Spoil Your Baby

As a mom, neuroscientist, and a long time expert to parents, almost every expert has it wrong when they say 'don't spoil your baby.' Up until the age of 3, your only job is to spoil your baby with affection, attention, and protection. I promise you it's the best chance for the long term mental health and success of your child. On my podcast, I will interview the leading experts to explain why you need to SPOIL YOUR BABY as well as those that may disagree for a spirited debate. I will also give you the most up to date science-backed tools and tips that will help you to raise your baby for lifelong health and success.

Reconnecting to Your Instincts with Brittany Chambers | #22 06/18/2025

Reconnecting to Your Instincts with Brittany Chambers | #22 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 with her. It came from her own experience as a child constantly feeling like she desired to stay in bed with her own parents. The decision paid off, and it has given her daughter so much autonomy as she has grown older. Brittany’s work is totally natural, it’s backed by anthropology and science… and it’s part of our own design as human beings. The biggest issue that mothers are facing are years of tradition and societal norms. Despite our good intentions, oftentimes many of us were separated from our parents as children. It happened to Brittany, and even as a child she thought it felt unnatural. Now she is helping so many others by working to change our societal mindset surrounding sleep. Regardless of your struggles as a parent, one thing that is absolutely true: by listening to the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, you’re already choosing to improve yourself, to create space, and to grow as a parent. If you’ve found value in this conversation, be sure to pass along the episode to a friend! And to learn more about Brittany, visit her official website at Key Takeaways: Many of Our Parents Were Doing What They Thought Was Best, By Putting Us in Bassinets as Children Bedsharing is Safe & Natural Children in Hospitals are Often Treated Unfairly Tips for Spending Time in the Hospital With Your Child: Do Your Research Find the Commonality with the Caregivers Who Desire to Help Openly Discuss Rules & Boundaries with Caregivers Make the Room Feel Warm, Inviting, & Safe Connection is Healing & Preventative of Deep Emotional Wounding More on Brittany Chambers: “Good Night Moon Child” Official Website: Instagram: Substack: Ready to Connect with Greer?: “Nurture Neuroscience” Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greerkirshenbaum/ FREE GUIDE, “Nurture Your Baby’s Stress: FREE GUIDE, “Manage the Stressors & Triggers of Parenting”: Order “The Nurture Revolution” Book: /episode/index/show/9641b41b-7871-45e7-82b9-4e591180444c/id/37056595

Loss, Love & Epigenetics: How Nurture Rewrites Our Parenting Journey with Emily Getz | #21 06/11/2025

Loss, Love & Epigenetics: How Nurture Rewrites Our Parenting Journey with Emily Getz | #21 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, explaining how epigenetics, maternal neuroplasticity, and early nurture profoundly shape babies—and parents—during the first three years. This episode is for anyone who’s walked through heartbreak to become a parent. It’s a tender exploration of how love, biology, and nurture intersect to rewrite generational trauma and rewire both our brains and our babies'. Key Takeaways: Nurture during pregnancy and early years biologically shapes baby development Parenthood doesn’t start with birth—it begins in the body and brain after conception Donor conception creates unique emotional landscapes—but profound connection is still possible Pregnancy loss changes the maternal brain and body—even without a surviving child Cells from lost pregnancies remain in the body and can pass to future children Epigenetics shows how stress and healing are encoded—and how nurture changes everything The first three years are a chance for both parent and baby to heal, grow, and transform Grief and joy can coexist—and both shape how we attach, love, and parent More on Emily Getz: Website: Podcast: Day One Podcast Instagram: Ready to Connect with Greer?: “Nurture Neuroscience” Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greerkirshenbaum/ FREE GUIDE, “Nurture Your Baby’s Stress: FREE GUIDE, “Manage the Stressors & Triggers of Parenting”: Order “The Nurture Revolution” Book: /episode/index/show/9641b41b-7871-45e7-82b9-4e591180444c/id/36950380

How Babies Sleep (feat. Dr. Helen Ball) | #20 06/04/2025

How Babies Sleep (feat. Dr. Helen Ball) | #20 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 an Anthropologist studying human behavior, and studying the behavior of mammals, and her research brings to light a lot of questions about the way that we think babies should sleep– particularly in Anglophone (English Speaking) countries such as the US, Canada, the UK, and others. Mammals– with the stark exception of humans– generally sleep with their babies. It makes sense! Mammal babies need that safety because we don’t create nests, and because the process of creating milk requires frequent attention. Throughout her incredible and enlightening conversation with Greer, it becomes so apparent that our cultural mindset surrounding shared sleep is very skewed– not just from an anthropological standpoint, but also beneficially. Regardless of your struggles as a parent, one thing that is absolutely true: by listening to the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, you’re already choosing to improve yourself, to create space, and to grow as a parent. If you’ve found value in this conversation, be sure to pass along the episode to a friend! And to learn more about Dr. Helen’s incredible research on the Sleep of Babies, be sure to buy her BRAND NEW book by clicking here: & gain more free resources by visiting Key Takeaways: More People Have Taken Part in Bedsharing, Culturally, Than Many Had Initially Realized In Western Society We Often Downplay What it is that Babies Expect Every Other Mammal Has The Mothers Sharing Sleep With Their Babies… It Makes Sense that we Should Do the Same Human Babies Evolved in the Context of Human Milk More Sleep as Babies is spent in REM Sleep Than Any Other Point in Our Lives The Biggest Fear for Parents Around Bed Sharing is BreastFeeding Every Family Needs to Know How to Bedshare, whether they are Planning to Or Not “Sleep Pressure” is an Essential Concept to Grasp & Can Alleviate a lot of Frustration More on Dr. Helen Ball: Dr. Helen’s BRAND NEW Book: “How Babies Sleep”: “BASIS” Official Website: Durham Infancy & Sleep Center: Professor Profile: https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/h-l-ball/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/helenlball Ready to Connect with Greer?: “Nurture Neuroscience” Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greerkirshenbaum/ FREE GUIDE, “Nurture Your Baby’s Stress: FREE GUIDE, “Manage the Stressors & Triggers of Parenting”: Order “The Nurture Revolution” Book: /episode/index/show/9641b41b-7871-45e7-82b9-4e591180444c/id/36848060

CoSleeping Safe and Sound with Tiffany Belanger | #19 05/28/2025

CoSleeping Safe and Sound with Tiffany Belanger | #19 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. As she explains to Dr. Kirshenbaum, Tiffany’s first child simply would not take to the bassinet. Every time she placed him into his “own space”, he would immediately begin crying. CoSleeping was the natural solution to the problem… however there wasn’t nearly enough information available on the topic. Tiffany decided to take matters into her own hands– doing the research and writing the books that were needed in order to fill in the gaps. In this episode, she shares just a brief introduction to CoSleeping, how to do it safely… and how to learn so much more about it so you can implement it for yourself. Regardless of your struggles as a parent, one thing that is absolutely true: by listening to the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, you’re already choosing to improve yourself, to create space, and to grow as a parent. If you’ve found value in this conversation, be sure to pass along the episode to a friend! And to learn more about Tiffany Belanger and CoSleeping, visit her official company website at Key Takeaways: The “Cuddle Curl” Position Physically Prevents You From Leaning Over Onto Your Baby Be Open to Sleeping in Shifts With Your Partner If You’re Comfortable With Bedsharing, Be Open to Allowing it to Go As Long as Needed Setting Up a Floor Bed in Your Room, if Possible, is Ideal for a Gradual Transition Once Old Enough, Be Sure to Communicate with the Child About Changes More on Tiffany Belanger: Official Website: www.cosleepy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosleepy/ Tiffany’s Book, “Cosleepy: Sharing Your Bed With Your Baby Safely and Comfortably”: The “CoSleepy” Podcast: Ready to Connect with Greer?: “Nurture Neuroscience” Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greerkirshenbaum/ FREE GUIDE, “Nurture Your Baby’s Stress: FREE GUIDE, “Manage the Stressors & Triggers of Parenting”: Order “The Nurture Revolution” Book: /episode/index/show/9641b41b-7871-45e7-82b9-4e591180444c/id/36744130

Nourishing Both the Body & the Soul: feat. Dr. Deborah MacNamara | #18 05/21/2025

Nourishing Both the Body & the Soul: feat. Dr. Deborah MacNamara | #18 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, and it shows with her incredibly well-rounded and mature view of parenting. She understands that the first 3 years of life are about the birth of the psychological self, and your child will thrive when you begin to recognize the importance of establishing yourself both as a leader AND as a source of comfort. Your child being emotional around you means that they feel safe and secure around you… and learning how to embrace and not take advantage of that vulnerability is key in your child’s growth and development. Regardless of your struggles as a parent, one thing that is absolutely true: by listening to the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, you’re already choosing to improve yourself, to create space, and to grow as a parent. If you’ve found value in this conversation, be sure to pass along the episode to a friend! And to learn more about Dr. Deborah MacNamara, purchase her books, or sign up for her newsletter, visit her official website at Key Takeaways: Sleep & Food is Where Our Parenting Shows Up Initially Make Eating a Social, Relaxed, & Fun Experience Cascading Care: The Adult Takes the Lead and the Child Will Follow A Leader is Caring & Firm, but Doesn’t Use Relationship or Vulnerability Against Them It’s Not Egalitarian – Parents Have to Make These Decisions More Discipline Does Not Equal More Maturity The First 3 Years are the Birth of the Psychological Self It’s OK to be the Source of Your Child’s Stress Your Child’s “Emotional Mess” is a Sign of Safety & Security There’s Nothing Like the Immaturity in a Child to Test the Maturity in You More on Dr. Deborah MacNamara: Official Website: https://macnamara.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdeborahmacnamara/ Dr. Deborah’s Latest Book, “Nourished”: Dr. Deborah’s Newsletter Sign-Up: https://macnamara.ca/newsletter/ Ready to Connect with Greer?: “Nurture Neuroscience” Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greerkirshenbaum/ FREE GUIDE, “Nurture Your Baby’s Stress: FREE GUIDE, “Manage the Stressors & Triggers of Parenting”: Order “The Nurture Revolution” Book: /episode/index/show/9641b41b-7871-45e7-82b9-4e591180444c/id/36643055

Finding Your Voice In Parenthood with Tracy Gillett | #17 05/14/2025

Pouring From a Full Cup feat. Stephanie Adler | #16 05/07/2025

Pouring From a Full Cup feat. Stephanie Adler | #16 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, we’ve largely abandoned these practices… and it’s hurting women. Stephanie Adler is a fountain of energy, joy, and knowledge, and her conversation with Dr. Kirshenbaum is absolutely can’t-miss for new or soon-to-be mothers. Ensuring that you are taking care of yourself and your body can feel overwhelming, but thanks to Stephanie’s incredible advice, it can actually be quite easy… and even enjoyable! By the end of their discussion you’ll have so much more knowledge on what to eat, and how to better set yourself up for success and nutrition in the long run. Regardless of your struggles as a parent, one thing that is absolutely true: by listening to the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, you’re already choosing to improve yourself, to create space, and to grow as a parent. If you’ve found value in this conversation, be sure to pass along the episode to a friend! And be sure to connect with Stephanie Adler by reaching out and sharing your parenting story with her directly on Instagram: Key Takeaways: Not Nourishing Yourself is Never an Option Ancient Societies Knew The Importance of Certain Foods in Pregnancy Motherhood Doesn’t Have to Mean Depletion Consider Investing in a Post-Partum Chef Focus on Nutrient Rich Foods– They Aren’t What You Might Expect Salt is Important… But Only the Right Kind. Look Into Adrenal Cocktails, They Taste Good & Nourish. Meat Stock is so Nutrient Rich… And Easy to Make! More on Stephanie Adler: Official Website: https://www.stefanieadler.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanieadlerwellness Ready to Connect with Greer?: “Nurture Neuroscience” Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greerkirshenbaum/ FREE GUIDE, “Nurture Your Baby’s Stress: FREE GUIDE, “Manage the Stressors & Triggers of Parenting”: Order “The Nurture Revolution” Book: /episode/index/show/9641b41b-7871-45e7-82b9-4e591180444c/id/36460105

Take a Breath, & Learn to Cry with MJ Renshaw | # 15 04/30/2025

Take a Breath, & Learn to Cry with MJ Renshaw | # 15 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 touches on the power of the breath as a tool for regulating your emotions, the impact of our own upbringing in how we approach parenting, the need for emotional expression, and so much more. In whatever capacity you’re able to achieve it, “Holding Space” for yourself and your emotions is essential in having the capacity to do the same for your child. Regardless of your struggles as a parent, one thing that is absolutely true: by listening to the “Spoil Your Baby” Podcast, you’re already choosing to improve yourself, to create space, and to grow as a parent. If you’ve found value in this conversation, be sure to pass along the episode to a friend! And make sure that you join the waitlist to purchase “How to Cry” written by MJ Renshaw, by clicking here: Key Takeaways: Breathwork is Important You Must Be Willing to Do the Cerebral Work AND Physical Work Your Child’s Tears are Important to THEM We “OverParent” where our own parents “Underparented” You Will Have Negative Thoughts – But You are in Control 9 Out of 10 Deaths Can be Traced Back to Emotional Suppression Practice Active Listening With Your Child You ARE a Good Parent, Just for Being Someone Who Listens to this Podcast More on MJ Renshaw: “Being Method” Official Website: https://www.beingmethod.ca/ Instagram: “How to Cry” Book Waitlist: Ready to Connect with Greer?: “Nurture Neuroscience” Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greerkirshenbaum/ FREE GUIDE, “Nurture Your Baby’s Stress: FREE GUIDE, “Manage the Stressors & Triggers of Parenting”: Order “The Nurture Revolution” Book: /episode/index/show/9641b41b-7871-45e7-82b9-4e591180444c/id/36363810