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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 44 MIN

Sleep is EVERYTHING: The Secrets of Sleep Architecture and Sleep Hygiene

from Rich Thoughts, Poor Jokes · host Dr. Roxy Riefkohl-Cook & Dr. Stephanie Ellis

Poor sleep doesn't just make you tired. It quietly degrades your communication, your relationships, your physical health, your decision-making, and your emotional regulation. Most people don't notice until something breaks. Sleep is the place to start.Sleep is the thing that underlies everything else, and this episode builds the foundation for understanding why. Deep sleep handles the physical repair. REM handles the emotional and cognitive repair. Cut either one short and you'll feel it, even if you can't name what's wrong.There's a three-question self-assessment worth sitting with, a clear-eyed walk through sleep hygiene that skips the usual oversimplifications, and a frank conversation about the things that quietly sabotage sleep without people realizing it. How you use your bed. The math you do on your phone at midnight. What melatonin supplements are actually doing in your body and when they make sense.Oh, and those sleep trackers and Fitbits? They might be doing more harm than good. The research on this one is genuinely surprising, and worth a listen before you strap anything to your wrist tonight.Send your questions to [email protected] and subscribe as the sleep series continues.Rich Thoughts, Poor Jokes, is brought to you by Compass Coaching. At Compass Coaching, we specialize in executive coaching by collaborating with you on your goals, giving you reliable information, skills development practice opportunities, goal-oriented behavioral strategies, and help in tailoring these skills to your specific situation. We offer both topic-specific, empirically-based programs for businesses, organizations, and companies, all built on cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused principles. Learn more and connect with us at www.compasscoachingforlife.net

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