Podcast 356: Why You Don’t Need to Stress About Sleep

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I will give you my favorite, neuroscience-based tips to sleep better.Before I go into depth on this topic, I want to emphasize that everyone is different. Some people may need more sleep than others. Some people may find that certain tips to improve sleep quality don’t work for them—this is perfectly okay AND normal.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-you-don-t-need-to-stress-about-sleepOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends!-NED’s CBD products: If you’d like to give Ned a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:03 Don’t fear not sleeping3:15 The messier our mind is, the messier our sleeping patterns will be6:00, 34:00 Why we need to manage our mind to sleep better10:00 We all need different amounts of sleep12:00 Why we need to prepare the mind & body to sleep well13:00 Techniques to sleep better18:00 How light affects sleep quality21:20 How temperature affects sleep quality25:12 Exercise & sleep27:50 Why sleeping pills should only be used as a last resortGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF toUS: 1 (833) 285 3747UK: +447908679035Canada: 18336032953ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.