037: Night Owls, Sleep Deprivation & How to Move Forward

Mama Needs More

In today's show, we dig into sleep deprivation and the impact this can have on your mental and physical well-being. The long-term effects are shocking. I've been experiencing some of the short-term effects of chronic sleep deprivation, and it's not pretty. This is why I wanted to bring awareness to such an important topic.
During the episode, I talk about different sleep patterns, called your chronotype and how, if you're a night owl like me, society and children have us working against our evolutionary design. I share some of the work by Dr. Michael Breus, a Clinical Psychologist. His theory is that there are four chronotypes: lion, bear, wolf and dolphin. Being aware of your chronotype could help you get the quality sleep you need.
At no point am I offering medical advice. This is purely to bring awareness to the importance of consistent and quality sleep.
Key Topics

• We all have a chronotype that determines our natural sleep rhythm. (06:53)
• Why there are different types of sleep patterns. (10:30)
• What happens to your mind and body when you don't get enough sleep? (13:40)
• Focus on what you can control and let go of the rest. (21:07)

External Links & Contact Info

• Do you want to learn more about your chronotype? Take the quiz by clicking here.
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