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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 1H 16M

Perspectives on Sleep!

from Perspectives · host The Informed Perspective

It’s Penny & Jennie again from The Informed Perspective, and today’s podcast was a deep (and much-needed) dive into why sleep matters more than we think.We were joined by three incredible women:🍼 Sinead Davin – newborn care specialist🧠 Tracy Hannigan – sleep therapist for adults🌿 Janie Perry – naturopath and nutrition expertTogether, we unpacked:* Why sleep deprivation can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s* How new parents (yes, dads too!) are deeply affected by sleep loss* What “hyperarousal” is and how it keeps us wired at night* Why blood sugar, caffeine, and magnesium matter for quality sleep* Tools like breathwork, tapping, and screen-free wind-downs🌙 Top tips from our guests:* Sinead: Get daytime feeding right (for baby sleep!)* Janie: Balance your blood sugar* Tracy: Don’t check the clock at 3 a.m.Sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s your foundation.🎧 Tune in now & let's rest smarter. Get full access to The Informed Perspective at theinformedperspective.substack.com/subscribe

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