We'll Sleep When We're Dead: A Motherhood Podcast

We'll Sleep When We're Dead
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We'll Sleep When We're Dead is the motherhood podcast for moms who want the group chat they never had — real talk, relatable stories, and the comfort of knowing someone else feels it too. Hosted by two best friends navigating modern motherhood from different angles: one a stay-at-home mom in NYC, the other a working mom balancing career and family life. This is the podcast for moms who want honest, funny, and unfiltered conversations about the messy sides of motherhood that everyone thinks but rarely says out loud. From the mental load to marriage, ambition to identity — we go there. New episodes weekly. Follow us @wswwdpod on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

  1. 4d ago

    “It’s Never Too Late”: A Certified Sleep Consultant on Fixing Bad Sleep Habits

    We’ve been saying it since day one: we need to talk about sleep. And this week, we finally did. Lucy and Sam are joined by Lauren Sweeney, a certified sleep consultant for babies and toddlers, and a mom of four with number five on the way. Lauren shares how her own sleepless first baby turned into a business helping families, and why she believes sleep is for the whole family, not just the kids. In this episode, we talk about: What it actually takes to become a certified sleep consultant (and why it matters when you’re a vulnerable new mom)Why “mistakes” is the wrong word, and why it’s never too late to change a sleep habitThe one skill sleep training really teaches, and why “drowsy but awake” might not be the advice you think it isRegressions: what’s real, what’s a milestone, and how to ride them outThe silent return method for toddlers who keep popping out of bed at 2 a.m.Early risers, and when it’s okay to let a boundary goLauren’s #1 tip: a short, consistent bedtime routineWhether you’re deep in the newborn fog or negotiating your fifth glass-of-water request of the night, this one’s for you. Remember: everything is a phase, even the ones that feel endless. Find Lauren: Lauren Sweeney Sleep Consulting, on her website and Instagram. She offers a free 15-minute discovery call, a 30-minute “ask me anything” call, and a two-week sleep plan. https://www.laurensweeneysleep.com/ @LaurenSweeneySleep Subscribe to We’ll Sleep When We’re Dead wherever you listen, and tell a tired mom friend about us.

  2. Oct 13

    How to Feed Kids Without Losing Your Mind with Tiffany Walla MS, RD (Toddler Dietitian Tiff)

    Tiffany Walla, the registered dietitian and mom of two (almost three) behind Toddler Dietitian Tiff, joins us to talk about feeding the little people in our homes without the stress. Lucy met Tiffany at Expo West over a year ago, chased her down the aisle to ask her on the show, and spent months getting her scheduled. It was worth the wait. In this episode, we cover: Tiffany’s journey from growing up in the low-fat, diet-culture era to becoming a dietitianHow much protein toddlers and kids actually need (spoiler: way less than you think)Handling picky eaters, especially the four-year-old who makes a face at the tableWhy including kids in the kitchen and grocery store makes a differenceTaming the 4:30 snack spiral and making snack time work for youTiffany’s pantry and fridge staplesEasy dinner strategies where everyone eats the same ingredients, just served differentlyWhether or not you’re in the toddler trenches, there are good reframes here, and some solid advice on how you feed yourself too. Follow Tiffany on Instagram at @toddlerdietitiantiff Find her at https://toddlerdietitiantiff.com/ Email us at wswd.podcast@gmail.com Instagram @wswwdpod Tiktok @wswwd.podcast

  3. Oct 6

    Raising Confident Kids: The Silly, the Serious & the Totally Chaotic

    A silly episode with one small, serious moment, because that's motherhood. Lucy gets stuck in her biggest fear, a Panera drive-thru with a broken card reader, a screaming four-year-old, and no way out but reverse. Sam shares a proud mom moment when her daughter Isla firmly said no at her pediatrician well visit, and what it taught her about raising girls who trust their voice, set boundaries, and speak up for themselves. Plus: why Target's drive-up app can't figure out substitutions, a craniosacral therapy tangent, and the big parenting question: when do you let your kid quit, and when do you make them push through? In this episode: Lucy's drive-thru claustrophobia and the Panera storyWhy Target Drive Up is a suburban mom revelation (and why the app needs work)Teaching kids body autonomy and consent at the pediatricianRaising "good girls" who can still stand up for themselvesQuitting vs. committing: rainy track club, sports, and pushing through discomfortKids who love every sport vs. kids who hate the rainRunning with a group of moms for the first time in yearsMom finds: Old Navy flare leggings for girls and a $10 Amazon scarfSolo parenting day six of nine and a very loud IU weekendNote: this episode touches briefly on a mature topic (body safety and consent), so it may be worth a pre-listen if you're playing it with little ears in the car. email us at wswd.podcast@gmail.com instagram @ wswwdpod Watch on youtube at We'll Sleep When We're Dead

  4. Sep 29

    From Post-It Note to Peloton: Kirsten Ferguson on Betting on Yourself

    Some guests make you giddy before they even sit down, and Kirsten Ferguson is one of them. Kirsten is a Peloton instructor, a mom of two girls, a marathoner (Chicago is coming up fast, and she's got a bib for New York too), and now an author. Her story is the perfect blend of the two sides of this podcast. In this episode, Kirsten takes us back to the beginning: from working in the NFL, to a fertility journey that led her to fall in love with fitness during the hardest season of her life, to walking into a SoulCycle audition as the oldest person in the room. Then came the pandemic, a divorce, a dusty Peloton bike, and a post-it note on her "war room" wall that said she wanted to be a Peloton instructor. (Manifesting tip: be specific. She got the job, just not on the bike she was picturing. And she had hated running her whole life.) We talk about: Feeling like something was missing after finally becoming a mom, and why that doesn't make you ungratefulGoing from "I hate running" to hip surgery to the NYC Marathon, and mile 20 (Sam relates far too well)How she makes it all work: weekly family planning sessions, asking for help, letting go of doing it perfectly, and protecting her training time as a non-negotiableHer new children's book, From A to Z, This is Me, which she wrote with her daughters to help girls feel seen and celebrate what makes them different (out November 10, pre-order now!)Why perfection is boring, the Ratchet Moms Club, and her "feel it, drop the story, and keep going" mantraRapid fire: her Saturday morning workout, her holy vs. hood playlist, and breakfast for dinnerIf you've ever felt a pull toward more and didn't know how you'd get there, this one's for you. Pre-order From A to Z, This is Me https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5Y31X3Q?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Follow Kirsten on Instagram @iamkirstenferguson Email us at wswd.podcast@gmail.com Instagram @wswwdpod

  5. Sep 22

    We're Not Fun Moms (And That's Okay)

    This week Sam and Lucy are doing what they do best — catching up on everything, in no particular order. From Sam's viral handstand video and the reality behind "effortless" mom hair, to the real cost of kids' birthday parties (and whether skipping them robs your kids of joy), this episode covers the small, weird, funny moments of motherhood that actually make up most of the day. They also dig into a Dr. Becky post that reframed how they think about saying no to their kids — and why teaching toddlers to hear no now might matter more than any screen time rule later. Plus: eldest daughter energy, executive function in kids, and why "it doesn't get better, but the sleep deprivation does" is somehow the most comforting thing you'll hear all week. Topics covered: stay-at-home mom life, working mom vs SAHM, toddler tantrums, parenting no's and boundaries, birthday party burnout, Dr. Becky Kennedy parenting advice, eldest daughter syndrome, mom guilt, postpartum life, executive function in kids, Brooklyn mom life, motherhood friendship, real talk parenting podcast Email us at wswd.podcast@gmail.com Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  6. Sep 15

    How to Reinvent Your Career: Career Change Advice from Tara Nesser & Lauren Zaleski

    This week, we sit down with Tara Nesser and Lauren Zaleski, founder and partner of Level Up Talent, for their podcast debut. From Tara’s leap into solopreneurship to Lauren’s decision to leave corporate recruiting for more motherhood-friendly flexibility, they get real about what it takes to reinvent your career and navigate a career change. We talk about the identity, mindset, and confidence shifts behind a career pivot, the trade-offs that come with making a big change, the “week without should” exercise, why women often wait until they meet 100% of a job’s qualifications before applying, and how to know whether a career pause is actually the right move. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom considering returning to work, navigating a career change, thinking about a career pivot, or feeling burned out and unsure what’s next, this episode is packed with practical, real-talk career advice for figuring out what comes next. Contact Tara and Lauren at hello@leveluptalent.co Find them at their website https://www.leveluptalent.co/ and on instagram @Levelup.talent Be sure to check out their Career Clarity Workbook. Link Below https://www.leveluptalent.co/product-page/career-clarity-workbook Email us at wswd.podcast@gmail.com Instagram @wswwdpod Youtube We'll Sleep When We're Dead Tiktok wswwd.podcat

  7. Sep 8

    Why Side Hustles Are Nearly Impossible for Moms (+ Lucy's Big Career News)

    We are hanging on by a thread this end of summer — Sam takes a Coney Island trip that turns into a full meltdown about how stay-at-home moms are supposed to get anything done with zero uninterrupted minutes, and Lucy relates hard from the working-mom side. We dig into "code switching" between mom mode and work mode, why side hustles feel nearly impossible without a full-time partner in it, and the invisible mental load of teacher assignments, group texts, and dinner fails nobody warned us about. Then Lucy drops her big news: she's officially the new Chief Marketing Officer at Hormbles Chormbles. We talk about the leap, the nerves, and why "hard doesn't mean bad." Plus: Hoosier football szn, Sam's US Open plans, and the great Coney Island vs. state fair debate. Email us at wswd.podcast@gmail.com

  8. Sep 1

    The Truth About Attachment Theory — Myths, Meltdowns, and Back-to-School Anxiety with Dr. Sarah Bren

    Dr. Sarah Bren, clinical psychologist and host of Securely Attached, joins us to break down what secure attachment actually means (and debunk some of the myths floating around Instagram). We get into why kids act out more with their parents than anyone else, what's really happening in the brain during separation anxiety and back-to-school transitions, and the science behind "restraint collapse" — the after-school meltdown so many of us deal with. Plus: how to tell the difference between normal developmental stress and something deeper, and how to refill your kid's emotional tank (and your own) when everyone's running on empty. Find Dr. Sarah Bren https://drsarahbren.com/ Instagram @drsarahbren Email us at wswd.podcast@gmail.com

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We'll Sleep When We're Dead is the motherhood podcast for moms who want the group chat they never had — real talk, relatable stories, and the comfort of knowing someone else feels it too. Hosted by two best friends navigating modern motherhood from different angles: one a stay-at-home mom in NYC, the other a working mom balancing career and family life. This is the podcast for moms who want honest, funny, and unfiltered conversations about the messy sides of motherhood that everyone thinks but rarely says out loud. From the mental load to marriage, ambition to identity — we go there. New episodes weekly. Follow us @wswwdpod on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

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