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No One Told Us

No One Told Us

By: Rachael Shepard-Ohta
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No One Told Us the truth about parenthood. WHY?! Welcome to No One Told Us, the podcast where we uncover the raw, unfiltered truths about parenthood. I'm your host, Rachael Shepard-Ohta, mom of three and founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby. Each week, join me as we dive deep into the joys, challenges, and surprises of raising children with a mix of expert insights, personal anecdotes, and candid conversations. From navigating postpartum anxiety to mastering the art of making mom friends, and from introducing solids to tackling tantrums, we cover it all. Whether you're a first-time parent or a seasoned pro, this podcast is your go-to resource for honest advice, relatable stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. Join me as I sit down with experts in their fields, as well as friends, family, celebrities, and influencers, to share their experiences and wisdom on everything from sleepless nights to rocky relationships. No topic is off-limits, and no story goes untold on No One Told Us. So grab a cup of coffee, pop in your headphones and join the conversation. This is the podcast everyone needed before they had kids- because now that those little ones are here, there's a lot to unpack. So let's pull back the curtain on becoming a first-time mom (or dad!) to share the good, the bad and the ugly. A little education, a little fun, and a whole lot of heart goes into each and every episode of No One Told Us to have you feeling less alone and way more empowered.2023 Parenting & Families Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 102: How to Protect Your Kids Without Parenting From Fear with Holly Choi

    Episode 102: How to Protect Your Kids Without Parenting From Fear with Holly Choi
    Jun 25 2026
    In this episode, Rachael sits down with child safety educator and founder of Safe Beginnings, Holly Choi, to talk about one of the biggest challenges of parenting: keeping our kids safe without feeling like we have to bubble-wrap them. If you've ever worried about baby-proofing your home, questioned whether your car seat is installed correctly, wondered which safety recommendations actually matter, or felt overwhelmed by all the potential dangers parents are told to watch out for, this conversation is for you. Holly shares practical, evidence-based safety tips for babies and toddlers while helping parents understand the difference between healthy risk-taking and true hazards. This episode is equal parts educational, empowering, and reassuring and will leave you feeling more confident about creating a safer environment for your child. Inside this episode: The most common injuries babies and toddlers experience Understanding the difference between risks and hazards Hidden dangers many parents overlook in their homes The childproofing essentials every family should know How to think one step ahead when it comes to safety Common car seat mistakes parents make How to make sure your car seat is installed correctly Water safety basics every parent should know The importance of layers of protection around water Balancing safety with independence and exploration How to protect your child without parenting from fear And so much more! Mentioned in this episode: Safe Beginnings Instagram: @safebeginnings Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) Water safety resources If you enjoyed this episode, please rate 5⭐️ and write us a review! ⬇️ ✨For sleep support and resources, visit heysleepybaby.com and follow @heysleepybaby on Instagram! 😴☁️🤎✨ Rachael is a mom of 3, founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby, and the host of this podcast. Instagram | Tiktok | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Episode 101: Why Good Enough Parenting Is Enough with Eli Harwood

    Episode 101: Why Good Enough Parenting Is Enough with Eli Harwood
    Jun 18 2026
    We're BACK for Season 2! In this kick-off episode, Rachael sits down with therapist, author, and attachment expert Eli Harwood (aka Attachment Nerd) to separate fact from fiction when it comes to attachment. If you've ever worried that one parenting decision could ruin your child's attachment, wondered if sleep training permanently damages connection, or felt pressure to parent perfectly, this conversation is for you. Eli shares what secure attachment actually looks like, why repair matters more than perfection, and how parents can break generational patterns without carrying shame for their own mistakes. This episode is equal parts reassuring, validating, and empowering and will leave you feeling a little lighter about the job you're doing. Inside this episode: What secure attachment really means (hint: it's not attachment parenting) The biggest myths parents believe about attachment Why "good enough" parenting is actually the goal The barriers that make connection feel harder in modern parenthood The truth about attachment and sleep How to repair after parenting mistakes and difficult moments Why boundaries and secure attachment go hand in hand Navigating parenting differences with your partner How self-awareness, forgiveness, and self-compassion shape the parent-child relationship Why your child doesn't need a perfect parent…they need YOU! & so much more! Mentioned in this episode: Eli's website: attachmentnerd.com Instagram: @attachmentnerd Book: How to Deal With Your Sht So Your Kids Don't Have To* If you enjoyed this episode, please rate 5⭐️ and write us a review! ⬇️ ✨For sleep support and resources, visit heysleepybaby.com and follow @heysleepybaby on Instagram! 😴☁️🤎✨ Rachael is a mom of 3, founder of Hey, Sleepy Baby, and the host of this podcast. Instagram | Tiktok | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Rewind: In-Laws and Tricky Relationship Changes After Baby with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish ⁠⁠@drtracyd⁠⁠

    Rewind: In-Laws and Tricky Relationship Changes After Baby with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish ⁠⁠@drtracyd⁠⁠
    Oct 30 2025
    Have you ever found yourself navigating a tricky situation with your in-laws? In this conversation, Rachael interviews Dr. Tracy, a psychologist and couples therapist, all about the topic of in-laws and how they can affect relationships with significant others. Dr. Tracy provides lots of tips for communication and speaking up in uncomfortable situations and how to handle challenging family dynamics with respect. Inside this episode: How in-law and family dynamics impact relationships How to set and enforce healthy boundaries with in-laws and parents The difference between requests vs. boundaries Navigating relationship challenges as new parents How to handle relationships with toxic family members and the option of going no contact Help finding ways to nurture the connection with your partner The power in trusting yourself and tuning out outside advice And so much more! Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Tracy’s website: ⁠https://www.drtracyd.com/⁠ Dr. Tracy’s podcast: ⁠I’m Not Your Shrink⁠ Dr. Tracy’s instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd/?hl=en⁠ Dr. Tracy’s Book: ⁠I Didn’t Sign Up for This ⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate 5⭐️ and write us a review! ⬇️ ✨For sleep support and resources, visit⁠ heysleepybaby.com⁠ and follow⁠ @heysleepybaby⁠ on Instagram! 😴☁️🤎✨ Rachael is a mom of 3, founder of⁠ Hey, Sleepy Baby⁠, and the host of this podcast. ⁠Instagram⁠ |⁠ Tiktok⁠ | ⁠ Website⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
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