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-aids This episode's sponsor is ZenBev, the all-natural sleep drink. Save 10% off your order with the coupon code, SLEEPCOACH10, at http://www.zen...
Aug 26, 2019•16 min•Season 2Ep. 58
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.
Aug 12, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 57
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 mainta...
Aug 05, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 56
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.c...
Jul 21, 2019•10 min•Season 2Ep. 55
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. N...
Jul 09, 2019•52 min•Season 2Ep. 54
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 ...
Jun 24, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 53
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. ...
Jun 11, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 52
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. End...
Jun 03, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 51
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 physic...
May 14, 2019•18 min•Season 2Ep. 50
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.
Apr 29, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 49
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 ...
Apr 15, 2019•16 min•Season 2Ep. 48
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...
Apr 01, 2019•29 min•Season 2Ep. 47
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 ...
Mar 18, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 46
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 t...
Mar 04, 2019•10 min•Season 2Ep. 45
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.com A 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.
Feb 19, 2019•11 min•Season 2Ep. 44
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.
Feb 04, 2019•8 min•Season 2Ep. 43
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.
Jan 29, 2019•8 min•Season 2Ep. 42
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.
Jan 15, 2019•11 min•Season 2Ep. 41
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.
Jan 07, 2019•10 min•Season 2Ep. 40
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.
Dec 29, 2018•9 min•Season 2Ep. 39
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...
Dec 24, 2018•25 min•Season 2Ep. 38
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 ...
Dec 18, 2018•15 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Today’s episode is about prioritizing rest the night before the big day, whether it’s travel, surgery, a big life change, or whatever will cause you to lose sleep. Whether you’re getting up tomorrow to go under the knife or you’re flying to Disney World, you’re probably not going to have your normal night’s sleep. I’ve put together a few tips that I’ve incorporated into my own routine to stay sane during the nights leading up to a big event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Dec 11, 2018•9 min•Season 2Ep. 36
No matter how great your diet and how active you are, if your sleep is awful or you’re not getting enough of it, you’re not the picture of health. Don’t hate me, but you can’t live a healthy life without getting your 7-8 hours a night. Eventually, it’s going to catch up to you. It’s possible that some of your daily habits could be messing with your sleep habits. So, I’ve put together this list of 5 ways your healthy lifestyle could be sabotaging your sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Nov 12, 2018•12 min•Season 2Ep. 35
It can be SO frustrating when old insomnia symptoms return, and it leaves you wondering what went wrong and why. Short-term insomnia can be a symptom of another issue, so it's the perfect time to take special care of yourself. In this episode, I talk about the 4 steps I took to return to my stellar sleep habits after a bout of insomnia symptoms recently found their way back into my life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2018•8 min•Season 2Ep. 34
This episode is about clary sage essential oil, and is the first episode in my ongoing series about how specific oils can help with relaxation and sleep. I’m not an essential oil expert by any means, but I’m currently studying to become a Certified Aromatherapist, and have been using essential oils for a few years in a few different ways. This episode will also be a little introduction into using essential oils in your evening routines, in case you’re new to this whole essential oil world. Hoste...
Oct 22, 2018•9 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Host of the Reframe Your Life Podcast and one of my business besties, Sandy Reynolds, is my guest. Sandy shares 5 spiritual practices that are practical and inspiring, and the perfect addition to any evening routine. Find out more about Sandy and her upcoming online course on her website, www.sandyreynolds.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2018•25 min•Season 2Ep. 32
A LOT of people turn to melatonin supplements when they're having trouble sleeping. Because it's sold over-the-counter, and often in the vitamin section, we assume it's completely safe and completely natural. Melatonin has a list of side effects and drug interactions, which most of us aren't aware of. This episode is not meant to scare you or make melatonin the enemy, but to educate you on the truth about melatonin and how it works so you and your doctor can decide if it's right for you. Hosted ...
Oct 08, 2018•10 min•Season 2Ep. 31
The last episode of the first season is an interview with Ali MacBoudreau, Holistic Nutritionist and Menstrual Health Advocate. Ali makes it clear that it all starts with hormones, the gut, and the liver, and it really is all connected. When one thing is outta whack, our sleep suffers. Find out what Ali recommends instead of taking Melatonin, and go download her 'Healthy Hormones Quickstart Guide' at https://www.alimacboudreau.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 27, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 30
When it feels like life is crashing down around us, or our health temporarily takes a nose-dive, sleep suffers. And yet sleep is one of the most vital aspects of healing, both physically and emotionally. This episode is my least fun episode topic yet, but still important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20, 2018•10 min•Season 1Ep. 29
