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Loving Lessons Learned- The Sleep Coaching Podcast

Loving Lessons Learned- The Sleep Coaching Podcast

Written by: Irene Gouge
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I used to be a tired, overwhelmed, and anxious parent because my children were not sleeping. But, then I taught my children how to sleep and now I’m a calm, confident, and rested parent due to my training as a Gentle Sleep Coach, Educator, Postpartum Doula, Infant Feeding Specialist, and Parent Mentor.


What's important to know…In our most sleep deprived moments our children will teach us exactly what we need about love and life, in order to learn and grow into who we were created to be.


These are the loving lessons we will learn whether we want to or not. I’m Irene Gouge, your sleep coach and I’m on a mission to educate parents on how to help your child sleep!


In this podcast we will talk about all things sleep, feeding, and play related when it comes to parenting our newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschoolers!


Let's get SLEEP!

Using the SLEEP acronym means parent can learn to:


S- Show up as a calm, confident, and rested parent

L- Lead and guide your routines with trust and respect

E- Establish environments and communication that support the routines

E- Empower your child and Embrace the learning process

P- Play, have fun, and become the parent you want to be while everyone gets sleep!


Welcome to the parenting journey here at Loving Lessons Learned!


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Episodes
  • Ep 40 Perfectionism in Parenting: How to Let Go of Mom Guilt and Show Up With Love
    Sep 25 2025

    Ever find yourself spiraling after a small parenting “fail”? Like that time you lost your cool, forgot something important, or—like me—had a full-on coughing fit in the middle of a live video? 😅

    In this episode of Revive in 5, I’m getting real about what it’s like to navigate perfectionism in parenting and the stories we tell ourselves when things don’t go “just right” or we are dealing with mom guilt.

    I’ll walk you through:

    • Why perfectionism might be making parenting harder (not better)
    • The 90-second rule for emotions—and why we feel stuck longer
    • How I use the Breathe LOVE mantra to stop shame spirals in the moment
    • Three real tools I come back to when I feel myself spiraling

    This one’s for the moms and dads who are tired of trying to “do it all perfectly” and just want to feel calm, confident, and connected again.

    💜 Download the free Breathe LOVE Guide here

    🎧 Listen in and let go of the pressure. You don’t have to parent perfectly—you just have to keep showing up with love.

    #PerfectionismInParenting #BreatheLOVE #MomGuilt #ImperfectParenting #ParentingMindset #MomLife #ResponsiveParenting #DoneIsBetterThanPerfect #ParentingTools #ParentingWithoutShame

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    👉Free Sleep Resources

    😴 Sleep Success Group- Sleep Membership

    ❓❓❓Have sleep questions or concerns❓❓❓
    📆Schedule a FREE 15 minute phone call with me! 📞

    🖥 Loving Lessons Sleep Coaching & Postpartum Doula Solutions

    😌 😎 😴 Keep Calm, Confident, & Rested!
    Sweet dreams! 🛌
    💜 Irene 💜


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    12 mins
  • Ep. 39 Holistic Wellness for Women & Their Family with The Mama Tribe Village
    Mar 7 2025

    Many parents today are searching for holistic health solutions, but does that mean they have to reject traditional medicine? Lizzie Wilson, a pharmacist-turned-holistic wellness advocate, says no!

    In this episode, we dive into traditional medicine and holistic healing—why both have their place and how families can make informed health choices.

    Lizzie shares:
    ✅ Why she pivoted from hospital pharmacy to holistic wellness
    ✅ The real problem with our current healthcare system
    ✅ How CBD and natural remedies can support stress & well-being
    ✅ The importance of finding the right health team for your family

    If you’re looking for trusted holistic practitioners in the Raleigh/Durham area, check out the Trusted Professionals Directory to find the Mama Tribe Village and more.

    🎧 Listen now and take charge of your family’s health!

    Key Loving Lessons Learned in this Episode:

    🟣 Healing is about lifestyle, not just prescriptions. Meds can help, but they should never be the only solution.
    🟣 Your stress levels impact everything. Regulating cortisol (your stress hormone) can change your life.
    🟣 You don’t have to choose between modern medicine & holistic health. You can have both!
    🟣 It’s okay to put yourself first. A healthy mom = a healthy family.
    🟣 Community is everything. Having the right people in your corner can make all the difference.

    Resources mentioned to help you keep learning & growing:

    ⭐ Learn more about Lizzie Wilson with The Mama Tribe Village in Raleigh

    ⭐Grab Lizzie’s FREE GUIDE: 5 Tips to Naturally Reduce Cortisol

    ⭐ Do your research on Pub Med or Google Scholar

    💬 What’s your experience with holistic health? Drop a comment below and let’s chat!


    #HolisticHealth #MamaTribe #NaturalWellness #ModernMedicine #AlternativeMedicine #HealthyLiving #WellnessForMoms #FamilyHealth

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    👉Free Sleep Resources

    😴 Sleep Success Group- Sleep Membership

    ❓❓❓Have sleep questions or concerns❓❓❓
    📆Schedule a FREE 15 minute phone call with me! 📞

    🖥 Loving Lessons Sleep Coaching & Postpartum Doula Solutions

    😌 😎 😴 Keep Calm, Confident, & Rested!
    Sweet dreams! 🛌
    💜 Irene 💜


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    43 mins
  • Ep.38 The Power of Parenting Support: How TAPS is Changing Lives
    Feb 23 2025

    "Parenting shouldn’t be a solo journey. Every parent deserves a community that lifts them up." - Monica Richardson

    In this episode, I chat with Monica Richardson, Executive Director of Triangle Area Parenting Support (TAPS), about the power of community support for parents. From breastfeeding help to newborn and toddler parenting tips, TAPS provides workshops, support groups, and resources to help families thrive in Wake and Durham county.

    💡Parenting isn’t about being perfect—it’s about having support.


    Key Loving Lessons Learned in This Episode:

    🟣 Parenting is easier when you have a support system—you don’t have to do it alone and finding a parent support group near you is key.
    🟣 Early experiences shape a child’s future, but support and education can change outcomes.
    🟣 You only need to “get it right” 20-30% of the time to create a secure attachment.

    Resources Mentioned to Help You Keep Learning & Growing:

    ⭐️Blog Post: The Power of Parenting Support: How TAPS is Changing Lives

    ⭐️ Learn more about Monica Richardson and her team at Triangle Area Parenting Support

    ⭐️Join a TAPS Tour- Registration link (Irene's Tour March 6)


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    👉Free Sleep Resources

    😴 Sleep Success Group- Sleep Membership

    ❓❓❓Have sleep questions or concerns❓❓❓
    📆Schedule a FREE 15 minute phone call with me! 📞

    🖥 Loving Lessons Sleep Coaching & Postpartum Doula Solutions

    😌 😎 😴 Keep Calm, Confident, & Rested!
    Sweet dreams! 🛌
    💜 Irene 💜


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    35 mins
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