In this episode, Gina chats with Alanna McGinn, Sleep Expert and founder of Good Night Sleep Site. Along with her team, Alanna has successfully helped thousands of families overcome their sleep challenges and establish healthy nighttime habits so they can get the sleep they need. Gina and Alanna discuss good sleep habits, sleep tips, why sleep is important and how to get better quality sleep in your daily life.

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Topics covered:

• Introducing Alanna McGinn and her new sleep courses
• Sleeping better: What do you need to know?
• How does stress factor in and the role of cortisol
• How are you finding moments of joy each day?
• Constructive worry: Finding time in your day to stress out.
• Sleep Hygiene: The changes you can make to better your sleep health
• What does a good night's sleep look like? Quantity and quality
• Getting up in the middle of the night.
• Sleep disorders: What is not normal sleep? 
• Acute Insomnia vs chronic Insomnia, sleep deprivation and sleep apnea
• Looking at your pillars of health: Why is sleep so important?
• Sleep Hygiene: Where can you start, and a 20/20/20 routine
• Finding the right bedtime for you
• Tech at bedtime and in your bedroom; set boundaries for yourself
• Sleep watches and other sleep devices
• Bed rotting: The act of staying in bed all day
• Are you waking up in the middle of the night?
• What do YOU need to help yourself fall asleep easier? 
• Wine & caffeine: setting those limitations
• Bedtime/Morning routine; should they fit the seasons?
• Melatonin; when might it be appropriate.
• Putting together a sleep plan

@alannamcginn

alannamcginn.com

Alanna's courses:

Sleep programs available including The Midlife Sleep DIY E-Course and The Messy Middle Sleep Solutions Group

https://alannamcginn.com/sleep-programs/

https://goodnightsleepsite.click/reclaim-your-restful-nights

To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.

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