This season, we’re focusing on essentials: basic things that make life more livable. Today’s episode is all about the best thing you can do for your health and life: sleep.

How much sleep did you get last night? Adults need 7-9 hours of good sleep every single night, but a lot of us aren’t getting it.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear friend Sarah tell us about her struggle with insomnia, and an conversation with my friend Amy about the science of sleep. You’ll learn what is happening in your body when you shut your eyes, and get some good tips for increasing the amount and quality of your sleep.

You can find Why We Sleep by James Nestor, the book I recommended, in our Bookshop, as well as the Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child book that Amy mentioned.

Thanks to Sarah for sharing her experience, to Amy for convincing me (and you??) to read the sleep book, and to my editor, Belle Battista.

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Follow the show on Instagram at Yougottatrythispodcast. Watch our story for other tips, and let us know if you try them!

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