{"podcast":{"title":"Busy Mom Talk, The Podcast","slug":"busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699","podcast_index_feed_id":7194699,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/birthbabiesbusymoms/feed.xml","website_url":"https://substack.com/@busymomtalk","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/birthbabiesbusymoms/20250623_020606_bf7a7a1c459cb60b3f931a21f082877b.png","author":"Kia Veinneau","episode_count":34,"summary":"Welcome to Busy Mom Talk , the podcast that brings real, raw, and relatable conversations to the heart of motherhood. Hosted by Kia, this space is a hub for parents seeking trusted advice, unbiased information, and stories that reflect the everyday realities of raising kids. From birth and postpartum support to parenting wins and the mess in between, each episode is grounded in community, connection, and care. Tune in to hear from professionals, parents, and voices that matter — all while staying in the loop with local family-friendly events and resources that help you thrive, not just survive. This is where busy moms come to feel seen, supported, and inspired. Don't forget to follow us on IG: @BusyMomTalk & Subscribe to us on Youtube BusyMomTalkThePodcast","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699"},"episode":{"title":"Time Change, Sleep Foundations & Wake Windows With Sleep Coach Allison","slug":"time-change-sleep-foundations-wake-windows-with-sleep-coach-allison","published_at":"2025-11-06T23:00:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/time-change-sleep-foundations-wake-windows-with-sleep-coach-allison","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/birthbabiesbusymoms/2312452","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/313069/2312452/birthbabiesbusymoms/2025_11_06_20_52_26_066755c8-456e-47fa-b197-19554c85c07f.mp3","summary":"Episode Overview Laying the Foundations of Rest In this conversation, pediatrician and sleep consultant Allison Egidi breaks down what it really means to set healthy sleep foundations from the earliest weeks of life. She explains where the idea of “drowsy but awake” actually comes from in sleep science—and why it’s often misunderstood by exhausted parents. Rather than offering rigid rules, Allison clarifies the research behind infant sleep cues, biological rhythms, and the gentle frameworks that support babies as they learn this essential skill. “I Reserve the Right to Change My Mind” One of Allison’s core parenting philosophies— the right to change your mind —guides this entire episode. She opens up about how every child, season, and challenge invites a new approach. What worked yesterday may not work tomorrow, and that doesn’t make you inconsistent—it makes you responsive. This segment dives into the emotional and mental freedom parents gain when they let go of rigid rules and allow themselves to evolve alongside their children. Different Children, Different Sleepers Using the analogy of four-year-olds stepping onto a soccer field for the first time, Allison beautifully illustrates how children arrive with different innate abilities. Some take to sleep easily, others struggle, and neither is “right” or “wrong.” She emphasizes that sleep is a skill , not a moral benchmark, and that parents should never judge themselves—or their children—against someone else’s timeline. Compassion and understanding take center stage in this part of the discussion. The Mental Load, Society’s Pressure & a Mother’s Well-Being Kianna and Allison explore the invisible weight mothers carry when it comes to sleep. Society expects babies to “sleep through the night,” often without understa…","meta_description":"Episode Overview Laying the Foundations of Rest In this conversation, pediatrician and sleep consultant Allison Egidi breaks down what it really means to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2846,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/episodes/time-change-sleep-foundations-wake-windows-with-sleep-coach-allison/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/busy-mom-talk-the-podcast-7194699/time-change-sleep-foundations-wake-windows-with-sleep-coach-allison.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}