Is getting enough quality sleep a challenge for you? I struggled with this for years, and so do many of the women I work with. As common (and necessary) as sleep is, mastering it isn’t always so easy. Whether it’s endless tossing and turning, waking up feeling like it’s been just 5 minutes since you fell asleep, or trying to catch those elusive hours of truly restful sleep, we each face our own sleep challenges and nighttime can feel like a battle of wills against our own bodies. In this episode, we’re diving into the different sleep stages and the next steps for you to start understanding your sleep rhythms so you can identify which insomnia stages are keeping you awake at night. 

 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• What Circadian Responsivity™ is and how it impacts your sleep. 

• How stress affects sleep. 

• The importance of mindfulness practices, tools, and strategies tailored to you. 

• Understanding the rhythms of your sleep and identifying which stage of insomnia keeps you awake. 

• The effects of a melatonin deficiency issue and what causes it. 

• When to seek out a melatonin supplement. 

• Natural ways to boost your melatonin. 

• How yeast overgrowth impacts sleep. 

• The importance of healing your gut. 

• Tackling the root cause of gut issues with Nutrition Integration™️.

• Why magnesium might be keeping you awake at night. 

• Boosting your GABA to sustain sleep. 

• The connection between migraines, high stress, and low GABA levels. 

• The importance of movement for stress levels and better sleep. 

• Working with your healthcare team for any supplements or routine tweaks. 

• Why trouble sleeping indicates run-down adrenals, and how to support your adrenal health naturally. 

• Proper cortisol regulation is a key to balance and wellness. 

• Why sleep is essential for achieving freedom from migraines and personalizing your approach to better rest. 

• The power of a sleep routine. 

 

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The Migraine Freedom Your Way Podcast and information provided by Debbie Waidl and guests in this podcast is presented solely to provide helpful information, education, and entertainment on the subjects discussed. The use of information or resources mentioned on or linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk and discretion. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician. Debbie Waidl and In The Balance Health Coaching LLC are not responsible for any medical conditions or liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application, or preparation to any person reading or following the information presented on this podcast. References are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of any websites or other sources.