To recognize ten years of Sleep and Wellness Coach, Allison reflects on the journey that led her from a severely sleep-deprived working mom struggling with postpartum anxiety to becoming a pediatric sleep consultant who has now helped thousands of families.
She shares the personal story behind the creation of her business, including the exhausting early years of motherhood, unsuccessful attempts at sleep training, navigating postpartum anxiety in silence, and the moment she finally found the support that changed everything for her family.
Allison also reflects on the many shifts she's witnessed in the world of children's sleep over the past decade, including:
the rise of wake window culture
growing awareness around maternal mental health
increasing research connecting sleep to physical and emotional health
more dads taking paternity leave
and the expanding understanding of how sleep impacts children of all ages
She also shares how Sleep and Wellness Coach has evolved from a one-woman side business into a growing team supporting families through one-on-one coaching, courses, workshops, a weekly podcast, speaking engagements, and now daycare sleep education programs designed to help even more families thrive.
In this episode, Allison discusses:
Her personal experience with postpartum anxiety and sleep deprivation
How improving sleep transformed her mental health
What inspired her to become a sleep coach
The problem with today's obsession over wake windows
Why sleep rhythms matter more than rigid schedules
The growing cultural conversation around parental mental health
Research linking sleep to child development and overall health
Why she now works with children and teens of all ages
The future vision for Sleep and Wellness Coach and daycare sleep education programs
To celebrate 10 years of Sleep and Wellness Coach, Allison is hosting four weekly giveaways throughout June over on Instagram.
On the first four Mondays in June, a new giveaway will be posted featuring a mix of sleep and wellness favorites. To enter, follow along on Instagram and watch for each Monday's post.Â
It's a fun way to celebrate 10 years of supporting families—and to say thank you to the community that made it all possible.
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From baby sleep to toddler sleep, daycare naps to sleep training—How Long 'Til Bedtime? is the podcast for parents who want practical, guilt-free sleep tips they can actually use.
Hosted by pediatric sleep coach Allison Egidi, each episode delivers real solutions for every stage—from navigating newborn sleep struggles and weaning night feedings to helping your 3-year-old fall asleep independently (and stay asleep!). Whether you're trying to make sense of daycare sleep patterns, craving your evenings back, or simply need a working mom podcast to keep you grounded, you're in the right place.
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