Ever wondered why your mind keeps racing when you just want a good night's sleep? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Dr. Benjamin Long, a board-certified sleep medicine physician, joins Tim Winders to dive into the spiritual and practical roots of our sleepless nights. They explore the connections between faith, behavior, and rest, discuss the myths and realities around sleep health, and reveal how your spiritual alignment might impact how well you sleep. If you're tired of restless nights or simply curious how theology and medicine intersect in the most practical way—rest—this episode is for you."Sleep is a gift from God—something we can receive, not just a problem to fix." - Dr. Benjamin Long Access all show and episode resources HEREAbout Our Guest:Dr. Benjamin Long is a board-certified sleep medicine physician who treats patients of all ages and specializes in the intersection of faith and medicine. With a background in pediatrics and a journey through both medical and theological training, he explores practical sleep habits, spiritual practices, and fatigue mitigation for everyone from medical professionals to everyday believers. As an author, Dr. Benjamin Long offers insights rooted in both clinical expertise and deep spiritual understanding, helping others find rest and purpose in the midst of today’s sleep-deprived culture.Reasons to Listen: Discover the surprising connection between faith, medicine, and sleep—and why Dr. Benjamin Long believes spiritual practices can be as crucial as sleep hygiene for true rest.Hear practical, research-backed advice on optimizing your sleep (from wearable tracking to the truth about fancy mattresses) and why most sleep disruptions start with your own thoughts and behaviors.Unpack fresh insights into America's sleep deprivation crisis, including how our digital habits and culture might be quietly sabotaging rest—and what you can do differently tonight.Episode Resources & Action Steps:Resources Mentioned Sleep Habits Journal: Book by Dr. Benjamin Long. Release date is December 9th. Order your copy: sleephabitsjournal.comJordan Raynor’s Books: Especially highlighted is The Sacredness of Secular Work, which explores faith and vocation integration.Action Steps You Can ImplementTrack Your Sleep Patterns: Use a sleep tracker or simply keep a pen-and-paper journal to monitor your average sleep, bedtime routines, and sleep quality over time.Experiment to Find Your Optimal Sleep Environment: Test sleep conditions—such as room temperature, mattress firmness, and bedtime routines—to see what works best for you, rather than focusing on “industry standards.”Use Sleepless Nights as Time to Connect with God: When you’re unable to sleep, consider rising from bed and engaging in prayer, reflection, or peaceful spiritual practices as suggested by Dr. Benjamin Long instead of just tossing and turning.Key Lessons:Sleep Deprivation Is Widespread—And Deeper Than Just Biology: Dr. Benjamin Long explained that despite all our modern comforts, the U.S. remains a sleep-deprived culture. He emphasized that sleep issues often have roots in our behaviors and thoughts, not just physical factors, suggesting we look beyond gadgets and mattresses to address underlying causes.Faith and Spirituality Can Impact Sleep: Both Tim Winders and Dr. Benjamin...

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