Eps 291: Getting Optimal Sleep with Julia Glowinski

My guest this week is Julia Glowinski. Julia is a registered social worker, a certified sleep consultant, and a cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia clinician. She’s an expert in all things related to sleep and how to achieve optimal sleep.  Julia is passionate about working with individuals and families experiencing sleep difficulties. Her focus is on building a strong foundation for healthy sleep to promote long lasting sleep improvements. Julia uses an integrative approach to uncovering the many factors that affect sleep quality. This includes paying close attention to emotional well being, diet, physical activity, sleep hygiene, stress and overall mental health. As the relationship between mental health and sleep is significant, Julia’s strategies incorporate mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help quiet the mind. Takeaways from the show: Julia’s journey of becoming a sleep specialist Sleep quality affecting mental health Healthy sleep analytics Sleep science in the adolescent brain Circadian rhythms Challenges of getting good sleep The root of sleep deprivation Routines before bed Strategies for getting optimal sleep Healthy screen habits during the pandemic Resources from Julia: Website | Clinic | Instagram   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices