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Outgrow The GrindPermission to Rest featuring Abby DesJardienHello there, and welcome to another episode of Outgrow the Grind! In today's episode, we are joined by Abby DesJardien, a sleep evangelist who believes sleep is an act of self-empowerment. Through her podcast, challenges, 1:1 coaching, and membership, she teaches women in business how to transform their work and lives through the power of sleep. As a recovering workaholic and insomniac, she knows the struggle is real. She helps her clients go from exhausted and burnt out to rested and on top of their game. Today we hear from Abby about how she managed to outg...2021-08-2330 min

Angels and AwakeningThe Power of Sleep with Abby DesJardienAbby DesJardien is a sleep evangelist who believes sleep is an act of reclamation. Through her podcast, challenges, 1:1 coaching, and membership, she teaches women in business how to transform their work and lives through the power of sleep. As a recovering workaholic and insomniac, she knows the struggle is real. She helps her clients go from exhausted and burnt out to rested and on top of their game. Abby lives in Seattle with her husband, three girls, her rescue dog, Harry Pawter, and her cat, Lola (she’s not a showgirl) . When she’s not preaching about sleep, you can...2021-06-141h 08

This Shit WorksWhy You're Sleeping Like Shit with Abby DesJardienWe spend about a third of our lives asleep. We all know that sleep is essential, it’s as important to our bodies as food, water and exercise, and is vital for maintaining good mental and physical health. So why aren’t we prioritizing sleep in our schedules, and why do we continually put up with getting a shitty night’s sleep.Well that’s all about to change, because today I am joined by sleep evangelist Abby DesJardien to tell us all how we can all start getting a better night sleep. We discuss sleep apnea, sleep me...2021-05-2636 min

Light Work by Dear PatriarchyWhat Keeps Us Up At NightIf this episode is resonating with you, send us a message - we’d love to hear from you 🤍Welcome to Episode 6 of Series 2, we're sharing our recent guest spot on the "Things That Keep Us Up At Night" podcast with Abby DesJardien. We spoke about a variety of topics ranging from why we do what we do, the Patriarchy and activism, the weight of expectation on working mothers (because all mothers work, right?), how we take care of ourselves and how little sleep Jenni is actually getting. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much...2021-05-0340 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night36: Jenni Shafiro & Lisa Lynn of the Dear Patriarchy PodcastToday we're joined by Jenni and Lisa, the duo behind the Dear Patriarchy Podcast. Jenni and Lisa are sisters who have worked in male-dominated industries for over two decades. A gas-lit woman's guide to surviving the (corporate) world. Jenni & Lisa are sisters with over 2 decades spent working in the male-dominated industries of Construction, Tech and Finance. They delve into the pitfalls and the gas-lighting women experience in the patriarchal construct of traditional corporate environments, sharing their personal experiences along with statistics relating to how misogyny, racism, prejudice, trans-phobia and queer-phobia present in the workplace. If...2021-04-2739 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night35: Creating a Joyful Life with Janine AurichioIn today's episode, we're going to talk all about success, wisdom, and the key to a joyful life with Janine Aurichio. Janine is a joy master intuitive healer, coach, and recovering approval seeker. Her mission is to bring healing to the world by helping women step away from the shoulds in step into their undeniable magnificence. After waking up to the fact that she was living someone else's idea of the dream, she left her prestigious interior design firm and three decades on the management track to answer the call to serve. She...2021-04-2031 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night34: Avoiding Chronotype Burnout*Today's episode is a re-airing of Episode 14 of the Things That Keep Us Up at Night Podcast. Before you listen, I want to recognize that not everyone has the ability to create their own schedule or work from home but you can still make small changes towards better sleep. Next week I will be introducing a new resource to pinpoint your first steps to better sleep regardless of your work schedule. Previously, I talked all about chronotypes. Chronotypes are the classification of the general timing of your biological clock. For our purposes, it is...2021-03-3013 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night33: Understanding Your Chronotype*Today's episode is a re-airing of Episode 12 of the Things That Keep Us Up at Night Podcast. I first learned about chronotypes in Dr. Michael Breus’ book The Power of When. In his book, he writes about how our bodies are programmed to do certain things at certain times of the day. Eat, sleep, have sex, be creative, get nitty-gritty tasks done, etc. By identifying what category you fall into, you can lead a healthier, happier, life and experience more ease in your day to day tasks. What’s a chronotype? A chronotype is the clas...2021-03-2319 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night32: The Gaslighting of America's TeachersTeachers are essential. Teachers are not essential workers. As schools across the country begin the process of reopening, many parents are deciding whether or not to send their children to class or to stay virtual - many teachers are not being given an option. In the US, education has always been at the bottom of the list when it comes to funding and public policy. Teachers, by default, are often undervalued, underpaid, and underappreciated. Now, in the midst of a global pandemic, many are also being gaslit into returning to class and teaching...2021-03-1617 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night31: Pouring into Yourself with Ashleigh BrownAshleigh Brown is the founder and creator of Compliments ‘n Coffee. She believes everyone should start your day with more love and less doubt. Whether you are using the mug to sip coffee or as a vessel for ice cream, each cupful comes with its own signature affirmation. In this episode, you will learn: How Ashleigh came up with the idea of compliments ‘n coffee Why she decided to sleep train herself Why she believes in “Power Hours” Where can you find more about Compliments ‘n Coffee? https://ww...2021-03-0920 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night30: Changing the Wallpaper with Dr. Nayla BahriNayla Bahri is the go-to person for leadership and career development. She believes “How we think about work is a reflection of how we see ourselves in the world.” After more than 20 years as a coach, consultant, educator and facilitator, she wants to deepen her clients' experience on how we contribute to the world professionally. In this episode, you will learn: Why she believes continuously changing jobs is like changing wallpaper How work defines your general well-being How many hours are spent in your life working. Hint: ALOT Where can you find more about Nayla Bahri? Nayla’s website:https://www.na...2021-03-0242 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night29: Women of Color in Wellness with Zafira RajanAs a woman of color, Copywriter & Brand Strategist Zafira Rajan began noticing her clients were not inclusive and unaware of the practices they were imparting to their audience. As she stepped into the copywriter/educator role, she knew she wanted to do more to call them in to shift their pattern. After speaking with other women of color, she decided to write a book. In this episode, you will learn: How being the only brown woman in the wellness space impacted her The fatigue of women of color in this industry Why...2021-02-2322 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night28: Creating New Sleeping Rules with Iffy IbekweIffy Ibekwe is a 14 year practicing estate planning lawyer. She activates intentional women with wills, trusts, and other legal documents so they can take agency over their lives and build impactful legacies. Iffy has conquered many things: a beautiful family including her husband and four children but she could not master sleeping. But then she changed the rules! In this episode, you will learn: How having a sleep consultant can be beneficial to your family. Why expressing your struggles is not shameful. Why implementing bedtime rules and routines is important for a full night's...2021-02-1635 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night27: You Down with MPP with Violet CavendishViolet Cavendish is the Communications Manager at Marijuana Policy Project. What is that? Per their website, The Marijuana Policy Project is the largest organization working solely on marijuana policy reform. Their motto: “We Change Laws”. In this episode, you will learn: How MPP goes about changing the marijuana laws on the state level Proof that voters are ready for laws to change Medical marijuana vs. adult-use marijuana Where can you find more about the Marijuana Policy Project? Marijuana Policy Project website Instagram Facebook YouTube Twit...2021-02-0916 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night26: COVIDsomnia: Community, Connection, Loneliness, and SleepWhat does community mean to you? To me, it means a safety net. People to call when I have a problem, people to commiserate with when going through a hard time, people to celebrate with when happy things happen. It means having people there to help when you need it and being there to offer help when they need it. Being in community means taking care of eachother. But what happens when many of the ways we typically do this for each other become impossible because of the circumstances we’re living through?...2021-02-0212 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night25: Chasing After Small with Claire HammillClaire Hammill is the type of woman you feel like you have known for years, even if you just connected with her on social media! She believes her mission is to help women step into the version of themselves that is needed to level up in their life and business! With her kind but direct way which forces you to see the real you, she does just that with each of her clients. In this episode, you will learn: What Claire believes about the phrase “Self Love” How diet culture was created to make women not trus...2021-01-2644 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night24: Change and the Power of PossibilityThe power of possibility is not just some inspiring, feel good concept. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do. You cannot create change if you cannot imagine the possibility. So, whether you are working towards a personal goal or trying to do your part to change the systems in our country, let’s talk about how we use the power of possibility to make change. Awareness: Tune into your body. How do you feel in certain situations? Most of the time we don’t desire to change something that feel...2021-01-1910 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night23: What Would Someone Who Loves You Say with Tonia NolandBeginning a business as an introvert was challenging but Tonia Noland knew she was called to help Millennial women and hold them accountable to build their confidence and remove the roadblocks to build foundations so they can fulfill their lives, careers, and businesses. Even if it was uncomfortable! Listen to this episode to find out: Why confidence plays in every aspect of our lives How to get your inner mean girl/boy to SHUT UP The Power of Mirroring Where can you find Tonia? https://tonianoland.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tonianoland/ https://www.facebook...2021-01-1222 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night22: I Don't Have Time For ThatToday’s episode is all about creating more time for the things we want and saying, “no,” to the things we don’t. What if we stopped using the phrase, "I don't have time for that."? What if we started saying, “I’m choosing to do other things with my time” Or, "That’s not important enough for me to make time." Then, we are forced to actually take stock of what we are spending our time doing. Do I really not have time, or do I just not want to...2021-01-0509 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night21: Being Mentally and Physically Engaged with Robin LegatFor the first 3 decades of her life, Robin Legat did not consider herself an athlete. Transforming herself from the kid who was picked last to the adult who spent 11 years as a roller derby skater before becoming a Spartan race competitor, she now wears the moniker “Athlete” proudly. Listen to how Los Angeles awoke the athlete in Robyn. In this episode you will learn: How Craiglist (yes, THAT Craigslist) changed Robin’s life The correlation between monkey bars and starting your own business Why sleep is where the magic happens in athletic performance. Where you ca...2020-12-2929 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night20: I want your Sex (Therapy) with Sarah WatsonWhen Sarah was in graduate school, she received a degree in Art Therapy. When she was laid off as in art therapist, she looked at it as an opportunity to change direction and work as a couple's therapist. At the advice of her mentor who informed her if she was going to be a couple's therapist, she better know about sex therapy; Sarah began the sex therapy program at the University of Michigan. Her life has never been the same! In this episode you will learn: What is sex therapy? Why “How are yo...2020-12-2228 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night19: Grab Your Day by the Horns with Simone LittleSimone Little is a hair salon owner turned Online Business Manager (OBM). When she discovered her CEO clients were running themselves ragged, she found herself offering advice and strategy on how they can best schedule their days to get things done. When Simone experienced burnout herself, she decided to stop and really focus on what she loved most about her business…and her business productivity coaching company was born! In this episode, you will find: Why Simone created a never busy business strategy How planning and scheduling is a benefit to your business The im...2020-12-1518 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night18: Quit Being Nice and Start Being Kind with Jessica BirdAfter experiencing numerous abuses and traumas throughout her childhood, Jessica Bird learned that self sacrifice and silence was a way of protection. Through bravery and vulnerability, she learned how to tune in to her own desires and speak her truth. Silent no more, Jessica dives into living the life she wants on her own terms! During this episode you will learn: How Jessica learned to listen to herself and be curious about what calls her Why she has never slept better after choosing to be a digital traveling nomad What Jessica’s serendipity life st...2020-12-0822 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night17: So That's How I was Born and Other Reasons Why People Have Sex {Part 2} with Amy Lang*DISCLAIMER - THIS EPISODE TALKS ABOUT PORNOGRAPHY - LISTENER'S DISCRETION ADVISED* If you didn't listen to Episode 15, which is part 1 of this series, PLEASE GO BACK AND LISTEN BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. Now that we got that out of the way, Amy Lang is a sexuality educator who teaches parents how to speak to their children about sexuality. In Part 2, Amy breaks down how to be really open to your children about sexuality and internet safety. In this episode, you will learn: How horses led one of her client's...2020-12-0118 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night16: This Is Your First Step To Better SleepThe What Is Your First Step to Better Sleep? quiz is for those of you who know that you need better sleep but you are overwhelmed by all of the information out there. Based on your answers, you’ll be put onto one of five pathways to better sleep and get subsequent action steps to get started on your journey. Modify Your Mindset. Your sleep mindset is the collection of beliefs and feelings you have about sleep. It’s shaped by life circumstances and society’s messages about the importance of work and the unimportance of sleep...2020-11-2709 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night15: So That’s How I was Born and Other Reasons Why People Have Sex {Part 1} with Amy Lang*DISCLAIMER - THIS EPISODE TALKS ABOUT SEX~ LISTENER'S DISCRETION ADVISED* This conversation with Amy Lang was so packed with wisdom and golden nuggets of truth we had to break it up into two different parts! This is part 1! Buckle up and join us as we talk to Amy Lang who even though she was a sexuality educator, was terrified and woefully unprepared, to talk to her son about “the sex talk”. This led her to find her calling: teaching parents to talk to their children about the birds and the bees. In this episode, you will learn: Why 37,000 studies all say th...2020-11-2421 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night14: Chronotype Envy, Work Schedules, and Demanding ChangeBefore you listen, I want to recognize that not everyone has the ability to create their own schedule or work from home but you can still make small changes towards better sleep. Next week I will be introducing a new resource to pinpoint your first steps to better sleep regardless of your work schedule. In the last episode, I talked all about chronotypes. Chronotypes are the classification of the general timing of your biological clock. For our purposes, it is the programming that exists in each person’s biology that tells them when they should wake up an...2020-11-2011 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night13: Blood Sugar, Hormones, Behavior and Sleep with Dr. Rachel YanDr. Rachel Yan always knew she was going to be in medicine in some capacity. However, her journey was to holistic healing over western medicine. Dr. Yan DC, NTP, RWP, is a leader in the fields of traditional diets, holistic nutrition, and functional medicine. Join us as we discuss intermittent fasting, menopause, blood sugar and how it all relates to sleep! In today’s episode you will learn: Why your body is like a fireplace What the difference is between hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic How intermittent fasting plays into your sleep and hormones ...2020-11-1724 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night12: Lions, and Wolves, and Bears...and Dolphins? Oh my!I first learned about chronotypes in Dr. Michael Breus’ book The Power of When. In his book, he writes about how our bodies are programmed to do certain things at certain times of the day. Eat, sleep, have sex, be creative, get nitty-gritty tasks done, etc. By identifying what category you fall into, you can lead a healthier, happier, life and experience more ease in your day to day tasks. What’s a chronotype? A chronotype is the classification of the general timing of your biological clock. For our purposes, it is the programming that exists in each...2020-11-1319 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night11: Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should with Gina CatalanoGina Catalano really enjoys the “Start Up Life”. As she rents her service as a fractional CEO, she is the Swiss Army Knife for small businesses – always there when you need her! Gina helps businesses accelerate their visions so the entrepreneur can focus on their best skills and get rid of stuff they no longer want to do. What you will learn in today's episode: Why “Doing It All” is harming your business The importance of getting clear on the WHAT vs. the HOW Knowing when you need a COO Where can you find Gina? Link...2020-11-1022 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night10: Rest, Renew, & Rise: Self-preservation In Uncertain TimesIn today's episode we talk about navigating uncertain times: COVID, Election Day, and all of the unknowns that come along with those things. Then, I give you simple, actionable steps to complete the stress cycle and get the stress out of your body. Honoring conflicting feelings the "both/ands". I would be relieved if Donald Trump were voted out of office. And I am discouraged that we continue to be faced with the fact that a large portion of our country feels that an old white man is the only person qualified to run our country. I'm...2020-11-0619 min

Eat the Damn Bread025: Why You Should Get More Sleep and How To Do It with Abby DesJardienIn this episode of Eat the Damn Bread, we talk with Abby DesJardien. Abby classifies herself as a recovering workaholic, and insomniac, and now, well she is a sleep evangelist! Abby is someone who helps people, especially women, entrepreneurs transform their business and lives through the power of sleep. She takes her clients from exhausted and burnt out to rested and on top of their game! During our talk we we chat all about why sleep is so vital to your overall productivity and your health. In addition, Abby gives us specific steps to execute t...2020-11-0352 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night9: Consciously in Love with Cannabis with Amandine AyalaAmandine Ayala was in a corporate career where she found herself consumed and overwhelmed by pressure. She decided to look within and find her passion. She found it in a plant: a cannabis plant! Join us and learn: How Amsterdam views cannabis culture What Amandine’s mission is for entrepreneurs The racist roots of the word “Marijuana” Why low and slow is the best way to go Where can you find Amandine: Website: www.bloemetmoi.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/bloemetmoi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theConsciousCClub 😴🥱😴🥱...2020-11-0328 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night8: The Cycle of Sleep, Nutrition, and Mindset with Dr. Naieema JacksonNaieema Jackson, Ph.D, RN had to learn how to navigate through her nutritional journey as she dealt with polycystic ovary syndrome. She also was tired of seeing women who were in their 30s, 40s and 50s hospitalized from diabetes, heart disease and cancer because of their lack of understanding of true nutrition. Dr. Jackson took her knowledge and education and created "Mindset and Nutrition for Her"! Join us as we learn from this nutritionista: Why your coffee with extra cream and extra sugar is an indicator of a restless night How impulse...2020-10-2827 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night7: Nerding out on Sleep with Marissa AxxelWhat happens to some pool swimmers 🏊🏽‍♀️when their swimming career has concluded? They turn into triathletes! Today’s guest is Marissa Axell, Collegiate Athlete, Elite cyclist, and owner of AXN Fitness and Coaching. Luckily, Marissa got involved in a cycle club in San Francisco and found a community of wonderful people. However, she did not want people to fall into cycling by luck. She wanted cycling to be available to everyone. In today’s episode you will learn: How sleep and recovery go hand and hand Why Marissa "nerds out" on sleep How alcohol affected...2020-10-2126 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night6: Scare-cited and 3 Ms with Lee Chaix McDonoughWhat happens to you mentally and emotionally when you are caught in the dichotomy of being exceptional in one are of your life and a novice in another? When Lee Chaix McDonough's husband found himself at these crossroads, she found her calling – to find and support people in this situation. She began personal coaching and then from there, she chose to provide training to teach others how to BE coaches! Today you will learn: What Lee did when she invested 15 years into a particular vocation just to be drawn to a different ca...2020-10-1421 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night5: 50 (Financial) Ways to Leave Your Lover with Nikki TuckerAll heroes do not wear capes. Some work in finance! Join me as I speak with Nikki Tucker, Financial Divorce Strategist, who helps women who are contemplating divorce secure their financial future should they choose to leave their spouse. In this episode you will learn: Which episode of “Things that Keep Us Up at Night” that had her yelling “YES”? What is Nikki’s point of view when it comes to divorce? Do you have a divorce support team? Why it is important to hire a therapist BEFORE a divorce attorney! Where can you fi...2020-10-0733 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night4: The Art of Living and Grieving with Dr. Sunita Iyer“‎All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” - Henry Havelock Ellis Dr. Sunita Iyer comes to us today with a unique perspective from working not only as a doctor but from also working as a social worker! By working intensely with traumatized teens and having traumatic experiences herself, she realized people need to know how to allow others to grieve. In this episode you will learn: How being triggered and trauma does not truly cut to the depth of that experience. How she explains grief. Why Dr...2020-09-3039 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night3: Water Warriors Unite!In this episode of "Things that Keep Us Up at Night", join me as I speak with Dani Bruflodt about: How long your urine should stream to be considered hydrated The mild and major signs of dehydration Why snoring can be an indicator that you are dehydrated Thank you Dani Bruflodt for speaking to me regarding hydration and how lack of water can impact not only your sleep but your physical and cognitive abilities! There were so many nuggets dropped! Dani can be found in the following places in the world wide web:2020-09-2326 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night2: Las Vegas in Your Pocket!In this episode of "Things that Keep Us Up at Night", join me as I speak with Amanda Jewson about: * How caffeine after 9:30 am affects me; * Sleep being behavioral; * How do you handle having Vegas in your pocket? Thank you Amanda Jewson for joining me today! Amanda can be found at her website: Babys Best Sleep - https://babysbestsleep.com/ Or on her own podcast: Slumber Party - https://babysbestsleep.com/slumberparty/ Instagram: @babysbestsleep 2020-09-1630 min

Things That Keep Us Up At Night1: Well Rested Women Change the World!In the very first episode of "Things that Keep Us Up at Night", you will learn: * How Kate Northrup's book "Do Less" became the catalyst for my work * Why I wish I could say the jaws of life saved me in more ways than one * What happened 420 times during my sleep study *Women Entrepreneurs - I am talking to you: Sleep is the foundation of your business and your life! This episode is sponsored by The Sleep Society! Join the Sleep Society where you can find tips and...2020-09-0919 min