The Baby Sleep Connection Podcast

This weekly podcast is for tired parents who want to understand how to support their baby’s sleep without resorting to separation strategies that hurt attachment.

We explore infant sleep development through attachment, parenting styles, sleep science, practical sleep strategies. Special guests round out our episodes by bringing in expertise and perspectives on sleep, parenting, and thriving.

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Ep 21: How to Hire a Sleep Coach

Sleep deprivation is hard enough—add the overwhelm of advice and suddenly you’re also trying to figure out which sleep coach to trust.

In this episode, Heather Boyd breaks down how to find a coach who’s right for you—what to look for, what to question, and how to move from frozen and overwhelmed to supported and confident in your next step.

Perfect for parents who want clarity, not pressure.

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Ep 20: Long Bedtimes: Why they happen and what to do about it

If your baby’s bedtime is stretching into one or two exhausting hours, this episode breaks down why long bedtimes happen and how to shorten them.
Learn six common causes, six practical strategies, and a gentle approach to creating an easier, more connected bedtime routine.

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Ep 19: Are Bad Habits Really That Bad?

Worried that nursing, rocking, or bedsharing are creating “bad habits”? This episode gently unpacks why those fears show up — and why they’re often misplaced.
Explore how habits actually serve babies, why they’re more like diapers than dangers, and simple reframes to ease the worry.

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Ep 16: Little Changes Add up: Strategies for Making Parenting Easier

Feeling overwhelmed by the endless challenges of early parenting? This episode breaks down a simple three-step approach to help you get unstuck and know exactly where to start.
Learn practical strategies to manage chaos, reduce decision overload, and tackle parenting struggles with more clarity and confidence.

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EP 12: My Baby Is Overtired! (What do I do?!)

Sleep coach and OT Heather Boyd tackles the fear of overtired babies and why missed bedtimes make settling so tough. She shares simple, calming strategies to help you understand your baby’s cues and support better sleep.

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EP 9: Self-Care and Healing for Parents with Special Needs, with Sara Intonato

In this powerful interview, Heather and Sara Intonato dive into coping tools, co-regulation, and the deep self-care required to parent without losing yourself.
Sara shares how yoga, inner work, and intentional action helped her heal — and how these practices can support every parent, regardless of their child’s needs.

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EP 8: My Top 4 Gifts for Mother's Day

If Mother’s Day hasn’t always felt nourishing, this episode invites you to rewrite the script with compassion and clarity.


Heather explores meaningful self-gifts, the power of letting go, and how self-love can shift your Mother’s Day experience.

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EP 4: The Hardest Thing I'll Ever Ask You To Do

Heather Boyd unpacks what it really means to trust your baby and trust the process — even when you’re exhausted and unsure.
She explores curiosity, evolution, and letting go of “fixing,” so you can support your baby and yourself with more confidence and ease.

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EP 2: What's Driving Your Baby's Sleep?

Heather Boyd breaks down why your baby’s sleep is nothing like yours — and how understanding that can make nights feel lighter.
She explores how sleep matures, what you can control, and why letting go of exhausting strategies brings more ease to your evenings.

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