6 Tips for getting better sleep with ADHD: The More Than ADHD™ Podcast Episode #8

[@GraceAdeleBoyle]

Blackout curtains, white noise, humidifier, fan, open windows, weighted blanket, no screens in the bedroom, reading/writing/lovin' before bed -- I LOVE good sleep! Thanks for this, Ryan :)

[@andreamayer1255]

You got it down!!

[@ADHD_Coach_Jon]

Sleep temps!!! I feel like all of Florida, not just the people, but the state as well, needs to understand this and change accordingly.

[@RyanMayerCoaching]

🥵 Here Here!! 🧊

[@andreamayer1255]

Yes! 👏🏼

[@IanHoefelmeyer]

Just did a sleep study and was told by the doctors that I have what is called Central Sleep Apnea (which means my brain just forgets to breathe while sleeping) which is likely tied to my ADHD. Great topic!!

[@heidibledsoe2781]

Love all the tips and strategies, moreover the reasons why we struggle to sleep!

[@andreamayer1255]

I got 6 hours of sleep last night. I am working with AI Coach Ryan to do better!

[@ADHD_wifey]

Yeah !!🎉

[@meganponist8475]

Sleep is so important! We love Coach Ryan!! ❤🎉

[@andreamayer1255]

Agreed! ❤

[@CarlieMayer-l2o]

A sound machine is a necessary component for sound sleep for me. Also a cool environment helps me so much! 😆 Great topic!

[@andreamayer1255]

Oh yes, we have 4 sound machines at our house. 😅

[@RyanMayerCoaching]

I totally agree!

[@ADHD_wifey]

I agree it is easier to fall asleep when the room is cooler.

[@andreamayer1255]

Yes!❤

[@RyanMayerCoaching]

*Ryan runs to the thermostat*

[@ADHD_Coach_Jon]

@@RyanMayerCoaching😂

[@melaniebersuder5395]

Always insightful! I find it problematic my most productive/executive hours are at night when businesses/doctors/billing offices are closed and the people I’ve been meaning to contact are asleep! 🦉

[@andreamayer1255]

Yes, that is troublesome! When are other night owls going to open nighttime business hours?! At least Giant Eagle knows what’s up! 🦉

[@aaronsherkin5367]

Always the best advice!

[@andreamayer1255]

Agreed!🎉

[@meganponist8475]

Love that idea!! Charge phone away from the bed!!

[@andreamayer1255]

For sure!!❤

[@INVA_Solutions]

Keep up the amazing work-this kind of content is VERY essential for supporting those with ADHD in achieving better rest and overall well-being!

[@andreamayer1255]

Agreed!😊

[@digitalpadre]

This one was right on time for me. Been pulling some super late nights last few days..

[@andreamayer1255]

So glad it was helpful! 😊

[@JaniceMayer-xk8ny]

I’ll have to try those blue light blockers to see if they help!

[@andreamayer1255]

Good idea! 👓

[@deannaockunzzi615]

Thanks for the tips! 😴

[@andreamayer1255]

❤

[@ScottOckunzzi]

I definitely need to work on this!

[@andreamayer1255]

Ditto brother!

[@kellybaums]

I’m so glad you made an episode on this!! SO IMPORTANT. And such a common ADHD struggle!

[@stuartlloydcohen]

Quality information, Coach! Lots I had never thought of before. LOVE IT! Keep bringing us your brilliance, please!

[@andreamayer1255]

Amen!😊

[@joshuaokwemba1602]

Best advice

[@andreamayer1255]

For sure!❤

[@reeno85]

5.5 hours of sleep for me last night! Aiming to get 7 - I fight the scroll at night. But at least I have my blue lights on 🤓! Definitely love a thin sheet and lower temps to keep me cool when sleeping.

[@reeno85]

Also - appreciate the shoutout on the watch!

[@RyanMayerCoaching]

Keep it up

[@andreamayer1255]

You’ve got this! 💪🏼

[@alex-summit]

Great tips! Secret for me is turning my phone off an hour before going to sleep!

[@andreamayer1255]

So smart! 🤓

[@ivymendenhall2025]

Very helpful!

[@andreamayer1255]

What did you find the most helpful?!

[@ADHD_wifey]

Agreed!❤

[@RyanMayerCoaching]

Glad it was helpful!

[@starwarsovercome2798]

I love this channel 🫡🙌😤🫶

[@RyanMayerCoaching]

What other topics would you like to hear more about?

[@andreamayer1255]

Me too! ❤

[@Getfitwithspencer4]

Love it

[@andreamayer1255]

❤

[@trippyricardo7794]

The Sticky Notes are a great idea, to keep by a night stand, for your thoughts. So you can sleep. Blue blockers going to try that one, Thanks😊 Thanks for the adhd online discount coach ryan 50 I will share with others.

[@andreamayer1255]

Appreciate you!

[@ryanmayer8592]

... 😬 ... I only got 5.5 hours last night. And I am STRUGGLING as a result!

[@andreamayer1255]

You can do better tomorrow! 😊

[@ryanmayer1839]

It's like you are inside my head! Oh...wait- Now it's just time to start practicing what I preach! I am determined to go from a 🦉to a 🐓 !

[@andreamayer1255]

Yes!!!!❤

[@MiriahCovington]

Only got 3 hours but we are surviving!

[@RyanMayerCoaching]

YIKES! 😢

[@andreamayer1255]

You’ve got this! 💪🏼

[@FlannelHobbit]

Lifelong night owl!

[@andreamayer1255]

🦉

[@ADHD_wifey]

🦉

[@SeanSellsTheRanch]

4 hours ⌚️😬

[@andreamayer1255]

Room for improvement!😊

[@ADHD_wifey]

For sure!

[@jessicasorensen3699]

Great tips! As a lifelong insomniac - red light, white noise, blackout curtains, cold room… all of these sensory adjustments REALLY help. Now I just have to work out that revenge bedtime procrastination. It feels like the only time I finally have to slow down and regulate so I savor that time… and definitely drag it out too long. 🥲

[@andreamayer1255]

I hear you on that!

[@SeanSellsTheRanch]

🦉

[@ADHD_wifey]

🦉

[@lauramayer4923]

I actually got 8, but did not feel rested! Huh. Weird

[@andreamayer1255]

Your body may need more than 8?!

[@ADHD_Coach_Jon]

1: phone definitely out of arms length, but close enough to use a sleep tracking app could help. I use sleep cycle, and it has lots of great info about sleep and also tracks your sleep. It uses your phone’s mic, and records any sounds you make, so if you have light sleep apnea or something like that, it can really help. Another option could be to ask your doctor for an at home sleep study. I haven’t done this, but I know coaches who have, and it changes a lot for people who find out they need some extra help in this department.

[@ADHD_Coach_Jon]

There were supposed to be a 2: and 3: somewhere in there too 😅

[@daryndaniluk669]

Text Sarah sleep tonight often my brain keeps me up or wakes me up and I am chasing dopamine before I

[@RyanMayerCoaching]

Who is Sarah?

[@andreamayer1255]

The struggle is real!

[@ADHD_wifey]

Room for improvement!

[@KeepingitWeird]

Everyone gets their sleep in 3 hour segments, right? 😅🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@andreamayer1255]

Hahah 😅

[@ADHD_Coach_Jon]

I actually had so much difficulty getting sleep at one point that the thought of less than 7 hours, 6 if I have to, makes me feel physically ill.

[@ADHD_Coach_Jon]

Thanks Ryan for bringing up this incredibly important topic. I’m gonna throw this out there, and I know people have challenges around feeling - especially when going to bed - and if you have kids, well this might not work. But “hear” me out: EARPLUGS! I’ve gotten so used to them, that if I put earplugs in at any part of the day, and let’s say I’m taking a break - my brain is like “oh wait should we be sleeping!?” I’m out like a light. So I’ve found with this that I have to be extra careful in the opposite direction. It’s honestly a problem that I’m so grateful to have after struggling with sleep for so long.

[@elizabethfernandez7549]

Zero hours of sleep.

[@RyanMayerCoaching]

🦉

[@ADHD_wifey]

🦉