
The Beyond Sleep Training podcast
Little Sparklers
Welcome to the Beyond Sleep Training Podcast
A podcast dedicated to sharing real tales of how people have managed sleep in their family outside of sleep training culture. This podcast is run by Little Sparklers to extend the phenomenal work of The Beyond Sleep Training Project. The project, founded by Carly Grubb in 2017, now has over 150, 000 members and has sparked a worldwide movement seeking to shift the way families are supported to value the nurturing work needed to raise our very young babies and children.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Beyond Sleep Training podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Beyond Sleep Training podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Beyond Sleep Training podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Mel Fryer-McLaren on parenting a medically complex and extremely wakeful baby, and how to block out the noise so that you can trust your instincts.
The Beyond Sleep Training podcast
10/13/21 • 34 min
SUMMARY- Join Carly and Mel as they discuss Mel's little one's start to life with a NICU stay for birth injuries, followed by diagnoses that impacted his sleep, and what it was like parenting a medically complex and extremely wakeful baby. Mel shares how to block out the noise from others so that you can trust your instincts, get the support you need and meet your little one's needs.
There's a few mentions of safe sleep and bed-sharing, if you'd like more information, here's a helpful article- https://www.littlesparklers.org/safer-sleep
Full episode transcript available here: https://www.littlesparklers.org/mel-fryer-mclaren
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“The Beyond Sleep Training Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Little Sparklers (us, we or our).
The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.
We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:
- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
- personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.
This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.
We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.
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Leah De Shay-Evans on D-MER, aversions, maternal mental health, healing from trauma, and meeting children's needs while taking care of your own
The Beyond Sleep Training podcast
09/22/21 • 43 min
SUMMARY- Join Carly and Leah De Shay-Evans as they discuss Leah's experience with D-MER and aversions and how she struggled to find support, as well as her mental health, healing from trauma, and leaving an abusive relationship. Leah also shares what's worked for her in returning to health, finding a new partner, and how they meet their children's needs and their own.
There's a few mentions of safe sleep and bed-sharing, if you'd like more information, here's a helpful article- https://www.littlesparklers.org/safer-sleep
You can find Leah by following her work on, the Fam Doulala on Facebook and Instagram
Full episode transcript available here: https://www.littlesparklers.org/leah-de-shay-evans-part2/
To get access to exclusive content and conversation to get even more out of the show Join us on Patreon today for just A$4.99/ month.
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“The Beyond Sleep Training Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Little Sparklers (us, we or our).
The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.
We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:
- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
- personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.
This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.
We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
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Leah De Shay-Evans on cultural privilege, matrescence, attachment parenting, and nursing
The Beyond Sleep Training podcast
09/15/21 • 36 min
SUMMARY- Join Carly and Leah De Shay-Evans as they discuss how cultural privilege, modelling and expectations influence our experience of parenting. Leah then shares her thoughts on trauma and attachment, breastfeeding/chestfeeding, and the pressure we feel when beginning our parenting journey, as well as how she's come through that to find her own balance.
There's a few mentions of safe sleep and bed-sharing, if you'd like more information, here's a helpful article- https://www.littlesparklers.org/safer-sleep
You can find Leah by following her work on, the Fam Doulala on Facebook and Instagram
Full episode transcript available here: https://www.littlesparklers.org/leah-de-shay-evans-part1
To get access to exclusive content and conversation to get even more out of the show Join us on Patreon today for just A$4.99/ month.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
“The Beyond Sleep Training Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Little Sparklers (us, we or our).
The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.
We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:
- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
- personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.
This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.
We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
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Vivek Patel on trusting your baby, self compassion and non-coercive, collaborative parenting.
The Beyond Sleep Training podcast
09/29/21 • 35 min
SUMMARY- Join Carly and Vivek as they discuss the power of knowing you don't know, trusting your little one to know what they need, and self compassion. Vivek discusses his philosophy of non-coercive, collaborative parenting and how that looked in action over the past 24 years.
There's a few mentions of safe sleep and bed-sharing, if you'd like more information, here's a helpful article- https://www.littlesparklers.org/safer-sleep
You can find Vivek on his page, Meaningful Ideas or by following Gentle Parents Unite on Facebook or on their website.
Full episode transcript available here: https://www.littlesparklers.org/vivek-patel-part1/
To get access to exclusive content and conversation to get even more out of the show Join us on Patreon today for just A$4.99/ month.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
“The Beyond Sleep Training Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Little Sparklers (us, we or our).
The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.
We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:
- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
- personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.
This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.
We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
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Dr Justin Coulson and Kylie Coulson on raising their six children and the lessons they learned along the way
The Beyond Sleep Training podcast
12/01/21 • 52 min
SUMMARY- Join Carly as she interviews Dr Justin Coulson and Kylie Coulson as they recount their lives raising six children, their sleep training experiences, what impacted their little one's sleep, and the solutions they found that worked for their family. Hear Dr Justin talk about how sleep is separation for our little ones and how we can help them overcome the anxiety related to that, and hear how Kylie found her way through the tough times with self-compassion and listening to her instincts.
There's a few mentions of safe sleep and bed-sharing, if you'd like more information, here's a helpful article- https://www.littlesparklers.org/safer-sleep
Full episode transcript available here: https://www.littlesparklers.org/dr-justin-coulson-and-kylie-coulson
You can find our guests at the Happy Families with Dr Justin Coulson podcast, on Facebook, on Amazon for book purchases, and on Instagram.
To get access to exclusive content and conversation to get even more out of the show Join us on Patreon today for just A$4.99/ month: https://www.patreon.com/littlesparklers
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
“The Beyond Sleep Training Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Little Sparklers (us, we or our).
The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.
We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:
- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
- personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.
This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.
We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
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Vivek Patel on micro-meditations for calm in the chaos, self compassion and the power of curiosity
The Beyond Sleep Training podcast
10/06/21 • 39 min
SUMMARY- Join Carly and Vivek as they discuss micro meditations and how practice can support your ability to stay calm when you're in the thick of it. Vivek shares why self-compassion is so important, and the power of curiosity in supporting your children throughout their lives.
There's a few mentions of safe sleep and bed-sharing, if you'd like more information, here's a helpful article- https://www.littlesparklers.org/safer-sleep
You can find Vivek on his page, Meaningful Ideas or by following Gentle Parents Unite on Facebook or on their website.
Full episode transcript available here: https://www.littlesparklers.org/vivek-patel-part2/
To get access to exclusive content and conversation to get even more out of the show Join us on Patreon today for just A$4.99/ month.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
“The Beyond Sleep Training Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Little Sparklers (us, we or our).
The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.
We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:
- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
- personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.
This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.
We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
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Dr Sophie Brock on parenting through relationship breakdown and finding herself and her village
The Beyond Sleep Training podcast
08/18/21 • 29 min
SUMMARY- Join Carly and Dr Sophie Brock, a PhD in Motherhood Studies Sociology as they discuss Dr Sophie's experiences of early parenting with her little sparkler, and how she found her way through night time parenting during a relationship breakdown and how she found the support she needed in that intense time.
There's a few mentions of safe sleep and bed-sharing, if you'd like more information, here's a helpful article- https://www.littlesparklers.org/safer-sleep
You can find Dr Sophie (the Good Enough Mother) on the Good Enough Mother Podcast, Facebook and Instagram
Full episode transcript available here.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
“The Beyond Sleep Training Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Little Sparklers (us, we or our).
The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.
We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:
- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
- personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.
This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.
We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
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Jade Tolhurst on Post Natal Depression and Anxiety, finding support, healing, and thriving
The Beyond Sleep Training podcast
09/01/21 • 32 min
SUMMARY- Join Carly and Jade as they discuss Jade's experience with Post Natal Depression and Anxiety, how she found the support she needed during COVID, came through the other side, and how she set out to support others through the intensity of parenthood.
There's a few mentions of safe sleep and bed-sharing, if you'd like more information, here's a helpful article- https://www.littlesparklers.org/safer-sleep
You can find @jade.postpartum on Instagram
Full episode transcript available here: https://www.littlesparklers.org/jade-tolhurst/
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
“The Beyond Sleep Training Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Little Sparklers (us, we or our).
The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.
We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:
- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
- personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.
This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.
We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
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Kate Sillars (Mrs Mombastic) on learning to follow her little ones' lead, breastfeeding, bed-sharing, and being kind to yourself.
The Beyond Sleep Training podcast
08/11/21 • 31 min
SUMMARY- Join Carly and Kate discussing letting go of watching the clock, breastfeeding in the carrier, bed-sharing, natural term weaning, and when things feel a bit hard, being kind to yourself.
There's a few mentions of safe sleep and bed-sharing, if you'd like more information, here's a helpful article- https://www.littlesparklers.org/safer-sleep
You can find Kate (Mrs Mombastic) on Facebook and Instagram
Full episode transcript available here.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
“The Beyond Sleep Training Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Little Sparklers (us, we or our).
The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.
We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:
- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
- personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.
This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.
We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
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Liz Thomas, founder of It Tastes Like Love, on her journey with her 3 little ones while juggling work and her charity organisation
The Beyond Sleep Training podcast
01/18/23 • 34 min
SUMMARY- Liz shares her journey with her three little ones, from her first premature arrival, and how that shaped her as a mother, to her third little one, born during the height of the pandemic. Liz shares what it looked like for her when she returned to work, how she navigated feeding, and how things are now with a 7, 4 and one-year-old.
You can find Liz's page It Tastes Like love here: (https://www.ittasteslikelove.org/), and her Instagram can be found at (https://www.instagram.com/ittasteslikelove/)
There are a few mentions of safe sleep and bed-sharing, if you'd like more information, here's a helpful article: https://www.littlesparklers.org/safer-sleep.
The full episode transcript is available here: https://www.littlesparklers.org/Liz-Thomas
Support this show: https://www.littlesparklers.org/Appeal/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast-transcript
“The Beyond Sleep Training Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Little Sparklers (us, we or our).
The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.
We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:
- information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;
- personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; and
- general in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.
This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.
We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device.
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Beyond Sleep Training podcast have?
The Beyond Sleep Training podcast currently has 53 episodes available.
What topics does The Beyond Sleep Training podcast cover?
The podcast is about Breastfeeding, Society & Culture, Parenting, Kids & Family, Baby, Family, Podcasts and Newborn.
What is the most popular episode on The Beyond Sleep Training podcast?
The episode title 'Bree Holling, from The Matrescence Podcast, on finding what worked and finally sleeping' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Beyond Sleep Training podcast?
The average episode length on The Beyond Sleep Training podcast is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Beyond Sleep Training podcast released?
Episodes of The Beyond Sleep Training podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Beyond Sleep Training podcast?
The first episode of The Beyond Sleep Training podcast was released on Apr 27, 2021.
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