47 - I Can't Sleep, Now What?

<p>Here's the thing about sleep - one in three American adults simply do not get the sleep they require on a regular basis. That's not ok! Sleep deprivation kicks off a cascading series of consequences for our physical health, relationships, sense of self, and emotional stability. But finding our way to a better night's sleep is no easy task - that's why we created this episode.</p> <p>We speak with two people about reigning in sleepless nights. First, we meet paramedic Sydney Fitzgibbons who finally recovered from chronic insomnia. Second, we sit down with Dr. Karima Clayton - a professor at NYU and sleep expert who works with veterans in New York to overcome sleep disorders. Through Dr. Clayton, we'll learn the 8 steps of sleep hygiene and why getting better sleep is crucial to a well-rounded life. </p> <p><strong><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Sponsor:<br /></span></strong><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Mental Note Podcast is brought to you by Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight mood and anxiety center. If you’d like to talk to a trained therapist to see if treatment is right for you, please call them at (877) 850-7199.</span><strong><span style= "font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style= "font-size: 10pt;">Resources:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">8 Sleep Hygiene Suggestions + Timestamps:</span></strong></li> </ul> <ol> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ol> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mind the caffeine consumption - 18:50</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Designate the bed as a sleep-only zone - 19:55</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Find a sleep routine that winds you down - 20:40</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Follow consistent times for both falling asleep and waking up - 21:00</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sleep space ambiance - 24:26</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mindfully Move your body but keep it relaxing if you like to be active before bed - 25:25</