Best Kimberly & Jillian Podcasts (2025)

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Realistic Expectations For Older Toddler Sleep (2 And 3 Year Olds) 13:04

3d ago13:04

13:04

Is it normal for my toddler to still wake? Surely they should be independent by now….. Even the most responsive parents can sometimes feel like toddler sleep should be easier than it is. In this last episode of my realistic expectations mini series I’m talking about 2 and 3 year old sleep. Older toddlers can still need your support at bedtime and i…

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Embracing Your Feeding Journey With Kassi Reyes IBCLC 44:19

10d ago44:19

44:19

Feeding and sleep are two of the most individual and emotive topics in early parenting. In this episode I’m joined by Kassi Reyes, IBCLC to talk about navigating your feeding journey, especially when things don’t go as expected. We talk about the importance of support and accurate information, and also that a lactation consultant’s job is to suppor…

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#50 Virtual Students Feel Disconnected? Fix It with These Strategies from Dr. Breauna Wall 37:56

14d ago37:56

37:56

🚨 “Distance learning isn’t the problem—bad implementation is.” 🚨 Too many virtual students feel disconnected and unseen, struggling in a system that wasn’t designed with them in mind. Educators want to create engaging, inclusive online spaces—but without the right tools, distance learning can feel like a barrier rather than a bridge. 🎧 In this epis…

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Realistic Expectations For Younger Toddler Sleep (12-24 Months) 13:35

17d ago13:35

13:35

Your baby isn’t a baby any more – suddenly they are a toddler. After that first birthday the unrealistic expectations just keep coming. We expect so much from our young toddlers that they just aren’t ready for yet. In this 4th episode of my series on realistic sleep expectations by age I’m focusing on younger toddlers between 12-24 months. In many …

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What's The Deal With Wake Windows? 12:55

24d ago12:55

12:55

Wake windows – helpful or stress inducing….it really depends on the family. However, wake windows are commonly shared as precise, exact rules we must follow or else (insert some fear based message). In this episode I’m sharing some thoughts on wake windows including the fact that they are not an evidence-based concept so you can feel free to ignore…

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The Cleveland Torso Murders 29:54

26d ago29:54

29:54

In the 1930s, Cleveland not only had to navigate through the Great Depression. They also had to navigate around body parts. Who were the victims? Who was the Butcher of Kingsbury Run? Follow us on Instagram @relativelyweirdthepod or if you have questions/story ideas, send us an email at [email protected]. Sources: The Mystery of the C…

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#49 From Isolation to Connection: The Key to Virtual School Success with Alicia Hughes 36:52

28d ago36:52

36:52

🚨 “We don’t care about grades or completion right now. We want every student to feel a connection.” 🚨 Too many virtual schools struggle with student disengagement, teacher burnout, and the overwhelming challenge of building culture in an online environment. Leaders and educators are left wondering—Can we really create a strong, connected school com…

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Let’s Talk Mom Guilt With Jillian Neill 58:11

1M ago58:11

58:11

Parenting is hard, and there are so many rules, shoulds, and external expectations that can lead to feelings of mom guilt. In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Jillian Neill, a psychologist specializing in the parenting transition. We talk about: What is mom guilt. Guilt verses shame verses regret. The ways in which external expectations, rules, and s…

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Realistic Expectations For Older Baby Sleep (6-12 Months) 18:25

1M ago18:25

18:25

There are so many unrealistic expectations perpetuated about older baby sleep that it’s no wonder that so many parents are confused and overwhelmed about what’s going on. This episode is the third in my series on realistic expectations. While you hear a lot about older babies sleeping through the night and not feeding, the reality (and research) te…

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#48 Why Distance Learning Works for Environmental Education with Kasey Galylord-Opalewski 42:13

1M ago42:13

42:13

In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome environmental science educator and distance learning pioneer, Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski, to explore the intersection of marine science, education, and the transformative potential of live virtual learning. Kasey shares her journey from North …

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How To Get Back On Track With Sleep After The Holidays 10:28

2M ago10:28

10:28

It’s January, and you may be thinking about bringing some order to the chaos that the holidays brought to your sleep routines. In this episode, I’m sharing some tips for getting back on track and into a good rhythm with sleep. This is a good time to keep things simple, work towards more consistent rhythms and routines, and also check in to see if y…

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Realistic Expectations For Little Baby Sleep (3-6 Months) 13:22

2M ago13:22

13:22

You finally feel like you got the hang of things, and then your baby is in a whole new phase! This is a really common feeling in this phase of babyhood. This episode is the second in my realistic expectations by age short series. I’m sharing some key points about sleep in this very in-between age, and how parents can sometimes be both a step ahead …

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#47 Virtual School for Gen Alpha Digital Nomads with Noam Gerstein 40:38

2M ago40:38

40:38

In this episode of Why Distance Learning?, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Noam Gerstein, CEO of the Bina School and a leading expert in precision education. Noam shares her journey of creating a global, digitally native school that reimagines how education serves young learners, blending emotional connection, cu…

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Coregulation And The Parent Baby Nervous Systems With Meaghan Beames 50:15

2M ago50:15

50:15

We tend to think of baby and parent as separate beings, separate nervous systems. And yet in so many ways they are part of an inter-connected, inter-dependent system. In this episode I’m talking with Meaghan Beames, an experienced Registered Massage Therapist, CST practitioner, mom, and the founder of the Beames CST Training Center. Our discussion …

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Realistic Expectations For Newborn Sleep (0-3 Months) 20:18

2M ago20:18

20:18

What is normal for newborn sleep? How can parents have more realistic expectations? Our culture is full of unrealistic expectations about baby sleep and it creates so much stress, worry, and anxiety. This episode starts a short series I’ll be weaving through my other episodes over the next few months on realistic expectations by age. In this episod…

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#46 Making Music Education Fun, Accessible, and Personalized with Patrick Boylan 39:26

2M ago39:26

39:26

In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Patrick Boylan, co-founder of Museflow, a groundbreaking music education platform described as the "Duolingo of music education." Patrick shares his journey of rethinking traditional music lessons, combining gamification, flow state learnin…

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Mindful Parenting With Sultana Karim 42:18

2M ago42:18

42:18

Early parenting is an intense time that can challenge us physically, emotionally, and mentally. A wonderful tool for coping with the intensity, challenges, and changes that come with parenting a young child is mindful parenting. In this episode I’m joined by Sultana Karim, a therapist with a specialty in both the perinatal period and trauma. Our co…

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Holiday Family Rituals And Traditions 6:42

3M ago6:42

6:42

To those in the US who celebrate, Happy Thanksgiving. This is a short episode to kick off the holiday season. There’s so much pressure to create traditions and have perfect family holiday rituals right from the start. In this episode, I encourage you to consider what you’d like to carry forward from your own childhood, allow for organic traditions …

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#45 Student Engagement and Other Best Practices with DL Veteran Liz Huson of Erie 2 BOCES 42:10

3M ago42:10

42:10

In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Liz Huson, Distance Learning Specialist at Erie 2 BOCES, for a dynamic discussion on the transformative power of virtual education. Liz shares how her passion for student engagement, differentiated instruction, and equity informs her role i…

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Informed Decision Making When You Aren't Always Given All Your Options With Kaely Harrod 41:35

3M ago41:35

41:35

How can you make informed decisions when you don’t know all your options? Well, you can’t! From sleep setups and safety to navigating big sleep transitions and parent led changes, knowing your options makes a huge difference. In this week’s episode I’m joined by my bestie, doula, educator, and doula business coach Kaely Harrod for a conversation ab…

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It's Time To Stop One Size Fits All Sleep Info 17:22

3M ago17:22

17:22

Have you ever noticed how much sleep information and advice seems to be very generic, one size fits all? As if all babies have the exact same sleep needs and it’s only a matter of being consistent to get all babies sleeping alike. In this week’s episode, I’m unpacking why continuing to talk about baby sleep in these one size fits all type ways is w…

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#44 The Science of Learning: How Fit Learning Drives Student Success with Kimberly Berens 55:50

3M ago55:50

55:50

In this episode of Why Distance Learning?, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring are joined by Dr. Kimberly Berens, founder of Fit Learning and CEO of Fit Learning Online, to discuss the critical role of behavior science in education. Dr. Berens shares her journey from establishing Fit Learning in a small closet to growing it …

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Anxiety and Sleep with Clare Donofrio 45:40

3M ago45:40

45:40

Does baby sleep make you anxious? Does your anxiety keep you from sleeping? Either or both of these things can be true. The relationship between anxiety and sleep as a new parent is complex. IN this episode I’m joined by Clare Donofrio, a perinatal psychotherapist, to talk with me about the ways our anxiety shows up in relationship to sleep in earl…

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Is It Possible To Over Respond To Night Wakes? 11:55

4M ago11:55

11:55

In a world that pushes non-responsive sleep training at every turn, it’s understandable that you might worry about the idea of over responding to night wakes. In this episode I talk about the importance of responding to your little’s nighttime needs and also where there is some nuance. It’s important to get to know your baby so that you can learn w…

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#43 Earwigs Are Very Good Mothers and the De-Ickification of Invertebrates with the Butterfly Pavilion's Jillian Luciow 33:14

4M ago33:14

33:14

In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Jillian Luciow from the Butterfly Pavilion in Denver (Jillian from the Pavilion!). They explore how live virtual learning programs bring invertebrates like butterflies, tarantulas, and crabs into classrooms through engaging, curriculum-alig…

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Finding Your Community With Elizabeth 59:59

4M ago59:59

59:59

We all need community, and yet finding that community can be a real struggle. So many of the parents I support with sleep are searching for parenting communities that lean responsive, as so many of the spaces they move through regularly are full of sleep training advice. In this episode, I’m joined by Elizabeth Hubley of the mama love collective to…

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Who's Your Hook Guy? 36:00

4M ago36:00

36:00

Kim and Jilli are finally getting in the Halloween spirit with this week's episode on urban legends! Kim dives into some of the classics and Jilli learns to stay away from Pixy Stix and why Mary is so darn bloody! Follow us on instagram @relativelyweirdthepod. If you have questions or story ideas, send us an email at [email protected]…

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My Baby Only Cat Naps - Is That Ok? 8:47

4M ago8:47

8:47

There is so much incorrect information thrown around about what makes a good nap. It can lead parents to worry that their baby isn’t getting the rest they need if their naps are short (or cat naps). In this episode I’m calling out the misinformation around cat naps. I talk about what a short nap is, some ideas around what makes a healthy nap, and s…

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#42 Exploring WWII History in Real Time with Maddie Roach 30:37

4M ago30:37

30:37

In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Maddie Roach, the Distance Learning Specialist at the National World War II Museum. Maddie shares her experiences building engaging virtual programs that connect learners to history in unique ways, discusses how the museum adapted post-Katr…

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The Complexities Of Postpartum Mental Health And Sleep With Dr. Emma Basch 53:59

4M ago53:59

53:59

New parent sleep and mental health can be such a tricky topic, with so many blanket statements thrown around. In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Emma Basch, licensed clinical psychologist, for a wide-ranging and nuanced conversation about postpartum mental health. A few of the many things we discussed include: Most people struggle with the transitio…

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Horror at the Hyatt 41:43

4M ago41:43

41:43

This week, we go back to 1981 in Kansas City Missouri when fast-tracked construction was on the rise until it all came crashing down one fateful night in July. Jilli reminds us why sometimes rules and regulations are written in blood. Sources: “Fast-Tracked Failure: The Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse” by Brick Immortar via Youtube https://youtu.be/…

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Let’s Do An Evening Light Check For Better Sleep 11:16

5M ago11:16

11:16

As the sun sets earlier we use a lot more artificial light in the evening. In this episode I’m walking you through what to consider when it comes to light sources as you move through your evening, why it matters, and what some tricky places are in your home. Let’s do a light check before the sun sets any earlier. Resources related to this episode Y…

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Serial Killer or Serial Liar: The Henry Lee Lucas Story 1:12:56

5M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

This week, Kim tells Jilli the outrageous story of Henry Lee Lucas. At one point, claiming to have killed 600 people, Henry Lee Lucas was providing law enforcement with answers they had been seeking for years. Unfortunately, his confessions only led to more questions. Follow us on instagram @relativelyweirdthepod or send us an email with questions/…

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#41 BOLD Moves: How Virtual Schools Are Redefining Education in Florida with Mandy Perry 37:46

5M ago37:46

37:46

In this episode of the Why Distance Learning? Podcast, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Mandy Perry, a virtual school principal and president of the Blended and Online Learning Discovery (BOLD) of Florida Executive Board. Mandy shares her journey in virtual education, her leadership role in BOLD, and how virtual s…

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Parenting Triggers With Sheena Hill 55:06

5M ago55:06

55:06

Parenting is hard sometimes, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed or triggered by hard parenting moments. In this episode I’m joined by Sheena Hill, a Responsive Parenting Coach, to talk all about parenting triggers. We discuss common triggers and why they are more or less likely to happen based on how well we are meeting our own needs, temperament…

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Torso in the Thames 38:38

5M ago38:38

38:38

Jilli brings us back to 2001 where a young boy’s torso was discovered floating in the Thames River and how this connects with dark ritualistic practices. Follow us on instagram @relativelyweirdthepod or send us an email with questions/story ideas at [email protected]. Sources: “The Boy in the River” by Richard Hoskins “Torso Case Boy …

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Should I Ever Wake A Sleeping Baby 9:32

5M ago9:32

9:32

Should I ever wake a sleeping baby? Doesn’t sleep beget more sleep? There’s such a widely held belief that more sleep is always better and so we should never wake babies, and yet that’s not really true. If letting your baby sleep however they sleep is working for you, that’s great – keep doing it. But if you are struggling with your baby’s overall …

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#40 Podcasting Is Distance Learning with the EdSurge Podcast's Jeff Young 41:01

5M ago41:01

41:01

In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome Jeff Young, editor, reporter, and host of the EdSurge podcast, to discuss the intersection of technology, education, and podcasting. Jeff shares his experiences covering education for over 20 years and reflects on how podcasting has emerged…

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Baby Gear And Body Tension With Austin Rees 48:15

5M ago48:15

48:15

About Austin Austin Rees (she/her) is a mother to four children and has been engaged in the health field for 25 years. She is a Licensed Massage Therapist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Craniosacral Therapy Practitioner. She is the founder of Nourish and Align, providing craniosacral therapy for all stages in life; using a…

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How To Get More Sleep As A Parent (Without Changing Your Baby's Sleep) 13:39

6M ago13:39

13:39

Almost every parent I know wants more sleep. Society and the sleep consulting industry tells us that the answer to that need is to change the baby’s sleep. While working to improve and optimize our little’s sleep is one way to get more sleep, we tend to overlook that there are almost always ways to support parent sleep without changing baby sleep. …

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#39 Civics, Collaboration, and Ms. Opal Lee: A Constitution Day Special 42:35

6M ago42:35

42:35

In this episode of Why Distance Learning, hosts Seth Fleischauer, Allyson Mitchell, and Tami Moehring welcome three special guests: Julie Silverbrook from the National Constitution Center, Jocelyn Kho from the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, and Andrea (Ang) Reidell from the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics. Together, they discuss an e…

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Setting Limits With Sarah Rosensweet 50:31

6M ago50:31

50:31

Learning how to set limits can be hard for many parents. I see so many parents struggle with this as their baby transitions from infant to toddler. In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Rosensweet, a Peaceful Parenting Coach who has had a big impact on my own parenting journey. Our conversation focuses on setting limits – both the how to but also th…

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Tips For Managing Your Bedtime Mindset 16:13

6M ago16:13

16:13

Bedtime is a tricky time for babies and toddlers and also for us parents. After a long day, your cope is likely low and you are ready for some down time. If bedtimes have been a struggle lately, then you are likely anticipating a frustrating experience. In this episode I’m sharing some tips to help you reset your mindset and emotional capacity head…

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#38 Global Collaboration for Social Good with Dr. Jennifer Williams of Take Action Global 39:48

6M ago39:48

39:48

About today’s guest Dr. Jennifer Williams is the founder of Teach SDGs and co-founder of the nonprofit organization Take Action Global. She is a thought leader in using educational technology to promote global perspectives and social good. As an educator and author of Teach Boldly: Using EdTech for Social Good, Dr. Williams champions the role of te…

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3 Steps For Bedtime Success 12:33

6M ago12:33

12:33

Bedtime routines are a great way to support better sleep for your little, but did you know your whole evening flow affects their sleep? In this episode I’m sharing some tips for how to move through your evening for a smoother bedtime. First, I highlight 2 really common mistakes I see that can make bedtime more challenging. Then I walk you through 3…

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Understanding Sleep Training Research With Jess From The Infant Sleep Scientist 1:07:52

6M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

The research on sleep training has many limitations that are often not discussed in mainstream narratives around sleep training. In this episode I’m joined by Jess of the infant sleep scientist, to talk about sleep training research. We discuss the challenges in reading research, and how sleep training research has historically been very separate f…

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What Happened to Amy Lynn Bradley? 43:56

7M ago43:56

43:56

This week brings another missing person story. Kim tells Jilli about Amy Lynn Bradley who went missing while on a cruise with her family to celebrate her college graduation and the beginning of a new chapter. Despite numerous sightings, Amy has never been found. Follow us on instagram @relativelyweirdthepod. Send us an email with questions or sugge…

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#37 Why Music Teachers Struggle with Virtual Learning—And the Tech That Finally Fixes It with Terry Lowry 38:33

7M ago38:33

38:33

“Geography should not keep us from learning and creating together.” Music education thrives on real-time collaboration—but for years, online instruction has struggled with one major roadblock: latency. For music teachers, conductors, and performers, even a slight delay makes synchronous playing nearly impossible. What if that problem disappeared co…

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What Does It Mean To Work Towards Independent Sleep? 12:00

7M ago12:00

12:00

Independent sleep isn’t inherently something young children can do, and yet it is one of the most common goals parents have for their baby or toddler. That tension between expectation and capability can lead to a lot of stress and frustration. In this episode I’m digging into what it means to work towards independent sleep. I discuss how independen…

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The French Ripper 34:50

7M ago34:50

34:50

Crimes were easily dodged when you got out of dodge. Jilli tells Kim of France’s own serial killer Joseph Vacher. Follow us on instagram @relativelyweirdthepod. Send us an email with questions or suggestions at [email protected]. Sources: “Joseph Vacher: The French Ripper” via Youtube by Dark Histories https://youtu.be/4EppHj-odt0?si=…

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