34 - Trust Your Gut, Not Just the Books: Tapping Into Parental Intuition Around Sleep

Doula Talk: Postpartum, Babies and the Battle for Sleep

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If you’ve ever felt like the sleep advice out there just doesn’t fit your family, this episode is for you. Join Doula Deb as she dives into why trusting your gut is the key to getting rest without compromising your parenting style.

In this episode, Deb shares:

• Why your intuition isn’t broken—it’s just buried under all the noise of mainstream sleep advice
• What intuition really looks like in the sleep space (spoiler: it’s not about knowing everything, it’s about noticing and responding with confidence)
• How to use Deb’s Rainbow Method—a gentle, step-by-step framework to help you make intuitive decisions about sleep while staying true to your connection-first approach
• Why gentle sleep support is real, evidence-based, and honors both your needs and your child’s
• How to build trust in yourself as a parent, even on the messiest, most overtired days

And if you want to dive deeper, join the waitlist for the Rooted Rest Course—an 8-week, connection-first approach to sleep for babies and toddlers aged 0–3. Weekly lessons, real talk, and gentle strategies that honor your attachment parenting journey—without rigid rules or forced independence. There’s also an optional live Q&A with other families experiencing the same journey and, of course, Doula Deb!

✨ Join the waitlist: douladeb.com/rootedrest

💛 Let’s get you some rest—without sacrificing connection.

Resource Links:

🔗 Read the blog posts mentioned in this episode:

• Trust Your Gut, Not Just the Books: Tapping Into Parental Intuition Around Sleep
• Making Intuitive Decisions During the Perinatal Period

🌈 Grab the FREE Rainbow Method Guide, it’s the perfect gentle approach to making intuitive decisions about sleep that aligns with your parenting values: FREEBIE Library HERE!

💤 Learn more about the Rooted Rest Course: douladeb.com/rooted-rest

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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized advice and information.

Chapters

1. 34 - Trust Your Gut, Not Just the Books: Tapping Into Parental Intuition Around Sleep (00:00:00)

2. Introduction & Welcome (00:00:40)

3. Why Sleep Feels So Hard (00:02:10)

4. Tuning into Your Intuition (00:03:20)

5. Building Confidence in Your Gut (00:05:00)

6. The Rainbow Method Overview (00:06:30)

7. Final Takeaways and Resources (00:09:48)