From Restless Nights to Blissful Dreams: Your Guide to Conquering Sleep Troubles With Ally Mona

Intro: In this episode of Everyday Elevations, Jason interviews Ally Mona, a former insomniac turned certified aromatherapist and wellness coach. They explore the importance of quality sleep, the impact of poor sleep on our health, and Ally's journey to regain her own sleep after 6 years of insomnia. Key Discussion Points: - The negative impacts of poor sleep on cognitive function, mood, heart health, weight, and more (00:08:10) - Using diet, supplementation, stress management, and sleep hygiene tactics to improve sleep quality (00:21:49) - Ally's "desperate" routine to retrain her sleep patterns over 3 months (00:34:57) - Managing technology and screens before bedtime (00:43:41) - Supplements like melatonin and essential oils for sleep struggles (00:46:00) Guest Bios: Ally Mona - Former insomniac who retrained her sleep after 6 years of struggle. Now a certified aromatherapist and health/wellness coach who helps clients improve their sleep naturally. Key Quotes: "Sleep is the thing that is the very tip of the iceberg. It's not those bottom layers of the iceberg, all those bottom layers of how well we eat, how well we manage, our stress, how much movement we're doing, all those lifestyle pieces." (00:03:21) "When you focus on the bottom of the iceberg, the top of the iceberg fixes itself. It really can." (00:03:38) "Your body repairs the body. This is everything from blood vessels to the immune system, okay? It uses the sleep as a time for repair." (00:15:20) Facebook.com/Allison.mona Instagram.com/positivelyallymona