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Chronotypes 101: Are You a Lion, Bear, Wolf, or Dolphin?

Chronotypes 101: Are You a Lion, Bear, Wolf, or Dolphin?

You’ve heard about sleep hygiene, sleep pressure, and many sleep benefits — but have you heard about sleep animals? We’re not just talking about early birds and night owls, either! Today’s discussion is all about chronotypes, the behavioral typing of your personal circadian rhythm. Let’s dive in.

4 Tips to Help You Sleep During the Holidays

4 Tips to Help You Sleep During the Holidays

Struggling to get quality sleep during the holiday hustle? Between late-night gift wrapping, indulgent treats, and holiday cocktails, your sleep might be taking a hit. Here are 4 expert tips to help you navigate seasonal stress and maintain healthy sleep habits. From managing cortisol levels with self-care to balancing sugar and alcohol intake, and keeping a consistent sleep schedule, these practical strategies will ensure you wake up refreshed — even during the busiest time of the year.

How to Boost Serotonin Naturally for Better Sleep

How to Boost Serotonin Naturally for Better Sleep

Discover the pivotal role of serotonin in enhancing sleep quality and overall well-being. This post delves into strategies to boost serotonin levels, from nutrient-rich foods to the benefits of sunlight exposure, offering actionable insights for anyone seeking to improve their sleep without relying on supplements.

The Inflammation-Sleep Connection

The Inflammation-Sleep Connection

Inflammation might be the hidden culprit behind your sleepless nights. This post covers how chronic inflammation disrupts sleep by affecting hormones, gut health, and neurotransmitters. Learn actionable steps to reduce inflammation and reclaim your restful sleep.

Sleep Like Clockwork | Why A Consistent Wake-Up Time is Key to a Goodnight's Sleep

Sleep Like Clockwork | Why A Consistent Wake-Up Time is Key to a Goodnight's Sleep

Embrace a consistent wake-up time to enhance your sleep quality. This blog post explains how sleep pressure and circadian rhythm affect your sleep. Learn why setting a regular wake-up time is more beneficial than a fixed bedtime, and get practical tips for implementing this routine.

Why Perimenopause Can Cause Sleep Issues

Why Perimenopause Can Cause Sleep Issues

Struggling with sleep during perimenopause? You're not alone. This blog post delves into why perimenopause affects sleep and shares practical strategies to manage insomnia. Learn how to navigate hormonal changes and achieve restful nights in midlife.

3 Tips for Falling Back to Sleep After a Night Waking

 3 Tips for Falling Back to Sleep After a Night Waking

If you're like most of my clients (and how I used to be), you don't have a hard time falling asleep; staying asleep is your issue. You're likely waking up around two or three o'clock in the morning, and it could take you a couple of hours to fall back to sleep, that is if you can fall back to sleep at all. I know all too well how frustrating night wakings can be and have helped not only hundreds of clients overcome night wakings but myself as well.

The Difference Between Nightmares and Night Terrors

The Difference Between Nightmares and Night Terrors

Nightmares and night terrors come with a lot of questions…What are they? What causes them? How can we prevent them? These are some of the common questions I hear. In this article, I am answering ALL the questions you may have about nightmares, night terrors and what the difference between the two is.

Improve Your Sleep, Crush Your Goals in 2023

 Improve Your Sleep, Crush Your Goals in 2023

For many of us, the start of a new year is filled with ambitious goals and plans for the future. But have you considered how your sleep habits can impact these resolutions? It’s no secret that our sleep patterns directly influence our performance and productivity. What’s more, improved sleep can also help you maintain a healthy weight, build muscle mass, improve your mood, and even enhance relationships. In this blog, we will explore why improving your sleep can help you crush your goals in 2023.

Using CBD to Improve Your Sleep

Using CBD to Improve Your Sleep

If you’ve struggled with your sleep, you’ve maybe wondered if CBD could help. In this blog post, I explain what CBD is and how it works with our endocannabinoid system. Then, combining research and drawing upon my own experience with TruZen CBD, I give you my ultimate opinion on whether or not to take CBD to improve your sleep.

How to Repair Your Relationship with Your Bed So You Can Improve Sleep

How to Repair Your Relationship with Your Bed So You Can Improve Sleep

These 3 simple steps will transform how you sleep.

In the world of psychology, this comes down to something called “stimulus control” and the basic premise is this: our subconscious connects different environments with different feelings, thoughts and behaviors.

I call it "Just Don't Lie There".

Read this blog post to learn my 3-step strategy to help decrease the time it takes you to fall asleep or back to sleep if you wake up in the middle of the night.

How to Create a Morning Routine That Will Help You Sleep Better

How to Create a Morning Routine That Will Help You Sleep Better

Morning routines are the first step in getting your day off to a good start, which sets you up for a good night’s sleep. But what if you don’t know where to begin? I’ve laid out 8 steps for designing your morning routine so you can create the routine that works for you, while incorporating all the important steps you need along the way.

How to Create the Bedtime Routine of Your Dreams

How to Create the Bedtime Routine of Your Dreams

Bedtime routines aren’t just for kids. In fact, implementing a 30-60 minute bedtime routine for yourself can have a significant impact on your sleep health. Use these tips to craft the bedtime routine of your dreams to get the lush, deep sleep you’ve always wanted.