In this episode of Well Rooted Matrescence, Sarah Hardy Walsh, a naturopathic doctor and lactation consultant, discusses the complexities of infant sleep training. She explores the cultural pressures that contribute to parental stress and offers practical steps for addressing sleep challenges without resorting to conventional sleep training methods. The episode emphasizes understanding the root causes impacting infant sleep, such as feeding issues, developmental leaps, and parental stress. Sarah also provides strategies for parents to find additional support and align sleep solutions with their core values, offering a holistic approach to improving family well-being.

00:00 Welcome to Well Rooted Matrescence

00:40 Grounding and Breath Awareness

02:16 Culture Sets Parents Up for Struggle Around Sleep

05:13 Steps to Address Infant Sleep Challenges

06:06 Key Questions for Sleep Training Consideration

10:12 Exploring Alternatives to Sleep Training

15:47 Final Thoughts and Support Resources

Episode Transcript

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In this episode of Well Rooted Matrescence, Sarah Hardy Walsh, a naturopathic doctor and lactation consultant, guides mothers through the practice of labyrinth meditation. She explains how labyrinths differ from mazes and their historical significance in spirituality and personal growth. The episode delves into the benefits of using labyrinths to access the right hemisphere of the brain, fostering intuition, creativity, and inner wisdom. Sarah shares how labyrinth meditation can offer calmness and grounding, especially for mothers navigating the complexities of matrescence.

00:00 Welcome to Well Rooted Matrescence,

00:40 Grounding into the Present Moment,

02:11 Exploring the Labyrinth: A Tool for Meditation,

04:04 Understanding the Labyrinth vs. Maze,

04:53 The Labyrinth's Connection to Nature,

05:23 Benefits of Labyrinth Meditation for Mothers,

07:43 Conclusion and Farewell

Episode Transcript

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In this episode of Well Rooted Matrescence, Sarah Hardy Walsh, a naturopathic doctor and lactation consultant, guides mothers through the concept of resilience in the context of motherhood. The episode explores the difference between survival resilience and thriving resilience, emphasizing the importance of supportive communities and practices for maintaining health and vitality. Listeners will learn how to cultivate a thriving resilience that supports both themselves and their families.

00:00 Welcome to Well Rooted Matrescence

00:40 Grounding and Breath Awareness

02:11 Understanding Resilience

03:43 Survival Resilience

07:28 Cultivating Thriving Resilience

10:33 Mission for Thriving Mothering Resilience

10:58 Conclusion and Community Invitation

Episode Transcript

This episode is brought to you by ⁠Well Rooted Matrescence⁠, an mothly membership for pregnant and new mothers focused on cultivating community, nourishing rest + resilience and expanding knowledge on topics related to the transition to motherhood. ⁠Join us today for as little as $9/month or $97/year.