264. Sleep Better and Sooth Stress—One Simple Solution

Don’t do fitness alone. Go here: ⁠https://www.beginwithin.fit/⁠ Sleep - it's the foundation of everything we do, yet so many of us struggle with it night after night. In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Grojean, founder of Baloo Living, who discovered a scientifically-backed solution for better sleep quality while on a life-changing sabbatical in Bali. As someone who was initially skeptical about weighted blankets (I'm a hot sleeper who likes to be "free" in bed), I was amazed to learn about the real science behind deep pressure touch stimulation and how it automatically triggers our body's relaxation response. In this conversation, you'll discover: How weighted blankets work through deep pressure touch to instantly reduce cortisol and increase serotonin The shocking truth about sleeping surrounded by synthetic materials and how it affects your health Real research results showing 27% improvement in sleep onset and 92% sleep efficiency Why this one-time investment beats expensive supplements for long-term sleep improvement The unexpected ways weighted blankets can help with stress management beyond just bedtime Elizabeth shares her journey from burned-out professional to wellness entrepreneur, and I share my own surprising experience testing out a weighted blanket for the first time. Chapters 01:38 The Journey to Creating Baloo Living 05:36 Understanding Weighted Blankets 10:08 The Science Behind Weighted Blankets 11:51 Sleep Study Results and Benefits 15:13 Addressing Common Concerns 18:18 How to Get Started with Weighted Blankets If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations. Follow for more: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@natesleger⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfit⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785⁠