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321 - Your Sleep Toolkit: Powerful Strategies for Restful Sleep with Morgan Adams

Jan 17, 2025

Morgan Adams, a holistic sleep coach and double breast cancer survivor, shares her journey from chronic insomnia to restful nights. She reveals unexpected reasons for midnight wake-ups and the critical role of morning routines in sleep quality. Tune in to learn how to leverage natural strategies, including light exposure and mindful drinking, to combat poor sleep. Morgan also debunks caffeine myths and offers alternatives like power naps to boost energy. Say goodbye to restless nights and hello to restorative sleep!

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Morgan Adams

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Quick takeaways

Understanding the difference between occasional sleep disturbances and clinical insomnia is crucial for seeking appropriate support and intervention.

Implementing effective sleep hygiene practices, such as maintaining consistent wake-up times and reducing blue light exposure, can significantly enhance sleep quality.

Deep dives

The Importance of Understanding Sleep Challenges

Quality sleep is essential for overall well-being, and many mothers struggle to achieve it due to the pressures of family and work. The podcast emphasizes the significance of recognizing the difference between occasional sleep disturbances and clinical insomnia, which requires intervention. Clinically, insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling or staying asleep at least three times a week, leading to daytime dysfunction. Understanding these distinctions can help individuals seek appropriate support and not dismiss their sleep issues as normal fatigue.

Intro

3min

Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep

17min

Understanding Caffeine Myths and Natural Energy Boosts

3min

Alcohol's Effect on Sleep Quality

5min

Blue Light and Sleep Impact

5min

Conquering Insomnia: Strategies for Better Sleep

6min

Ever feel like you’re too wired to rest but too tired to function? Welcome to the struggle so many high-achieving women know all too well.

Sleep is the real MVP when it comes to health, performance, and mood, yet it’s often the first thing we sacrifice. But what if getting solid, restorative sleep didn’t have to be a pipe dream?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Morgan Adams, a holistic sleep coach on a mission to help women reclaim their nights without relying on meds.

After battling a decade of insomnia and prescription sleep aids—and surviving breast cancer twice—Morgan’s perspective on sleep is as powerful as it is practical.

She’s all about giving you the tools to sleep better naturally, from morning routines to middle-of-the-night wake-ups, so you can wake up feeling like the boss you are.

Three things we dive into:

The surprising causes of middle-of-the-night wake-ups—and what you can do about them.
Why your morning rituals (yes, morning!) matter just as much as your evening wind-down.
Morgan’s top strategies to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling your best.

If you’re fed up with dragging yourself through the day on fumes, tune in to learn how to finally prioritize the rest your body and mind deserve.

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