What if the exhaustion so many mothers experience isn't because they're doing motherhood wrong, but because they've been disconnected from what is biologically normal?
In this episode, Cait sits down with Brittany Chambers, founder of Goodnight Moon Child and creator of the Integrative Infant Sleep Framework, to explore the intersection of infant sleep, attachment science, neuroscience, maternal intuition, and the cultural narratives shaping modern motherhood.
Together, they unpack the messages many mothers receive about independence, sleep training, and what it means to be a "good mother," while examining what both science and ancestral wisdom reveal about the mother-baby relationship.
This conversation challenges conventional beliefs, invites curiosity over judgment, and offers a powerful reminder that mothers may be far more equipped than they've been led to believe.
Tune in to hear:
Why Brittany believes modern motherhood has become disconnected from ancestral wisdom
The neuroscience behind attachment, co-regulation, and infant sleep
How Cait's experience with her three children completely changed her perspective on sleep and connection
What research says about bed sharing, biological infant sleep, and maternal rest
The surprising link between infant sleep expectations and postpartum mental health
Why many mothers feel torn between cultural advice and their own instincts
How maternal intuition gets buried beneath perfectionism and societal expectations
The role of nervous system safety in child development
Why Brittany believes informed consent is missing from many parenting conversations
How the mother-baby relationship impacts families, communities, and future generations
The connection between responsive parenting, authenticity, and personal power
Why breaking generational patterns often begins with trusting yourself
Connect with Brittany Chambers
Instagram: @goodnightmoonchild
Website: goodnightmoonchild.com
Substack: Goodnight Moon Child