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Mothering From Within
Introducing Mothering from Within - the podcast that empowers and supports new mothers on their journey through early motherhood. Join host Kaili Ets, a seasoned pediatric occupational therapist and your holistic baby guru, as she provides credible information, emotional support, and practical solutions for navigating the ups and downs of motherhood. Through solo shows and guest interviews, Mothering from Within will help you gain confidence, trust your instincts, and embrace motherhood on your terms. Get ready to connect, learn, and lead your family with courage and confidence.
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Mothering From Within
Ep.37: Sleep by Design: Supporting Your Baby or Toddler’s Sleep Based on Human Design
In this episode of Mothering From Within, Kaili Ets—pediatric OT and holistic baby guru—dives into the fascinating world of Human Design and sleep.
If you've ever wondered why your baby doesn’t follow the "normal" sleep rules, or why bedtime feels harder than it “should,” this episode is for you. Sleep isn’t one-size-fits-all—and Human Design offers a compassionate, eye-opening way to understand your baby’s natural rhythms, rest needs, and sleep quirks.
You’ll learn how each Human Design energy type (Generator, Manifesting Generator, Projector, Manifestor, Reflector) influences sleep patterns and how to adjust your approach to better align with your child’s unique design. Kaili also explores how defined and undefined centers (like Root, G, and Throat) can impact your child’s ability to fall asleep, express sleep needs, and feel safe in their space.
💤 This isn’t sleep training. This is parenting in alignment with your child’s energetic blueprint.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why your baby or toddler may not respond to traditional sleep advice
- How to use Human Design to support better sleep for your child
- Practical sleep tips for each design type
- Why screens, bedtime resistance, or sleep regressions might be linked to design
- What else impacts sleep—like defined centers, environment, and sensory needs
🕒 Episode Breakdown:
00:00 – Introduction to Mothering From Within
01:11 – Exploring Human Design and Sleep
03:15 – Understanding Sleep Needs by Human Design Type
04:42 – Generators & Manifesting Generators: Movement, rhythm & routine
07:30 – Projectors: Winding down and emotional processing
09:21 – Manifestors: Sleep resistance & autonomy
10:27 – Reflectors: Lunar cycles & sensitivity
11:49 – Beyond Energy Types: Root, G, and Throat centers
12:55 – Final encouragement for tuning into your baby’s design
13:21 – Wrap-up and free Human Design & Sleep Guide
👉 Download your FREE Human Design chart here.
🎁 Grab the free Human Design + Sleep Guide
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