Episode 91: The Potty Training Journey: Readiness, Regression & Releasing the Pressure with Jess from Nurtured First

No One Told Us

Rachael Shepard-Ohta

Society & Culture, Kids & Family, Parenting

4.9 • 590 Ratings

🗓️ 29 May 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Episode 91: The Potty Training Journey: Readiness, Regression & Releasing the Pressure with Jess from Nurtured First In this episode, Rachael welcomes back psychotherapist Jess Vanderwier from Nurtured First to talk all things potty training, because no one told us how complex (and emotional) it can really be! From readiness signs to regressions and nighttime dryness, Jess brings her compassionate, shame-free approach to one of the most talked-about parenting transitions. Together, they dive into all of your most-asked questions about potty “training” including how to tune into your child’s cues and what to do when things don’t go as planned. Whether you’re just starting out, hitting a rough patch, or questioning everything you thought you knew, this episode is for you. Inside this episode: Why there's no “right” age to start potty training How to spot signs of readiness (hint: curiosity matters more than compliance) The danger of pressure and how it can lead to power struggles What to do when accidents (or regressions) happen The emotional side of potty training and how to stay curious, not reactive Differences between daytime and nighttime dryness Why three-day methods don’t work for every child How shame-free potty learning fosters independence and confidence Ways to create positive associations and model behavior Why taking a break might be the best thing you can do Plus so much more! Mentioned in this episode: Follow Jess on Instagram: @nurturedfirst Jess’s parenting podcast Robot Unicorn 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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0:10.6	Which will your little ones discover?
0:12.6	Some fun, some food, it's all inside this Happy Meal.
0:16.1	Until the 14th of October from 11am,
0:18.0	Playmobile comprised toys only subject to availability.
0:23.7	Welcome to the podcast No One Told Us, where we tell the truth about parenting and talk about all
0:27.8	the stuff you wish you knew before having kids. I am your host, Rachel, and today I am so excited
0:32.8	to welcome back Jess from Nurtured First. I think you're our first repeat guest, and I'm really
0:37.6	excited to have you on today. Jess is a registered psychotherapist with extensive experience
0:43.3	helping families navigate potty training. She and her team of experts take a practical,
0:48.0	playful approach rooted in understanding of children's needs and promoting a positive
0:52.7	potty training experience. Jess is also a mom of three,
0:55.9	so she's faced potty training challenges herself, and she brings her professional expertise and
1:00.8	personal insights to her potty toolkit. So today we're going to talk all about potty training.
1:05.5	I've got some questions personally, because I'm about to go through this with my third,
1:09.3	and I asked my Instagram audience to
1:12.0	send in some questions too. So hopefully we will touch on a little bit of everything that people are
1:16.2	wondering. So Jess, first of all, welcome back to the podcast. Yes, thank you so much. I can't
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