Ep. 84 You are not just tired—you are being taxed physically, emotionally, and financially. Sleep deprivation isn't just draining your energy; it's quietly hijacking your relationships, work performance, emotional stability, and overall peace of mind. In this honest and eye-opening episode of The Doze Podcast, Certified Sleep Coach Soda Kuczkowski explores the hidden emotional, social, and financial toll of poor sleep and the small shifts that can help you take your life back.

This episode is not about guilt. It is about powerful permission to reset, recharge, and rise.

What’s Inside?

Why couples who sleep less than 7 hours experience more conflict, emotional distance, and loneliness.

The link between sleep debt and rising workplace accidents, sick days, and healthcare costs.

How sleep-deprived brains misread social cues—fueling disconnection and isolation.

Clear thinking, creativity, and resilience all begin with a well-rested brain.

Social rest matters. Intentionally connecting with people who uplift you is powerful.

Practical Steps This Week:

Track your sleep for 7 days — No guilt, just data. Use the SleepSpace App – Free 14-Day Trial.

Bookend screen time — Power down 90 minutes before bed. Try The Doze Blueblocker Glasses: https://www.startwithsleep.com/product-page/amber-blue-blocker-glasses

3. Delay conflict when tired — Respect your emotional bandwidth. Rest

before reacting.

💬 “Sleep isn’t where your potential pauses—it’s where it begins.” Whether you’re a parent, a professional, or just someone trying to keep it together, this episode is your permission slip to rest—without guilt.

Additional Resources Mentioned:

The Doze 7 Types of Rest Mini-Series

Ep. 18 - Beyond Sleep: The Power of Active and Passive Rest

Ep. 19 - Overcoming Burnout: Discover the 7 Types of Rest to Restore Your Spark

Ep. 20 - Break Free from Burnout: Mastering Mental Rest in a Busy World

Ep. 21 - Unplugging to Recharge: The Essential Guide to Sensory Rest with Dr. Gartenberg

Ep. 22 - Overwhelmed by Day, Awake by Night? The Hidden Social Cure for Rest

Ep. 23 - From Exhaustion to Exhilaration: Rediscovering Inspiration Through Creative Rest with Guest Stacey Mrva

Ep. 24 - From Overwhelm to Inner Peace: Embracing Emotional Rest with Guest Kelly Marie

START WITH SLEEP Programs

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 ⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 – The Hidden Cost of Poor Sleep

00:37 – Meet Your Host: Soda Kuczkowski

01:07 – Sleep Loss and Emotional Fallout

02:10 – What's for Dinner? A Case Study in Emotional Bandwidth

03:42 – From Fatigue to Social Withdrawal

04:35 – Connection as a Form of Rest

05:39 – Sleep and Mental Health: A Two-Way Street

06:53 – The Bigger Picture: Sleep and the Economy

08:17 – The Brain on Sleep Debt

08:59 – 3 Ways to Take Your Sleep (and Life) Back

10:13 – Sleep is Not a Luxury, It’s a Leadership Strategy

11:05 – The Version of You Buried Under Fatigue

11:35 – Every Night is an Invitation to Reset

12:25 – Closing Message: Share the Rest Revolution

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