
The Hidden Hormonal Cost of Women’s Poor Sleep (Weight + Sleep Relationship Explained) with Alanna McGinn
Bite Back with Abbey Sharp
Social Roles, Mental Load and Revenge Bedtime
Alanna explains caregiving, evening 'revenge bedtime procrastination' and why women delay sleep for me-time.
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
- Why Sleep Is a Lifesaving Health Priority
- Understanding Normal Sleep Architecture
- How Women’s Sleep Differs From Men’s
- Why So Many Women Struggle With Sleep
- Revenge Bedtime Procrastination & the Mental Load
- Rapid-Fire Sleep Myths: What’s Fact vs Fiction?
- Is Tech in Bed Really That Bad? A Realistic Take
- Building an Effective Wind-Down Routine
- Sleep Hacks for Bright Evenings and Busy Mornings
- Should You Use Wearable Sleep Trackers?
- How Better Nutrition Can Rebalance Sleep, Stress & Weight
References:
- https://goodnightsleepsite.thrivecart.com/stop-3am-wakings-course/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15602591/\
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10543671/
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2279744/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27633109/
Check in with today’s amazing guest:
- Website: alannamcginn.com
- Podcast: goodnightsleepsite.com/podcast
- Instagram: @alanna.mcginn
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