Becoming a Sleep Consultant with Jayne Havens

We just got back from the very first Nurture Nap Network retreat in Denver—and it was everything we hoped for and more. This episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast is a full recap of an unforgettable weekend spent with an incredible group of sleep consultants and parenting professionals. We gathered at the beautiful Halcyon Hotel in Cherry Creek for three days of learning, connection,...

One question I hear all the time is, “Do most people who graduate from CPSM become successful?” It’s an honest question. But I think what people are really asking is, “Will I be successful if I enroll?” Here’s the truth: In any field—law, medicine, coaching, sleep consulting—many people don’t reach the level of success they want. It’s not because the training isn’t effective. It’s because most peo...

This week I'm sharing something personal and real. Every summer, my kids look forward to sleepaway camp in the Poconos—it's their favorite time of year. As they say in the camp world, they live "10 for 2." But this year, the day before the bus was set to leave, my daughter Ivy got sick.  I talk about what it felt like to watch one child head off to camp while the other had to stay behind—and how h...

What’s it really like to be married to a sleep consultant turned entrepreneur? I invited my husband, Jonathan, onto the podcast to share his perspective — from the moment I first said, “I think I want to start a business,” to what it’s been like watching that business grow into something bigger than either of us expected. We talked about the early doubts, the big turning points, how our family dyn...

Spenser is a certified pediatric sleep consultant and mom of two little boys. For the past 10 years she has worked in the luxury events and fashion space. When her first son was born, she became obsessed with sleep training! Excited to share what she learned, she began casually consulting friends and family. After successfully sleep training her second son, she decided to go all-in and get certifi...

Today on the podcast, I’m welcoming back Liza Montanino—certified sleep consultant, mom of two, and one of our most thoughtful returning guests. This time, we’re talking about something a little different: how her personal experience with therapy has shaped the way she approaches her work as a sleep consultant. We covered: - How therapy gave her a framework for navigating big emotions - Why settin...

If the idea of selling your sleep consulting services makes you feel awkward, anxious, or even a little icky — you are not alone. On today’s episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by social media business coach and strategist Allison Henderson, who has spent the past six years coaching hundreds of sleep consultants through the very real fear of selling. We’re diving into th...

When Jamie first launched her sleep consulting business, things started off slow. She was juggling part-time work and navigating what it meant to grow something of her own. Fast-forward a year and a half—and she’s now supporting five to eight families every single month, running her business from home, and confidently showing up on social media to connect with her audience.  In this episode, we ta...

I play tennis weekly with my oldest and best friend Melanie. She's a much stronger player than I am, and for a long time, I’d walk off the court feeling a bit defeated. But over time, I realized something really powerful: playing with someone better than me was actually helping me grow. And that got me thinking about what it feels like to be a new sleep consultant… or even someone just thinking ab...

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by The Doula Darcy, a business coach who specializes in supporting both doulas and sleep consultants. This conversation is all about PEOPLE SKILLS, something that often gets overlooked when we talk about building a business. In such a human-centered profession—where trust, empathy, and communication are at the core—how you conn...

Strategic planning might sound like something reserved for big businesses, but it’s actually one of the most powerful tools a solopreneur or sleep consultant can use to grow with intention. In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant Podcast, I am chatting with business consultant Chrissy Mellinger to understand what exactly is strategic planning, and how can we apply this concept to our sl...

In this week’s episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m recording from my car—proof that sometimes the best time to record is when inspiration strikes. As I was driving to my weekly tennis lesson, I realized I didn’t have an episode planned for next week, and yet skipping it wasn’t an option. I’ve committed to showing up on this podcast every single Tuesday because consistency is so...

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant Podcast, I’m sharing a recent client success story that’s too good not to tell! A local family reached out for help with their 3.5-year-old’s sleep struggles—and just a few weeks later, their lives are completely transformed. With clear expectations, consistent follow-through, and a dose of accountability and support, this family created meaningfu...

Elizabeth Baron is a NY State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University’s Teachers College. Her primary clinical focus is maternal mental health – from preconception and pregnancy, through postpartum and parenting. Previously, she worked as a therapist at The Motherhood Center (TMC) of New York, where she developed...

On today’s episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by Valerie—a respiratory therapist, mom of two, and now a thriving pediatric sleep consultant. Valerie opens up about what it was really like during her first year in business: the fears, the milestones, and the mindset shifts that helped her go from just starting out to confidently supporting families each month.  We talk a...

Building a business isn’t just a solo journey—it impacts the entire family. Almost three years ago, my husband Jonathan joined me on the podcast to share his perspective on what it’s really like to be married to an entrepreneur. He opened up about when he realized my business was more than just a side hustle, how our family dynamics shifted as I built my certification program, and the lessons he’s...

One of the biggest fears new sleep consultants have is: What if I work with a family and they don’t follow through? Maybe they seem excited at first but hesitate when it’s time to make changes. Sometimes one parent is all-in while the other is resistant. Or perhaps they’re overwhelmed and unsure if they can commit to the process. In this episode of Becoming a Sleep Consultant, I’m breaking down ex...

Ending a client relationship on a high note is so important—especially after the ups and downs of sleep training. One simple way I do this is by sending a thank you note and a small gift in the mail. In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m sharing how this final touchpoint not only leaves families feeling appreciated but also keeps me top of mind for referrals. A little ges...

Have you ever wondered what sleep training looks like when families take a more gradual or parent-present approach? In today’s episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by Ali Manning a CPSM certified sleep consultant who specializes in working with parents who want to improve their child’s sleep without making big, abrupt changes. We talk about what it really means to support...

Liza is a certified pediatric sleep consultant through the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management, a certified special needs sleep consultant through the Institute for Pediatric Sleep & Parenting, and cofounder of the Westchester Mama & Child Wellness Expo. She is also the sleep expert in The Indy Lab’s Parenting Center, a sleep instructor with Virtual Village Parenting, lactation educator,...

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...

Have you ever wondered what it really looks like to support families as a sleep consultant? In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m breaking down what my day-to-day client support looks like. You will get to hear my entire process, from morning check-ins to handling bedtime struggles, how I leverage voice notes and baby monitor videos, and of course how I set boundaries whi...

Like many parents, Amy Jo was totally against sleep training. She believed the common misconceptions and never thought she’d consider it. But after struggling with her own child’s sleep, she took a leap and hired a sleep consultant—and it completely changed her perspective. Not only did Amy Jo see the benefits firsthand, but she was so inspired by the experience that she became a certified sleep c...

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 g...

In this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m joined by Emily, a recent graduate of the CPSM program and a thriving new sleep consultant. Emily shares her journey from enrolling in CPSM in April 2024 to launching her consulting business just three months later. We discuss her transition into entrepreneurship, how she balances her family life and part-time work as a physical thera...