Ep. 3: The Science of Sleep with Dr. Tracy Flowers - Her Health™ Podcast

Welcome back to the third episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health and wellness.In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Laura Johnston, sits down with Dr. Tracy Flowers, a GP and Functional Medicine Practitioner with a special interest in women’s health, to explore the science of sleep – and how improving your rest can transform your energy, mood, and overall well-being.Together, they dive into:💤 Why sleep is foundational for overall health 🌙 The difference between deep, REM, and light sleep 🛌 Dr. Flowers’ Four S’s for better sleep: Sight & Screens, Substances, Sameness, and Stress 🫖 Natural supports like magnesium and apigenin for deep, restorative rest 💬 How to build a nighttime routine that actually works📌 TIMESTAMPS:1:00 – Sleep: Rapid Fire Ratings2:52 – Why sleep is foundational for health5:18 – What is disordered sleep and how to manage it7:57 – Circadian rhythm and light exposure9:41 – The stages of sleep explained12:35 – Sleep needs and sleep deterioration as you age14:32 – Dr. Flowers’ Four S’s for Better Sleep17:27 – The power of a cool environment for sleep quality20:52 – Supplements that support relaxation and deep sleep24:00 – Laura’s ultimate sleep stack: Bettersleep™, Magnesium L-Threonate & Apigenin25:10 – Creating sustainable bedtime habits25:58 – Can you catch up on sleep debt?27:41 – Should you be napping?29:24 – What makes a night owl and an early bird: Individual chronotypes👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode.🎧 Listen to the podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRLzpPMggrc Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718 Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast 💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order.📲 Connect with Us:Dr. Tracy Flowers | https://www.instagram.com/drtracyleeflowers/?hl=en Phytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=enThis content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking prescription or chronic medication.#HerHealthPodcast #Phytoceutics #WomensHealth #Sleep #BetterSleep #Energy #MagnesiumLThreonate #Apigenin #FunctionalMedicine #WellnessJourney