The Let's Sleep Podcast

Jazz Kostov
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The Let's Sleep Podcast is for parents wanting to be totally empowered navigating their little one's sleep from birth to 5 years of age. Honest and educational conversations to give you the tools you need to make sleep easy. Let's do this. Who's the host? Jazz Kostov is an Australian Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and Owner of Let's Sleep where she supports families online and in-home with sleep and settling from birth to 5 years. Jazz has a 10 year background in Nursing, Midwifery and MCHN. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lets__sleep/

  1. 08/01/2025

    69. Preparing For Breastfeeding With @jwp.ibclc

    Joining me in part 3 of this postpartum preparation series is IBCLC Joelleen Winduss Paye. Joelleen is a IBCLC, Midwife, Naturopath, Mother and founder of JWP. Joelleen offers non judgemental and holistic support with common breastfeeding/feeding challenges. We chat all about preparing for breastfeeding. I took so much away from this episode and can't wait for you to listen. What are the most important things parents should know about preparing for breastfeeding before their baby arrives? What are some common myths about breastfeeding that you’d like to debunk? Are there specific practices that can help physically prepare the body for breastfeeding?  Do you have any recommendations for products that are helpful for breastfeeding (eg breast pump, nipple cream, pillows etc) What role can partners or support people play in helping a breastfeeding parent? How important is nutrition for breastfeeding, and are there any foods or supplements you recommend prioritising during postpartum to support milk supply? What are some of the most common breastfeeding challenges, and how can parents prepare to navigate them? Where can parents seek support with breastfeeding if they encounter challenges or want further support? Connect with Joelleen: IG @jwp.ibclc www.jwp.care Preparing for breastfeeding eguide Connect with Let's Sleep: IG @lets__sleep www.letssleep.com.au

    55 min

  2. 11/12/2024

    68. Nourishing New Mums: The Power of Protein With @nourish_us

    Postpartum Preparation Series 🙋🏼‍♀️ Joining me today is Nutrition and Wellness Coach Ana Robinson from Nourish Us.  Ana and I discuss the critical role of protein in postpartum nutrition. We discuss how protein supports recovery, energy levels, and emotional well-being during the postpartum phase. Ana shares practical tips for incorporating protein into meals and identifies symptoms of protein deficiency. Ana has a big focus on small sustainable habits that really make the biggest impact on our lives.   Get to know Ana: Ana is a Nutrition and Wellness Coach and helps Mama’s regain their health, beat the bloat, increase energy, lose weight and build a lifestyle that allows them to thrive, for themselves and for their family. She has an incredible instagram community over at @nourish_us - follow her for an injection of positivity into your feed! Key takeaways: Protein is essential for healing and energy during postpartum. Many mothers consume a carb-heavy diet, leading to energy instability. Incorporating protein can help stabilize blood sugar levels. Protein deficiency can lead to fatigue, weak immunity, and mood instability. Pairing carbohydrates with protein enhances satiety and energy. Small changes in nutrition can lead to significant improvements in well-being. Meal planning around protein sources can simplify cooking. Postnatal depletion commonly peaks around two to five years post birth.  Connect with Ana: On instagram @nourish_us Website https://www.nourishus.com.au/ Connect with Let's Sleep: Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's Sleep on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free early morning waking guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Sleep Consultant⁠

    43 min

  3. 04/12/2024

    67. Navigating The Formula Feeding Journey With @elise.inspired

    Postpartum Preparation Series 🙋🏼‍♀️ The lovely Elise is joining us today to share her experience with formula feeding her 3 babies and how her autoimmune condition Hashimotos impacted her breastmilk supply. Elise shares the emotional and practical aspects of formula feeding, the challenges of breastfeeding, the impact of mental health on feeding choices, and the importance of support and self compassion. Get to know Elise: Elise passionate about motivating women to find inspiration in health, wellness and finding beauty in the everyday. Elise shares real and raw conversations through her podcast ‘Inspiring Her’ with empowering women who are passionate about creating a space where you can come to chat with a girlfriend, explore hacks and tips and be inspired to grow and shine in your life. Key takeaways: Elise felt compelled to share her formula feeding journey to connect with other mothers. Expectations around breastfeeding often clash with reality, leading to emotional challenges. Breastfeeding can be impacted by various factors, including health conditions like Hashimoto's. Emotional guilt and shame can arise when breastfeeding doesn't go as planned. Support from healthcare professionals is crucial in navigating feeding decisions. Knowledge about feeding options empowers mothers to make informed choices. It's important to acknowledge and process feelings of sadness or disappointment in the journey of feeding your baby. Finding balance and flexibility in feeding choices can enhance the parenting experience. Connect with Let's Sleep: Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's Sleep on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ free early morning waking guide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Sleep Consultant⁠ Connect with Elise: Instagram - @elise.inspired Inspiring Her Podcast (Elise's podcast) - @inspiringher.podcast Website (coming soon) - www.eliseinspired.com Listen to Inspiring Her on Apple Listen to Inspiring Her on Spotify

    38 min

  4. 27/11/2024

    66. A Beginners Guide To Cloth Nappies & Wipes With @hereandafter.eco

    If you're curious about using cloth nappies and wipes with your little one/s - i'm so excited for you! In this chat, Mel the founder of Here and After Eco joins me to discuss the benefits and misconceptions surrounding cloth nappies and wipes. The conversation covers common myths, environmental impacts, cost savings, and practical tips for cleaning and maintaining cloth products. I totally get that using cloth can feel intimidating and overwhelming and we hope that this episodes helps to ease you in to your cloth journey. About Mel: With over 15 years of experience in the natural health space including studying Naturopathy and a Bachelor of Natural Science, Melanie combined her knowledge, parenting, love of low tox living and sustainability to create her business - Here & After - a company that was created to bring easy to use eco products to the market. Key takeaways: Cloth nappies reduce the amount of waste in landfill Many misconceptions about cloth nappies stem from fear of mess (and touching poo!) Using cloth can lead to fewer instances of nappy rash. The environmental impact of disposables is significant. Cost savings with cloth nappies can be substantial over time. Temperature of the wash significantly affects hygiene and cleanliness. Having clear washing instructions can help everyone involved in laundry. Mentions: Shop Here and After Eco (use code LETSSLEEP5 for 10% off) Strucket for dry pail and soaking Clean cloth nappies resources Connect with Here and After Eco: Instagram Connect with Let's Sleep: Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's Sleep on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab the⁠⁠⁠⁠ free early morning waking guide⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Sleep Consultant⁠

    58 min

  5. 20/11/2024

    65. From Confusion to Clarity: The Birth of @baby.food.bible

    I can't wait for you to listen to this pod ep with Lauren and Jules, the brains behind Baby Food Bible. They share the challenges they faced when navigating the complexities of starting solids and how this inspired them to write a simplified guide for parents. We also get some insights into the process behind actually bringing this book to life and how they found the time whilst juggling mum life and all the things. Jules and Lauren are so down to earth and I love that they share the realities of parent life including mess in the kitchen, around the house and that we don't have to have it all figured out 100% of the time. Key takeaways: The idea for Babel emerged from the confusion surrounding baby nutrition. Simplicity in cooking is key for busy parents. Starting solids should be approached with patience and awareness of readiness cues. Creating a positive feeding environment can influence a child's relationship with food. Avoiding comparisons with other parents can reduce anxiety. Introducing a variety of flavours early on is beneficial for babies. It's okay to not have everything figured out as a parent. It's important to focus on what you do most of the time, not just occasionally. Connect with Baby Food Bible: Buy their book (their drink bottles are SO good if you can get your hands on one!!) and at any good bookstore Instagram Connect with Let's Sleep: Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's Sleep on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab the⁠⁠⁠⁠ free early morning waking guide⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Sleep Consultant⁠

    53 min

  6. 13/11/2024

    64. When You Lose Your Cool As A Parent with @raisingresilience_mornington

    In this chat with Jess, the owner of Raising Resilience Mornington Peninsula - we chat all about what to do as a parent when you've lost your cool and become disregulated. If this has happened to you - you are NOT alone! She is on a mission to support parents to feel confident when it comes to navigating their children’s emotions and mental health, and understanding their children’s behaviour on a deeper level.  Raising children can be joyous, beautiful and deeply satisfying. It can also feel exhausting, confusing and downright frustrating at times - that’s why RRMP exists! RRMP offers a Family Mental Health for Parents Workshop (that covers all the essentials they believe every parent should know about when it comes to supporting their child’s mental health). They also offer 1:1 parenting consultations via telehealth where they look at your specific parenting challenges through an emotion focused, beyond behaviour, play-based lens. Key takeaways: Children are highly attuned to their parents' emotional states. Self-compassion is essential for parents to navigate challenges. Modeling healthy emotional expression teaches children valuable lessons. It's important to communicate feelings to children to help them understand emotions. Parents should seek support and prioritize self-care to maintain balance. Repairing relationships after dysregulation is crucial for children's emotional health. Understanding the reasons behind emotional reactions can foster growth. It's okay to acknowledge that parenting is hard and seek help. Repairing with ourselves is crucial before addressing our children. Can't wait for you to listen to this chat! Connect with Let's Sleep: Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's Sleep on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Grab the⁠⁠⁠⁠ free early morning waking guide⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Sleep Consultant⁠ Connect with Raising Resilience: www.raisingresiliencemp.com.au @raisingresilience_mornington

    50 min

  7. 29/10/2024

    63. 10 Things I've Done As A Midwife & Sleep Consultant

    In this episode, Jazz shares her personal experiences and insights as a midwife and sleep consultant, discussing ten things she's done or implemented since becoming a parent. Key points discussed: Anxiety about sleep Establishing a routine from 3-4 months Flexibility in napping is essential for mental health. Prioritising sleep can mean saying no to (some) social plans. Creating a dark sleep environment Safe sleep practices Traveling early with your baby Sharing the load with feeding and settling Managing early waking Your self care priorities Mentions: Mahalo Eco Blinds (my fav blackout blinds) use letssleep5 for a discount Joi commuter portacot (the one we personally use) Routine guides (to use from 4 months+) Red Nose Safe Sleeping information Connect with Let's Sleep: Follow⁠⁠⁠ Let's Sleep on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab the⁠⁠⁠ free early morning waking guide⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Become a Sleep Consultant⁠

    33 min

  8. 25/09/2024

    62. Catnapping, Frequent Night Waking and Evening Anxiety with Mum Eloise

    Joining me on the podcast today is one of my incredible previous clients, Eloise. When I started supporting Eloise with 8 month old Banks sleep, he was catnapping, taking a long time to settle at bedtime, waking frequently overnight and this was leading to evening anxiety for Mum and Dad. We discussed: - What lead them to reach out and book in for support with Banks sleep - The four month sleep regression - Feelings of increased anxiety in the evening due to Banks being unsettled - Feeding to sleep and struggling to transition to supporting self settling - Mum feeling like everything to do with settling was on her Connect with Let's Sleep: Follow⁠⁠ Let's Sleep on Instagram⁠⁠ Grab the⁠⁠ free early morning waking guide⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Become a Sleep Consultant⁠

    22 min
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The Let's Sleep Podcast is for parents wanting to be totally empowered navigating their little one's sleep from birth to 5 years of age. Honest and educational conversations to give you the tools you need to make sleep easy. Let's do this. Who's the host? Jazz Kostov is an Australian Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and Owner of Let's Sleep where she supports families online and in-home with sleep and settling from birth to 5 years. Jazz has a 10 year background in Nursing, Midwifery and MCHN. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lets__sleep/

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  • Creator
    Jazz Kostov
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jazz Kostov
  • Show Website
    The Let's Sleep Podcast