Stop Worrying About Sleep Training - Do THIS Instead!
Tired of hearing “just sleep train”? In this powerful episode, Pediatric Sleep Expert Louise Herbert reveals what’s really behind your baby’s sleep — and why biology, not “methods,” holds the secret.
If you’re pregnant and already worrying about future sleepless nights, or already onto your sleepless nights 😉 , this conversation will change everything. Learn how to support your baby’s natural rhythms, protect your mental health, and create a calm, connected start for both of you.
Your way is a beautiful way — and it starts here. 💛
Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
1:23 – The heart behind the work.
Louise opens up about her personal journey with her daughter and how it inspired her to help families find gentle, connection-based sleep solutions.
4:35 – “Sleep is not a skill to teach.”
What’s missing from common methods like cry-it-out, intermittent soothing, and the chair method — and what actually helps your baby sleep better (without tears).
8:21 – The “sleep puzzle” explained.
Think of sleep less like a method, and more like a puzzle. Louise shares how to align your baby’s biology so every piece — safety, rhythm, hormones, and environment — fits naturally together.
10:50 – Real-life experience: what I learned the hard way.
I share my own journey trying popular sleep training approaches… and what I wish I’d known sooner.
13:41 – The secret power of the environment.
Why light, movement, and even the time of your pumped breastmilk influence your baby’s rest. Learn how your baby’s biology syncs with the world around them — and how you can help it along.
18:46 – What your baby truly needs (and it’s simpler than you think).
“You are the expert on your child.” Louise’s reminder that being present matters more than being perfect — and that your connection is the most powerful sleep aid there is.
23:28 – The myth of the unicorn sleeper.
Why most babies wake up at night (and that’s okay). Learn how “synchronicity” with your baby changes everything — for both sleep and bonding.
29:39 – Sleep through the stages: newborn to one year.
What’s normal, what’s not, and how to spot red flags. Louise breaks down what’s happening biologically during the first year of life — and how to minimize stress for everyone.
32:36 – Preparing while pregnant.
The key steps you can take now to support your baby’s sleep from day one — including what to know about room-sharing, SIDS prevention, and setting up your sleep space.
38:42 – “Your way is a beautiful way.”
A quote that every mom-to-be needs to hear. You don’t have to match anyone else’s version of motherhood — you just need to trust your own.
39:49 – The hidden link between sleep and mental health.
How your baby’s well-being directly impacts your own emotional state — and why feeling your baby is safe may be the real solution to your stress.
43:49 – The sensitive years: shaping your baby’s future.
The first three years of life literally wire your baby’s brain for love, connection, and resilience. Louise explains how nurturing now changes everything — for generations.
47:58 – A must-read for new and expecting moms.
Louise’s upcoming book, Rest Assured, feels like having your best friend beside you in those early, sleepless days — filled with stories, visualizations, and support.
You don’t have to teach your baby to sleep — you just have to help them feel safe enough to rest, and this episode is perfect to help you feel connected to your baby’s natural rhythm — before they’re even born.
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Links & Resources
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ALL my love, 
