Best Sleep Induction Podcasts (2024)

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How to Bring More Pleasure and Joy Into Your Birth (And Why It Makes a Difference!) 54:56

1h ago54:56

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If you want to minimize sensations of pain and even move them into pleasure, this episode is for you! Debra Pascali-Bonaro and Adriana explore how you can bring more pleasure and joy into your birth, and why doing so can help you not only have a better experience, but also help support your birth physiology for a more flowing birth. Debra shares wi…

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Interview with Lisa Fennelly: Changing Expectations and a Positive Induction Story 21:02

4h ago21:02

21:02

I’m really excited about tonight’s episode as we have our very first guest on! Joining me this evening is the lovely Lisa , all the way over in New Jersey. Lisa is Mum to a baby girl who is just 12 weeks old and she had some wonderful insights to share on being a new Mum particularly around how expectations change before and after birth. Plus a pos…

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Birth Story: Mentally Preparing for Her Unmedicated Birth Experience as a Single Mom by Choice with Melissa Kidd 1:03:54

30m ago1:03:54

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Birth stories are so important because they help mothers to be understand all the different ways birth could happen. We have a great birth story this week from Melissa Kidd, a single mom by choice. We talk about how mental preparation makes a world of difference in birth preparation. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Pos…

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Sticking Your Breast pad on Your Boob and Finding Time for Your Relationship 8:17

14h ago8:17

8:17

Hello Mamas and thanks for joining me again! Tonight, I'm talking about one of my doziest new Mum fails, finding time for your relationship and the ‘social media is fake’ trend. If you like what you hear, please remember to rate and subscribe. Share your thoughts, stories and questions with me thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com. Goodnight! TikTok: https…

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470 | Abby, three vaginal births, gp shared care, public hospital, pain-free birth, physiological birth, breastfeeding 58:41

19m ago58:41

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In this episode Abby shares her third pregnancy and birth story. She opted for shared care with her GP, a decision that really suited her busy family life and offered her continuity of care with someone she trusted. Her third trimester was challenging - she had significant pelvic pain which prevented her from exercising, she moved house and her iro…

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Silence While Baby is Sleeping and What New Parents Want to Hear 12:16

12h ago12:16

12:16

Hello Mamas 👋 welcome to another episode of The Night Feed, here to keep you company in the early hours while feeding your little ones. Tonight, I'm talking about what new parents want to hear the most and why we should consciously try and relax more. Be sure to subscribe if you like what you hear and email thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com with any st…

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Getting Out With a Newborn, Asking for Help and Forest Bathing 7:54

2h ago7:54

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Hello Mamas, thanks for joining me again! Tonight, I'm talking about getting out of the house with a newborn, the importance of asking for help and the wonders of forest bathing! If you like what you hear, please remember to rate and subscribe. Share your thoughts, stories and questions with me thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com. Goodnight! TikTok: http…

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[Birth Story] How Harnessing Her Birth Hormones Allowed Her to Forgo an Induction 31:18

37m ago31:18

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When Danellia Arechiga became a gestational surrogate, she felt strongly about having an unmedicated birth at a birth center. Even as her labor plan derailed into an induction, she pushed for few interventions and worked with her physiology, ultimately experiencing the elusive Fetal Ejection Reflex. She tells Adriana Lozada why doing so was importa…

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Comparison, the Fourth Trimester Trend and Cutting Back on Social Media 11:15

7h ago11:15

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Hello Mamas, thanks for joining me again! Tonight, I'm talking about the dangers of comparison as a new mum, the fourth trimester trend and cutting back on social media. If you like what you hear, please remember to rate and subscribe. Share your thoughts, stories and questions with me thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com. Goodnight! TikTok: https://www.t…

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Postpartum Hair Tufts, Making Mum Friends and Night Feed Essentials 14:26

1d ago14:26

14:26

Hello Mamas, thanks for joining me again! On the fourth episode of The Night Feed, I'm talking about Mum friends and where to find them. Plus, I delve into night feed essentials and share a nightly quote to keep you going. If you like what you hear, please remember to rate and subscribe. Share your thoughts, stories and questions with me thenightfe…

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469 Postpartum | Gen, breastfeeding, unsettled sleep, mother and baby unit, sleep consultant, sleep training, sleep school 56:00

1d ago56:00

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Following on from her birth story in episode 468, Gen shares her significant challenges with baby sleep. Sleep is one of the most political and polarising aspects of parenthood; there’s a plethora of differing opinions and it can get very overwhelming, fast. For Gen and her baby Robbie, a variety of challenges created the perfect storm of unsettled…

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Setting Boundaries and What Was the Biggest Shock as a New Mama 10:27

1d ago10:27

10:27

On tonight's episode, I'm talking setting boundaries, saying no, sleep deprivation and everything in between. I hope it helps spur you on through the early hours on the night feed ❤️ If you have anything to ask or share, please email thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com. Goodnight! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenightfeed…

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Helping Your Mammalian Body (and Baby!) Have an Easier and More Connected Birth 50:36

2d ago50:36

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During labor, you want contractions that are longer, stronger, and closer together. But why? Dr. Sarah Buckley and Adriana take a deep dive into the amazing and fascinating hormonal dance that happens during the birthing process, and how interventions such as synthetic oxytocin or an epidural can lead to a cascade of interventions that negatively i…

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Subchorionic Hemorrhage: What We Missed In Our Last Episode on Exercise, Management, and Birth Outcomes 20:22

2d ago20:22

20:22

Any kind of bleeding in pregnancy can be worrisome. Join us for our Part 2 episode on Subchorionic Hemorrhage. In this episode, we'll talk about exercise, management, and birth outcomes. This is all just information for you to work through anything that comes your way. Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essential Birth Postpartum Course …

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Breastfeeding Pain and what NOT to say to a new Mama 8:43

7d ago8:43

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On tonight's episode, I'm talking about the initial breastfeeding pain I felt before the wonderful experience I had in the hopes I can help another Mama. If you enjoy the episode be sure to subscribe and if you have anything you'd like to share, please email me thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com, I'd love to hear from you! Goodnight! TikTok: https://www…

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Information Inundation for New Mamas and Making Time for You 8:46

4d ago8:46

8:46

On the first episode of my new nightly podcast, the Night Feed, I'm talking self care, new Mum advice and sharing a quote to help spur you on through the early hours 🤍 If you like what you hear be sure to subscribe. Send me your tips, questions, advice and anecdotes to thenightfeedpodcast@gmail.com. Goodnight! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenig…

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468 | Gen, infertility, miscarriage, IVF, hyperstimulation, private obstetrician, induction, epidural, vacuum-assisted birth, episiotomy 1:11:28

9d ago1:11:28

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Gen shares every aspect of her fertility, pregnancy and birth experience in this honest and hilarious episode. She tried to conceive for two years and experienced a devastating miscarriage before deciding to start IVF with her husband, Michael. Gen is a type-A personality and admits she loved the structure of fertility treatment. She opted for priv…

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[Birth Stories] How Her Goals of “No Epidural and No Whining” Helped Her Befriend the Labor Pain 37:45

6d ago37:45

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Celeste and Claudiu Bancos share their perspectives of their son’s birth (who chimes in too!), often surprising each other with moments the other didn’t remember or knew about. Ultimately, Celeste achieved her birth goals of not whining and avoiding getting an epidural, with the help of a veterinarian’s memoir book from the 30s, strong vocalization…

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The Purpose of Childbirth Pain 47:28

9d ago47:28

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Rhea Dempsey is one of the foremost thinkers on the topic of working with pain in childbirth. She shares with Adriana the physiological purpose of pain during labor, why it gets such a bad rap, and suggests the pain relief paradigm is a medical construct that undermines our capacity for peak performance and body potency that ultimately facilitates …

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Gestational Diabetes Nutrition: All the Best Advice for Diet, Prevention, and Management with Leslee Flannery, Registered Dietician 39:14

15d ago39:14

39:14

Getting diagnosed with gestational diabetes can be scary and overwhelming. What to eat, when to eat, measuring your blood sugars, so much new information you need to process and take in. Whether you were just diagnosed or are trying to do what you can to prevent it, this episode is for YOU! Where to find Leslee and her work: Instagram Website Links…

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[Birth Stories] Birth Is as Mental and Emotional as It Is Physical 1:06:42

15d ago1:06:42

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Megan Othling explains how birth can happen as much in your head as in your body and how facing the unexpected feelings she was having during the birth of her third child was just what was needed for them to be born. She shares with Adriana the profound growth and transformation she experienced through her four births and postpartum experiences, an…

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467 | Gemma Fraternal Twins, MGP, Sunshine Coast Hospital, CMV 1:08:19

15d ago1:08:19

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In episode 467 Gemma shares her unexpected pregnancy with twins. She shares the emotional rollercoaster of disbelief and excitement and the impact of the twins on her planned model of care for the pregnancy. Gemma went through the Midwifery Group Program at Sunshine Coast University Hospital, expressing gratitude for the exceptional care provided b…

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Getting Comfortable With the Intimate Nature of Birth 52:09

20d ago52:09

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Pregnancy is a great time to realize what the heck motivates your choices as you venture into the great transformation of birth and becoming a parent. Nekole Malia Shapiro shares with Adriana how using the embodied approach of connecting with yourself and your body can help you find your own best expert birth guide, while also building the awesome …

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The Episode Your Birth Partner NEEDS to Hear on How to Best Support You During Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum 37:49

16d ago37:49

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In addition to educating yourself on your options for your birth experience, one of the most important things a mama needs is a supportive birth partner. Your birth partner should know how to support you, advocate for you, and anticipate your needs during labor. You can learn all about that here! Links Mentioned: My Essential Birth Course My Essent…

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466 | Dee, two vaginal births, induction, TENS Machine, miscarriage, continuity of care 1:26:06

18d ago1:26:06

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In episode 466 Dee shares her emotional and challenging pregnancy journeys. She was shocked to learn she’d conceived quickly but her elation soon turned to grief when she miscarried; an experience that was long and traumatic. For her subsequent pregnancy she details the isolation and uncertainty that comes with fragmented care which exacerbated her…

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[Birth Stories] So Was It a Waterbirth? 40:22

20d ago40:22

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Hailey McHone’s first birth was what her OB called "a textbook hospital delivery," which came with an epidural-Pitocin combo, and, frankly, little consent. She talks with Adriana about getting more intentional with her wishes and choices for her second birth and ending up with a confidence-boosting, self-affirming, physiological experience that inc…

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465 | Georgie, vaginal birth, pre-eclampsia, induction, breastfeeding and mixed feeding 48:46

22d ago48:46

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In episode 265 Georgie shares with us the birth of her first child Sadie. Georgie lives in Gunning in rural NSW and went through the local public hospital for her care. Georgie was having her blood pressure carefully monitored throughout her pregnancy however, it wasn't until after Sadie was born that she became very sick with pre-eclampsia. ------…

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Transformation Through The Holistic Stages of Birth (Part Two) 44:58

28d ago44:58

44:58

We try to make birth practical by measuring, overseeing, and monitoring it… when really, it’s an experience that flows seamlessly from one stage to another, taking the birthing person deep into their physiology and intuitive altered states. Whapio Diane Bartlett shares with Adriana how to better describe what the laboring person goes through, by ex…

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