The Silent Saboteur: How Poor Sleep Is Hijacking Your Mental Health. How to fix your nights to feel better during the day.

Join host Maha Corbett and guest Dr Jemma King – sleep, stress and recovery expert – as they dive deep into the science of sleep and why it’s the ultimate non-negotiable for women’s health.✓ Why your brain literally needs to be cleaned each night✓ The truth about cortisol, stress, and your sleep-wake cycle✓ How sleep deprivation impacts your gut, weight, mood and motivation✓ Signs of “dirty brain” syndrome and how to fix it✓ Why perimenopause and poor sleep are a vicious cycle✓ The most common myths about sleep (and what’s actually true)✓ A step-by-step guide to preparing for your best sleep – from the minute you wake✓ The surprising link between poor sleep, poor choices, and personality shifts✓ How to reduce 3am wake-ups, anxiety spirals and burnout✓ The tech, tools and trackers that actually make a differenceWhether you’re battling broken sleep, riding the perimenopause rollercoaster, or just want to improve your energy, this episode gives you the why and the how to reclaim your sleep – and your sanity.Mentioned Products:Oura Ring – sleep tracking & biometricsEight Sleep Pod Mattress – smart temperature-regulating bed topperWelltory – heart rate variability & stress trackingSWIISH Sleep Superfood Powder – natural ingredients to support restSWIISH:https://www.swiish.com/use code UNLOCKED10 (T + C’s apply)FOLLOW:https://www.instagram.com/swiish/https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermederhttps://www.instagram.com/maha_corbettDr Jemma Kinghttps://www.instagram.com/dr.jemma.king🎧 Episode Chapters00:00 – Why Sleep Is the Secret Weapon: The overlooked foundation of mental and physical wellbeing02:00 – Dirty Brain Syndrome: What it is and how to prevent it04:30 – Deep Sleep 101: Why you need five cycles and most people don’t get them07:00 – Sleep, Mood & Memory: How your brain distorts reality when sleep-deprived10:00 – Cortisol, Gut Health & Happiness: The gut-sleep-stress loop explained13:00 – Risky Decisions & Reactivity: How sleep deprivation rewires your brain15:00 – Sleep Disorders: What to know about sleep apnoea and insomnia17:00 – Perimenopause & Sleep: The hormonal havoc keeping women awake21:00 – Sleep Efficiency vs Sleep Quantity: Why “more” isn’t always better23:30 – From Phones to Pilots: The real cost of skimping on sleep26:00 – The Ultimate Sleep Formula: From light exposure to late-night meals30:00 – Protein, Blood Sugar & Mood: What to eat and when for better sleep33:00 – 3am Wake-Ups: What causes them and how to stop them35:00 – Anxiety, Inflammation & Brain Fog: How your lifestyle affects your mind38:00 – Movement for Mental Health: Myokines and the power of daily exercise41:00 – Sleep Tech & Innovation: The new tools changing the game44:00 – Final Myths Busted: Sleep debt, Dec2 gene and the truth about one bad night Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.