Podcast 356: Why You Don’t Need to Stress About Sleep

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I will give you my favorite, neuroscience-based tips to sleep better. Before I go into depth on this topic, I want to emphasize that everyone is different. Some people may need more sleep than others. Some people may find that certain tips to improve sleep quality don’t work for them—this is perfectly okay AND normal. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-you-don-t-need-to-stress-about-sleep OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! -NED’s CBD products: If you’d like to give Ned a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:03 Don’t fear not sleeping 3:15 The messier our mind is, the messier our sleeping patterns will be 6:00, 34:00 Why we need to manage our mind to sleep better 10:00 We all need different amounts of sleep 12:00 Why we need to prepare the mind & body to sleep well 13:00 Techniques to sleep better 18:00 How light affects sleep quality 21:20 How temperature affects sleep quality 25:12 Exercise & sleep 27:50 Why sleeping pills should only be used as a last resort Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to US: 1 (833) 285 3747 UK: +447908679035 Canada: 18336032953 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.