We might be sleeping, but how much of that sleep is actually recharging you? As busy women we tend to wear our lack of sleep as a badge of honor, but what we’re really doing is harming our mood, our metabolism, and more.

Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a board-certified sleep physician and the founder of RestfulSleepMD. She is a speaker, a coach, an educator, a writer, and the founder of Restful Sleep MD, where she helps busy professional women and their children prioritize sleep to not only achieve their optimal health but also thrive and live to their fullest potential. She also works with organizations and businesses to improve employee health by incorporating healthy sleep into their wellness journey. She does this through seminars, workshops, and round table sessions.

Dr. Brown is here to help families learn how to create the best versions of themselves without sacrificing their health and losing sleep. And for those of us with Iron Deficiency Anemia seeking energy and joy, restful sleep is a part of that puzzle.

 

Show Notes:

[2:27] - Welcome to the show, Dr. Afolabi-Brown! She shares her current role as founder of Restful Sleep MD.

[3:10] - She helps women to not neglect their sleep through education and consultation.

[4:01] - In the past, Dr. Afolabi-Brown wore her sleep deprivation as a badge of honor.

[5:37] - We know that sleep is not typically a part of the busy lives of women.

[7:10] - Asia and Dr. Afolabi-Brown have time set aside to nap and refresh.

[8:35] - Lack of sleep affects every part of your body and brain.

[9:42] - Our mood is already impacted by stress and anxiety. Sleep issues make this worse.

[11:47] - There are things you can do to improve your sleep. The first is your mindset.

[12:23] - Women with Iron Deficiency Anemia have some other health conditions to look for that could lead to difficulty with sleep.

[13:56] - No matter what you do, if you have a medical condition like Restless Leg Syndrome that is not being addressed, your sleep will not improve.

[14:37] - Your sleep is important enough to build your day around it.

[16:34] - Create a routine and stick to it.

[17:20] - Your sleep environment should be dark and quiet.

[18:42] - CREATE is an acronym Dr. Afolabi-Brown created.

[20:51] - Alcohol may make you fall asleep, but is not good for restful sleep.

[22:30] - Dr. Afolabi-Brown shares ways to connect with her.

 

Dr. Afolabi-Brown’s Resources:

• Restful Sleep MD Website
• CREATE Restful Sleep Habits Checklist
• Schedule a 30-minute Consult Call

 

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