The Hidden Hormonal Cost of Women’s Poor Sleep (Weight + Sleep Relationship Explained) with Alanna McGinn
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What To Do When You Can't Sleep
Alanna recommends leaving bed for quiet activities to strengthen bed-sleep association using CBT-I principles.
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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