The Sleep Nanny Podcast

In 2011, Sammy qualified as a midwife and have since worked within the NHS. After experiencing tongue-tie with all three of their children, with the youngest requiring a division, they developed a strong interest and passion for supporting families in overcoming the challenges that tongue-tie can bring. They studied a postgraduate specialist course, ‘Advanced Clinical Skills in Tongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia) Management,’ at the University of Wolverhampton, and completed their practical training under the supervision of a consultant neonatologist and an experienced registered midwife/frenulotomist. Medications or milk thickeners do not cure reflux! While they can help alleviate symptoms, they do not address the underlying cause. Having been through this as a parent, it's important to recognize that although reflux is common, it is not normal. Consider this: if an adult or toddler went to the GP and reported severe pain or physical sickness every time they ate, would the GP simply prescribe medication or suggest adding a thickener to drinks? Absolutely not! They would investigate the root cause to understand what is happening. You wouldn’t be satisfied with the response, “You’re still gaining weight” or “You’ll grow out of it.” So why is this acceptable for babies? Babies need support to identify the source of their discomfort, and as parents, we also need help to address these causes, both mentally and physically. Finding the cause isn’t always easy—many factors can contribute to reflux. Specialists often highlight that a major overlooked cause is tongue-tie or oral dysfunction. Poor oral function can increase air intake, which worsens reflux. Additionally, other conditions such as CMPA (Cow's Milk Protein Allergy) or dysphagia may play a role. So don't settle for just treating the symptoms—seek the right support to find the cause!   Find Sammy here - https://www.instagram.com/tonguetiespecialist

Poppy Owen is a Business Mentor, Coach & Worldwide Speaker helping high-achieving females create impact online with their knowledge. She's all about aligning business structure & lifestyle to become the best version of themselves. She is a busy mum of two young daughters. She is also passionate about health, wellness and SLEEP - making it a priority for herself and family. She moved to Dubai in 2023 with her family where her and her husband both run their own business from.   Find poppy here - @poppyowen

Rebecca has been an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher for nearly 20 years. Her online business helps non-native speakers improve their English skills and prepare for exams to study at British universities.   Outside her home office, she spends time with her family, experiencing life from the other side. As a language graduate, she lived and worked abroad after university. Now, she speaks Russian at home with her husband and two children, whom they are raising to (hopefully!) be bilingual.   Find her here - insta - @englishclubonline

Sarah Almond Bushell is an international award-winning Registered Dietitian & Feeding Therapist with 25 years of expertise in paediatrics. She is an author, speaker, and ex-NHS Consultant Paediatric Dietitian and founder of The Children’s Nutritionist Limited. Sarah's aim with The Children’s Nutritionist™ is to help parents fix their child’s fussy eating by tapping into sensory and the psychology of feeding, so that mealtimes become stress free happy family times. She also has an extensive blog that reaches 150,000 people every single month. Sarah is a mum of two teenagers, who were both fussy eaters when they were young, who inspired her to specialise in this area.   Find Sarah Here - @thechildrensnutritionist

Dr Williams has practiced chiropractic and had a significant interest in chiropractic paediatrics for the past thirty years. He lectures extensively to chiropractic, medical and dental groups throughout Europe, the United States and Australia, primarily on the subjects of chiropractic paediatrics and SOT, Dr Williams is a former vice president of the British Chiropractic Association and he has previously served on the UK regulatory body for chiropractic the General Chiropractic Council 2003-2001. He is also a past president of both SOTO (Sacro Occipital Technique Organisation) Europe and SOTO International and was a founding board member of the College of Chiropractors Faculty of Paediatrics   Find out more here - https://www.stjameschiro.co.uk/dr-steve-williams/

I’ve faced sleep struggles with my own daughter, which has given me firsthand experience in dealing with the challenges many parents encounter. Balancing these demands with returning to work as a teacher added another layer of complexity. The demands of teaching, coupled with the sleepless nights, were incredibly challenging. I know many people go through similar experiences, making this a highly relatable issue. My journey has shown me the importance of empathy and understanding when navigating these struggles, and I believe sharing my story can resonate with and support others facing the same difficulties.   Find Emily here - Insta - @sleepnannyemilyadams

Cara is an entrepreneur and the inventor of SnoozeShade, the world’s bestselling range of baby sun and sleep shades. In 2009, Cara found herself in need of a solution to help her baby daughter sleep in the pushchair. She couldn’t find anything already on the market, so she decided to create that solution herself! Despite having no previous experience in retail or manufacturing, Cara has since turned SnoozeShade into a global brand that has helped hundreds of thousands of parents, won more than 80 awards and is recommended by the world’s leading baby-sleep experts. Cara is passionate about teaching other small-business owners what she has learned, sharing the real ups and downs of running and growing a business in her signature straight-talking style. Find Cara and Snoozeshade here - @snoozeshade

Combining her role as a mother of four with her position as the Founder of BabySensor, a High Tech Company focused on parental safety, she brings a wealth of relevant experience to the table. With a background in child welfare, she has honed her expertise in parenting and leadership, making her uniquely qualified to address the challenges of modern parenting. Her commitment to improving sleep and rest for parents aligns perfectly with the podcast's themes, making her an ideal guest. Her ability to juggle entrepreneurship, leadership, and motherhood gives her a comprehensive understanding of the struggles parents face daily. Her personal journey adds depth and authenticity to any conversation on the topic. Believing in the value of sharing insights and passion, she sees her participation in the podcast as a way to offer guidance and support to listeners navigating the often tumultuous journey of parenthood. Furthermore, her professional speaking career as a parental advisor underscores her dedication to helping parents thrive in their roles. Find Anita here - https://no.linkedin.com/in/anitafevang/en

As a Psychotherapist, Ashley has worked in a number of different arenas, from the corporate world training  to education; being a therapist for 1800 students in an International school in Abu Dhabi, to setting up her own Psychotherapy and Consultancy practice. Ashley gave a TEDx talk in 2019 that gave birth to The Resilient Kid. Last year she released her book A Parents Guide to Raising a Resilient Kid. Join Ashley for a down to earth practical approach to reconnect to our kids and build their resilience.   Links Free resources - https://www.theresilientacademy.co.uk/ Website - https://theresilientkid.co.uk/ Insta - theresilientkid/ FB - resilientkiduk

Karena Rathbone Ariel is a passionate Aromatherapy Emotions Coach helping people feel empowered with natural solutions and utilise essential oils for both emotional and physical wellbeing. Karena is a certified Aromatherapist, Swedish and stone massage therapist, internationally accredited Emotional Aromatherapy Advisor. Qualified in the AromaTouch Technique since 2017 and a certified doTERRA essential oil specialist, Karena runs classes, workshops, online and live events on how to use essential oils safely for all the family, in yoga, with meditation and managing wellness. As a doTERRA Gold team leader Karena has wellness teams based in the UK & Europe and coaches people across the globe.   Please follow Karena's Facebook and IG page @essentialwellbeinghub for further event listings and customer group Essential Oil Hub for aromatherapy support. For massage treatments Karena can be found at The Wellbeing Studio Bexhill for treatments.