{"podcast":{"title":"Brand New Little People","slug":"brand-new-little-people-6408414","podcast_index_feed_id":6408414,"rss_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/2147510903/feed","website_url":"https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/podcasts/brand-new-little-people","image_url":"https://kajabi-storefronts-production.kajabi-cdn.com/kajabi-storefronts-production/file-uploads/site/2147641819/podcasts/7e3ce-5124-7d-bfaa-c4da2de5b1c4_ca5c7f6d-dcdf-4690-9bf2-99a29ffa163c.jpeg","author":"Dr Fallon Cook & Dr Laura Conway (PhD's, Sleep Practitioners)","episode_count":121,"summary":"Welcome to the ultimate podcast for parents navigating the early stages of parenting, with a special focus on vital aspects like sleep, settling, and crying. As passionate hosts and holders of PhD’s in early child development, we're Dr. Fallon Cook and Dr. Laura Conway, also known as paediatric sleep practitioners at Infant Sleep Australia and co-founders of the ground-breaking online paediatric sleep program, Sombelle. Come with us as we delve into the complexities of early parenting, exploring the shades of grey in the advice often given to new parents. Our discussions are informed by our rich experiences in the clinic, our in-depth research in early child development, and our personal journeys as parents. Together, let's unravel the mysteries of early parenting and equip ourselves with the knowledge and support we all need. Ready to dive in? Let's go! Sombelle member? Submit your questions: sombelle@infantsleep.com.au","last_synced_at":"2026-06-16T12:21:01.190058+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brand-new-little-people-6408414"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 115: The mental load of sleep – who carries it in your house?","slug":"episode-115-the-mental-load-of-sleep-who-carries-it-in-your-house","published_at":"2026-03-16T02:40:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brand-new-little-people-6408414/episode-115-the-mental-load-of-sleep-who-carries-it-in-your-house","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brand-new-little-people-6408414","url":"https://sombelle.infantsleep.com.au/podcasts/brand-new-little-people/episodes/2149179132","audio_url":"https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149179132.mp3","summary":"You know the feeling: your baby is finally asleep, but your brain is just getting started 😓 In this episode, Dr. Fallon Cook & Dr. Laura Conway (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) dive into something that keeps so many parents awake long after bedtime - the mental load of sleep. We’re talking about the 2am maths equations, the endless planning, and the invisible second shift that runs on a loop in your head. Join us as we name it, unpack why it hits so hard, and share practical strategies for sharing the load so you can actually rest when your little one does.   Need support? ✅ Join our  Sombelle Paediatric Sleep Clinic Programs  and add on a coaching call with Dr Fallon for extra support! 🏢 Local to Melbourne?   Visit Dr Laura for an in-person appointment   at Victorian Children's Clinic, or explore telehealth options.   Give us some love! ☕️ Love our work?  Buy us a coffee! 📲 Follow us on   instagram   |   Facebook  |   TikTok 💖 Tell your mates about us    Subscribe 🔽 ❤️ Listen on  Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Amazon Music 🎥 Watch this episode on  YouTube","meta_description":"You know the feeling: your baby is finally asleep, but your brain is just getting started 😓 In this episode, Dr. Fallon Cook & Dr. Laura Conway (PhDs,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3819,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/brand-new-little-people-6408414/episodes/episode-115-the-mental-load-of-sleep-who-carries-it-in-your-house/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brand-new-little-people-6408414/episode-115-the-mental-load-of-sleep-who-carries-it-in-your-house.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}