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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

ALEXA MARTINEZ 35 Episodes Sep 18, 2026

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 59 // How to Be More Present With Your Kids When You’re Exhausted
EP 59 // How to Be More Present With Your Kids When You’re Exhausted Sep 18, 2026 755 Ever spend the whole day with your kids but still feel like you weren’t really with them? When you’re exhausted, being present can feel like one more thing you’re failing at. In this short episode, I’m sharing three simple ways to connect with your kids when your energy is low. You’ll learn how to find one small moment for full attention, connect without forcing yourself to play when you’re draine
EP 58 // Sleep Training Methods Explained: Which One Is Right for Your Baby
EP 58 // Sleep Training Methods Explained: Which One Is Right for Your Baby Sep 15, 2026 777 If you’ve ever searched for sleep training methods and immediately felt overwhelmed by terms like Ferber, cry it out, the chair method, or pick up, put down, this episode is for you. Alexa breaks down the most common sleep training methods, explains what each one actually looks like, and helps you determine which approach may be the best fit for your baby’s temperament and your family’s needs. You
EP 57 // The 2 A.M. Spiral: How to Stop Googling Baby Sleep in the Middle of the Night
EP 57 // The 2 A.M. Spiral: How to Stop Googling Baby Sleep in the Middle of the Night Sep 11, 2026 751 Do you find yourself Googling baby sleep at 2 a.m., desperately trying to figure out why your baby is awake and what you should do next? One article says your baby is overtired, another says they need longer wake windows, and suddenly you’re even more anxious and confused than when you started. In this episode, we’re talking about why Googling temporarily relieves sleep anxiety but often makes the
EP 56 // Sleep Training a 9-Month-Old: Schedules, Night Wakings, and Separation Anxiety
EP 56 // Sleep Training a 9-Month-Old: Schedules, Night Wakings, and Separation Anxiety Sep 8, 2026 1128 Is your 9-month-old suddenly waking all night, fighting naps, or screaming the second you leave the room? In this episode, we’re talking about realistic 9-month-old sleep schedules, wake windows, night feedings, sleep associations, and how to handle separation anxiety without giving up every sleep boundary. You’ll learn what may be causing the wake-ups, what a two-nap schedule can look like, and h
EP 55 // How to Run Your Home When You’re Exhausted and Everyone Needs You
EP 55 // How to Run Your Home When You’re Exhausted and Everyone Needs You Sep 4, 2026 1295 If you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and feel like everyone in your home needs something from you, this episode is for you. We’re talking about how to keep your home functioning when you have very little energy left, without pressuring yourself to keep everything perfectly clean or organized. You’ll learn how to decide what actually needs to get done, create simple routines that reduce your mental lo
EP 54 // Sleep Through the Night Without Cry it Out: Free Live Workshop Tomorrow
EP 54 // Sleep Through the Night Without Cry it Out: Free Live Workshop Tomorrow Sep 1, 2026 687 Is your baby waking every one to two hours, fighting bedtime, or relying on feeding, rocking, or being held to fall asleep? You don’t have to choose between continuing to feel exhausted and leaving your baby alone to cry. In this special episode, I’m inviting you to my free live workshop, Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out”: 3 Gentle but Effective Changes to Help Your Baby Wake Less and S
EP 53 // What No One Tells You About Postpartum and Life With a New Baby with Nina Spears of The Baby Chick
EP 53 // What No One Tells You About Postpartum and Life With a New Baby with Nina Spears of The Baby Chick Aug 28, 2026 2521 What does postpartum really look like behind closed doors, and why don’t we spend as much time preparing for life after birth as we do preparing for the birth itself? In this episode, I’m joined by Nina Spears, Founder and CEO of Baby Chick and author of The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy. We’re talking about the realities of postpartum and life with a new baby, including the hidden mental
EP 52 // Can I Sleep Train My Four-Month-Old Baby?
EP 52 // Can I Sleep Train My Four-Month-Old Baby? Aug 25, 2026 985 Can you sleep train a four-month-old baby, or is four months too early for sleep training? In this episode, we’re talking about when to start sleep training, how the four-month sleep regression affects your baby’s sleep, and the signs that your baby may be ready. You’ll learn why I recommend waiting until the most disruptive part of the four-month sleep regression has passed, what gentle sleep tra
EP 51 // How to Sleep Train When You Have Postpartum Anxiety
EP 51 // How to Sleep Train When You Have Postpartum Anxiety Aug 21, 2026 1677 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
EP 50 // How to Sleep Train When Your Baby Has Separation Anxiety Aug 18, 2026 1380 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
EP 49 // Postpartum Insomnia: Why You Can’t Sleep Even When the Baby Is Sleeping Aug 14, 2026 1226 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
EP 48 // Sleep Training a 6-Month-Old Baby: A Gentle Step-by-Step Plan Aug 11, 2026 1531 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

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