Calm & Cozy

We tend to think of sleep as something that happens to us, but what if we started to think of sleep as a part of us? I believe that you can prepare for a night of sleep by asking for what you need instead of closing your eyes and just hoping for the best. This episode is my short and sweet rant about a recent idea. I hope it makes sense, and I hope it helps bring you closer to seeing sleep as an ally.Claim your 30-Day Aura Guest Pass and get access to my NEW and growing library of sleep meditations and bedtime stories:https://aurahealth.io/guestpass/beth-wyatt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's one year later, and what a year it's been! In this episode, I answer the question, "How are you, really?" You'll find out where I've been, why I took so much time off, and how I approached sleep in a new way to get through it all. I also let you in on my current sleep projects and how you can work with me in my new insomnia membership at http://www.freedomfrominsomnia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I used to claim that I couldn't take short naps, that I had to sleep for at least 40 minutes to feel good, and that's no longer true. I can nap successfully for a few minutes. I can do the “power nap.” I get it now and I LOVE it. Nothing has changed in my body, I just changed my expectations. BUT I don't want to discount those who legitimately can't nap for whatever reason. This episode is for those who would like to practice the art of the power nap and are open to some fun and healthy experimentation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I thought I would do something a little different for this episode. I love telling stories and every once in a while, I'll be in the mood to tell a story in an Instagram caption. I'll post a pretty picture of a bed or a plant and then use all the space I'm allowed and hope that my followers don't get bored and stop reading before the last line. The stories are about me, and sometimes they're remotely related to sleep, but mostly they're stories I've remembered or felt compelled to share because they had an impact on me in some way. Or I just thought they were fun, and I love to connect with other people through these stories. Honestly, I always thought if I were to write a book it would be fiction, and it so happens my first book is about sleep. So, this episode is the greatest hits of the stories I've shared in my Instagram captions, and I've named each story as though they were FRIENDS episodes:THE ONE WHERE MOM DOESN'T SEE A BALD EAGLETHE ONE WHERE I FINALLY LET MY LEGS SEE THE SUNTHE ONE WHERE I HATE EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE SAYINGTHE ONE WHERE I WAS THE TIRED ONETHE ONE WHERE MICHAEL STIPE SMILED AT METHE ONE WHERE I WAS TERRIBLE AT SIMPLE MATHTHE ONE WHERE I THOUGHT I HAD NO TALENTTHE ONE WHERE I DECIDE IT'S OKAY TO BRAG ABOUT MY BOOKTHE ONE WHERE I WAS ALL WEIRD ABOUT THE TREETHE ONE WHERE I GUSH ABOUT MY MORNING WALKS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I want to take a step back from sleep topics this week and talk about what's going on in my own life. How I'm handling grief and loss, and the valuable lessons I've learned about support - more specifically, how to show support for people you care about without writing and rewriting awkward text messages or baking pies for days that won't be eaten. When you don't know what to say, or if your words will mean anything, or how you can help, know that it IS possible to offer support without having any of those answers. I swear a little. You have been warned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've recorded a meditation to help you fall asleep after the frustration of an unexpected wake-up. It is based on a few of the mindset concepts I covered in episode 81, Can You Manifest Better Sleep? The goal of this meditation is to help you create your own peaceful back-to-sleep practice, so I've kept it simple, but I've also made it super calm and cozy, as usual. This meditation has no intro or ads and can be played from start to finish as you relax in your bed. It starts with a 6-minute guided audio with calming piano in the background and ends with 10 minutes of just music before fading to silence. For best results, delete any downloaded or queue podcast episodes to prevent them from automatically playing after this meditation is over. Background music commercial license purchased from Ashot Danielyan Composer on audiojungle.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you manifest better sleep? Are positive thoughts alone enough to improve your sleep? I'll tell you what I think in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you love essential oils as much as I do, you are gonna LOVE this episode. I recently had a great conversation with Lauren Granville, an oil educator with doTERRA, and we talked about using oils to energize your mornings, ease anxiety during the day, what to diffuse in the evening before bed, and a lot more. I asked my Instagram followers to post their questions, and Lauren gave her best advice right back. This is seriously one of those episodes you will learn so much from that you should probably take notes.Connect with Lauren on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mrs_gs_essentials/Buy the oils she mentions in this episode at: https://www.doterra.com/CA/en/site/laurengranvilleJoin her Facebook group, Daily Dose of EO here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/471514333360528--------------------------------------------------------------I've partnered with my friend & fellow sleep coach, Derek Lacey, The Life Coach for Insomniacs, to create Freedom From Insomnia, an online course, group coaching program, and membership community for people who struggle with any or all of the symptoms of insomnia - falling asleep, falling back to sleep, bedtime anxiety, racing thoughts, sleep-deprivation, and a negative (or non-existent) relationship with sleep. ⁣First, the community is built around The Art of Falling Asleep which is our 8-week online insomnia course. Along with the support of people who understand what you're going through, and resources that will help you put each lesson into practice in real-time, you'll get some serious face-time with us in our ongoing live group coaching calls. ⁣We're looking for a small group of founding members to grow this community with us. We want you to tell us how and when you need support, and we want to see you experience freedom from insomnia symptoms first-hand. ⁣⁣We'll be offering a special founding members' price for this first launch only, and even though I don't have a “Buy Now” button for you to press at this moment, you can get on our waitlist at: www.freedomfrominsomnia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I recently had a call with Andi Campbell about sleep and self-care. Andi is a recreation therapist and mental health advocate.We met online and have connected over our many things in common. This episode has been barely edited and is rather long, but we had so much fun chatting about so many topics that I wanted to let you listen in. Andi was a great guest and shared a lot of great information about finding ways of practicing self-care that speak to you. She also shared a few of her pet peeves as a recreation therapist, and then we talked about her sleep and our favourite REM albums.Coonect with Andi: https://www.cultivatingrecreation.ca/Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultivating_recreation/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monica LeBaron is simplifying wellness for busy women so they sleep better and have more energy to enjoy life. In this episode, Monica shares her favourite relaxation techniques and educates me on the power of Yoga Nidra, mudras, and using our breath to relax. Monica's website: www.monicalebaron.comFree Yoga Nidra Meditation:http://monicalebaron.com/freeyoganidraStress Management for Busy Women:http://monicalebaron.com/stressMonica's Instagram: instagram.com/monica.le.baronGet 30% off on the Stress Management program using the code BETH:https://monicalebaron.com/stress-management Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is about making mornings a little less brutal. I cover sleep inertia - what it is and why you don't want it in your life, and the steps to ending your struggle with the dreaded snooze button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy new year and happy start of season 4! This episode is about our recent move and how I turned a living room corner into a peaceful and inviting bedroom space. I might have also over-shared a little, as usual, but you should be used to that by now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I didn't feel like celebrating my 75th podcast episode the way I originally planned, so instead I got a little vulnerable and shared how my year has been going. Struggling? Me too. Let's take a step back together and learn to rest, not quit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, you'll hear from four of my sleep expert friends on what you should do if you can't fall asleep within a certain amount of time. Some say you should get out of bed and do something else, while others say you should stay in bed. In episode 73, I shared my opinion, and now it's time for the other experts to weigh in. Surprisingly, they all had a different answer.You'll hear from the following sleep experts:Tina CufaroWebsite: https://www.tinacufaro.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theholisticsleepcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theholisticsleepcoach/ Lauren DuffellWebsite: https://www.coachingforinsomniacs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingforinsomniacs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachingforinsomniacs Dr. Dyan Haspel-JohnsonWebsite: https://www.drdyan.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdyanhj/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdyanhj Derek LaceyWebsite: https://www.dereklaceycoaching.com/Podcast: https://www.dereklaceycoaching.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifecoachforinsomniacs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelifecoachforinsomniacs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is about a topic that is a little controversial in the sleep world. Every sleep coach and sleep professional has a different view, and it's interesting to me that we can all agree on so many things, like blue light and circadian rhythm, while also disagreeing on this one thing... Should you get out of bed if you can't fall asleep? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is about the enneagram, a really cool method of personality typing. Marisa Aud is an Enneagram Coach, and in this episode, Marissa will share how to figure out which type you are, how you can manage stress, and a few ways each of the nine types can practice self-care. Follow Marisa on Instagram at @enneagramandyou: https://www.instagram.com/enneagramandyou/Thank you to Sleep Crown, this episode's sponsor! Listen to get your coupon code and save $10 at www.sleepcrown.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April Snow is a licensed psychotherapist who works with introverts, highly sensitive people, perfectionists, and overachievers. In this episode, April and I chat about self-care for highly sensitive people (HSPs), how to ask for what you need in your relationships, and why our sleep habits that seem weird or high-maintenance are actually right on point.You can find out more about HSPs and how to work with April at: https://www.expansiveheart.com/Follow April on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expansiveheart/------------------------------------------Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Dormi's Blue Blocker Glasses! Wear Them... Sleep Better!Save 20% off your pair of Dormi's with the coupon code BETH at: https://dormis.io/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I chat with Derek Lacey, The Life Coach for Insomniacs. Derek opens up about his 15-year struggle with insomnia, the 5-step sleep method he uses with his clients, the inspiration for his podcast, The Art of Falling Asleep, and his line of blue blocker glasses, Dormi's! This is my first episode with another sleep coach as a guest and we use this opportunity to rant about melatonin, chat about naming his future book, and laugh about various other things.This episode contains mild language that is too tame for the explicit language warning, but bad enough that you wouldn't want your toddler repeating the words to her Sunday school teacher. Derek's website: https://www.dereklaceycoaching.com/The Art of Falling Asleep Podcast: https://www.dereklaceycoaching.com/podcastSAVE 20% on Dormi's glasses with the coupon code BETH at: https://dormis.io/Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Kyrgies slippers! Kyrgies are beautiful, hand-felted, and SO comfortable. Kyrgies are produced in Kyrgyzstan from the wool of sheep that graze freely. The artisans are paid fairly, and the leather soles are made to be soft and comfortable while being tanned with nontoxic products. ⁣Save 10% by clicking on my affiliate link [ HERE ] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I tell you the story behind my new book, The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep. I talk about how it all started last spring, the unconventional way I got the book deal, the emotional email I received when the proposal was approved, and how I originally felt about the book title. I also talk about which section of the book is my favourite and how I ultimately busted through writer's block. After all that, I read you the introduction of the book then tell you how you can get additional help to put it all into practice in your own life. Buy the book here: https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/thebookofsleepJoin the book club here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/calmandcozybookclubFollow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sleepcoachbeth/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're gonna love this episode's guest! Dr. Dyan Haspel-Johnson chats with me about the art and science of self-hypnosis for better sleep. As someone who struggled with crippling insomnia and health problems for years, Dr. Dyan speaks from her own experience as well as her professional experience working with clients in her own practice. We talk about some of the myths and misconceptions of hypnosis, how we actually go into a state of hypnosis a few times a day without realizing it, and how to practice self-hypnosis as a tool to calm racing thoughts and achieve restful sleep.Go to her website for her many resources on self-hypnosis and sleep: www.drdyan.comCheck out Dr. Dyan's Free download:“The 3 Biggest Things That Cause Sleep Problems & The ONE Thing You Can Do by 3pm Today to Sleep Better”Follow Dr. Dyan Haspel-Johnson on Instagram & Twitter: @drdyanhj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The other day I was asked, "If I read your book, will it fix my sleep?" so this episode is about the frustrating questions I'm asked as a sleep coach, why it's impossible to fix people's sleep during a thirty-second conversation, and the advice I would give these people if they actually stayed in the conversation long enough to hear my answers. My book, The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep, is out soon! Grab your copy here:https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/thebookofsleepJoin my book club/coaching group (or learn more) here:https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/the-book-club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A reviewer made a comment about my book (after reading an advance digital copy) that I believe was meant to be critical and a little sarcastic. I'm okay with criticism because I understand that not everyone is gonna like me. I'm also okay with sarcasm because everything I say is dripping with it. ⁣The comment made me laugh at the time, but days later, I can't let it go. There's a part of me that agrees with what she said and I have to talk it out.⁣This episode is a direct response to that negative review, and it might surprise you to hear that I agree with what was said. Listen to the full episode to hear why. And then go find my book, The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep, on Amazon!Here's where you can buy the book:https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/thebookofsleepHere's where you can register for the book club/coaching group: https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/the-book-club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The term chronotype is used to characterize your natural sleep-wake cycle and sleep patterns. It determines whether you're a night owl or an early bird or something else. Your chronotype is based on your biology and genetic makeup, and it is said that because we're born with it, it cannot be changed. I want to challenge the idea that you are stuck with the chronotype you have been born with if you feel it is no longer serving you. This episode goes deeper into what the four chronotypes are, and how I went from a functioning night owl to an early bird, and why I'm happier for it.Learn more and pre-order my new book at www.sleepcoachbeth.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is about the bedtime stressors that plague us at night, and how to deal with them. Because I have struggled with many types of bedtime anxiety and racing thoughts, I have put together some "bedtime mantras" for you to repeat to yourself when you're lying in bed worrying about things you can and can't control.Here is that list, but listen to the episode to hear the story of the time I thought there was a murderer in the basement.1: Tomorrow is taken care of, tonight I can rest.2: They are safe and happy.3: Thank you for all that I have. I am so blessed.4: May I be happy. May I be well. May I be safe. May I be peaceful and at ease.6: I am safe and loved. I'm fine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for another bedtime story. This time about dandelions. Listen in bed and enjoy four minutes of ambient music after the story is over. Goodnight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I went floating in a sensory deprivation tank and didn't freak out...but didn't have a life-changing epiphany either. This episode explores the benefits of floating, what it is, what it felt like, and how Jake and I felt after our recent one hour float session. (I'll give you a hint - one of us wants to go back and the other doesn't.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode will help you choose the perfect paint color to make your bedroom cozy and sleepy! As a former house painter, color consultant, and Benjamin Moore employee, paint is kinda my thing. This short, but helpful, episode will give you the best color shades to promote sleep, while giving you a few tips on making the decision a little easier. Whether you're moving into a new home or wanting to update your beautiful bedroom, this is the episode for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's my first episode in four months, and I'm back with a few controversial answers to your well-meaning questions. I'll tell you what I think about shift workers, how I really feel about the "best" essential oil companies, and how I find moments of calm and self-care throughout my busy day. I also have a new cute musical intro.Grab my FREE 5-minute in-bed relaxing meditation at www.sleepcoachbeth.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is the first of its kind on The CALM+COZY Podcast - An in-person interview recorded while on vacation in Abbotsford, British Columbia.Who can go from being a heavy sleeper her whole life to hearing her child tiptoe across her bedroom floor? A mom of two young girls, of course! My cousin, Laura, has an in-person chat with me about how her sleep has changed since pregnancy, and how being a mom of a two year old and a five year old changes everything, even a 30+ year sleep routine. Even if you don't have kids, I think you'll still enjoy this conversation with one of my favorite relatives. Laura and I talk about where our love for naps comes from, our favorite sleep stories from when we were kids, and other sleep-related topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your body makes melatonin on a daily basis, and its primary task is to regulate your sleep-wake cycle without ever having to wander the supplement aisle. This episode will teach you a handful of simple ways you can become a melatonin-making machine starting tonight!Products mentioned in this episode can be found at https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/sleep-aidsThis episode's sponsor is ZenBev, the all-natural sleep drink. Save 10% off your order with the coupon code, SLEEPCOACH10, at http://www.zenbev.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For those of you who love being read to, find my voice somewhat relaxing, and/or miss my Grown-Up Bedtime Stories podcast, here's me reading a short story by Virginia Woolf for 20 minutes. No intros, no ads, just me and the calming music. Goodnight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's interview is with Samar Poorlakani, a 32-year old sex-positive psychotherapist and globetrotter who is living with narcolepsy and cataplexy. Samar lived with debilitating sleep issues, muscle weakness, and chronic pain for years before finding the right doctors, diagnosis, and medications. Samar shares her experiences as a partner living with confusing and frustrating symptoms, and how she navigates her personal life and professional life as a therapist in Austin, Texas, all while maintaining a sense of humour and positive outlook. My conversation with Samar was interesting and inspiring, and I know you'll enjoy it!Find Samar online at https://www.austinintimatematters.comInstagram: https://twitter.com/austinintimateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/austinintimatematters/*This episode contains mature language and themes, so please use discretion around children, seniors, and judgey people.*Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Endy, the great Canadian mattress. Save $50 OFF any size mattress with the coupon code, SLEEPCOACH50, at https://ca.endy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For those of you who love being read to, find my voice somewhat relaxing, and/or miss my Grown-Up Bedtime Stories podcast (I still get emails asking where it went!), here's me reading to you for 10 minutes with calming piano music in the background. Please know that I am not a professional voice artist or a professional story reader, so there's no need to leave a bad review stating that I am neither a professional voice artist or professional story reader. Goodnight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is part of my sleep disorder series, and I've been looking forward to this interview for a while. I met Julie Flygare online, through our Instagram accounts and a mutual interest in sleep. Julie is the founder of Project Sleep and an advocate for people living with narcolepsy. Before meeting Julie and reading her book, I didn't know anything about narcolepsy. I thought it was what most of us think - falling asleep suddenly without any control of where you are or what you're doing. Narcolepsy is very misunderstood, and not all that rare, and that's why I wanted to have Julie tell her story.You can find Julie on Instagram as @remrunner, Project Sleep's website at: https://project-sleep.com, and the Narcolepsy Not Alone campaign at: http://www.narcolepsynotalone.com/A HUGE Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Zenbev, a natural drink mix that promotes sleep by easing anxiety and racing thoughts. It contains only a small handful of natural ingredients and tastes great! Save 10% off your order with the coupon code, SLEEPCOACH10, at https://zenbev.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is an interview with Stacy Erickson Edwards, Founder of cpapbabes. Stacy is living with both sleep apnea and idiopathic hypersomnia, and I'm grateful she was willing to be so open about her 18 year journey with exhaustion, being misdiagnosed, and struggling to find treatments that work. Find Stacy at www.cpapbabes.com, and @cpapbabes on Instagram and Facebook.Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Zenbev, the natural, organic and vegan sleep drink mix! Listen to the episode for a coupon code to save 10% off your first order at www.zenbev.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is kind of the third in my sleep study series. The first part of my story is episode 48, when I talk about my excessive daytime sleepiness, the symptoms I've struggled with for 20+ years, and how I got referred to a sleep clinic. Episode 49 is about my overnight sleep study and how weird it is to be covered in wires while a stranger watches you sleep through a tiny camera. This episode, 52, is about my follow-up appointment with the sleep doctor, and the results of the sleep study.My results were both expected and unexpected. It turns out I have a sleep disorder, just not the one I would have ever guessed!Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Endy, the great Canadian mattress! www.endy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is about how to tell if it's time for a new mattress and how to choose a mattress that's perfect for you. It's funny that it took me 51 episodes to cover this topic because a good mattress is pretty important. We don't usually pay attention to what we're sleeping on until it all goes terribly wrong.In this episode, I also share my honest 100-night Endy review so you can hear what it's like to sleep on a mattress that doesn't have a permanent body-sized dent in the centre of it. Endy is a Canadian-made memory foam mattress that uses CertiPur-US certified foam, and is shipped for free to anywhere in Canada. Use my affiliate link to save $50 off any sized Endy mattress at www.endy.com (Coupon code has expired) - http://ssqt.co/mQgzzHK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I'm going to cover the ways exercise improves sleep, the benefits of working out in the morning, and finding exercise you actually enjoy. I want to make sure you know that I'm not here to make you feel judged about any of these topics.I know firsthand that adopting a regular exercise routine is not as easy as the fit girls on Instagram make it look. I've struggled for years and years to fit exercise into my daily life. So while I'm telling you all the connections between physical activity and sleep, I'm also going to talk to you about the real stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 48 you would have heard me talk about my history with excessive daytime sleepiness, and wanting to find out why I could take three naps a day even though I was sleeping well at night. I spoke to my doctor, and she referred me to have a sleep study done. A few weeks ago, I went in to a local sleep clinic to have an overnight sleep study, and this episode is about my experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been said by many sleep professionals that midday naps are healthy. Most people hit a bit of a wall around 1 or 2 in the afternoon. A short nap can improve memory, focus and creativity. If you need a little pick-me-up in the afternoon, and a power nap does it for you, you are not alone. But what happens if one nap just doesn't cut it? What if you need to sleep for hours during the day to feel normal? When does napping become a problem?I tackle these questions in this episode because I'm going through the same questions myself. I'm a champion napper, but is that a good thing? Does being sleepy all day even though I sleep 7.5-8 hours every night mean something's not quite right? I'll tell you about my own experience with Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and talk about the differences between fatigue and feeling sleepy.You can rate your own sleepiness by taking the Epworth Sleepiness Test here: http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/narcolepsy/diagnosing-narcolepsy/epworth-sleepiness-scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sleep Crown's Founder, Julie Westervelt, makes her comeback on the podcast after a year on the road with her natural sleep aid. I invited Julie to return so she could tell us what it's like being a pioneer in an industry that doesn't completely understand or promote the importance of sleep...YET! We chat about trends in the sleep world, and what it's like being a busy entrepreneur who appreciates rest.Check out Sleep Crown, Julie's over-the-head pillow, at www.sleepcrown.com, and use the coupon code CALMCOZY to save 10% Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is one I've wanted to write for a while. I've been using a weighted blanket for about a year, and I love it. I've been asked several times about the benefits of weighted blankets, and there's been some interest from my followers for this episode.A weighted blanket is a natural, prescription-free source of relief for anxiety and stress of all kinds, as well as trouble falling asleep. A weighted blanket is a quilted blanket that has been filled with tiny pellets to weigh at least 10% of your total body weight. They use the science of Deep Pressure Stimulation to simulate the feeling of being hugged which eases anxiety, symptoms of ADHD and autism in children and adults.I've partnered with a company called Solace Blankets, and that's the brand I've been using nightly. Solace provides free shipping in the United States and Canada, as well as a 100-night trial, and the price of their blanket includes an amazingly soft duvet cover. Use my coupon code SLEEPCOACH15 to save 15% at www.solaceblankets.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you didn't already know, I'm a big fan of taking time to prepare for bed, whether you're someone who occasionally has a hard time falling asleep, or you're a hardcore insomniac. I believe an evening ritual can help anyone transition from day to night peacefully.You will hear the sleep experts say that you should start to prepare for bed an hour before bedtime. That a “tech curfew” should begin, and you turn off all screens in the house, and engage in relaxing non-blue-screen activities.So then what do you do if you don't have 30 minutes to relax before bed?What do you do if you don't have 5 minutes to relax before bed?This episode is for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I tell you how these 3 sleep products help me every night (and morning) and give a few tips and reviews on getting your hands on 'em.Blackout stickers from www.mantasleep.comA sunlight alarm clock from Amazon (the kind I have is from Warkit)Sleeep earplugs by Flare Audio from www.flareaudio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self-care is such a buzz word right now, but do you know what it really is? For some, self-care is an expensive weekend away at a spa once a year, but did you know that self-care is something you can practice daily, for free, in your everyday life? In this episode I talk about what self-care is and isn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is about 5 things you shouldn't be doing right before bed, why you shouldn't be doing them, and my suggestions for what you could be doing instead. There probably won't be any big surprises in this list, but a friendly reminder every once in a while wouldn't hurt, right!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On January 13th I turned 40. It's a big number, and I felt like I shouldn't let it pass without somehow honouring it publicly. Here's why I love getting older. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Due to Lavender's versatile properties, it is considered the must-have oil to have on hand at all times. It's the oil that does everything. I use lavender daily in a variety of ways. This episode is about lavender oil and the many ways YOU can use it to help with sleep, relaxation, and a number of other things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is about making New Year's Resolutions that make you happy or bring joy to others. Let's stop making declarations about changing our bodies or torturing ourselves at the gym. Let's start thinking about how we're showing up in the world on a daily basis and how we are loving and serving others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've decided to do one last breast reduction surgery-related episode because I don't want to drive you all crazy with this. A lot of people have shown an interest in my surgery, so I'm going to share my story here. As a friendly warning, this episode contains a few choice swear words, and is not appropriate for younger listeners. I also say boobs (and other versions of the word) a LOT. These are posts written for my blog, Thirty-Two-Gee, and start at least a month before my surgery. I'm going to read them the way they were written, which is in real time, is really honest, and a little awkward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm still on the surgery topic this week, and in a few more days I'll be 4 weeks into my recovery from breast reduction surgery. I wanted to do an episode on recovery because not only have many of you reached out about your own reduction journey but recovering from surgery, in general, is a universal topic. I will be relating to my specific experience here, but I believe the points I cover in this episode can be applied to whatever part of your body is about to be cut open. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.