12. Get Your Sleep Wellness In Order

Sleep affects every single cell in our bodies, and after a bad night of sleep, I’m sure you’ve felt like every fiber of your being was moving in slow motion. Between aging and the major lifestyle changes that have come about due to the pandemic, it’s possible that your sleep rhythm has been totally out of whack. On today’s episode, I’m talking about all things sleep hygiene with Dr. Sarah Silverman, a Stanford-trained sleep psychologist, holistic sleep wellness consultant, and insomnia expert with over a decade of experience. We discuss why our sleep cycle changes, how to tackle anxious and restless sleep, and why sleep impacts so much of your life. She shares her top science-backed tips for how to sleep better and her take on supplements like melatonin and cannabis products. Because we often don’t give ourselves enough time during the day to process what’s going on and our feelings around it, it can be challenging to shut down the racing thoughts that come up once we get into bed. Dr. Sarah walks through a couple of journaling techniques to help work through the stressors that come up during the day so that it doesn’t hit you right when you’re trying to relax. She also dishes out her best advice for getting a better night’s sleep and what to do if you’re experiencing chronic or acute insomnia. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.Topics Covered:What the circadian rhythm sleep cycle is How sleep affects your metabolism, digestion, food choices, and hunger cues A constructive worry exercise to help you sleep at night Why you shouldn’t journal and make to-do lists in bed right before you go to sleep The difference between chronic and acute insomnia Supplements that Dr. Sarah recommends to help manage stress and anxiety How a 20-minute power nap can help boost your day The importance of setting an alarm everyday and getting your dose of morning light Follow Dr. Sarah Instagram Subscribe for product recommendations, real talk, and podcast updatesThe Modern Millennial Newsletter Follow me to say hi or share any feedbackInstagram