Sleep By Shea

At the time we're recording this, COVID-19 has taken over Sydney, and the rest of Australia has either been put under lockdowns, or very tight restrictions. We wanted to jump on and record an episode in light of the current situation and share our top tips and tricks. Hopefully you can take something away from this episode which makes your time a little easier.

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It's known that the ancient practice of acupuncture started in China, but did you know that the first documented acupuncture treatment dates back approximately 3000 years! In today's episode, we're joined by Dr David Shirazi from the Sleep Therapy Centre in California. As an expert in this field, David has dedicated years towards diagnosis and treatment of craniofacial pain and sleep breathing disorders. However unlike most fields, David's background has allowed him to view treating sleep disorders by a multidisciplinary approach - including the use of traditional practices like Acupuncture.

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We're in the period of the year when things start to slow down. You begin quietening your mind, building your internal energy, listening to your intuition and getting more regenerative sleep. Essentially, hibernation for humans! In this episode, Shea talks you through the top 5 tips she recommends for creating and perfecting your winter routine so you can truly make the most out of these sleepy months.

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"Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food" - something that could not have been truer for our next guest, Shannon Rosie. Have you ever wondered if eating before you drink to soak up the alcohol was a myth or if it was a fact? How about the effects on carbonised drinks? Maybe you're looking for a way to enjoy your life without feeling sick the next day? Overcoming years of health battles, Shannon Rosie decided to take her health into her own hands. After publishing her book 'Conscious Cocktails', Shannon and Shea delve deep into what actually happens to your body when you drink alcohol, and how you can still enjoy your favourite drinks, without the nasties.

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It's something that every female will eventually experience, but did know that peri-menopause and menopause has only just recently become recognised as a health 'trend'? If you've hit your mid to late 40's as a female, you've probably hit peri-menopause. Our next guest, Carissa Mason is an accredited and practicing clinical nutritionist and a familiar face of the show who is joining us today to shine some light on perimenopause with some really helpful tips on what women can do when they begin experiencing these negative side affects themselves.

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For many, the bedroom can serve as a multifunctional room. It can be an office, a library, a theatre, or even a laundry room. In the end, the bedroom’s purpose really should be a sanctuary for sleep. It should be the most luxurious and personal space in any home - a soothing oasis that is conducive to relaxation and comfort.

You may already know the tried and true advice for getting better sleep; limit before-bed screen time, skip caffeine, stick to a sleep ritual. It’s all effective, but only to a point - this could be because your bedroom environment may actually be sabotaging your shut-eye. In this episode, we’re going to talk through some of our best tips for how you can better design your bedroom to create your very own sleep sanctuary.

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She's back! We introduced you to Nat in our previous season where we covered all things holistic beauty and the evolving industry, but in this episode, Nat is back to share her tips and tricks for grounding, DIY treatments, and to also deep dive into what our guests can expect at our upcoming Sleep Retreat! Nat dedicates her day to giving back to her clients by creating an experience which promotes kind beauty at her salon Kinder (formally known as Kindred Toxin Free Facials) in Bulimba. After experiencing Nat's facials, Shea knows first hand that this experience is like no other. So gather your products, and your notebooks, because you're going to want to try out some of the DIY treatments we talk about!

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Is Working Out Your Key To A Stronger, More Sleep Positive Self?

As we look to round out our series on the three pillars of health, there’s no denying that there’s an invaluable connection between a quality night’s sleep and exercise. In this episode, we cover how exercise and sleep is a bidirectional relationship, with exercise being linked to promoting better sleep, just as a healthy, well-rested body promotes better physical performance. And it's no surprise! It takes just one night of poor sleep to see how heavily our physical mobility and mental function relies on nailing our sleep quality!

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He's a familiar face to the podcast, and this week Dr David Cowhig is back to delve deeper into Oral Fitness. In particular the impact of mouth breathing. Did you know that it's been documented that mouth breathing adults are more likely to experience sleep disordered breathing, fatigue, decreased productivity and poorer quality of life than those who nasal-breathe, and in children, the harmful effects of mouth breathing are far greater?

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It's been a long 12 months. Between navigating a pandemic and attempting to maintain as much normality in life as possible, for many, it may even be one of their toughest years to date. With added changes in routines and peaks in stress, it's not uncommon to encounter bouts of insomnia and anxiety, but as we start to see things ease back to normal, could you be holding onto negative sleeping habits that affect your overall wellbeing?

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