The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast 220: Julie Westervelt, Founder of Sleep Crown Pillow: Why This Over-The-Head Pillow Could Be Your New Best-Friend At Night!
Julie Westervelt is the Founder of Sleep Crown Pillows. With a background in Restorative Yoga, her life's work is to help people feel the calm, soft side of life. Inhale, exhale, rest.
SHOWNOTES:
😴 How did a lifelong “pro sleeper” build a business from her bedtime ritual?
😴 Could putting a pillow over your head & eyes be the ultimate sleep hack?
😴 What happens when you create a “cocoon” for your nervous system?
😴 Why are people saying they can’t sleep without this one product?
😴 Can light pressure on your face trick your body into deep rest?
😴 How did yoga nidra inspire a whole new sleep innovation?
😴 Is your pillow the secret comfort tool during grief or stress?
😴 Think routine is enough? Why your sleep setup might matter more.
😴 What’s the hidden link between light sensitivity, migraines, and poor sleep?
😴 Want deeper sleep? Try stacking PEMF, red light... and this.
😴 Mouth tape, blackout, soundscapes—what's really working for sleep sanctuaries?
😴 Can one pillow activate your parasympathetic system—no meds needed?
😴 Is your sleep telling you something about your emotional state?
😴 Does your morning routine secretly predict your sleep quality?
😴 Sleeping like a burrito? Why is this cozy method trending
😴 Can building a bedtime “pod” help calm nighttime anxiety?
😴 How does mindful design and community play into your best sleep yet?
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😴 And so much more!
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GUEST LINKS:
Website: Sleep Crown Pillows
Instagram: @sleepcrown
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