sleep environment

Why Sleep Hygiene Alone Won't Fix Your Insomnia (And What Wil

Why Sleep Hygiene Alone Won't Fix Your Insomnia (And What Wil

You've got the perfect sleep hygiene. Yet you're still staring at the ceiling at 2 AM. Here's why: sleep hygiene treats symptoms, not root causes. If your body has underlying imbalances—gut issues, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal chaos—no amount of chamomile tea will fix that.

Why Good Sleep Hygiene Alone Hasn't Solved Your Sleep Issues

Why Good Sleep Hygiene Alone Hasn't Solved Your Sleep Issues

While sleep hygiene is important, it often overlooks the critical role of stress and physiological dysfunction in sleep disturbances. Let’s talk about how chronic stress, hormonal imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies can impact your sleep. In this post, you’ll find out why additional interventions like functional testing to address the underlying issues and personalized protocols are essential for achieving restful nights.

Why You May Not Sleep As Well This Summer

Why You May Not Sleep As Well This Summer

Are you struggling with sleep during the summer months? You're not alone. Kelly Murray, FDN-P, explains why humans may be wired to sleep less in the summer and offers expert tips to improve your sleep quality. Learn about the impact of light pollution, warmer temperatures, and more, and discover practical solutions to ensure you get the restful sleep you need.

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.

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.

What to Do When Your Lack of Sleep Impacts Your Health and Relationships

What to Do When Your Lack of Sleep Impacts Your Health and Relationships

You know that sleep affects the way you feel, but you may not realize that your poor night’s sleep is the reason you’re snapping at your loved ones. If this has become a perpetual issue, let’s look into the reasons why and what you can do to solve it. Read how to do it here.

Functional Lab Testing: the Secret to Uncovering Hidden Stressors of Sleep

Functional Lab Testing: the Secret to Uncovering Hidden Stressors of Sleep

If you’ve looked into my adult sleep coaching program, you’ve probably read about how I incorporate lab testing. But you may be wondering what role it plays in understanding sleep. This blog post breaks down the 5 lab tests that I use to help uncover what hidden stressors may be at play when you’re experiencing sleep issues.

How to Control Temperature for Better Sleep

How to Control Temperature for Better Sleep

Did you know that temperature plays a big role in our ability to fall asleep and stay asleep? In this blog post, I'm going to break down the interplay between temperature and sleep. Then, I’ll give you the best ways to make temperature work for you and your sleep, with some suggestions on what you can swap out or bring in to your life to optimize it all.

I Wear My Blue Blockers At Night

I Wear My Blue Blockers At Night

Ever notice how the sun can be both energizing and exhausting? There’s a reason for that and it has to do with our internal body clock. In this blog post, I explain in simple ways how natural light and artificial light affect our internal body clock and circadian rhythm. Then, I give my best tips to help you become intentional about the way you expose yourself to light in order to get the best rest possible.

The Relationship Between Caffeine and Sleep: How to Improve Your Sleep While Keeping Caffeine In Your Life or Eliminating It Altogether

The Relationship Between Caffeine and Sleep: How to Improve Your Sleep While Keeping Caffeine In Your Life or Eliminating It Altogether

Caffeine is a big part of our lives, so how does it affect sleep exactly? More importantly, how do you enjoy that cup of coffee AND get a good night’s rest? Let’s go into some insight on how you can have caffeine or eliminate it for better sleep.