Best Infant Sleep Strategies Podcasts (2025)

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My Child's Birth Parent Contacted My Child - Weekend Wisdom 16:51

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My adoptive child was contacted by the birth mother, never contacted us, it has caused chaos in our family. The parents that adopt kids are never considered after raising a child for over 20 years to give them back. Resources: Adoptive Mom Feels Left Out at Son’s Reunion w…

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Sleep Issues with Adopted, Foster, or Relative Children 1:03:15

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. How do you handle sleep struggles when raising a child who has been impacted by trauma, prenatal substance exposure, or other challenges? Listen to our conversation with Dr. Chris Winter, a sleep researcher and neurologist who has practiced sleep medicine and neurology since 2004. H…

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Supporting a Child Who is a People Pleaser - Weekend Wisdom 15:45

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: How should I deal with an adoptive child with a people-pleasing personality? I want to prevent the anxiety that comes with that, but I'm not sure how. Resources: 6 Tips for Creating Attachment How to Cultivate Resilience in Your Kids 7 Character Traits Your Kids Need to Th…

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Practical Financial Strategies for Foster & Kinship Families 51:22

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. How do you manage daily expenses and budgeting when you are a foster or kinship caregiving family? We speak with Nicole Valenzuela, a foster parent and founder of Fostering Finances, to learn about simplified budgeting practices and healthy mindsets for managing money. In this episo…

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Ep 208 Paradigm Shift in Ischemic Stroke Management Part 1: Disabling Strokes 1:36:12

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We are amidst a paradigm shift in the emergency management of acute ischemic stroke. The traditional way of categorizing ischemic strokes as 'minor' vs 'major' is no longer relevant to what we do in the ED. It's now about 'disabling' vs 'non-disabling' strokes. And this is no small change. This categorization dictates urgency of ED work-up and trea…

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43 - Navigating the Holidays as a New Family: Finding Joy, Setting Boundaries & Ditching the Guilt 10:17

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Send us a text In this validating and heart-centered episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, postpartum and sleep doula Deb dives into one of the most emotionally loaded topics for new families: how to survive the holidays without sacrificing your sanity, sleep, or boundaries. If this is your baby's first holiday and yo…

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Should We Expand Our Special Needs Checklist to Include HIV? - Weekend Wisdom 12:32

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My husband and I are considering whether we will open our special needs consideration to include children who are HIV+. We have already been approved to adopt from India, and as our home study update approaches, we are taking a good, hard look at the Special Needs list aga…

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Preventing Sexual Abuse 1:01:52

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. What strategies can parents and caregivers implement in their homes to help reduce the risk that their children may be sexually abused? Learn practical parenting tools from this conversation with Dr. Eliana Gil, the founder of the Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education. She…

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Navigating Time Off from Work to Bond with a Newly Adopted Child 16:16

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My husband and I are in the process of adopting a waiting child internationally. This is our first adoption and we will soon be waiting to be matched with a child. I teach in higher education and my schedule is coordinated about nine months out. I am working with my superv…

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Understanding Resilience and How to Build It 1:02:54

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Resilience is more than just bouncing back from a challenge. Join us for a conversation about building resilience in ourselves and our kids, understanding coping tools, and caring well for ourselves while raising kids who may have significant gaps in their resilience. We talk with K…

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42 - Beyond the Latch: How Tongue Ties Shape Airway, Sleep, and Development (Guest: Brittany Hageman) 54:36

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Send us a text In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with returning guest Brittany Hageman, a myofunctional speech therapist specializing in oral facial development, infant feeding, and airway health. Most parents hear about tongue ties when breastfeeding isn’t going well — but the impact goes fa…

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Is It Too Soon to Look Through Foster Photo Listings? - Weekend Wisdom 18:08

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We are currently going through our home study to adopt from foster care, and I'm wondering if it is too early to look at photo listings? I have been looking at photo listings for a long time, but now, when I read the bios, it feels real, and I get slightly attached. I'm cu…

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Is My Child At Risk for Human Trafficking? 1:07:27

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By Creating a Family

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EM Quick Hits 68 Osteomyelitis, Tourniquet Technique, Pediatric Distal Radius Buckle Fractures, DSI RCT, AMS in ESRD & Dialysis, EM Leadership Spotlight #3 1:25:12

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When You Don't Know Your Child's Racial or Cultural Heritage - Weekend Wisdom 15:10

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We very recently brought home our second child through domestic infant adoption. We feel very fortunate, and our son is developing well; we are also settling into the new routine. We matched with our Son's birth mother through a local agency, and unfortunately, she decided…

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Tweens and Teens: Managing Tech & Mental Health 1:01:22

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you worry about the impacts that screen time, social media, or gaming have on your tween and teens' mental health? We spoke to Brittany Anderson, an author, certified play and narrative intelligence practitioner, and the founder of Renala, which helps families become creative, vi…

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41 - When Worry Won’t Stop: Postpartum Anxiety & OCD Explained (Guests: Dr. Angie Maxwell, PT, DPT, WCS & Laura Meader, LICSW) 1:04:32

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Send us a text In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb brings back two powerhouse guests, Dr. Angie Maxwell, pelvic floor physical therapist, and Laura Meader, licensed social worker and therapist specializing in perinatal mental health, dig into a topic most parents don’t talk about out loud: postpartum anx…

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My Child's Disrespect and Disobedience is Creating Resentment - Weekend Wisdom 18:47

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I have resentment against my (soon-to-be adopted) child’s mom, who is an addict. I get frustrated with his disrespect & disobedience, and bitterness & resentment rise up. He also respects my husband way more than me. I am trying so hard not to let it show or to take it out…

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Connecting with Teens 54:56

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you dread the teen years? Or, if you're in the midst of parenting teens, do you struggle to find ways to connect? This week, we interview Dr. Melody Aguayo, a parenting coach specializing in working with at-risk children and their families and the founder of Real Child Consulting…

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9 Things I Wish I Knew Before Adopting - Weekend Wisdom 13:44

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. I spent some time this week thinking about what I’ve learned from my experiences as an adoptive parent and the wisdom of others in our community. In reflection, I've created a list of the things I wish I knew before adopting. Resources: 8 Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Adopted F…

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How Can Kinship Caregivers Find the Resources They Need to Succeed? 1:12:15

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Kinship-led families have unique needs, and finding resources to meet those needs can be a challenge. Today, we're talking with Mike Heath, a Resource Specialist with the Coalition for Children, Youth & Families in Wisconsin. The Coalition is a Resource Center for birth parents, fos…

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Ep 207 Sleep Strategies for Shift Work 1:21:04

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Discover evidence-based sleep strategies for shift workers. Optimize performance, recovery, and health with tips from sleep expert Dr. Michael Mak... If you find this beneficial please consider a donation to support EM Cases: https://emergencymedicinecases.com/donation/By Dr. Anton Helman

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40 - Back to Work: Easing the Transition After Maternity Leave 12:48

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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb peels back the curtain on one of the most under-prepared-for moments of early parenthood: going back to work after maternity leave. Spoiler alert—it’s not just about logistics, it’s an identity shift. Deb opens with her own (very real) story: tr…

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Tips for Managing Your Picky Eater - Weekend Wisdom 13:31

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Today, we are tackling a question that comes up a lot for parents and caregivers in our community – what do you do with a picky eater? Resources: Food Issues My Foster Child Only Eats Junk Food Practical Solutions to Typical Food Issues with Adopted and Foster Kids Support the show …

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The Only Way Forward is Back with Jackson TerKeurst 43:41

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Jackson TerKeurst was born in Liberia and by the age of 7 was a war orphan living in dire circumstances. So how did he end up as an entrepreneur, leader, and now author? Join us for an inspirational conversation about identity, overcoming, and redemption from Jackson's new book, The…

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Beyond the Buzzword: What Regenerative Agriculture Really Means with Leon Bucher 1:04:59

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"The more micro narratives change, the more the bigger narrative will change." The Magic That's Already Here "Regenerative" has become another word we toss around without really feeling into what it means. Leon Bucher -Holistic Management Practitioner and consultant- invites us to slow down and look more closely—why do most regenerative projects fa…

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Travel Restrictions When Fostering - Weekend Wisdom 8:34

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: Are there travel restrictions when you are fostering? For example, my family lives out of state, but can I bring the child with me when I travel to visit family? Resources: Working as Part of a Foster Care Team Working with the Birth Parents for the Child's Best Interest B…

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044: Exposing the Truth About Child Marriage and Systemic Betrayal with Donna Simmons 47:39

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What happens when the very laws meant to protect children instead give predators a license to abuse? In this episode of Your Radical Truth Podcast, host Margaret Mary O'Connor speaks with survivor, advocate, and bestselling author Donna Simmons, whose life story exposes the devastating reality of child marriage in the United States. Donna reveals h…

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Adopting Older Kids 1:08:51

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you considering adopting a child over the age of 5? Listen to this interview with Sarah Hansen and Simi Riesner. Sarah is the Director of International Advocacy at the Gladney Center for Adoption, with over 20 years of experience supporting adoptive families and children. She is…

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39 - Lactation Support Without the Shame: A Conversation with Emily Ager LM, IBCLC 1:14:14

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Send us a text In this episode of Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies, and the Battle for Sleep, Deb sits down with licensed midwife and IBCLC, Emily Ager, for the kind of raw, no-guilt, reality-check conversation every parent needs about feeding their baby. Emily shares her journey from EMT to midwife to lactation consultant, and how her mission became…