No More Tossing and Turning: Tackling Invisible Sleep Disruptors

The Doze Podcast

Ep. 27 In today's fast-paced world, achieving restorative sleep can be elusive. In this week's episode Sleep Coach, Soda Kuczkowski is turning your focus onto the often-overlooked, hidden factors that can significantly affect the quality of your sleep and offers actionable insights for overcoming common sleep disruptors.

Throughout May, Better Sleep Month, she will be joined by sleep experts to explore these issues. They will offer insights and practical tips on how to mitigate these disruptors to enhance your sleep quality. Join us for a series of discussions that aim to transform your understanding of what really impacts your sleep.

Key Takeaways:

• Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from electronic devices can disrupt sleep by altering circadian rhythms and suppressing melatonin production.
• Noise pollution such as traffic and snoring can significantly impact sleep onset and efficiency.
• Artificial light at night interferes with circadian rhythms, and strategies to reduce light exposure should be implemented.
• Poor air quality in your sleep environment can trigger respiratory issues and sleep disruption.
• Addressing inflammation through diet, exercise, and stress management can improve sleep quality.

Notable Quotes:

• "Although electronic devices make our lives easier, they could be disrupting your sleep by interfering with your body's natural circadian rhythm."
• “We take upwards of 25,000 breaths a day, and how you breathe does impact your health and your sleep."

Chapters

0:00:00 Introduction

0:01:19 The impact of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on sleep

0:02:39 How sound and noise pollution affects sleep

0:03:59 The role of light pollution in disrupting sleep cycles

0:04:54 Air quality and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

0:05:29 The connection between inflammation and sleep disruption

0:05:56 Request for audience questions and personal experiences

0:06:20 Conclusion and invitation to subscribe to the podcast