What if your biggest health risk isn’t food, stress, or exercise, but how you sleep? Dr. Kristen Holmes has spent years studying the data behind sleep and now reveals the science-backed truth about sleep and your survival. If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep, find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, feel constantly sleep deprived, or just want to sleep better, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. 

(00:00) Intro

(01:15) It’s Time to Take Sleep Seriously

(03:49) Dr. Holmes' Personal Sleep Struggle and Lessons Learned

(10:11) Sleep Cycles: How Much REM Sleep Do You Need?

(11:49) Top Sleep Disruptors to Avoid

(14:24) Why Sleep Is So Important

(16:09) Irregular Sleep Can Harm Your Body

(17:29) Mental Health Benefits of Regular Sleep

(19:16) Sleep Deprivation Disrupts Your Hormones

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(25:12) Circadian Rhythms' Role in Sleep

(26:57) Why You Naturally Feel Sleepy

(28:26) Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?

(29:55) Being Active Improves Sleep Quality

(30:45) How to Find Your Natural Sleep Pressure

(37:08) Good Sleep Habits Boost Melatonin Naturally

(39:09) Manage Your Stress to Fall and Stay Asleep

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