Episode 203: Sleep, neurobiology, and self-compassion with Joss Goulden

I'm so grateful to have my dear friend and Level 2 Aware Parenting instructor colleague, Joss Goulden, for this final episode in the second sleep series. Joss shares in detail about the neurobiology of stress and trauma, and how that relates to sleep. We talk a lot about why it's so essential to be doing our own inner work and getting lots of support, so we can understand this information and yet be deeply compassionate with ourselves when we see our child dissociate before going to sleep, for example. Joss shares about how important it is as a parent to keep coming back to the principles of connection, warmth, and safety. We offer suggestions for how to feel more present and connected with our lovelies before sleep, including ways to tap into a sense of community, even if we're parenting on our own. Joss talks about why offering empathy makes a huge difference to our children, even if we're not able to offer attachment play or listen to their tears. We have a shared podcast, The Aware Parenting and Natural Learning Podcast, and Joss has her own podcast, The Aware Parenting Stories Podcast. She has a sale on her Aware Parenting Course for partners at the moment. She also offers 1:1 sessions, circles, and workshops, as well as other courses. You can find her at www.awareparenting.com.au You can find out more about my work at www.marionrose.net and my books at: https://marionrose.net/books/ You can also find me here: https://www.instagram.com/theawareparentingpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/_marion_rose_/ https://www.instagram.com/awareparenting/ www.facebook.com/MarionRosePhD