Drawing upon the wisdom of neuroscientist Matthew Walker's book, "Why We Sleep," we delve into the serious consequences of skimping on sleep - anything less than seven hours. Walker's research reveals a strong correlation between disturbed sleep cycles and a host of health issues such as sickness, disease, mood swings, and fatigue.
Beyond exposing the dangers of inadequate sleep, this episode equips you with practical strategies to achieve improved sleep quality. I share tips like training your body to sleep and wake up at the same time, reducing exposure to devices before bedtime, and creating optimal sleep conditions like keeping your bedroom cool. We also scrutinize the role of substances like alcohol and medication in the quality of our sleep. For those struggling with sleep, I propose maintaining a sleep diary or considering a sleep study. I also recommend seeking help from a medical provider or therapist if stress, depression, or anxiety are disrupting your sleep. Improving sleep isn't always easy, but with persistence and these proven strategies, it can be within your reach. So tune in, and let's transform your sleep routine together for the better.
As always, don't use this as a replacement for therapy or medical treatment! This is meant to add to your health and should be used in conjunction with other treatment providers - for information only!
Here are the resources I shared on the episode!
https://youtu.be/lRp5AC9W_F8
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