Sleep Training for Babies / Postpartum, Overstimulated, Naps, Baby Sleep, Newborn, Infants

ALEXA MARTINEZ
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Are you sick of feeling like you can’t show up for yourself or your kids as the mom you want to be, due to exhaustion? Do you crave time alone to fill your own cup, but can’t get it due to your children not sleeping? Are you tired of feeling dysregulated, exhausted, and overstimulated? Are you ready to be a more present and patient mother? I am so thankful you’re here, mama. This podcast will help you find more rest, joy, and peace in motherhood, by getting your baby or young kiddo to start sleeping through the night! Hey, I’m Alexa. A mom, wife, and Jesus lover who spent the first 6 months of my newborns life feeling beyond exhausted, anxious, and like a zombie just going through the motions. I wasn’t able to be a fully present mom or enjoy motherhood. Being riddled with anxiety and sleeping 3-5 hours a night just wasn’t working anymore…for me, my marriage, or my son! I was afraid to start sleep training, thinking maybe it wouldn’t work, or it would negatively affect my son’s development, or hurt our attachment. However…it did just the opposite. Sleep training changed our lives; my son was happier and well rested, my mental health slowly got better, I was able to BOND and be present with my son, and my home finally had some peace and predictability. However, I felt like my sleep training experience was missing something. It wasn’t customized specifically for my family, I had a lot of questions that didn’t get answered, and I could have used some non-judgmental support and encouragement while walking through the process! So, I created it for you. I went to work and got certified as a Sleep Training Consultant and a Postpartum Doula, so that I could create a space for moms to get complete support as they walk through sleep training their babies in a way that feels good for them. Inside this podcast, you will find sleep training solutions and tips for children aged newborn-6 years old, encouragement and community (you are not alone!!), tips on how to bring routines and predictability to your home, and how to feel a sense of joy and peace in motherhood again. So go reheat your coffee- I’m sure for the 10th time today ;) - and listen up, mama! Because you matter, too! Learn: mamamatterstoo.com/call Contact: alexa@mamamatterstoo.com Connect: instagram.com/mama.matters.too Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/

  1. 2d ago

    EP 49 // Postpartum Insomnia: Why You Can’t Sleep Even When the Baby Is Sleeping

    Are you completely exhausted but unable to sleep, even when your baby is finally asleep? Postpartum insomnia can make it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or quiet your racing thoughts, even when you desperately need rest. In this episode, we’re talking about why new moms can’t always “sleep when the baby sleeps,” how postpartum anxiety, hormonal changes, mental load, and an over-alert nervous system can affect maternal sleep, and why putting more pressure on yourself to fall asleep often makes insomnia worse. You’ll learn practical ways to calm your mind before bed, create a realistic postpartum bedtime routine, reduce nighttime anxiety, arrange protected sleep with your spouse or support person, and recognize when sleep problems may require additional medical or mental health support. If you’re struggling with postpartum sleep deprivation, racing thoughts at night, or feeling tired but wired after having a baby, this episode will remind you that you are not failing and you do not have to navigate it alone. I’m also inviting you to my free workshop, Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out,” where you’ll learn how to reduce your baby’s night wakings and create longer, more predictable stretches of sleep using a gentle and responsive approach.   FREE workshop: Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out”. Sign up here: https://mamamatterstoo.myflodesk.com/workshop   Instagram (feel free to dm me anytime!): instagram.com/mama.matters.too Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/ Book your sleep clarity call here: mamamatterstoo.com/call

  2. 5d ago

    EP 48 // Sleep Training a 6-Month-Old Baby: A Gentle Step-by-Step Plan

    Is your 6-month-old waking frequently at night, fighting bedtime, taking short naps, or only falling asleep while feeding, rocking, or being held? In this episode, I’m walking you through a gentle, step-by-step sleep training plan for a 6-month-old baby. We’ll talk about age-appropriate wake windows, nap schedules, bedtime routines, independent sleep skills, night feedings, and how to choose a responsive sleep training method that fits your baby’s temperament and your family’s values. You’ll learn how to help your baby fall asleep independently, reduce night wakings, and sleep longer stretches without leaving them alone to cry. If you’re ready for better baby sleep but feel overwhelmed by conflicting sleep training advice, this episode will give you a clear and gentle place to begin.   FREE workshop: Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out”. Sign up here: https://mamamatterstoo.myflodesk.com/workshop   Instagram (feel free to dm me anytime!): instagram.com/mama.matters.too Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/ Book your sleep clarity call here: mamamatterstoo.com/call

  3. Aug 7

    EP 47 // How to Get Out of Survival Mode as a Mom and Feel More Present

    If you’ve been wondering how to get out of survival mode as a mom and feel more present with your family, this episode offers both biblical encouragement and practical next steps. Using Elijah’s exhaustion in 1 Kings 19, we’ll look at how God responds to His children when they’re overwhelmed, depleted, and carrying too much. You’ll learn how to recognize mom survival mode, release unnecessary pressure, meet your basic needs without guilt, ask for support, and reconnect with God in the middle of a demanding season. We’ll also talk about how chronic sleep deprivation can affect your mental health, faith, and ability to enjoy Christian motherhood. Plus, I’ll share how to join my free workshop, Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out,” happening September 2.   FREE workshop: Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out”. Sign up here: https://mamamatterstoo.myflodesk.com/workshop   Instagram (feel free to dm me anytime!): instagram.com/mama.matters.too Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/ Book your sleep clarity call here: mamamatterstoo.com/call

  4. Aug 4

    EP 46 // Gentle Sleep Training: How to Be Responsive and Still Get Results

    Gentle sleep training doesn’t mean there will never be tears, and being responsive doesn’t mean giving up every boundary the moment your baby protests. In this episode, we’re talking about how to comfort your baby, respond to their needs, and stay emotionally present while still helping them learn to sleep more independently. You’ll learn why consistency matters, what responsive sleep support actually looks like, and how to know when your baby needs comfort versus a clear, loving boundary. Plus, I’m sharing how you can join my free workshop, Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out,”happening September 2. FREE workshop: Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out” Sign up here: https://mamamatterstoo.myflodesk.com/workshop   Instagram (feel free to dm me anytime!): instagram.com/mama.matters.too Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/ Book your sleep clarity call here: mamamatterstoo.com/call

  5. Jul 31

    EP 45 // Postpartum Anxiety: What to Do When You Feel Touched Out, Exhausted, and Like You’re Failing

    Postpartum anxiety or overwhelm doesn't mean you're ungrateful, spiritually weak, or failing as a mom. Sometimes it simply means you have reached your limits and need rest, support, and space to process everything that has changed. In this episode, we’re talking about what to do when you feel touched out, exhausted, and at the end of yourself. You’ll learn practical ways to reset in difficult moments, ask for the specific help you need, understand how sleep deprivation affects you emotionally and spiritually, and hold both gratitude and grief in motherhood. We’ll also discuss when normal postpartum anxiety may be a sign that you need additional support, and why prayer, professional care, and practical help can work together. You can love your children deeply and still need help. Struggling does not disqualify you from being a wonderful mom (which you are!!)   FREE workshop: Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out” Sign up here: https://mamamatterstoo.myflodesk.com/workshop   Book your sleep clarity call here: mamamatterstoo.com/call   Instagram (feel free to dm me anytime!): instagram.com/mama.matters.too   Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/

  6. Jul 28

    EP 44 // The Bedtime Mistake That Can Make Night Wakings Worse

    Night wakings are normal, but the way your baby falls asleep at bedtime could be making it harder for them to get back to sleep throughout the night. In this episode, we’re talking about the common bedtime mistake many exhausted parents don’t realize they’re making, how sleep associations affect night wakings, and practical ways to help your baby fall asleep with less support. You’ll learn how to make gentle, gradual changes without removing comfort, ignoring your baby, or cutting necessary night feeds.   FREE workshop: Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out”. Sign up here: https://mamamatterstoo.myflodesk.com/zsbjj6sb72     Instagram (feel free to dm me anytime!): instagram.com/mama.matters.too Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/ Book your sleep clarity call here: mamamatterstoo.com/call

  7. Jul 24

    EP 43 // How to Stop Feeling Overstimulated as a Mom

    Feeling overstimulated doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom. It may simply mean your brain and body have been processing too much for too long. In this episode, we’re talking about why motherhood can feel so loud, how to recognize your personal warning signs before you reach your breaking point, and practical ways to reduce the amount of input coming at you. You’ll learn how to identify your hardest part of the day, communicate what you need, create small pockets of calm, and repair with your children when you do lose your patience. You don’t need a perfect self-care routine. Sometimes, you just need less noise, fewer demands, and permission to pause before your needs become an emergency.   Instagram (feel free to dm me anytime!): instagram.com/mama.matters.too   Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/

  8. Jul 21

    EP 42 // When Baby Sleep Feels Like a Spiritual Battle: Truth for the Exhausted Christian Mom

    When your baby won’t sleep, the exhaustion can affect so much more than your energy. It can make you question yourself, your motherhood, and even your faith. In this episode, we’re talking about why baby sleep can feel like a spiritual battle, how exhaustion can distort what feels true, and why needing rest does not mean you lack faith. You’ll also learn how to replace shame-filled thoughts with biblical truth, set loving sleep boundaries without guilt, and take the next right step when you’re overwhelmed in the middle of the night. You are not failing, God has not forgotten you, and you do not have to keep carrying this alone.   Book your sleep clarity call here: mamamatterstoo.com/call   Instagram (feel free to dm me anytime!): instagram.com/mama.matters.too   FREE GUIDE: Why Your Baby Is Waking Every 2–3 Hours (And What To Fix First) https://mamamatterstoo.myflodesk.com/933cc9a3-a8b9-45ae-b201-a9a41289574e   Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/

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Are you sick of feeling like you can’t show up for yourself or your kids as the mom you want to be, due to exhaustion? Do you crave time alone to fill your own cup, but can’t get it due to your children not sleeping? Are you tired of feeling dysregulated, exhausted, and overstimulated? Are you ready to be a more present and patient mother? I am so thankful you’re here, mama. This podcast will help you find more rest, joy, and peace in motherhood, by getting your baby or young kiddo to start sleeping through the night! Hey, I’m Alexa. A mom, wife, and Jesus lover who spent the first 6 months of my newborns life feeling beyond exhausted, anxious, and like a zombie just going through the motions. I wasn’t able to be a fully present mom or enjoy motherhood. Being riddled with anxiety and sleeping 3-5 hours a night just wasn’t working anymore…for me, my marriage, or my son! I was afraid to start sleep training, thinking maybe it wouldn’t work, or it would negatively affect my son’s development, or hurt our attachment. However…it did just the opposite. Sleep training changed our lives; my son was happier and well rested, my mental health slowly got better, I was able to BOND and be present with my son, and my home finally had some peace and predictability. However, I felt like my sleep training experience was missing something. It wasn’t customized specifically for my family, I had a lot of questions that didn’t get answered, and I could have used some non-judgmental support and encouragement while walking through the process! So, I created it for you. I went to work and got certified as a Sleep Training Consultant and a Postpartum Doula, so that I could create a space for moms to get complete support as they walk through sleep training their babies in a way that feels good for them. Inside this podcast, you will find sleep training solutions and tips for children aged newborn-6 years old, encouragement and community (you are not alone!!), tips on how to bring routines and predictability to your home, and how to feel a sense of joy and peace in motherhood again. So go reheat your coffee- I’m sure for the 10th time today ;) - and listen up, mama! Because you matter, too! Learn: mamamatterstoo.com/call Contact: alexa@mamamatterstoo.com Connect: instagram.com/mama.matters.too Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/

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