The truth about prescribed sleep meds is that they really don’t help with fixing sleep disorders. They don’t lead to significant restorative sleep. But don’t take my word for it. Take the words from a medical educator and ER doctor!
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The Why Behind Your Z’s Podcast Episode 8- What Summer Camp Taught Me About Sleep
I didn’t realize it at the time, but my work at Millstone 4 H Camp back in the 90’s planted me seeds about restorative sleep that came into full fruition 30 years later!
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The Why Behind Your Z’s Podcast Episode 7- Can You Die From Insomnia?
The Why Behind Your Z’s Episode 6- Why You Sleep Better In The Dark
In this episode, I talk about our natural design for sleeping in the dark, what you can do to encourage it, and even my own “fears” of the dark!
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The Why Behind Your Z’s Episode 5- Why Does My Brain Wake Up When I Go To Bed?
I explore two of the main reasons why this happens- your brain’s neurotransmitter speeds at bed time, and emotional dysregulation after midnight.
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