Navigating Sensitive Periods in Development with Dr. Rocio Zunini | #7
Release Date: 03/05/2025
Reconnecting to Your Instincts with Brittany Chambers | #22
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Fighting Societal Sleep Norms Isn’t Easy. But That’s what makes it so special. On today’s episode of the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum is joined for a conversation with Sleep Specialist and Neuroscience Practitioner, Brittany Chambers. Brittany’s “Good Night Moon Child” program combines Modern Science with Ancient Wisdom surrounding Natural Infant Sleep. For Brittany, Sleep Sharing was instinctual. When she gave birth to her daughter, regardless of what she was told by the caregivers in the hospital… She wanted to have her daughter share sleep...
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Loss, Love & Epigenetics: How Nurture Rewrites Our Parenting Journey with Emily Getz | #21
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Spoil Your Baby, host Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum welcomes Emily Getz—Certified Fertility, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Coach—for a vulnerable and science-rooted conversation on what it means to parent through and after loss, fertility treatment, and donor conception. Emily shares her story with raw honesty: the emotional weight of navigating fertility trauma, the complexities of carrying a baby not genetically connected to her, and the deep healing work that began even before her baby was born. Greer brings insight from her neuroscience expertise,...
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How Babies Sleep (feat. Dr. Helen Ball) | #20
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Shared Sleep is Done by All Other Mammals… So why don’t we do it as humans? On today’s episode of the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum is joined for a one-of-a-kind conversation with Professor, Anthropologist, and Director of the Durham Infancy & Sleep Center, Dr. Helen Ball. Together they celebrate the launch of Dr. Helen’s BRAND NEW BOOK, “How Babies Sleep: A Science Based Guide to the First 365 Days and Nights”. You don’t have to be familiar with her work to quickly notice… Dr. Helen Ball is incredibly impressive. She has spent years as...
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CoSleeping Safe and Sound with Tiffany Belanger | #19
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Thinking About Sharing Your Bed With Your Baby? It doesn’t have to be scary! On today’s episode of the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum is joined for a fantastic conversation about cosleeping with Speaker, Actor, Author, and founder of CoSleepy, Tiffany Belanger. CoSleeping has been taking place across cultures since the dawn of humanity. Despite persistent fears that arise whenever the concept comes up– cosleeping is absolutely possible and is absolutely safe… but it does require intentional planning and preparation on the part of the parent/s. ...
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Nourishing Both the Body & the Soul: feat. Dr. Deborah MacNamara | #18
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Food. Safety. Sleep… It’s Not as Simple As it Sounds. On today’s episode of the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum is joined for a fantastic and enlightening conversation with counsellor, scientist, author, teacher, and Mother, Dr. Deborah MacNamara. Despite the many varying opinions you’ll hear in the world of parenting and psychology, one thing is indisputably true– your child needs you to provide them with Nourishment… Not just in the body, but also in the soul. Dr. Deborah MacNamara knows the importance of Nourishment at every level,...
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Finding Your Voice In Parenthood with Tracy Gillett | #17
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In this heartfelt episode of Spoil Your Baby, Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum welcomes Tracy Gillett—writer, advocate, and founder of the award-winning blog Raised Good. Together, they dive deep into the experience of finding your own path as a parent amidst a sea of societal pressure, outdated medical advice, and cultural myths. Tracy shares her powerful journey from veterinary medicine to conscious motherhood, and how her own parenting awakening led to the creation of a global platform supporting parents in choosing connection over convention. They unpack the myth of the "three-month sleep...
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Pouring From a Full Cup feat. Stephanie Adler | #16
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Are You Pouring From a Full Cup? On today’s episode of the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum is joined by Hormone, Gut Health, and Fertility practitioner, Stephanie Adler. If you look back to many ancient cultures throughout World History, you’ll find a common thread: human beings instinctively knew that women need to nourish themselves differently before, during, and after the pregnancy process. So much of our nutrients are being passed along to our babies, it makes sense that we should be nourishing ourselves accordingly. Yet, somewhere along the way,...
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Take a Breath, & Learn to Cry with MJ Renshaw | # 15
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Cry. It’s OK! On today’s episode of the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum is joined by MJ Renshaw, founder of “The Being Method” and author of the upcoming book “How to Cry”. The essence of MJ’s work is focused on the connection between the mind and the body, most specifically through breathwork. Understanding, controlling, and regulating the breath is essential to anchoring yourself in the present– an enormous benefit both to your own wellbeing and to the wellbeing of your child. Dr. Greer and MJ share a fantastic conversation that...
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The Danish Way Everyday with Jessica Joelle Alexander | #14
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Whether you're a new parent or raising teens, this episode offers both inspiration and actionable tools to create deeper connection, more joy, and lasting well-being for the whole family. Dr. Greer Kirschenbaum and guest Jessica Joelle Alexander discuss how Denmark’s parenting style— centered on respect, empathy, and togetherness— creates a more connected and compassionate approach to parenting. Author of the best selling book ‘The Danish Way of Parenting,’ Jessica Joelle Alexander shares the deeply personal and cross-cultural journey that inspired her to write her groundbreaking...
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The Essential Guide to Pregnancy and Postpartum Nutrition with Carson Meyer | #13
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In this engaging conversation, Carson Meyer, a doula and nutrition consultant, discusses her journey into motherhood, the writing of her book 'Growing Together', and the importance of nutrition and community support during pregnancy and postpartum. Meyer explores the various trimesters of pregnancy, emphasizing the emotional and physical changes women experience, and offers insights into how to navigate these challenges with grace and support.
info_outlineHost Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum and Dr. Rocio Zunini explore the critical concept of sensitive periods in infant development. They discuss how these periods are crucial for shaping the brain's structure and function, particularly in areas such as vision, language, and emotional regulation. The hosts emphasize the importance of co-regulation in nurturing a child's emotional health and the long-term implications of early experiences on mental well-being.