Episodes

  • Leaving Teaching? What to Do When You Still Love Teaching But Hate the Classroom

    Leaving Teaching? What to Do When You Still Love Teaching But Hate the Classroom
    May 25 2026
    Are you done with the classroom but have no idea what comes next? If you still love teaching but can't survive another year of micromanagement, admin pressure, school politics, and planning your entire life around a school calendar — this video is for you. The truth is, you don't hate teaching. You hate the conditions. And that's an important distinction, because it means you don't have to start over. You just need a different path. In this video we're covering: What you're actually trying to leave (and why naming it changes everything) The transferable skills you have that are worth far more than your district salary Why sleep consulting has become one of the most natural career transitions for former teachers How former teachers are building $2K–$4K months working around their families, not instead of them Meet Michelle — a 10-year high school teacher who left the classroom in 2025, brought her son home part-time, picks her daughter up from school every day at 3pm, and has made more every single month as a sleep consultant than she ever did on a teacher's salary. Working way fewer hours. You are not stuck just because teaching is the only career you've ever known. Your skills are real, they are transferable, and they are worth so much more than summers off. Ready to learn more? Register for our free Sleep Consultant Blueprint — a free 4-part video series that walks you through everything: what sleep consulting is, how certification works, and how former teachers are building real businesses doing this. Get instant access here
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    8 mins
  • Certified + Earning by August: The 90-Day Path That Changes Everything

    Certified + Earning by August: The 90-Day Path That Changes Everything
    May 18 2026
    If you've been telling yourself that starting a business is going to take too long, or that you'll figure it out "someday when the timing is better," this episode is going to shift that for you. This week, we are breaking down exactly how you can go from curious to certified to paid in 90 days, and why right now, heading into summer, is genuinely the best time to start. We cover: Why knowing your exit number is the non-negotiable first step (catch last week's episode if you missed it) The real reason most women delay starting a business, and what it actually costs them How our 12 Week Certification Accelerator is designed to fit around your life on just 4 to 5 hours per week The three pillars inside our program: the Applied Sleep Framework, the Theory to Real World Bridge, and the Client Confidence Accelerator Why our students graduate already confident, because they've already worked with five real families before they ever receive their certificate What comes after certification, including the 90 Day 5K Sprint and the Scale Without Burnout method, so you're not just certified, you're profitable The reality is that if you start today, you could be a certified sleep consultant with paying clients before school starts back up in August or September. That is not hype, that is the math. If you are ready to take the next step, send me a DM on Instagram at @thecradlecoachacademy with the word READY and let's talk through whether this is the right fit for you. Want a deeper look at how the program works from certified to paid? Grab the free Sleep Consultant Blueprint video series at thecradlecoachacademy.com/blueprint.
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    16 mins
  • Why You’ll Never Leave the Classroom Without This Number

    Why You’ll Never Leave the Classroom Without This Number
    May 12 2026
    You already know you want out. You've been dreaming about it, researching side hustles, maybe even looking at Etsy shops and MLMs trying to find something that could make it work. But if you don't know your actual exit number, that dream is going nowhere. In this episode, Marli breaks down the one thing that separates teachers who actually leave the classroom from the ones who keep saying "maybe someday" - and it starts with a number that is probably a lot smaller than you think. In this episode: Why your full teaching salary is almost certainly NOT your real exit number The dangerous jump most teachers make from "I want to leave" straight to "it's never going to work for me" - and what to do in between The three-step Exit Plan Framework that turns a dream into an actual math problem you can solve How to reverse engineer your exit number into real sleep consulting clients The question you should actually be asking yourself about your skillset Why the women who left weren't braver, luckier, or less busy than you The Classroom Exit Plan Kit — a $7 tool that walks you through calculating your exit number, translating it into real clients, and figuring out if sleep consulting is the right match for your skills. Grab it here: thecradlecoachacademy.com/exit-bridge
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    12 mins
  • From the Classroom to Your Own Business in 90 Days

    From the Classroom to Your Own Business in 90 Days
    May 4 2026
    One of my students drove to work sick, pumping in the car, while her baby was home sick too. Not because she wanted to. Because she hadn't finished her sub plans and it was easier to just go in. That message stopped me cold. In this episode I'm talking directly to teachers - about the guilt, the sub plans, the lesson planning at 10pm on a Sunday, and the moment you realize the calling you worked so hard for has quietly started costing you everything. We also talk about what comes next. Because the skills that made you great in the classroom? They transfer directly into sleep consulting, and I break down exactly what that timeline looks like from day one to your first paying client to a full income. In this episode: Why teachers can never fully be sick (and why that's not normal) The "built-in guilt feature" of teaching, nursing, and corporate work Why your classroom skills are actually your biggest business asset The realistic timeline from zero to certified to first paying client Why you don't have to quit before you start Mentioned in this episode: DM me the word EXIT on Instagram to grab the Classroom to Sleep Consulting Starter Kit — it walks you through your real numbers, transferable skills, and your 90 to 120 day exit timeline.
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    15 mins
  • Jessica’s Story: How She Built a Business That Doubled Her PTA Income

    Jessica’s Story: How She Built a Business That Doubled Her PTA Income
    Mar 19 2026
    What does it really look like to go from zero experience to certified, paid, and building a business that fits your life? In this episode, TCCA graduate Jessica Chennault shares her story of going from physical therapist assistant and overwhelmed mom to full-time sleep consultant. She opens up about what made her choose The Cradle Coach Academy, how she started signing clients early, and how she built momentum faster than she ever expected. This conversation is especially powerful for the woman who keeps thinking:I would love to do this, but I do not know if I have the time, the business background, or what it takes to make it work. Jessica’s story is proof that you do not need to have everything perfect to get started. You need the right support, a willingness to put yourself out there, and the courage to keep going before it all feels certain. Ready to take your next step? Apply now to start your journey: https://thecradlecoachacademy.com/apply
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    55 mins
  • Fully Booked, Going Full-Time, No Going Back: Lindsey’s Story

    Fully Booked, Going Full-Time, No Going Back: Lindsey’s Story
    Mar 3 2026
    Lindsey Heybroek is back and a lot has changed since her first episode. When we last talked, she was just two months into her business. Now, a year in, she's fully booked, raising her prices, building a networking empire in her local community, and getting ready to leave her full-time job for good. In this episode, Lindsey gets real about what her first year actually looked like — the wins, the hard parts, and everything she wishes she had known sooner. In this episode we cover: ✔️ What pushed Lindsey to finally enroll after months of going back and forth ✔️ how she earned back her full investment in just six weeks — in December, which is typically one of the slowest months ✔️ why she has a waitlist of referrals despite having under 200 Instagram followers ✔️ the moment she raised her prices and why past clients told her she should have charged more all along ✔️ how she runs a thriving sleep consulting business while working full time and raising three boys ✔️ her brand new Bear Cub texting support subscription and how it came straight out of the Momentum Collective ✔️ what she believes truly separates the women who build this into something real from the ones who don't. The quote from this episode that says it all: "If you have a passion for this, you will find a way to support every family you come across. You can't just get into it for the income. But if you have that passion? Nothing is going to stop you." Connect with Lindsey: Instagram: @SleepyBearConsulting Facebook: Sleepy Bear Consulting Website: SleepyLittleBear.com Ready to start your own sleep consulting business? If Lindsey's story sounds like yours — you've been thinking about this, coming back to it, wondering if it's really possible — this is your sign. Learn more about becoming a certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant at thecradlecoachacademy.com/training
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    48 mins
  • The 90-Day ROI Sprint: How We Took the Guesswork Out of Getting Paid

    The 90-Day ROI Sprint: How We Took the Guesswork Out of Getting Paid
    Feb 2 2026
    "What if I get certified… and I can't find clients?" If you've ever had this fear, you're not alone—and you're definitely not crazy for thinking it. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how we solved this problem for our students with our 90-Day ROI Sprint. This isn't theory or fluff—it's the distilled playbook from students who actually got paid, fast. You'll learn why clients don't come from being viral (they come from being clear), why you don't need a huge audience (you need a small, repeatable pipeline), and how our proven plan helps you earn back your full program investment in 90 days or less. In This Episode: Why the fear of not finding clients is valid—and what most certification programs get wrong about preparing you for business The 3 biggest reframes that change everything: clarity over virality, connections over followers, and removing guesswork instead of "trying harder" How I analyzed the success patterns of 30+ students I worked with 1:1 and turned it into a specific, actionable program The 3 parts of the 90-Day ROI Sprint: Confident Launch Framework, Your First $5K Plan, and the 30-Minute Connection Marketing System Why a plan doesn't just help you get clients—it helps you believe you can Ready to get started? DM me "ROI" on Instagram or head to thecradlecoachacademy.com/apply to apply now.
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    9 mins
  • Borrowed Confidence Is Keeping You Stuck (Here’s What to Do Instead)

    Borrowed Confidence Is Keeping You Stuck (Here’s What to Do Instead)
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode, I’m calling out a huge hidden problem in the sleep consulting world: trying to build a business on an identity you haven’t actually earned yet. We’ll talk about the difference between borrowed confidence (copying your mentor, hyping yourself up, hoping no one notices you don’t feel ready) and earned authority that comes from real client experience. I’ll walk you through how we use our Client Confidence Accelerator at The Cradle Coach Academy—working with 5 volunteer families with full mentor support—so you graduate knowing you can actually change lives, not just recite theory. Whether you’re thinking about becoming a sleep consultant or you’re already certified but don’t feel ready, this episode will show you what’s really missing (spoiler: it’s not more affirmations) and how to fix it. Already Certified and looking for more support? Message me on Instagram here - and let's chat about how we can get you going quickly! Ready to learn more about our program and take your first step? Enroll in the Sneak Peek for just $44 here: https://thecradlecoachacademy.com/foundation
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    15 mins