September 25, 2024

Want to Sleep Better? Start the Conversation That Will Change Everything!

7 minutes

Ep. 49 In Season 2 of the Doze Podcast, host Soda Kuczkowski shifts focus from improving individual sleep to advocating for sleep health on a larger scale. She discusses the cultural and systemic issues surrounding sleep deprivation and highlights the significant economic and wellness impacts. Soda paves a way for You to become a sleep evangelist, advocating within your families, communities, and workplaces.

This season promises practical advice, interviews, and strategies to make sleep health a priority for everyone.

What's Inside:

Economic Impact: Sleep deprivation costs the US economy over $400 billion annually, highlighting the need for prioritizing sleep in both personal and professional settings.

Sleep Evangelism: Becoming a sleep evangelist doesn't require formal training—enthusiasm and genuine care for people around you can drive significant change.

Workplace Benefits: Prioritizing sleep can lead to fewer sick days, increased creativity, higher morale, and overall organizational success.

Inclusive Awareness: Addressing sleep health in minority communities is crucial, as these groups face higher stress, tougher living conditions, and more limited healthcare access.

Notable Quotes:

"Sleep isn't just an individual issue. It's a cultural and systemic one."

"Sleep health isn't just about feeling better or being more productive. It's a serious health issue."

"A single conversation about sleep can open someone's eyes to how they might improve their quality

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction to the New Season

0:33 Shifting from Sleep Improvement to Advocacy

1:25 The Importance of Sleep to Society and Economy

2:15 Becoming a Sleep Evangelist

3:45 Addressing Sleep Health in Minority Communities

5:18 Encouraging Leaders to Embrace Sleep Health

6:47 Preview of Upcoming Episodes and Closing Remarks

About the Host

Soda Kuczkowski is a leading sleep health educator, certified sleep coach, and passionate advocate for the power of sleep. With over 18 years of experience in sleep medicine and health, Soda is dedicated to transforming how we think about and prioritize sleep in our lives. Through her business, START WITH SLEEP, LLC and her boutique, The Doze, she has empowered individuals and organizations alike to embrace sleep health as a cornerstone of overall wellness.

As a Latina business owner, Soda is especially passionate about addressing sleep disparities in minority communities. Her work focuses on bridging the gap in sleep education and making sleep a year-round priority for everyone—whether in schools, corporate wellness programs, or everyday households.

In The Doze Podcast, Soda offers practical, science-backed advice to help listeners improve their own sleep while inspiring them to become sleep advocates within their circles. Whether you’re looking for better rest or want to help others, Soda’s approachable, expert guidance will help you unlock the transformative power of sleep.

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