Have you ever wondered if your child's sleep struggles could be related to something more than just sleep?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Turner, an airway-focused dentist, to discuss the often-overlooked connection between airway health and sleep. From mouth breathing and snoring to tongue ties and early airway development, She helps us understand some of the red flags parents may want to watch for and why they matter.

We cover:

• How airway health impacts sleep in babies, toddlers, and children

• The difference between nasal breathing and mouth breathing—and why it matters

• Whether mouth breathing during sleep is something parents should investigate

• If snoring is ever considered "normal" in children

• How tongue ties can affect sleep, even when feeding appears to be going well

• The truth about breastmilk and tooth decay

• How untreated airway issues can show up later in childhood

• Gentle, early interventions that may help support healthy airway development

If you've ever felt like something was "off" with your child's sleep but couldn't quite put your finger on it, this episode is packed with valuable information that may help you better understand what's going on.

As always, our goal isn't to create fear or convince parents that every sleep challenge is caused by an airway issue. It's simply to provide education so families can make informed decisions and know when it may be worth digging a little deeper.

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Check out her Podcast No One Told Me: The Airway Health Connection

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Alicia & Aleni are both Moms and certified infant and toddler sleep specialists who don't use traditional sleep training methods to support the families that they work with.

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Note: We had a few technical difficulties with recording this week, so this episode is audio only and may sound a little “off” at times — thank you for bearing with us. 💛

This week on the podcast, we’re joined by our Mother’s Day giveaway winner, Kate — a mama of four boys (including her younger twin boys) and a birth doula.

Before the call, Kate tracked her twins’ sleep so we could take a deeper look at their patterns, sleep needs, and overall schedule. In this episode, we walk through our assessment, share what we’re seeing, and talk through what adjustments might better support their sleep.

We also answer Kate’s questions in real time, making this a really honest, practical look at what sleep support can actually look like behind the scenes.

If you’ve ever wondered how to figure out your child’s unique sleep needs or what a sleep assessment actually looks like, this episode is such a good listen.

Follow along with Kate and her work as a birth doula on Instagram

Alicia & Aleni are both Moms and certified infant and toddler sleep specialists who don't use traditional sleep training methods to support the families that they work with.

Follow along on social media for more sleep without sleep training tips.

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⁠Aleni's Instagram⁠

Work with Alicia

• View 1:1 support options and services here

• Purchase our comprehensive sleep courses

• Book a FREE 20 minute clarity call here

• Check out our free resources here

  
  

**The information shared is not medical advice & is for entertainment purposes only

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Motherhood isn’t just physically exhausting.

It’s the constant thinking, remembering, planning, anticipating & the never turning your brain off.

This week on the podcast, we’re talking about the invisible mental load of motherhood — the piece no one really prepares you for, but that impacts everything… including your capacity, your nervous system, and even how you experience your child’s sleep.

Because it’s not just about what you’re doing, It’s about everything you’re holding.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What the mental load actually is (and why it feels so heavy)

• Why it’s often carried disproportionately by moms

• How it impacts your nervous system and daily capacity

• Why “just ask for help” doesn’t actually solve the problem

• How this invisible load shows up at bedtime and overnight

• & what it can look like to start doing less — without the guilt

If you’ve ever felt overstimulated, touched out, or like your brain just won’t shut off… this episode is for you.

Because you’re not just tired, you’re carrying too much.

Alicia & Aleni are both Moms and certified infant and toddler sleep specialists who don't use traditional sleep training methods to support the families that they work with.

Follow along on social media for more sleep without sleep training tips.

⁠Alicia's Instagram⁠

⁠Alicia's Tiktok⁠

⁠Aleni's Instagram⁠

Work with Alicia

• View 1:1 support options and services here

• Purchase our comprehensive sleep courses

• Book a FREE 20 minute clarity call here

• Check out our free resources here

  
  

**The information shared is not medical advice & is for entertainment purposes only