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Mom EssentialsWhy Won't You Sleep?!If you've ever found yourself whisper-yelling “Why won’t you sleep?!” into the darkness at 2 a.m., you're not alone. And contrary to what books and advice columns might suggest, it’s not always about routines or bad habits—it could be your child’s temperament. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Macall Gordon, a certified pediatric sleep consultant and co-author of Why Won’t You Sleep?, to dig deep into what’s really going on with those sensitive, alert, big-feeling kids who just. won’t. sleep. We talk about why standard sleep training advice often fails for th...2025-04-1834 min
Mindful Mama: Raising Kind, Confident Kids Without Losing Your Cool | Parenting Strategies For Big Emotions & MoreWhy Won't You Sleep?! - Macall GordonDo you have a kid who doesn’t want to sleep? This is for you. Hunter talks to Macall Gordon about the challenges of sleep coaching for children, particularly those who are highly sensitive or 'live wires.' They explore the importance of an evidence-based approach to sleep training, emphasizing the need for a middle path that avoids extremes like 'cry it out' methods. They talk about the unique needs of sensitive children, effective strategies for sleep coaching, and the significance of establishing a consistent bedtime routine. Learn about the huge effect of temperament and find out practical tips to...2025-04-1544 min
The Kids Sleep ShowWhy Won’t You Sleep?! An Interview with Kim West & Macall Gordon on their New Book about Parenting Alert LittlesThis week, I am delighted to have Kim West {AKA The Sleep Lady} and Macall Gordon, a Gentle Sleep Coach and the Founder of Little Live Wires on the podcast, to discuss how to parent those non-stop, alert kiddos who tend to really fight sleep. This book offers tolerable, doable strategies and they were just a joy to speak with! Join us as we dive in and discuss our combined 3 decades of sleep experience & how to help you as a parent on your quest for rest. Episode Highlights What is a FOMO Baby?2025-03-1943 min
Chick ChatSleep Tips for "LiveWires" — Highly Sensitive & Intense KidsIf you have a child who seems to fight sleep with every ounce of their being . . . you’re not alone. While some kids easily drift off, others — especially those who are highly sensitive, alert, and intense — struggle with winding down, leaving parents exhausted and desperate for solutions. In this episode of Chick Chat, I sit down with sleep expert Macall Gordon to discuss why traditional sleep advice often fails these “livewire” children and what parents can do instead. With years of research in infant mental health and temperament-based sleep strategies, Macall shares science-backed insights to help parents navigate bedtime battles wi...2025-03-0448 min
Mothering From WithinSleep Training Research: What Most Experts Won’t Tell You (w/ Macall Gordon)In this episode of Mothering From Within, host Kaili Ets sits down with McCall Gordon, a researcher with a background in human biology and applied psychology, as well as a certified gentle sleep coach. Together, they uncover the surprising gaps in sleep training research and discuss how temperament plays a crucial role in baby sleep.McCall challenges mainstream sleep training advice, explaining why popular methods—like Ferber—fail to account for more alert, sensitive, and intense babies. She also sheds light on why...2025-02-1822 min
Transforming The Toddler Years-A Conscious Parenting Podcast Turning Tantrums into Teachable MomentsDoes Your Child Refuse to Sleep? You might have a 'Livewire' kid with Macall GordonDoes Your Child Refuse to Sleep?
Macall Gordon, author and certified Gentle Sleep Coach, joins me to share research based sleep advice and discuss how children's temperaments can affect their sleep patterns.
Macall Gordon has a master's degree in applied psychology from Antioch University in Seattle with a research-based specialization in infant mental health, sleep advice, and parenting culture. You can learn more about her and her work at https://www.littlelivewires.com/.
Check out her newest book "Why Won't You...2025-01-3034 min
No One Told UsEpisode 71: Temperament, "Livewire" Children, and Sleep Challenges with Macall GordonIn this episode,, Rachael is joined by an expert to discuss one of her favorite topics- temperament and sleep. McCall Gordon is a sleep researcher and author, and today she and Rachael delve into the complexities of a little-known but hugely important factor when it comes to sleep, parenting, and more: Temperament. Specifically, Rachael and Macall discuss what Macall refers to as “Livewire” children- those who are more sensitive, more reactive, and in need of different supports particularly when it comes to sleep. Inside this game-changing episode:
McCall shares her personal experiences with her 'livewire' chil...2025-01-0948 min
Tromedy with Nancy NortonS2 E33 - Jose Macall - 911, What's Your Emergency?S2 E33 - Jose Macall - 911, What's Your Emergency? Jose is a comedian and a Paramedic dispatcher and a former 911 operator and for him, comedy is about defanging something intimidating. We worked together recently on Nurses Off the Charts and on this episode, we get to hear his brilliant comedy bit about immigration which is Tromedy at its best!
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Voices of Your Village310- Helping “Livewire” Babies Sleep with Macall GordonYou're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I get to hang out with Macall Gordon to talk about helping "livewire" babies sleep. Macall has a master's degree in applied psychology with a research -based specialization in infant mental health, sleep advice, and parenting culture. She also has a BS in human biology from Stanford University. She's a senior lecturer in the graduate counseling psychology program at Antioch University. She has conducted and presented her own research on temperament, sleep, and parenting advice at infinite child development conferences around the world. She has been a featured speaker at nat...2024-11-141h 23
Joy Found HereFrom Sleepless Nights to Restful Routines: How to Help Your Alert Child Sleep BetterStruggling with sleepless nights and a spirited little one? This episode offers game-changing sleep strategies for 'livewire' kids!In today's episode, I am joined by two wonderful women, Kim West and Macall Gordon who are both Authors and Sleep Coaching Experts. They discuss their new book, Why Won't You Sleep?!, which explores a gentle, alternative approach to sleep training for children, especially those with "livewire" temperaments who are highly alert and emotionally intense. Kim and Macall emphasize the importance of recognizing a child's temperament in sleep training and advocating for a method that rejects the traditional "...2024-11-1242 min
The Everything ECE Podcast#163: Supporting Children's Naps with Macall GordonJoin Carla Ward on The Everything ECE Podcast as she talks with Macall Gordon, a specialist in sleep training children, about the importance of naps in early childhood. Macall explains why naps are essential not only for physical growth but also for emotional regulation and behaviour. In this episode, discover:
The hidden benefits of nap time and how missed naps can affect behaviour
Strategies for setting up a sleep-friendly environment in daycare settings
Why early bedtimes matter and how to tune into each child’s unique sleep needs
Don’t miss this insightful conversation that shines a ligh...2024-11-0829 min
TILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 412: Kim West and Macall Gordon on Why Kids Won’t Sleep, and What to Do About ItWhen my child was little, one of the most common sleep training methods was the "cry it out" approach. We tried it briefly, and it felt absolutely terrible for all of us. I know many parents can relate to the feelings of desperation and overwhelm that come when a child just isn’t sleeping.I wish I’d known back then about sleep coaches Macall Gordon and Kim West, also known as The Sleep Lady, who have developed a gentler, effective approach to changing sleep patterns. Their approach, based on years of research and experience with thousands of f...2024-11-0551 minTILT Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent ChildrenTPP 412: Kim West and Macall Gordon on Why Kids Won’t Sleep, and What to Do About ItWhen my child was little, one of the most common sleep training methods was the "cry it out" approach. We tried it briefly, and it felt absolutely terrible for all of us. I know many parents can relate to the feelings of desperation and overwhelm that come when a child just isn’t sleeping.I wish I’d known back then about sleep coaches Macall Gordon and Kim West, also known as The Sleep Lady, who have developed a gentler, effective approach to changing sleep patterns. Their approach, based on years of research and experience with thousands of f...2024-11-0551 min
Mammaintervjun27. Maria Macall: “Hur går man vidare när ens barn är döende?”När 2-åriga Alma fick nej till den enda behandling som finns mot sin dödliga sjukdom MLD, satte föräldrarna Maria och Juan Macall sitt hopp till läkare i Kina. Några månader efter diagnosen har Alma äntligen fått genomgå den genterapi som krävs för att ge henne en chans att överleva. Prislappen för familjen: två miljoner kronor – och det finns inga garantier för att behandlingen kommer fungera. Kommer de insamlade pengarna räcka för att betala sjukhusnotan? Och när vet man om genterapin funkat?Intervjuar gör journa...2024-10-2531 min
Major Dad's- best day ever!Kim West The Sleep LadyKim West, LCSW-C is a mom of two who has been a practicing child and family social worker for over 25 years. She has personally helped over twenty thousand families all over the world gently teach their children how to fall asleep—and fall back asleep without leaving them to cry it out alone. She started training Gentle Sleep Coaches internationally in 2010 and has appeared as a child sleep expert in numerous magazines, newspapers, and television programs, including Dr. Phil, TODAY, and Good Morning America. She is the author of five other books. Upcoming Book this Autumn: Why Won't...2024-09-0427 min
Mothering From WithinEp.19: Sleep Strategies For High Needs Kids with Macall Gordon (Part 2)This episode (19) of ‘Mothering From Within,’ is part 2 of the interview with Macall Gordon, a seasoned expert with extensive research on temperament and sleep. Kaili and Macall discuss why high needs or intense children struggle with sleep and why “self-soothing” is not the goal for sleep. They emphasize that it’s more about the […]2024-09-0300 minMothering From WithinEp.19: Sleep Strategies For High Needs Kids with Macall Gordon (Part 2)This episode (19) of 'Mothering From Within,' is part 2 of the interview with Macall Gordon, a seasoned expert with extensive research on temperament and sleep. Kaili and Macall discuss why high needs or intense children struggle with sleep and why "self-soothing" is not the goal for sleep. They emphasize that it's more about the child's unique system rather than a lack of skills. Macall introduces actionable sleep strategies, to help parents maintain consistency and manage bedtime routines effectively. The conversation also highlights the importance of understanding temperament traits and provides practical advice for parents feeling ov...2024-09-0326 min
Mothering From WithinEp.18: Understanding Your Child’s Temperament and Sleep with Macall Gordon (Part 1)In this episode of ‘Mothering from Within,’ host Kaili Ets chats with sleep expert and researcher Macall Gordon about how understanding your child’s temperament can significantly impact their sleep patterns. Macall shares her journey into this field sparked by her own challenging experiences as a mother and then chats about the nuanced differences in a […]2024-08-2700 minMothering From WithinEp.18: Understanding Your Child's Temperament and Sleep with Macall Gordon (Part 1)In this episode of 'Mothering from Within,' host Kaili Ets chats with sleep expert and researcher Macall Gordon about how understanding your child's temperament can significantly impact their sleep patterns. Macall shares her journey into this field sparked by her own challenging experiences as a mother and then chats about the nuanced differences in a child's temperament, the impact these traits have on sleep, and why traditional sleep training methods may not work for all kids. Practical advice is given on recognizing signs of specific temperaments and understanding the importance of a consistent approach, wh...2024-08-2727 min
MAMA, You're Doing Great!™ | Real, Relatable Motherhood Situations, Advice & Encouragement for Mamas76 | Beyond Sleep Norms: Tailoring Parenting to Strong-Willed Children's Unique Temperaments with Macall Gordon"Why won't you sleep?!"Sleep advice often overlooks the diverse needs of parents and their children, failing to account for varying temperaments and challenges. And we can just take a moment to acknowledge that there is SO much advice out there?? Raising a child who is intense, sensitive, alert, and persistent can present unique difficulties, but it also brings remarkable strengths. The presumed research backing traditional sleep training methods often lacks comprehensive evidence and ignores individual differences. Mama's, it's time to shift our perspective on sleep training, em...2024-04-1647 min
Vlan!#297 Briser les tabous autour de la ménopause avec Davina Mc CallDavina Mc Call est une journaliste star anglaise, adorée de l'autre coté de la manche mais plutôt peu connue en France.
Pourtant il se trouve qu'elle parle français presque parfaitement et pour cet épisode elle nous fait le plaisir de parler en français.
Vous allez voir Davina est plus qu'attachante, elle s'est beaucoup intéressée à la ménopause et a totalement participé à libérer la parole sur le sujet au Royaume-Uni.
Personnellement je l'adore, je l'ai rencontré en vacances l'été dernier et c'est un vrai crush amical.
Dans cet épisode...2024-03-1254 min
MocksicatedYour Face AF w/ Jordan MacallToday on Mocks, our girl Jordan Macall joins us. Jordan owns and runs her own skincare studio, as well as develops her own skincare line. She is basically the queen of faces (or ours anyways) Tune in to hear all about how drinking alcohol can affect your skin and if being alcohol-free reverses any damage. That and so much more! dm | follow @mocksicated2024-03-0752 min
The Football CodeEP 12. Rafael Inojosa "Challenge Yourself"Transitioning from one level from another is never easy but this journey was never meant to be easy. Knowing you're meant for more and chasing it is hard enough. Rafael talks about his hunger to make it to the top. He gives insight on how he stay hungry and how he is not satisfied after being called to a national team and playing for local Pro MLS academy.
Intro: MISA
Instagram: the.footballcode
coach.erickmacall2023-11-1034 min
The Football CodeEpisode 11. Kevin Rodriguez "Chasing a dream"Great episode by Kevin to talk about how he was able to turn it around and attend one fo the biggest universities in the country. He talks about the setbacks he faced and what shaped him as a player. A player who when he started playing MLS Next at the U17 level did not understand what the position numbers even were now playing D1, truly inspiring from Kevin.2023-10-2034 min
The Football CodeEP 10. Oscar Manzanarez "No Sacrifice No reward"How does a player recover after leaving their pro MLS academy? Oscar talks about how he found his confidence after being very shy and how he found himself now playing for Nashville SC. Great to hear a local players story on how he made his back into a system that is very cutthroat.
Intro Beat: MISA
instagram: coach.erickmacall
Jersey: fptsportzz2023-09-2236 min
The Football CodeEpisode 9. Roberto Llamas "Marathon not a sprint"Inspiring story from Roberto, we into depth about his very unique story. He's worked very hard to get where he is today. This story shows how when individual is determined and riven to reach their goal it will eventually happen if they are doing the necessary things. We also talk about what life is like playing overseas and how it compares to here in the United States.
Intro: MISA
Instagram: coach.erickmacall2023-09-1542 min
The Football CodeEpisode 8. Ulysses Horta "New Beginnings"Going pro is never easy, nervemind it being a linear path. There are so many ways to make it to the top many people forget that there are other clubs outside of the MLS academies that do provide environments. Uly talks about his development as a player and all the politics he had to overcome in order to get to the place where he's at.
Intro Beat: MISA
Instagram: coach.erickmacall2023-09-1238 min
The RevisionistsA Brief History of MexicoWe’re back from our Summer sabbatical and we’re kicking off with a new kind of episode! Before we launch our Mexican Revolution miniseries in a couple weeks, we’re getting caught up with thousands of years of Mexican history with special guest Jose Macall. Zach diagnoses Brian, Jose deals in southern real estate, and Brian has found a new bummer.NOTE: we had to use the Zoom backup audio for this recording and, as a result, Jose’s audio is a bit distorted. Apologies for the diminished quality.2023-09-091h 01
The Football CodeEP. 7 Juan Juarez "Making my mark"In life we either work with what's given to us or make excuses. Juan chose to make the best out of a tough environment and all the hard work and dedication has now been rewarded with a big opportunity. He talks about the initial shock of playing at such a level and what it takes to get there and also to try and stay there.
Intro Beat: MISA
Instagram: coach.erickmacall2023-09-0148 min
41,000 Ft. and ThrivingThe Glamorous Flight Attendant Life | EP. 1.16Meet Macall Smith, a good personal friend, commercial flight attendant, chef and now private flight attendant.2023-08-221h 10
The Football CodeEP. 6 Ignacio Flores III " When the stars align"In this episode I had the honor to talk to Ignacio Flores a Natural Born leader and a great person. We discuss about what it takes to play in either JUCO, D2 and D1. He offers great advice on what helped become a better player and even a better person when times were tough. Sometimes we have to look outside of the sport to find a new to find relaxation and therapy from our real-world problems.
Intro Beat: MISA
Instagram: coach.erickmacall2023-07-2147 min
The Football CodeEP. 5 Javier Ayala "Player Education"Javier is a well known high level coach in the bay area. In this episode we discuss about the reality of the high level (MLS Next, PDP, ECNL) Great way for players to hear from a coach on what it takes to compete at the highest level possible.
Intro Beat: MISA
Instagram: coach.erickmacall2023-07-071h 05
The Football CodeEP. 4 Ivan Torres "Growth"Football isn't always beautiful but it's how react to the lows what counts. The lows are often a learning lesson for players to become stronger. There is much more at play than players really know and it's not always the players fault. Ivan gives us insight on how to react when we think our world is falling apart.
Intro Beat: MISA
Instagram: coach.erickmacall2023-06-2343 min
Imperfect Mommying: Better Parenting through Self-Healing with Alysia LyonsAre you sleep training the "right" way? With guest Macall GordonAre you a new mother or is your baby not sleeping through the night? This podcast is for you! Macall Gordon really hits the nail on the head when it comes to the "right ways" to sleep train your babies. She shares her method and how to move forward enjoying those nights again. So if you are ready to get a good night of sleep without the guilt of crying it out, tune in to today's podcast.
Macall has a B.S. in Human Biology from Stanford University and an M.A. in Applied Psychology from Antioch...2023-06-2239 min
The Football CodeEP. 3 Alda Marta " From Club to the World Cup"In this Episode we got to talk Alda about qualifying for a World Cup and what it takes to be called up to a national team outside from the U.S. Alda has accomplished so much in the past 2 years but that doesn't come easily...
Into Beat: Misa 2023-06-1635 min
The Football CodeEP.2 Solari Gomez "Opportunity of a Lifetime"In this episode we got insight to the most famous academy at the moment, the Barcelona Residency Academy. Solari talks about being far away from home and ealing with the pressure of being at such a high level environment. Escaping reality and still using soccer as an escape even when he's around it 24/7. I'm excited to share the story of a special player I have personally worked with. I hope you enjoy!
Intro beat: MISA2023-06-0937 min
The Football CodeEP.1 Chris Mendez-Lemus "Mental Strength"In the first episode we dive into Chris' career. From sneaking out of a team facility to becoming an all-american. He talks about diversity he had to deal with, embracing your journey can be huge to a players confidence. Learning how to become mentally stronger in order achieve your dreams and blocking out all the noise is something a lot of modern players struggle with. Chris had to learn all of this to get where he is at. I am excited to share his story with you as a lot of players can relate to his story, enjoy.
2023-06-0229 min
Failing Motherhood103. Sleep Training without Shame: Industry Myths, Research and the Need to Consider Temperament with Macall Gordon, M.A."I'm afraid I'm causing bad habits!" - Every mom filled with guilt + concern over their child's sleep.With over 20 years in the research field studying sleep and infant mental health (and a mom to 2 twenty-somethings), Macall Gordon, M.A. is here to make you feel a whole lot better about how you’ve handled things - no matter how you’ve handled them!Macall has conducted and presented research on temperament, sleep, and parenting advice at conferences around the world. She is also a certified Gentle Sleep Coach in private practice as well as a...2023-04-251h 03