In this episode, Gina chats with Alanna McGinn, Sleep Expert and founder of Good Night Sleep Site. Along with her trusted 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, why sleep is important and how to get better quality sleep in your daily life.

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Topics covered:

• Introducing Alanna McGinn, sharing some tips and tricks to help you get the sleep you need
• Understanding your personal sleep needs and what works for you
• Acute versus chronic insomnia versus sleep deprivation
• What does a good night's sleep look like? Quantity and quality
• Stages of sleep and sleep architecture
• What time should you go to bed in the evening?
• Are you waking up at 2 or 3 am? Should you go to bed later?
• The importance of your morning routine and the impact of hitting the snooze button
• The importance of keeping consistent sleep patterns
• Do we need less sleep as we get older?
• Stress and menopause and how they affect your sleep
• Sleep environment associations and setting up your space and
• Technology and all the gadgets that monitor your sleep
• Waking up in the middle of the night, is that normal?
• Shifting your perspective on getting a good night's sleep
• Stimulus control in the middle of the night, do a quiet activity
• It is never too late to start creating new habits around sleep
• When should you check in with your healthcare provider
• Shift Workers and what do you need to know?
• Pillars of health and the importance of connection and communication
• Fill your sleep tank throughout the whole day to help you sleep better at night

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