Episode 146 - Your Plan For Better Sleep

In today’s episode, Dr Zoe Schaedel shares with us how we can plan for better sleep. When you’re up in the middle of the night, unable to fall asleep, everything seems so much worse. Insomnia is very common in cancer patients and most people struggle unable to sleep for years after their initial diagosis even. Is that you? What you need, is a plan. You’d be surprised, this plan starts in the morning.

We will discuss:

How to get ready for a good night’s sleep first thing in the morning. How to signal to your body it’s time to sleepWhat to do when you’re lying awake at nightWhy when you eat matters?How breathing exercises can helpEvidence-based treatments for insomniaMelatonin, Magnesium

This episode is sponsored by Astellas Pharma Limited - Thank you for your support.

Dr Zoe Schaedel is an NHS GP with expertise in menopause, sleep problems and cancer patients. She has founded Myla Health and is an accredited British Menopause Specialist.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Intro.

06:23 Sleep Hygiene Alone Isn't Enough

08:49 Experiencing Sleep Disruptions?

17:05 Managing Hot Flushes for Better Sleep

18:03 Improving Nighttime Wakefulness Habits

23:55 Nighttime Thinking: Anxious and Uncontrolled

25:52 Power of Breathing Exercises

30:05 Overcoming Sleeplessness Strategies

36:45 Managing Nighttime Anxiety and Options

37:52 "Considering Sleeping Pills for Insomnia"

46:06 Surviving Sleep Deprivation Tips

51:46 Exploring Magnesium and CBD Benefits

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