Less Stressed Life: Helping You Heal Yourself

Send us a textYou may know that in my private practice I work with gut issues, skin issues, overcoming food sensitivities, and feeling tired and exhausted. Last week after guesting on 3 other podcasts all about eczema, I realized that I don’t think I’d ever done an eczema 101 episode for you, my favorite people, the listeners of the LSL. So today, I am welcoming my co-practitioner at the LSL Nutrition private practice Becky Santiago, who will interview me, and together we will discuss the presentation, testing, and soothing eczema, including answering questions asked by followers on social media.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Prevalence of eczema in general populationWhy is eczema on the riseTypes and triggers of eczemaStandard/generic toolbox given to people with eczemaThe emotional impact of skin conditions- come with compassionHealth triad- physical/structural, nutritional, emotional angleFood sensitivity/eczema connection- Is it a gut issueFood reactions or digestion problems?The connection between microbiome and eczemaCHRISTA SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Healing from the inside outNutrients needed for eczema healingImpact of stress on eczemaCleaning up your diet to help your eczema- gluten, dairy, top 8 allergens"Don't let food create stress"Rebalancing microbiota and improving digestionIdentifying root causes Healing eczema in pediatrics- working with mom and babyTopical options to soothe on the outsideMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook: Short-Term Meal Plans to Identify Triggers and Soothe Flare-Ups by Christa BieglerWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/https://www.eczemanutritionist.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent you when you sign up for your free practitioner account.I’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on the Less Stress Life Podcast, I talk to Julia Arndt about overcoming limiting beliefs and breaking habits holding you back. She shares her personal experience of burnout and the road to recovery. Julia explains how to retrain neuropathways by identifying limiting beliefs and finding flexibility to create better, more intentional habits.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Julia shares her personal story Who are peak performersLittle habits slowly slipping can add to or facilitate burnoutBuilding healthy habits and routineNeuro pathway development- stop running on autopilot and be intentionalThe science of limiting beliefsGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How to sustain performance over time without the sacrifice of burning out and leaving the job?What are 3-5 steps on how to get startedImportance of self-care and what exactly that meansMorning routine- does yours help you to be productive Leave the phone behindEvery day is a new starting point to be betterFind flexibilityHow to change limiting beliefs/intentionSteps for transformation- self-awareness by observationMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Peak Performance MethodBreaking the habit of being yourself by Joe DispenzaABOUT GUEST:Julia Arndt is the founder of the Peak Performance Method (PPM), a unique model combining critical productivity, mindfulness, and leadership tools to help forward-thinking individuals and organizations develop the next workplace superpower through scalable programs. Julia is a stress management trainer, international speaker, and the host of the "STRESSD" podcast that has over 50.000 podcast downloads globally to date.Julia originally hails from Germany, has lived in 5 countries over the last 14 years, and speaks three languages fluently. After working at Google in Silicon Valley for seven and a half years while the company grew from 30.000 to 100.000 employees, Julia has been running her own consulting and coaching business, helping over 5500 employees at innovative companies like Google, Microsoft, Uber, Swisscom and many more understand the effects of stress on body and mind, move beyond burnout and build a mindful lifestyle that delivers focus, high energy and productivity.Her motto: If your brain is your most valuable resource, let’s make sure to take care of it. Your career success and satisfaction depend on your ability to develop the next workplace superpower.Today, you can find Julia at peakperformancemethod.com and on her Stressd Podcast.WHERE TO FIND GUEST:website: www.peakperformancemethod.comStressd PodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-arndt-b75a171a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliaarndtcoaching/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/juliaarndtcoaching/ WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:httpsI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on the Less Stress Life Podcast, I talk to Ashley Holtquist of Sage and Cedar Herbal Wellness about the benefits of tea and herbs. Ashley shares how to make tea easy and really get the benefits and positive emotions that go into the experience of tea.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Ashley shares how she got into the business of making tea in the black hills of South DakotaWhat happens when you start reading food labelsHerbalism- a different way of thinkingPerception of tea vs practice of teaCamellia sinensis shrub we get tea from- all from the same plant but processing can cause variancesCamellia teas are caffeinated, herbal usually not caffeinatedTea is a delivery system for herbsBenefits of tea & herbsDifferences in herbs and great combinationsGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:How to brew tea- plant type and part matterHerbs- boiling water, steeping long as you wantLoose leaves- not as hot and flavors quick (less steeping)Over brewing and too hot can "ruin" taste producing bitter taste and losing all other flavorsHow to get the right temperature (E Kettle can get exact temperature)Tools of the trade to make enjoying tea easyABOUT GUEST:Ashley has lived in the sacred Black Hills of South Dakota for most of her life and spent much of her time bonding with its diverse ecosystem. She is passionate about health and wellness grounded in vitalism and values a deep connection to nature. She has been studying herbalism and natural wellness for about 5 years and owns a company based in Spearfish called Sage and Cedar Herbal Wellness that she operates with her partner Joe. They specialize in sourcing quality herbs and tea leaves that they use in various health and wellness applications. Their primary focus is their line of loose leaf tea blends that they provide on their website and at various locations around the hills.WHERE TO FIND GUEST:https://www.facebook.com/SageCedarSD https://www.sagecedarherbalteas.com/use coupon code LESSSTRESSED for 10% of your entire order when you purchase through our websiteWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge service that helps our clients get standard bloodwork 2/3 off retail direct to consumer lab test pricing. Let them know I sent yoI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on the Less Stress Life, I talk to Kellie Blake, RDN about the challenges she's faced with a diagnosis of Psoriasis at 12 years old and symptoms since 5. "Being a somewhat sickly kid, no one put the pieces together," Kellie explains. Looking back, she talks about just how far she's come and the details of her journey to overcoming a challenging autoimmune condition. Kellie's story is relatable to so many with skin and autoimmune conditions. She shares great tips and offers real world advice for clients and practitioners alike.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Personal elimination diet experienceroot cause approach is so importantDisruptions in the gut microbiome at a young age- long term affectsAutoimmune clients respond so well to food changesStress fuels Psoriasis and exacerbates the problemGut differences with PsoriasisStress, trauma, genetics, poor nutrition, microbiome imbalances can all contribute to diagnosisGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Can eat as healthy as you want but need to digest and absorbWhole foods plant based dietManaging SIBO, low fodmaps diet for a little whileStress Management TipsSleep improvement- make it a priorityThe better kinds of exercise when healingTypes of trauma and stress How psoriasis presents and different types- 90% Plaque PsoriasisMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Psoriasis Cookbook and Meal Plan - by Kellie Blake The Psoriasis Diet Cookbook Easy Healthy Recipes to Soothe Your Symptoms by Kellie BlakeABOUT GUEST:Kellie Blake is a registered dietitian specializing in functional nutrition. Kellie has been able to reverse her own autoimmune symptoms with functional medicine and nutrition and she is passionate about sharing this message with her clients. She has a private practice, NutriSense Nutrition Consulting, is on the Editorial Board of Integrative Practitioner where she writes monthly articles showcasing her client case studies, and is a blogger for the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy. She has written 2 cookbooks: The Psoriasis Diet Cookbook and Psoriasis Cookbook + Meal Plan. In addition to her private practice, Kellie practices in the areas of psychiatry and enteral nutrition.WHERE TO FIND KELLIE:NUTRISENSENUTRITION.COMON IG & FB: nutrisensenutritionWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favorites:  christabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review and ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY NOW!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A special thanks to our VIP sponsor RUPA Health, our lab concierge seI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textAnya shares her personal story as to how and why she got into the barefoot movement. She explains the benefits of barefoot footwear, how to correct past damage, and how to transition.  A must-listen for anyone with lower back, hip, or knee pain as well as practitioners looking to help clients.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Normal shoe vs barefoot shoeCommon shoes - tapered toe does not match the shape of a footBarefoot shoes match the natural shape of a foot, not restrictiveHeel in all traditional shoes- even sneakers. Higher the heel the more compensation neededBarefoot Shoes do not have any heel at all- zero drop, although they can still have supportBabies learn to walk barefoot, why do we change that at school age?Getting rid of pain with better/barefoot shoesHow footwear affects the whole bodyANYA SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Transitioning to barefoot shoesWhere to find barefoot shoes Not an all or nothing thingSpecific brands that fit the billFinding affordable options for the whole familyWays to present natural footwear to kidsOne tip for improvement3 steps to get startedMENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE:Whole Body Barefoot by Katy BowmanABOUT ANYA:Anya is a barefoot shoe expert and entrepreneur. After years of chronic foot pain, she discovered natural footwear and how it impacts the body from the ground up. Today she works to help people to find real solutions to their foot pain through better shoes and better habits. You can find barefoot shoe options for the whole family, for every occasion and budget at AnyasReviews.comWHERE TO FIND ANYA:Websites: AnyasReviews.com BarefootShoeFinder.comAnyas-Shop.comSocial Media: instagram.com/anyasreviews/facebook.com/anyasreviews/youtube.com/channel/UCCJOX9b_oojDzit600t3ORApinterest.com/anyasreviews/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG:instagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeSPONSORS:A huge thank you Full Well Prenatal for sponsoring this podcast. Because of sponsors like you, we are ableI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textI APPRECIATE YOU! So it's officially time for a GIVEAWAY🎉🎉🎉!!! featuring some of my fave health & wellness products!HOW TO ENTER GIVEAWAY valued >$200:1. Write a review for the Less Stressed Life podcast at https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlife 2. Screenshot your review and share it on FB or IG tagging @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist or Christa Biegler RD in your story or feed***No purchase necessary. Must be 18 or older and live in the United States to win. This giveaway is not associated with any social media platform and Christa Biegler did not receive any compensation for this giveaway. Giveaway is open to enter the entire month of November with a winner being announced early Dec. Thank you to these brands for participating!:Jigsaw Health MagRelief - a magnesium lotion for topical support & MagSoothe - an easy to take magnesium which is highly absorbable and great at promoting relaxationRiseWell Toothpaste + Mouthwash + Floss - fluoride-free toothpaste and teflon-free floss that utilize hydroxyapatite to strengthen and restore tooth enamel + works by supporting the mouth's pH to inhibit the growth of bad bacteriaNutriDyn Dynamic Hydrate - a hydration blend of electrolytes, vitamins, and amino acids that help support overall cellular functioning and my fave version of Mag!Microbiome Labs Megasporebiotic - a spore-based probiotic that helps support the microbiome to maintain a healthy gut barrier and support immune function. Shelf stable and basically indestructible. 😂Full Well Fertility Prenatal Multivitamin - My friend Ayla Barmmer spent over a year sourcing this perfect prenatal with the actual research-based amounts of the highest quality nutrients needed in pregnancy. In my opinion, there is NO other prenatal that rivals it.Thank you also to RUPA Health as a premier sponsor. This lab concierge simplifies lab ordering for my practice and we can order blood work for almost 2/3 less than other direct to consumer labs Intro:1 in 8 couples struggle to conceive and infertility affects approximately 10-12% of reproductive age couples in the United States.  The American Society of Reproductive Medicine estimates that in 40% of infertility cases , male partner contributes to or is the cause of the infertility.  KEY TAKEAWAYS:Infertility definedMore challenges as we delay childbearing until later in lifeMale fertility is more straightforward than femalesImportance of finding the root causeChallenges for fertilitySperm is regenerativeGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Nutrients, minerals and antioxidants for male fertility health Digestive health and why it mattersImportance of blood sugar balanceAdditional resources: Nutrient patterns:  https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2606/male_fertility_375.pdf  WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/On IG: I’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textINTRO:This week I continue our Women's Fertility Month with return guest Lily Nichols, RDN to discuss Gestational Diabetes, a deep dive into why and how to manage blood sugar levels in pregnancy. Lily shares information for pregnant women and practitioners alike. Lily's no nonsense approach is research based and results driven.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Current guidelines and changes over the yearsGuidelines are contradictory in some areas and due for an updateWhy do we treat with high carbs when we fail a glucose tolerance test? Shift to "Eat to the meter" instead of generic recommendationsBlood sugar as a biometric meter- can we all benefit?Lily's recommendation vs Keto DietMeasuring ketones- urine vs bloodSome ketosis in pregnancy is normal- do not want to be in starvation ketosis or DKAChanges and Stages of Blood Sugar levels in pregnancy (up to 20% LOWER than normal)Micronutrients for insulin sensitivityGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Match your carb intake to how much your body can handleTalking to clients "Tell me what you've learned about your blood sugar"Empowering your clientsNutritional needs during pregnancyOptimal blood sugar levelsManaging food and blood sugars "Eat to the meter"Practitioners implementing updated guidelinesMENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE:Real Food for Gestational Diabetes Book by Lily NicholsReal Food For Pregnancy Book by Lily NicholsA huge thank you Full Well Prenatal for sponsoring this podcast. Because of sponsors like you, we are able to offer vital information to our audience. Visit Fullwellfertility.com and use the code LESSSTRESSED to get a discount on your order.ABOUT GUEST:  Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and unapologetically critical of outdated dietary guidelines. Her work has not only helped tens of thousands of women manage their gestational diabetes (most without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication), but has also influenced nutrition policies internationally.  She is the author of two bestselling books Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and most recently Real Food for Pregnancy, which outlines the problems with current prenatal nutrition guidelines and provides the evidence—over 930 citations—that support a real food diet to optimize maternal and fetal health..WHERE TO FIND LILY:Lilynicholsrdn.comon IG @lilynicholsrdnWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/Join us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the bI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I am joined by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to continue our Women's Fertility discussion, this week talking all things cycle related. Lisa shares details about how she got into helping so many women navigate exactly what their cycle is telling them. She discusses period health and the vaginal microbiome. Lisa answers all the questions you want to know but is scared to ask. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Your period is the 5th Vital SignThyroid period connectionCharting/Tracking your periodYou can fix irregular period- do not have to "settle" or deal with them being too long or too shortSub Clinical Hypothyroid- what do providers think and do for this?Thyroid in pregnancy and miscarriage riskNow vs Then on birth controlStats on the efficacy of different methods of birth controlGut imbalances and recurrent yeast infections from birth controlIdentifying mucous changesGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Speaking to your provider about period concernsProperly washing your vulvaImproving vaginal microbiomeFoundational changes to improve microbiome and then vaginal microbiomeCycles and the moonUsing light to affect your cycleHow stress (chronic and acute) affects your cycle and what to do about itDiet changes that are easy but can make a huge differenceMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Period Repair BookABOUT GUEST:Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception and monitoring overall health. In her new book The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa debunks the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to fertility awareness and menstrual cycle optimization. She hosts the Fertility Friday Podcast, a weekly radio show devoted to helping women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between menstrual cycle health, fertility, and overall health.WHERE TO FIND LISA:The Fifth Vital Sign BookFertility Friday PodcastIG @FertilityFridayFacebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays, Twitter: @FertileFridayPinterest: FertilityFridayWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:https://www.christabiegler.com/Join us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week we kick off National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with Allison Schaaf from Miscarriage Hope Desk. Allison so bravely shares her personal story of recurrent miscarriages and her journey to healing. She offers real advice from a sincere place of understanding. Allison talks about Miscarriage Hope Desk, the Moving Forward Program, and how she's now helping so many through a difficult time.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Allison's personal story and struggle with pregnancies and recurrent miscarriages1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriageNavigating a blood clotting disorder and pregnanciesAdoption storyFertility clinic exploration- IVFlack of support for women struggling with recurrent loss/ multiple miscarriagesMiscarriage Hope Desk launchTesting begins after 3 miscarriages, some Doctors will after 2Sperm/Male factors involved in miscarriagesStress suppressing progesterone and "stealing from" thyroidImportance of addressing emotional health/supportEMDR therapy- help for traumaTrauma Together- how it is to deal with this together in a relationshipGUEST SHARED HELPFUL TIPS ON:Take time and space to griefHealing- Physical-Testing/lab work, Relationship, EmotionalTesting/lab work to request with multiple miscarriages- take control of your healthEmotional- Decreasing stress during a very stressful time"Sit with the feelings"Physical Healing- pause to recoup, eat nutritiously dense foods, don't overdue workoutsIt's ok to feel angry with your body- just something to work throughEmotional Healing-therapy, supper helpful to do it with your spouse/partnerDaily support for emotional healing- intentional activities to just be, journaling, gratitude, support with othersMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Miscarriage Hope DeskMoving Forward ProgramMoving forward checklistABOUT GUEST:Allison is the founder of Miscarriage Hope Desk, a friendly resource she wished she had during her years-long struggle with infertility, including a total of 5 miscarriages.She lives in Dripping Springs, TX with her husband, 2 sons, 2 cats, 2 puppies, a goat, lots of chickens, and a few beehives.WHERE TO FIND ALLISON:Miscarriage Help Deskhttps://miscarriagehopedesk.com/@miscarriagehopedesk on IGPrivate FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1617075958466247WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Personalized functional medicine with Christa Biegler:http://www.lessstressednutrition.comOn IG: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistLess Stressed Life Podcast:http://www.lessstressedlife.comLess Stressed Life Facebook Page:https://www.fb.me/christabieglerrd/How do you remember and put into action all the value you get from poI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I talk to Carianna Gibbs, a Pediatric Sleep Consultant about how to get your little one sleeping. We are all vastly aware that good sleep is imperative for everything else in our busy lives. AND, when kids sleep good, parents have a fighting chance at good sleep! Carianna answers all your burning questions about what is normal or not, how to implement a good sleep plan, and what might stand in the way.  Carianna's no-nonsense approach has guided and helped so many to better sleep for their children. A must-listen for all those struggling!Key Takeaways:Sleep Stages- What's normal for each age group? Newborn to 5 years oldNewborn Phase is all about practice- finding out what works4-24 Months "Baby/ Toddler Phase" Time to make changes, teach good sleep habits. Be intentional to improve sleepWhen should my child start to sleep through the night?4 month sleep regression- Is this really a thing?2-5 year-old Toddler PhaseSleep regression mythsDisturbed sleep: What's the reason?  Eczema, teething? Pulling up to stand. Especially if they haven’t learned to get back down. New motor skills or language development. Guest shared helpful tips on:4 Tips to better baby & toddler sleep: Sleeping environment: Prep for good sleep. Darkroom, white noise (body always processing stimuli)---white noise will buffer and mask other sounds/stimuli (white, pink or brown noise all ok)LectroFan classic: fan and white noise. And Kinder. Age-appropriate schedule: taking the right amount of napsIndependent sleep piece: 45 min brief waking:Consistent predictable routines. Something we do every night. How to break bad habits- what do we do that does not support good sleep for our kidsIs it ok to let my child "Cry it out?"How to be intentional with sleep trainingMentioned in this episode:LectroFanAbout Guest: Carianna Gibb is a Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Mom of 2 boys who helps tired and overwhelmed moms teach their littles to love sleep. She offers no-nonsense sleep advice for ages 0-5 years. Carianna created All The Sleeps because she believes adequate sleep is extremely important not only for growing little ones but also for their families. Where to find Carianna:https://allthesleeps.com/On IG @allthesleepsWhere to find Christa:https://www.christabiegler.com/Join us on Instagraminstagram.com/anti.inflammatory.nutritionist/Shop our Favoriteschristabiegler.com/shopLoving the podcast? Leave us a review!Sharing & reviewing this podcast is the BEST way to help us succeed with our mission to help integrate the best of East & West empower you to raise the bar on your health story. Just go to https://reviewthispodcast.com/lessstressedlifeHow do you rI’ve spent the last 10 years helping others clear their skin and food sensitivities, and I’ve just spent the last few months streamlining my proven method in my Eczema and Food Sensitivity Freedom Program to help you get results easier than ever.  If you’re ready to get to the REAL root of your eczema & food sensitivities and finally feel like yourself again, head to christabiegler.com to join before the doors close!