How to Optimize Your Sleep, Practical Advice From an Ex-Insomniac | Diane Macedo
Episode 460
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Diane Macedo (IG: @dianermacedo) is currently an anchor and correspondent for ABC News and an anchor for ABC News Live.
She's the author of The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work and More.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Diane's struggle with insomnia to writing The Sleep Fix
- Change the narrative of your sleep problems
- Why do sleep disorders go undiagnosed?
- Identifying your sleep problem
- Tracking your sleep
- Sleep apnea + alternative options for treatment
- Circadian rhythm disorder explained
- Understanding how to treat insomnia
- Why removing blue light/screen time before bed might backfire for insomniacs
- Sleep tips for shift workers
- Journaling helps you deal with worry
- Using light therapy as a wake signal
- What's a compromised circadian position?
- Aligning your circadian rhythm and sleep drive
- Diane's thoughts on napping
- Caffeine isn't the problem when it comes to your sleep
- How long should it take to fall asleep?
- Should you listen to audiobooks, podcasts, music, or meditate before bed?
- Alcohol disrupts your sleep drive
- How to truly blackout your bedroom
- Take the pressure off when it comes to your nighttime routine
- Diane's bedtime routine
- Diane's transition from working the night shift to the day shift
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Related links:
Diane Macedo - The Sleep Fix (book)
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