking about why so many moms feel disconnected from themselves after having a baby, and how to begin getting your joy back without adding more pressure to your life.
I’m sharing what I have learned through motherhood, exhaustion, identity changes, and finding myself again after becoming a mom
EP 40 // Why “Drowsy But Awake” Isn’t Working, and What to Do Instead
You’ve heard the advice: put your baby down “drowsy but awake.” But what happens when your baby’s eyes pop open the second they touch the crib...or they cry every time you try?
In this episode, we’re breaking down why “drowsy but awake” often does not work, what may actually be getting in the way, and what to focus on instead. You’ll learn how timing, sleep associations, bedtime routines, and cons
EP 39 // How to Have a Morning Routine When Your Kids Wake Up Early
Do you feel like having a morning routine is impossible because your kids wake up early...or the second you try to get out of bed?
In this episode, I’m sharing how to create a realistic morning routine that actually works in motherhood. You’ll learn how to choose a few simple morning anchors, create full, interrupted, and survival versions of your routine, prepare the night before, and find small
EP 38 // Will Sleep Training Harm My Bond With My Baby?
Worried that sleep training could harm your bond with your baby? In this episode, we are separating fear from fact and talking honestly about attachment, crying, and what the research actually says.
You will learn why secure attachment is built through the overall pattern of your relationship- not one difficult bedtime- plus what studies have found about behavioral sleep interventions, cortisol, e
EP 37 // What I Wish Someone Told Me as a New Mom: This Won't Last Forever
When you’re in the thick of new motherhood, it can feel like the hard parts will last forever; the sleepless nights, the anxiety, the overstimulation, the constant need, the feeling that you may never feel like yourself again.
But one thing I wish someone had gently told me as a new mom is this: this won’t last forever. And that truth is both comforting and bittersweet.
In this episode, we’re talk
A Prayer for the Exhausted Mom in the Middle of the Night (Bonus Episode)
This is just a prayer over your life and your motherhood, when you're exhausted or having a hard time in motherhood.
Remember...you matter to God, and you matter to me.
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EP 36 // What to Do at 2am When Your Baby Won’t Go Back to Sleep
What do you do when your baby wakes up at 2am and will NOT go back to sleep?
In this episode, we are walking through a simple, practical plan for those exhausting middle-of-the-night wakes. You’ll learn how to pause before reacting, check for real needs, decide when to feed, respond consistently, and avoid creating patterns you don't want to keep- all without leaving your baby feeling abandoned.
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EP 35 // Is Your Baby Overtired or Undertired? How to Fix Your Baby’s Sleep Schedule Fast
Is your baby overtired… or undertired?
If you’ve ever tried to troubleshoot baby sleep, you know how confusing this question can feel. Your baby fights naps, are they overtired or not tired enough? They wake 45 minutes after bedtime; do they need an earlier bedtime or more awake time? They’re up at night; is the schedule off, or is something else going on?
In this episode, we’re breaking down one
EP 34 // How to Sleep Train Without “Cry It Out” But Still Get Results
Can you sleep train without doing cry-it-out?
If you’re an exhausted mom who desperately needs sleep but feels uncomfortable with harsh sleep training methods, this episode is for you.
Today we’re talking about the middle ground between “do nothing and just survive” and “shut the door and don’t go back in.” Because you do not have to choose between abandoning your baby and abandoning yourself.
In
EP 33 // What to Do When Your Baby Wants to Nurse Every Time They Wake Up
Does your baby wake up and immediately want to nurse every single time? Maybe you’ve tried rocking, patting, the pacifier, or waiting a few minutes — but nothing works until you nurse again.
In this episode, we’re talking about what to do when nursing has become the only way your baby knows how to fall back asleep. You’ll learn how to tell the difference between true hunger and comfort nursing, wh
EP 32 // When Do Babies ACTUALLY Sleep Through the Night? (And What’s Normal Before Age 1)
When Do Babies ACTUALLY Sleep Through the Night? (And What’s Normal Before Age 1)
One of the biggest questions exhausted moms ask is:
“When is my baby supposed to sleep through the night?”
And honestly? The internet gives wildly conflicting answers.
In this episode, we’re talking about:
what “sleeping through the night” actually means
what’s biologically normal before age 1
when night waking
EP 31 // Why Your Baby Isn’t Sleeping Through the Night (And What to Fix First)
If your baby is waking every 2–3 hours and you feel like you’ve tried everything... wake windows, schedules, white noise, feeding changes, bedtime routines.... this episode will help you slow down and focus on what actually matters first.
In this episode, we’re talking about why your baby may not be sleeping through the night and why trying to fix everything at once can leave you feeling even mo
EP 30 // If Your Baby Can’t Fall Asleep Without Being Held… Listen to This
If your baby needs to be held, rocked, or fed to sleep every time (and wakes the second you put them down) this episode is for you.
We’re breaking down why this is happening (hint: it’s not your fault) and what you can start doing to gently change the pattern.
Inside, you’ll learn:
Why your baby relies on being held to fall asleep
What’s happening between sleep cycles
Why “drowsy but awake” feels
EP 29 // What to Do When Your Baby Won’t Sleep Longer Than 2–3 Hours
If your baby is waking every 2–3 hours and you feel stuck in a cycle of exhaustion and guessing, this episode is for you.
We’re breaking down the most common reasons babies struggle to sleep longer stretches... from sleep associations to schedule issues, and why quick fixes often don’t work.
You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what’s actually going on and what needs to change so your
EP 28 // Why Your Baby Wakes 45 Minutes After Bedtime
If your baby falls asleep at bedtime… only to wake up crying 30, 45, or 90 minutes later, you’re not alone.
In this episode, we’re talking about false starts- one of the most common (and frustrating) sleep struggles between 5–18 months.
You’ll learn:
What a false start actually is
What’s happening in your baby’s body during that first sleep cycle
The four most common causes
Why cutting naps or ke
EP 27 // My Baby Used to Sleep… What Happened?
Your baby used to sleep… and now suddenly isn’t. What happened?
In this episode, we talk about why sleep can fall apart (even when you didn’t do anything wrong), what’s actually happening developmentally and behaviorally, and how anxiety can make everything feel more urgent than it is.
You’ll learn:
The most common reasons sleep regresses
Why inconsistency keeps night wakings going
3 grounded ste
EP 26 // Not No-Cry, Not Extinction: How I Actually Teach Sleep
If you’ve ever felt stuck between “I don’t want my baby to cry at all” and “I cannot survive another night like this,” this episode is for you.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the framework I use inside my sleep plans (the SELAH Sleep Method) and explaining how I actually approach sleep in a way that’s honest, effective, and supportive.
SELAH is not a no-cry approach, and it’s not full extinction.
EP 25 // The Dream Feed: One Simple Shift That Can Support Longer Night Sleep
In this episode, we’re breaking down the dream feed- what it is, who it can help, and when it may not be the right fit.
If your baby is still waking frequently overnight and you’re wondering whether a dream feed could support longer stretches of sleep (without adding stress or guilt), this episode is for you. We talk through one simple shift to using the dream feed as support, not pressure, and ho
EP 24 // Toddler Bedtime Battles: 3 Gentle Boundaries That Make Nights Peaceful Again
Bedtime with toddlers can feel like a hostage negotiation: 47 requests for water, endless “one more story!” pleas, and a mama who is completely touched out and frustrated by 8:30 pm.
In this episode, I’m breaking down why bedtime is so hard for toddlers (it’s not just “defiance”) and walking you through 3 gentle, Christ centered boundaries that make nights more peaceful again.
You’ll learn how to
EP 23 // How to Help Your Newborn Sleep Longer Stretches (Without Cry-It-Out or Mom Guilt)
If you’re pacing the hallway at 8 pm with a fussy newborn wondering, “Is this normal?”—you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we break down a gentle, realistic newborn evening routine: navigating witching hour, protecting that one longer stretch of sleep, and responding to night wakings in a calm, faith-filled way.
You’ll walk away with simple rhythms that honor your baby’s needs, support your nerv
EP 22 // Why "Just Survive the Newborn Stage" Is Bad Advice
"Just survive the newborn stage."
It’s the advice moms hear constantly — and it’s hurting more families than it’s helping.
In this episode, we’re unpacking why that message is unhealthy, unbiblical, and unnecessary… and how you can support newborn sleep without rigid schedules or sleep training.
If you’re a tired mama craving peace, rhythm, and faith-based guidance, this one is for you.
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EP 21 // How to Solve your Baby’s Short Naps
Are short naps ruining your day (and your sanity)? 😩 You’re not alone—and there is a way out. In this episode, I’m sharing the most common reasons your baby may be waking after 30–45 minutes, plus practical strategies to start seeing longer, more restful naps—this week.
I pray this brings you rest, and remember…you matter too, mama!
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EP 20 // Is Sleep Training Biblical? The Answers Every Christian Mom Needs
Are you a Christian mom feeling torn between wanting more sleep and worrying if sleep training goes against your faith?
In this episode, we’re diving into what the Bible really says about sleep training, rest, rhythms, and parenting. You’ll hear biblical truth, grace-filled encouragement, and practical sleep tips that honor both your child’s needs and your own well-being. It’s time to let go of
EP 19 // How to Keep Sleep Consistent When Life Gets Hard
Life doesn’t pause for sleep schedules. Whether you're navigating illness, grief, burnout, or big transitions, it can feel impossible to stay consistent with your child’s sleep. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal update on where I’ve been—and gentle, grace-filled strategies to help you protect rest even in the hardest seasons.
You'll learn:
• Why sleep still matters in stressful times
• How t
EP 18 // At What Age Should My Baby Start Sleeping Through the Night?
When should my baby start sleeping through the night? Why is that baby sleeping through the night, when mine still isn’t? What am I doing wrong?
Does this sound familiar?
The truth of the matter is…every baby is so different, and they all start sleeping through the night at different stages. We dive into why this is and what you can do about it in this episode!
I pray this brings you rest, a
EP 17 // How to Manage Daycare Sleep for Babies and Toddlers
One of the most common concerns I hear from moms of babies and young toddlers in daycare is, “how the heck do I get them to sleep at daycare, and how do I get daycare sleep to not ruin their sleep at home?!” Well, let’s answer those questions together in today’s podcast episode!
I pray this brings you rest, and remember…you matter too, mama!
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EP 16 // How to Survive Going Back to Work with a Baby Who Doesn’t Sleep
This one is for my working mamas- whether you work at home or out of the home, going back to work when your baby isn’t sleeping well yet can be SO hard!!
In today’s episode, we walk through 5 different ways that you can survive that rough transition going back to work when you (and your baby!) are really struggling with sleep.
I pray this brings you rest, and remember…you matter too, mama!
EP 15 // How to Solve Your Baby or Toddler’s Early Morning Wakeups
Does your baby or toddler wake up between 4am-6am every morning (or most mornings)? Are they not getting enough night time sleep because of these early morning wakes, or should I say, are YOU not getting enough sleep?
Take all the guess work out of it and try the four things I cover in this episode, and you should have your great sleeper back!
I pray this brings you rest, and remember…you matt
EP 14 // How to Get Your Baby to Sleep Well While Traveling
Does the thought of traveling with your baby or toddler stress you out because you think their sleep will be ruined? Does it cause you anxiety thinking about their sleep being all out of whack?
Traveling with your kiddos is such an amazing opportunity to create memories- but it doesn’t come without it’s set of challenges, especially when it comes to sleep. Rather than missing out on the vacation
EP 13 // Faithful Motherhood: 6 Practical Ways to Integrate Your Faith into Your Daily Life
Is it hard for you to add your faith into your day to day life as a mom, and your already busy schedule? Do you crave more time with the Lord, but it feels like something you have to cross off your to do list every single day, instead of something you get to do?
In today's episode, we talk about 6 practical ways you can incorporate your faith into your daily motherhood, in a way that doesn't fee
EP 12 // How to Survive the Four Month Sleep Regression (Or Get Back on Track After it Already Happened)
The four month sleep regression can hit you like a freight train, and leave you beyond exhausted! And, if you're anything like me...it can make your baby's sleep go from BAD to WORSE!
In today's episode, I talk you through some ways you can prepare for and avoid lasting affects from the four month sleep regression, along with some tips for what to do if you're already in it.
I pray this bring
EP 11 // Hope & Healing for the Anxious New Mamas Heart
Are you feeling anxious as a new (or seasoned) mama? Is motherhood nothing like you imagined it?
As a mom who deals with anxiety myself, I know first hand what that can look like, and how the Lord can bring rest and peace into a really hard season. So, I wanted to bring some of His truths into your motherhood today, sister.
I pray this brings you rest, and remember…you matter too, mama!
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EP 10 // How to Get Your Baby to Take Good Naps
Does your baby or toddler, for lack of a better word, take crappy naps?! While this is SO normal and common, it is also so frustrating!
Naps are not only a super important part of your baby or toddler's daily sleep needs and development, they are also a time for you to not be needed for a bit, and get a little bit of a break- which is so important!
Join me in today's episode where we talk abo
EP 9 // Anxiety in Motherhood: Why Jesus Says Anxiety Doesn’t Make You a Bad Mom
To the Christian mom with anxiety:
You’ve been told to pray harder. You’ve been told there’s nothing to be afraid of as long as you believe in Him and live a life full of faith.
God tells us in Philippians 4:6-7: “Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything w
EP 8 // How to Get Your Infant Ages 5-18 Months to Sleep Through the Night
Are you struggling with your infant’s sleep between the ages of 5-18 months? Are you exhausted and ready to finally have your nights (and sanity!) back?!
In today’s episode, I go into 6 different ways that you can get your baby to start sleeping through the night again, so that your baby (and YOU, mama!!!) can start getting the rest you both need and deserve. You can implement these tips today
EP 7 // Is No Cry Sleep Training a Thing?
I want to talk about kind of a hot topic today, which is if no cry sleep training methods exist and if they work. Spoiler alert…they do!....kinda. Like most things in life, there are pros and cons to any method we use to get your baby or toddler sleeping!
Backed by experience and my own research, schooling, and scientific studies done, I approach this episode from a place of complete love and ju
EP 6 // Systems for Smooth Evening & Bedtime Routines
Hey mama! Are you feeling drained, stuck, overstimulated, or just TIRED by the end of the day, with no real evening routine or system in place?
I get it- I've been there!! Running around just trying to do all of the things at the end of the day and going to bed frazzled and exhausted (and yet my mind won't calm down because of the constant running to do list- sound familiar?)
Today on the podc
5 // 6 Sleep Tips Every Toddler Mom Needs to Reclaim Your Nights
Are you a mama of a toddler ages 18 months-4? Then listen up- this episode is for you!
Have you gotten your infant sleeping through the night, but then they turn into a toddler and their sleep is a WHOLE other issue and you feel overwhelmed and exhausted (and like you have a newborn again?!)
Do you miss having your nights to yourself after tucking your kiddo into bed, but instead you're stuck
4 // 5 Things to do When Postpartum Anxiety Swallows you Whole
Hey, mama.
Have you ever felt the crushing weight of postpartum anxiety? Have you ever wondered how to feel like yourself again, or just to even get a glimpse of her?
On today's podcast, we get REAL and talk about real experiences with postpartum anxiety, and 5 practical things you can do to try to combat it.
I pray this brings you peace and rest, and remember…you matter too, mama!
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3 // Mastering the Spring Forward Time Change: 3 Simple Strategies to Keep Your Child's Sleep Schedule Intact
Hey mama!
Are you feeling ready for the upcoming time change? March 10th is fast approaching, but don’t stress! This time change is so much easier than the fall back time change!
Join me on today’s bonus episode as we dive deep into strategies to tackle the spring forward time change with our little ones. Whether you're all about embracing the shift or prefer adjusting gradually, we'll cover diffe
2 // DON’T Sleep Like a Baby: 5 Tips for Mastering Newborn Sleep
Can we talk about the phrase sleep like a baby for a second? Because personally....I would like to do anything BUT sleep like a baby (wake up calls every 2-3 hours, anyone?)
In today's episode, I am going to give you my top 5 tips on how to get your baby ages 0-4 months sleeping better and on a good sleep foundation, so that you hopefully don't even need sleep training in the future!
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1 // Finding Peace in the Chaos: 5 Mental Health Tips for Overwhelmed Moms
Hey mama!! Welcome to episode ONE of the Mama Matters Too podcast!! I cannot tell you how honored and grateful I am to have you here. In today’s episode, I am going to walk you through some tips that I have found super helpful in combating my own mental health struggles in motherhood. I’m going to outline 5 tips that have been game changers for me in my journey to get better and find peace.
Get th
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