Sarah and Meredith dive into the often overlooked aspects of sleep hygiene and its powerful impact on both physical and mental health. Sarah and Meredith share their personal kryptonites that affect their sleep (like caffeine late in the day and doom scrolling) and their go-to strategies for improving rest.

They explore how hormonal fluctuations and internal health can impact sleep quality and provide practical tips for improving sleep quality, and strategies they incorporate as coaches to improve clients’  consistency and awareness in daily habits.

Other topics include 

• Evening Routines

• The relationship betwee Sleep & Hormones

• Blood Sugar & Sleep

• Avoiding Sleep “Crutches”

Resources Mentioned:

Happy lights for morning circadian support

Sleep hygiene guide

Lunar sleep ( Code FORD )

If you're finding it hard to sleep well, start small with some of these strategies. And if you’re struggling with ongoing sleep issues, take a holistic approach—consider your evening habits, hormonal health, and lifestyle factors. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with others who might benefit from better sleep!

Chapters

00:00  Sleep and Sleep Hygiene

08:37 What is Your Sleep Kryptonite?

17:11 How to Support the Circadian Rhythm as a whole 

25:27 Nutrition and Sleep Quality

34:05 Lifestyle Factors Impacting Sleep

37:59 Final Thoughts on Sleep Hygiene

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