51. Adulting Solutions: Science-Backed Secrets for Better Sleep

Ready to trade sleepless nights for real rest? Discover the game-changing science behind better sleep in this week’s episode! This is one time topic that proves self-acceptance is not always the answer! Host Beth dives into Tara Parker-Pope’s expert insights and shares the proven strategies that finally helped her drift off—no matter how stubborn her insomnia.Tune in for eye-opening life advice, like ‘cognitive shuffling,’ the secret power of ‘nappuccinos,’ and simple bedtime sleep habits that actually work. Plus, find out how you can add hours of quality sleep to your nights, waking up feeling truly refreshed. Don’t miss Beth’s honest review of sleep aids and routines, quick hacks for controlling light and managing bedtime stress, and links to more resources so you can finally start to fall asleep faster. Press play and unlock your best night’s sleep yet! ABOUT THIS WEEK’S FEATURED CONTRIBUTOR:  Tara Parker-Pope is a longtime science writer with an MPH from Yale, and founder of the New York Times Well section. Her newsletter “One Day Better” is a place where she shares science-backed, practical and surprising health advice to help us all live better every day.Tara’s Substack: https://substack.com/@taraparkerpopeReferenced links:Cognitive shuffling: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/well/mind/sleep-cognitive-shuffling.htmlHeading to bed earlier: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2024/05/night-owl-behavior-could-hurt-mental-health--sleep-study-finds.html?utm_source=chatgpt.comDogsomnia:  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/11/well/family/dog-insomnia-sleep-effects.html?unlocked_article_code=1.fU8.vafT.BqybYAa_9uKJ&smid=url-shareDaniel Pink’s Substack: https://substack.com/@danielpink?utm_source=global-searchCONTACT US AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Music credit: The Light from Within, by Howard Harper-Barnes (sourced via EpidemicSound.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/social-leopards-navigating-social-life-in-adulthood--6890039/support.Stay connectedIf you’d like more reflections, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and gentle reminders, you can find me on Substack: substack.com/@bethbutramYou can also follow along on Instagram. My handle is @PodcastsByBeth.If this podcast brings you a sense of calm or support, and you’d like to offer a small thank you, you’re always welcome to do so here: ko-fi.com/bethpodcastBetter yet, join the Supporters Club for a forever ad-free experience and more: spreaker.com/podcast/affirmations-for-calm-confidence--6925310