Brownies for breakfast? Eating real foods is easier — and more delicious — than you might think, and a low-sugar diet has measurable impacts on the quality of your sleep. Learn why we all could benefit from eating like diabetics and feel inspired to make small changes with huge impacts in your life. Plus, you still get to have dessert.

Lynne Bowman is a grandma, philosopher, and real food advocate. She's the author of Brownies for Breakfast. Learn more at https://lynnebowman.com/ and https://lynnebowman.substack.com/.

In this episode:

• Working single mom, three kids, and healthy eating? It's possible
• Why we all can benefit from eating like diabetics
• Alternative sweeteners: Low sugar doesn't mean low taste
• The impact of real food on longevity
• How what we eat impacts our sleep
• Autophagy: The body's recycling process
• Clean eating can be easy cooking
• Lynne's life lessons

Water, water everywhere — but what is safe to drink? Most Americans consume tap water with higher-than-recommended levels of contaminants every day. How does that happen, and what's the impact on our sleep and overall health? Discover the benefits of home drinking water filtration and electrolysis.

Want to know what's in your water? Visit https://www.ewg.org/.

Kyle Flynn is a former gym owner and strength coach turned holistic wellness entrepreneur. Learn more at https://kyleandtaylorflynn.com/.

In this episode:

• The different ways people stay fit (it's not always high intensity)
• What's really in our drinking water?
• The reasons city water is legally allowed to have contaminants
• The health benefits of drinking filtered water
• What to look for in a water filtration system
• Electrolysis and how alkaline water may help your body
• Despite health trends, hydration is quality over quantity
• Small steps to get started

Neuroimaging from functional MRIs gives us powerful insights into what happens to the brain after a traumatic head injury. By reactivating brain pathways, patients can see remarkable recovery from the lingering symptoms of a concussion or stroke in as little as a few weeks. Discover the leading best occupational therapy practices in brain recovery.

Nate Pope is a neurological occupational therapist and the founder and clinical director of NCX Brain Recovery. Learn more and schedule a free consultation at https://www.ncxbrainrecovery.com/.

In this episode:

• The many (many) ways people can hurt their heads
• When to worry about concussion symptoms
• How not to treat a traumatic brain injury
• The limitations of traditional insurance in brain recovery
• What functional MRIs show us about brain injuries
• Building a program to reactive brain pathways
• Why recovery often feels worse before it gets better
• Advice for anyone looking to sharpen their brain

Many researchers say autoimmune disease has reached epidemic levels, with environmental and lifestyle factors contributing causes. Autoimmunity is a condition when the body attacks its own systems — but regulating the body's 24-hour clock may help slow or even reverse the progression of autoimmune diseases. Learn how.

Dr. David Bilstrom is an autoimmune disease specialist and author of

The Nurse Practitioners' Guide to Autoimmune Medicine: Reversing and Preventing All Autoimmunity. Sign up for Dr. Bilstrom's free email course at http://www.DrDavidBilstrom.com/medicalbilldetox.

In this episode:

• Defining autoimmunity and common autoimmune diseases
• What's contributing to an autoimmunity epidemic
• Treating the cause, not the symptoms
• Environmental factors disrupting our circadian rhythms
• When — and how — to see the sun
• The vital role of non-image-forming retinal cells
• How the body learns to heal itself
• Next steps to learn more

Synthetic comforters are essentially giant plastic bags — and they may be to blame for your poor sleep. Regenerative, naturally breathing materials help regulate your body's temperature at night, leading to deeper, healthier sleep. Learn why wool is an ideal bedding material and how to source quality products that won't break the bank.

Greg Bailey is an advocate for regenerative living and better sleep and is the founder of Antipodean Home, a regenerative organic bedding brand from New Zealand. Connect with Greg and learn more about the brand at https://antipodean-home.com/.

In this episode:

• Why microfiber is bad news for bedding
• The inspiration for Antipodean Home
• What makes wool an ideal cooling material
• Research on how materials impact sleep quality
• The relationship between cooling and circadian rhythm
• Regenerative vs. organic farming
• Expanding the options for bedding materials
• The first steps to healthier sleep

It's hard to think of an insomnia remedy with more misconceptions about it than medical cannabis. Get the facts from an expert in the field. Learn about the body's endocannabinoid system and how medical cannabis may help with a variety of chronic conditions. Discover the emerging research and the treatment options available.

Dr. Joseph Rosado is a global advocate of plant-based medicine and a medicinal cannabis pioneer. Connect with Dr. Rosado online at @thedrrosadoshow on YouTube and at https://josephrosadomd.com/. His book, "Hope & Healing: The Case for Cannabis" is available on Amazon.

In this episode:

• Understanding the body's endocannabinoid system
• A round-up of CBD, THC, and CBN
• Conditions commonly treated with medical cannabis
• The most common underlying cause of insomnia
• How to administer medicinal cannabis
• Navigating state laws for medical marijuana programs
• Resources and research for further study
• Making the case for cannabis

We know nutrition plays a big role in how we feel throughout the day — but how does what we eat impact our sleep? Discover practical, real-life tips for meal planning, bedtime snacks, and movement routines that fit everyday habits and contribute to better sleep. Not everything that's good for your body in the daytime is good for your body at night.

Lisa Franz is an online nutrition coach, podcaster, and owner of Nutrition Coaching and Life. Connect with Lisa online:

IG @nutritioncoachingandlife
web: www.nutritioncoachingandlife.com
Podcast: The Nutrition and Life Podcast
YouTube @nutritioncoachingandlife

In this episode:

• Nutritionally, what do our bodies need to sleep well?
• Recognizing the impact of stress on our sleep
• Foods to avoid for a good night's rest
• Bedtime snacks you won't regret eating
• Applying "all things in moderation"
• Best practices for daily movement
• Forming habits that last
• Transformative mindsets, one step at a time

Connect with us at SuenoLabs.com. We're currently looking for contributors and podcast guests!

Can you sleep in zero gravity? Discover the fascinating medical experiments happening aboard the International Space Station and what NASA has uncovered about the importance of scheduling rest. Even if you never fly in a rocket ship, astronaut sleep stories will change the way you think about work-life balance on Earth.

Jared Belcher is the creator of the Digital Astronaut YouTube Channel where he helps everyday people explore the universe and witness the wonders of space. Connect with Jared at https://www.youtube.com/DigitalAstronaut.

In this episode:

• Are we all digital astronauts? Why space is having a moment
• What really happens on board the ISS
• The zero-gravity impacts that you don't see in the movies
• Astronaut bedtime routines and strapping in to sleep
• Circadian rhythm when there are 16 sunrises per day
• How NASA in the early days was the worst boss ever
• The science of balancing productivity with rest
• Astronaut sleep lessons we can apply on Earth

Connect with us at SuenoLabs.com. We're currently looking for contributors and podcast guests!

What do you do with a kid who just won't sleep in their own bed? If you're a parent, grandparent, or caretaker, you know the struggle is real — but perhaps the best solution is one that invites the child to see the bigger picture. Discover "The Growing Bed."

Rebecca Linney is a mompreneur and accidental author passionate about seeing families work together so everyone can enjoy a good night's sleep. Find "The Growing Bed" at www.thegrowingbed.com or through all major online book retailers.

In this episode:

• Why children (sometimes) refuse to sleep in their own beds
• The family problems caused by nobody sleeping well
• Rebecca's story: Everything that didn't work
• Inspiration for "The Growing Bed"
• Age-appropriate methods for granting kids independence
• Teaching kids empathy in the bedtime process
• Hope for the tough seasons of life
• Why everyone can appreciate this book

Connect with us at SuenoLabs.com. We're currently looking for contributors and podcast guests!

Calm down. Take a breath. You've heard that, but—quite literally—how often do you do it? Tim Thomas has spent more than 10 years working with veterans on mental health, wellness, and recovery. Discover the breathwork program he uses to promote quality sleep, personal empowerment, and lasting connection. Plus, get a live demonstration!

Tim Thomas is a Special Forces veteran and the creator of the Breathwork in Bed program for quality sleep.

Connect with Tim at www.breathworkinbed.com.au for free resources and download the Breathwork in Bed app to start practicing breathwork today.

In this episode:

• Weaponizing sleep: Tim's experience in the Special Forces
• The unique challenges veterans face in mental health recovery
• Avoiding reliance on medication for better sleep
• Why even some professional athletes don't breathe correctly
• Alkalizing the body through proper breathing
• A live breathwork demonstration
• The power of authentic human connection
• Building micro habits with Breathwork in Bed

Connect with us at SuenoLabs.com. We're currently looking for contributors and podcast guests!