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Baby isn't here and I'm already nervous. Help! Meredith asks how to stay sane. Dec 04, 2020

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The baby isn't here yet, and yet somehow the anxiety has already kicked in! Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she talks with her cousin (and fellow podcast listener!) Meredith about all things pre-baby anxiety, taking each day as it comes, and setting yourself up for success!

Breastfeeding And Sleeping with Certified Lactation Consultant Courtney Zentz Nov 27, 2020

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Keeping your little one happy and healthy can feel like a never ending challenge, and in particular, navigating breastfeeding and sleeping can be tough. But never fear, this episode is here to help! Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she chats with certified lactation consultant Courtney Zentz all about breastfeeding and sleep - for both baby and mom!
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Holy Sh*t! I Had Twins! Hayley Asks For Help! Nov 20, 2020

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Just when you thought one baby was hard.... Resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson talks with listener Haley about the highs and lows of momming twins and of course, navigating keeping the whole house happy, healthy and sleeping!

Can I Work Out During Pregnancy? (Yes!) With Mighty Mom Jess Sennet Nov 13, 2020

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Working out during pregnancy is a hot topic, but Mighty Mom Jess Sennet is here to set the record straight as she joins resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson to talk about all things fitness and taking care of your body while on the pregnancy journey! Jess has a philosophy of strong, not skinny and is growing her Mighty Mom community with the hopes of empowering more women find their inner strength and confidence through exercise.
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Petra Asks: "How Do I Stop Co-Sleeping?" Nov 06, 2020

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Co-Sleeping is a personal choice, but if you've found yourself unintentionally co-sleeping to get some much needed Z's, this episode is for you! Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she chats with listener Petra about her unintentional co-sleeping arrangement and how to transition away from it in a sensitive way that keeps everyone sleeping!

Samantha Griffen: Postpartum Doula Talks Exhaustion and BIPOC Birth Oct 30, 2020

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Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she speaks with Samantha Griffin, an impassioned woman who unequivocally believes in the voices of women, especially Black women, and trusts their decisions regarding their bodies, their children, and their families.
As a Certified Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula and Certified Childbirth Educator, Samantha came to the realization that as one woman, she could only support one woman at any given time so she multiplied her efforts by founding DC Metro Maternity, a boutique parenting support agency staffed entirely by women of color, and became a doula trainer. Samantha is committed to building the wealth and power of Black doulas, Black businesses, and the Black community as a whole.

Amanda Answers LIVE! Oct 23, 2020

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In her first ever Live call-in recording of the show, resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson answers those burning sleep questions you've been dying to ask! From sleep associations to pacifiers and everything in between, this episode covers it all!

Sleep and Your Digital Devices With Digital Expert Elizabeth Milovidov Oct 16, 2020

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Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she chats with Elizabeth Milovidov, an internationally renown digital parenting coach, author, lawyer and law professor. She is the founder of DigitalParentingCoach.com and provides information and support to caregivers and parents who are looking for best practices when it comes to social media, internet laws and the internet at large.
Elizabeth’s publications include “The Parent’s Guide to Parenting in the Digital Age,” “The Parent’s Guide to Youtube and Youtube Kids,” and “The Parent’s Guide to Digital Detox and Disconnect.”
Currently, Elizabeth is a Board Trustee for The Diana Award, an Advisor on European Cooperation and International Projects to e-Enfance, the French Child Online Protection Association and a Digital Parenting Contributor to France 24 News Channel. She also consults for UNICEF and the Council of Europe on children in the digital world and she is an eSafety content provider for The UK Safer Internet Centre, the Family Online Safety Institute and Internet Matters.
You can find tips and expert advice from Elizabeth in her interviews with BBC, France24, MSN, Financial Times, and CafeMom to name a few. Elizabeth’s passion for navigating the digital world stems from her two young, tech-savvy children.

Standing, Sitting, Rolling Oh My! Melissa asks "what do I do?!" Oct 09, 2020

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Getting your little one to sleep is one thing, but once they learn how to roll, sit or even stand, it's a whole other challenge! Resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson answers listener Melissa's questions about tackling her babe's newfound skills when it comes to bedtime!

Sleep For Grown Ups with Abby DesJardien: Adult Sleep Expert Oct 02, 2020

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Join resident sleep expert Amanda Jewson as she speak with Abby DesJardien, a sleep evangelist who believes sleep is an act of empowerment. Through her challenges, course, and membership, she teaches womxn entrepreneurs how to transform their businesses and lives through the power of sleep. As a recovering workaholic and insomniac, she knows the struggle is real. She helps her clients go from exhausted and burnt out to rested and on top of their game. Abby lives in Seattle with her husband, three girls, her rescue dog, Harry Pawter, and her cat, Lola (she’s not a showgirl). When she’s not preaching about sleep, you can find her kayaking, reading a good book, and driving kids around in the minivan she swore she would never own.
You can find Abby at www.abbydesjardien.com