Becoming a Sleep Consultant with Jayne Havens

I hired a copywriter to help rewrite my emails, and instead of gatekeeping that experience, I invited her onto the podcast. Why? Because email marketing is one of the most underused tools I see in the sleep consulting space, and it’s also one of the most powerful when it’s done well. In this episode, we talk about: • Why email marketing matters even if your list is small • Why sounding like yourse...

I don’t remember my first client’s name. I barely remember the details of her sleep plan. But I remember exactly how she made me feel. This mom was the first person who ever paid me to support her family as a certified sleep consultant. Her six year old had been bedsharing for years, struggled with separation anxiety, and had never learned how to fall asleep independently. I had the training. I ha...

Sometimes we are our own biggest roadblocks on this journey through entrepreneurship. We have big ideas, we dream up big plans, but then our own self-doubt and fear of failure creeps in and we hold ourselves back.   I was chatting with a prospective CPSM student who expressed that her only hesitation in enrolling in the program is the business piece. She has never started her own business and that...

On today’s episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I am joined by Allison Henderson, business coach and social media strategist who specializes in helping sleep consultants grow their client base both locally and online. She blends practical strategy with mindset and energetic growth practices, helping her clients build sustainable businesses and, for many, replace their corporate inco...

This week on the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by Deb Pocica, a postpartum doula who added sleep consulting to her business and saw an immediate shift in the way she could support families. In this episode, we talk about: • Why sleep consulting is the perfect complement to postpartum care • How sustainable systems can prevent burnout for doulas and sleep consultants • What expand...

Are you spending more time thinking about success than actually taking action? In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I dive into why overthinking keeps you stuck and how saying yes to yourself is the hardest but most important step. Once you take that leap, it gets easier, it becomes fun, and you start growing. Listen in, decide to take action, and watch your confidence (and...

With each year in business, I’m reminded that flexibility is the most meaningful return on investment. This week on the podcast, I’m reflecting on the quieter parts of entrepreneurship — the moments that don’t make the highlight reel, but absolutely shape the way I live and work. The ability to shift my schedule when life calls for it… To be present for my family without sacrificing momentum… To r...

In this week’s episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, we’re diving into a topic that so many entrepreneurs, parents, and busy people struggle with. How do you manage your time well, stay productive, and avoid burnout? I invited time management and productivity coach Ronna Belinky to join me because this is something that comes up again and again in our community. Ronna specializes in...

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant Podcast, I’m joined by Doula Darcy, who helps birth and postpartum professionals build sustainable, freedom-filled businesses they truly love. I was inspired to record this conversation with Darcy after I came across a post she shared online that said:“Being a doula is heart-centered work, but it shouldn’t cost you your health, family time, or fin...

Today on the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I am joined once again by Sue Mcglinchey, a CPSM graduate who is celebrating three years certified with CPSM. You may have heard Sue share her story on the show before, but this conversation feels extra special. Over the past three years, Sue has stepped into her confidence, built a thriving sleep consulting business, and most recently expanded int...

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant Podcast, I am joined by Samantha Fine, a digital marketing pro who left corporate to help women grow their businesses with simple ads and funnels. We talk about how funnels work, when ads make sense, and how to keep your strategy focused if you are new to business or on a small budget. Whether you are just getting started or looking to take your s...

When we talk about sleep consulting, we often focus on helping babies and toddlers sleep through the night, but in reality, we’re coaching parents through mindset shifts, confidence building, and new routines that can feel both exciting and intimidating at the same time. In this week’s episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by Sarah, a former client who came to me wanting a...

About a year ago, I sat down with my son, Sid, to record one of the most loved episodes of this podcast. We talked about what it’s like to have a mom who’s a sleep consultant, and people couldn’t get enough of it! So, we decided to do it again. A lot can change in a year. Sid is now 13, a little older and a lot funnier, and I’ve grown another year in my business. Together, we thought it would be f...

The past few weeks have been full in the very best ways. Between the Jewish holidays, school closures, and celebrating my son’s bar mitzvah, September and early October have been a complete whirlwind. Work has taken a bit of a back seat, but it hasn’t stopped. I’ve still been supporting families, checking in with CPSM students, and keeping things moving, just in a way that fits this season of life...

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I share the story of Mia, a 27-month-old who was battling bedtime, waking multiple times overnight, and climbing out of her crib. Her parents tried a crib tent, but it wasn’t safe, and it wasn’t solving the problem. With a clear plan, lots of role play, and a fun technique called the Kissing Game, Mia quickly adjusted to her new sleep rul...

One year ago, Danielle Greene made the leap from teacher and social-emotional learning specialist to full-time pediatric sleep consultant. When she first joined me on the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, we talked about her transition into this work. Now Danielle is back to share what life and business look like after a full year of running her practice full time, and how she’s re-discovered h...

In this short and impactful episode, Jayne shares a powerful lesson she recently learned from watching the Netflix series Selling Manhattan. Drawing inspiration from real estate mogul Ryan Serhant, Jayne emphasizes the importance of committing to excellence in your work rather than solely focusing on marketing. Whether you're a brand new sleep consultant or considering entering the field, this epi...

On today’s episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m chatting with Val, a CPSM graduate who completed the program in January 2023. Val started her sleep consulting journey as a side hustle, supporting families here and there while raising her three young children and working full time. Over time, her passion for this work grew, her confidence increased, and she took the leap into run...

When I first enrolled in a sleep consultant certification program, it gave me the information I needed, but it lacked something important: connection. No personal welcome. No opportunity to build a relationship with the course creator. And I’ve found the same to be true in other programs I’ve joined over the years. Center for Pediatric Sleep Management is different. From the very beginning, my goa...

This week on the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by Lauren Kalb, a former teacher, educational consultant and pediatric sleep consultant who has grown her business in an incredible way over the past year and a half. Lauren’s story is such a great reminder that you don’t have to choose between the career you already love and the business you dream of building, you can do both. In th...

In this episode of Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by Michele Bloomberg, a pediatric sleep consultant, licensed clinical social worker, and mom of two girls. After more than a decade in psychotherapy, Michele has seen firsthand how deeply sleep impacts mental and emotional wellbeing, for parents and for children. While on maternity leave with her second daughter in early 2025, she...

In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m chatting with Inbal, a sleep consultant who truly does this work from the heart. For her, helping families isn’t about making sales—it’s about sharing a gift that changed her own experience as a mom. Inbal opens up about how becoming a mother without her own mom by her side shaped her journey, why sleep consulting feels like a way to...

This week on the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Kerri Nachlas. Kerri is the founder of the Parent Coach Certification Course, and someone I admire deeply for the thoughtful, ethical way she approaches her work, as both a parent coach and a sleep consultant. We’re diving into an important and timely conversation about artificial intelligence, AI, and how...

In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by CPSM graduate and now Amazon best-selling children’s book author Aly Dabbs! Aly’s story is such a beautiful reminder that entrepreneurship doesn’t always follow a straight line, and that when you lean into your passion, one opportunity can open the door to the next. After leaving her HR career to stay home with her children,...

The other night I played a few sets of tennis with my husband… and I won. 6–2, 6–2, 6–0. And while he walked off the court feeling a little defeated, I walked away with a powerful reminder about entrepreneurship. In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast I’m sharing why my win wasn’t surprising — and how it relates to business-building in a big way. We’re diving into the power of...