The Sleep Blog
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.
Traveling can be stressful on its own, but especially if you’re someone who experiences sleep issues. The anxiety alone of wondering whether you’ll get a good night’s rest while you’re on-the-go is enough to keep you up at night! Friend, I have been in your shoes and I am here to tell you that there IS a way to rest well while you’re on vacation. Read this blog post to learn my tips on how to do it!
If you suffer from sleepless nights, you’ve probably considered at one point or another the possibility of sleeping pills. I get it! I’ve tried them all — Ambien, Xanax, Benadryl… — so no judgment from me! The idea that we can just take a pill and all of our sleep problems will be cured is pretty enticing. But, of course, it’s never that simple is it? Check out this blog post to get the scoop on sleeping pills.
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.
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.
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.
Have you tried everything to resolve your insomnia, but you’re still experience sleepless nights? The real reason you’re not sleeping is because no one has told you about these little-known hidden sleep sabotogers — until now! This FREE mini-training: “Uncovering Hidden Sleep Sabotagers” will help you get to the root of your insomnia!
