How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep with Janet Whalen

When you’re not getting enough sleep, the negative impact goes beyond making you feel ‘just a bit tired’. It can affect your mood, your relationships, and your overall quality of life.Obesity is linked to a higher risk of sleep disorders, including insomnia. It's not clear whether that's because sleep loss leads to weight gain or because the physical and metabolic effects of obesity keep you from sleeping soundly. What we do know is that insomnia is not just a night time problem, it’s a 24 hour issue.That’s why I’ve invited sleep and stress management coach Janet Whalen to share her expertise when it comes to sleeping better. A former insomniac turned great sleeper, Janet is passionate about helping women give themselves permission to sleep, rest and care for themselves after years of giving everything to work, family and others.In this episode, you’ll learn:How sleep changes over our lifetimeWhether sleep trackers are beneficialWhy having an evening routine is so importantIf you should use supplements like melatoninHow caffeine and alcohol intake affects sleepWhy it’s NOT helpful to sleep more at the weekend.Practical tips on how to get better sleep.To read the full show notes, click here.Connect with Janet:Visit Janet’s website at janetwhalen.comGo to janetwhalen.com/sleep to download the Calm Your Racing Mind At Night freebieFollow her on Facebook and Instagram: @janetwhalencoaching Join Janet’s free Facebook group: Facebook.com/groups/PermissiontosleepAudio Stamps02:18 - Janet tells us more about who she is and who she helps.04:30 - We find out how your weight can be affected by your sleep quality.06:40 - Janet shares an easy place to start if you have challenges with sleep.13:44 - Janet gives us her thoughts on whether people should be using watches to track their sleep.17:00 - Dr. Rentea asks Janet how she reconnects people with the symptoms in their body of drowsiness and wakefulness.23:23 - Janet explains how rewarding yourself with sleep at the weekend could be harmful.27:26 - We hear Janet’s thoughts on taking the supplement melatonin.30:14 - We find out why waking up at night is not as big a problem as we make it.33:38 - We hear Janet’s thoughts about caffeine and alcohol affecting sleep.38:45 - Janet shares some easy tips for you if your sleep isn't ideal at the moment.All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast. If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com