Finally Sleep Better: Natural Hacks, Beating Insomnia, Wearable Tech, and Parent Sleep Tips with Devin Burke

Dive deep into sleep optimization with Devin Burke, TEDx speaker, renowned sleep coach and founder of Sleep Science Academy.

We discuss the risks of long-term reliance on sleep aids and using wearable tech and sleep data to improve sleep without creating anxiety.

Tune in to learn more about practical sleep strategies, handling sleeplessness without medication, and optimizing your sleep environment, especially if you're a new parent!

We talk about: 

10:00 - Devin Burke's journey to becoming a sleep coach

16:00 - The role of data and wearables in improving sleep

19:00 - Recommendations for couples with different sleep preferences

25:00 - Navigating sleep challenges for new parents

29:00 - The importance of acceptance and balancing optimization for sleep problems

33:00 - The use of sleep aids and their potential dangers

39:00 - Natural alternatives and strategies to improve sleep without medication

42:00 - Views on melatonin and how you can help your body create its own

45:00 - Strategies for dealing with racing thoughts at night

52:00 - Avoiding having a clock in your bedroom

59:00 - Explanation of Devin Burke's Dynamic Sleep Recalibrating approach

Questions answered in this episode: 

  • How can parents manage sleep with a newborn?
  • What strategies can couples use if they have different sleep schedules?
  • How can wearable tech and sleep tracking be both helpful and harmful?
  • What is the problem with relying on sleep aids like Benadryl or NyQuil?
  • Why should people avoid having a clock in their bedroom?
  • What should you do if you wake up with a racing mind?
  • What natural methods can support the body’s production of melatonin?
  • What are the potential side effects of long-term use of sleep medications?
  • What are some holistic strategies for coming off sleep medication?

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