Why 8 Hours of Sleep Isn't the Goal (And What Actually Is)

Most people believe that getting 8 hours of sleep is the key to feeling rested. But what if you're hitting that target every night and still waking up exhausted, foggy, or unrefreshed?In this first episode of a new recovery series, Nicole Goode explains why sleep duration is only one piece of the puzzle. You'll learn how sleep architecture, the structure of your sleep cycles throughout the night, has a far greater impact on your energy, recovery, cognitive function, and overall health than the number of hours you spend in bed.You'll discover practical strategies to improve sleep quality, protect recovery, and wake up feeling more refreshed.01:17 – Why 8 Hours of Sleep Isn't the Goal02:32 – Sleep Architecture Explained04:10 – Deep Sleep vs REM Sleep07:53 – 5 Ways to Improve Sleep Quality Naturally10:40 – Why You Keep Waking Up at 3AM15:00 – Hormones, Perimenopause & Poor Sleep19:00 – The Real Goal of Better SleepRESOURCES: Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.nicolegoodehealth.com/the-goode-health-podcast/episode-128DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and related website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. It is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat, instead it is designed to help educate and inspire. Always seek the advice of a professional medical practitioner or qualified health practitioner. Never ignore or disregard advice given to you based on information in this podcast or related website and do not delay in seeking medical advice.