Ep. 78 - Rosie Davis-Smith - The Importance of Sleep & Overcoming Insomnia

Rosie Davis-Smith has suffered with chronic insomnia for years since her second child was born. In this episode we discuss: what chronic insomnia actually is, whether insomnia can effect anyone, main symptoms of getting little sleep - emotional, stress levels, mental, physical impacts, common misconceptions of insomnia, and tips for people struggling with poor sleep. My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereillyWatch on YouTube: Keywords: https://youtu.be/KJPJilNmf4wchronic insomnia, sleep deprivation, mental health, emotional well-being, coping strategies, sleep hygiene, holistic remedies, magnesium, personal journey, support systems00:00 what is chronic insomnia and where does it come from 01:40 how our body manifests what’s inside in impacting sleep 04:15 can insomnia affect anyone? 09:00 is insomnia the re-wiring of our brain? 13:15 main symptoms of little sleep17:15 key identifiers of chronic insomnia - emotionally, mentally, stress, physically 26:00 the turning point of improving sleep quality 27:08 common misconceptions about insomnia 28:10 patterns in other people developing insomnia 30:15 what triggers insomnia 32:20 understanding your own brain chemistry 33:40 tips for people struggling with sleep and insomnia 36:00 biggest piece of advice