Sleep Better: What Science Reveals about Deep Rest, Circadian Rhythm, and Night-Time Anxiety

Deutsche Originalaufnahme - to listen to the English Dub version, forward to chapter 3 at timestamp 00:26:28. In this episode, Dr. Ulrike Stefanowski joins me to explore one of the most underestimated foundations of mental and physical health: sleep. Ulrike is a medical doctor, coach, and founder of INSANO, an institute focused on mental well-being and nervous-system regulation. She combines medical understanding with modern self-regulation methods to help people regain deep rest, calm, and stable energy. Together we unpack… • Why we cannot catch up on chronic sleep loss • What really happens in deep sleep and REM sleep • How our 25-hour internal clock sabotages mornings • Why teens and night owls struggle in an early-bird society • How morning light, movement, and evening rituals set the brain for rest • What to do if you wake up at 2 or 3 AM with your mind racing • Why rumination is strongest at night • How stress hormones and circadian dips influence night-time awakenings • What simple habits reliably improve sleep quality This conversation blends science, practicality, and compassion for all of us who want to feel more rested, clearer, and more grounded.