Let's Talk Sleep with Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn - Spring/Summer 2023

In this episode, Gina chats with Alanna McGinn, Sleep Expert and founder of Good Night Sleep Site. Along with her trusted team, Alanna has successfully helped thousands of families overcome their sleep challenges and establish healthy nighttime habits so they can get the sleep they need. Gina and Alanna discuss why sleep is important and how to get better quality sleep in your daily life.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ginalivyspringsummer2023Topics covered:Coffee (Caffeine) and sleep @ 0:29Alanna shares a bit about herself and experience on the Program @ 1:13Does our sleep change throughout the seasons @ 2:52Why people need sleep @ 4:20How much sleep we need @ 6:48When we are over tired - sleep deprivation @ 8:27What a good night's sleep looks and feels like @ 9:23Normal to wake up during the night - sleep deprivation versus insomnia @ 11:27What to do with insomnia @ 13:55What mistakes can be made when trying to improve sleep @ 15:00Sleep hygiene @ 17:05How long it should take to fall asleep @ 20:48Waking consistently in middle of the night @ 23:28Bedtime snacks and how our sleep needs can change @ 25:21Tiring yourself out to sleep better @ 27:38Exposing ourselves to natural light in the morning @ 30:49Menopause, hormones, hot flashes @ 32:21Getting out of bed when waking up versus going back to sleep @ 35:22Supplements and sleep aides @ 37:56Shift Workers @ 40:31How to navigate after travel/time zones @ 41:49Naps - shift workers @ 43:01Sleep trackers @ 44:12What you need to know - takes times, habits, managing stress @ 45:59 Where you can find Alanna and what she offers @ 47:59To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.