85: How to Sleep Better and Protect Your Mental Health as a Physician Mom — with Sushrusha Arjyal, MD

Find the full transcript and bonus resources for physician moms at inspiredmommds.com/85.We’ve all heard it or said it ourselves: “I can run on five hours of sleep.” But does that really work? Or does it cost you more than you admit?Today, we’re talking about sleep and mental health for physician moms. They’re inseparable, yet so many women in medicine can’t seem to rest, even when they know better.My guest, Dr. Sushrusha Arjyal, is one of the few doctors dual-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine. She is the founder of Bliss Sleep & Psychiatry, she treats the whole person — mind, body, and rest.Together, we’re unpacking how disrupted sleep worsens anxiety, depression, pain, memory, and even diabetes. You’ll walk away with evidence-based strategies to reset your nights starting tonight. Dr. Arjyal also shares the red flags too many moms in medicine overlook.Take a breath and listen in. You don’t have to earn your sleep.Links for Dr. Arjyal:Email: [email protected] phone: (919) 342-3627Website: Sleep Disorder & Psychiatry Expert | BLISSSPText me your thoughts on the episode!Loved this one? A rating/review helps more physician moms find the show. And if you know someone who needs to hear this episode specifically, please send it her way!Check out InspiredMomMDs.com for more information about how I help physician moms! You can grab a copy of my freebie! Just click here for a quick download: 4 Steps to Take Back Control, Find Time for What Matters Most and Thrive in Your Practice and at HomeThis podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for medical advice or care. I’m a board-certified physician, but this content isn’t connected to my clinical practice, and no doctor-patient relationship is formed here. Please always talk to your own health professional about any mental or physical health concerns. And as always, take what helps and leave the rest. Please see InspiredMomMDs.com for full legal disclaimer.  __________I work with physician moms who want to take back control of their time and energy so they can prioritize what matters most.