S3 EP7: You're Stressed & Not Sleeping - We Can Help

Quality sleep is crucial to good health, and in times of stress,
sleep is especially important and can also be especially
difficult to achieve. In our last episode, we discussed the
importance of sleep and the detrimental effects that sleep
deprivation can have on your health. In today’s episode, we talk
about the importance of prioritizing sleep and strategies that
you can use to get quality sleep in your life. Listen in to hear
us talk about bedtime routines, sleep technology, sleep
medications, and more.


Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:


Prioritizing your sleep

Starting with a good night’s sleep instead of playing
catch-up with sleep

Prioritizing sleep for children as well as adults

Thinking of sleep as an appointment

Setting an alarm for your bedtime routine

Setting a nighttime routine

The importance of routine for your brain

What a bedtime routine looks like

Breathing techniques for rest

The link between sleep deprivation and mental health
disorders

Sleep technology and tools

Sleep medications

What to do when you wake up and can’t fall back to sleep

How night shift work affects your body

Nightmares and night terrors

Napping



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