In this episode, we will learn about the significance of sleep, how it helps our bodies to real, and recover, and how it impacts our mood, memory, and decision-making. Get to the root cause of sleep deprivation, understanding why it happens and how it affects our bodies with me and Dr. Funke Brown.
Key Takeaways:
- The Importance of Sleep – Sleep is a fundamental component of a healthy life, serving as a vital time for our bodies to heal and restore themselves. However, sadly, it has been set aside by many professionals in their pursuit to achieve success or meet demanding goals.
- Metabolism and Sleep – Sleep deprivation can affect the body’s ability to efficiently utilize energy. Hence, getting enough sleep is super important for keeping your energy levels up and your metabolism running smoothly.
- HALTS (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, Stressed) – When a person experiences any of these states, they are more likely to struggle with managing their emotions and functioning optimally.
- The Resistance to Rest and Sleep – When we don’t know how much sleep affects everything else in our lives, we don’t give it the attention it deserves. We tend to set it aside, spread ourselves too thin, and try to compensate for other things.
- Listening to Your Body – When we pay attention to what our bodies are telling us, we can better understand our needs and take steps to address them.
- Rest without Sleep – Rest is more than just closing our eyes and drifting off to sleep. It’s about nourishing our minds, bodies, and souls in various ways.
Helpful Resource:
Setting Boundaries for Rest – Sometimes we push ourselves to the limit and say yes to everything, compromising our sleep in that way. But setting boundaries for rest means learning to say no when we need to and permitting ourselves to take a break. It’s like putting up a fence around our time and energy to protect our sleep.
About Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown
Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a child of God, mother, wife, triple-board-certified sleep medicine physician, and the Founder of the Restful Sleep Place and Restful Sleep MD. She is passionate about helping people discover sleep as their superpower. Dr. Brown is a clinician, speaker, consultant, and coach, and she helps busy professionals and their children prioritize sleep to thrive, achieve optimal health, and live to their fullest potential. As a physician in practice for almost two decades and a mom of two who struggled with sleep issues, she fully understands the impact of sleep deprivation on our mental, physical, and emotional health. As a result, she has dedicated her career to helping others optimize their sleep. Dr. Brown’s mission is to help millions of women and their children achieve optimal health and live to their fullest potential by making sleep a priority.
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