Improving Sleep With A Healthy Bedtime Routine

[@diamondwalker9188]

From being a teenager to now being 27, I’ve learned so much from you. Your videos have always been so enjoyable and peaceful. Thank you for staying with KZbin!

[@catmama54]

I think you have the most fulfilling life I’ve seen of anybody here on KZbin.

[@lmp7199]

Truly enjoying the frequency of content being posted. Rachel you are such a light, and your videos bring so much peace and joy. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

[@racheltalbott]

@@lmp7199 thank you! I’m happy I’m able to get back into creating more “full time.” I really enjoy it so much

[@AriannaAyers]

Puts the “whole” in holistic. Cooking, calm, garden, self care, cleaning, life advice, parenting, music, computers, this woman covers so many components of a good life.

[@Sabrina-yw6hv]

Your videos are unmatched! There is no other KZbinr who has videos as peaceful as yours! They are so serene! Sometimes I make myself my favorite drink or a cup of tea and just sit down and relax. Thank you for being you and also showing your love for the Lord on your platform❤

[@sharonc1326]

That dinner looks so good Rachel! Comforting yet not heavy. Isn’t it wonderful to go pick herbs and toss them into whatever you’re making? I love doing that. Your home looks so peaceful. Glad you are enjoying it there ❤

[@TaylorandLucasGarcia]

Love these thumbnails! Kind of a throwback. Also now I’m craving chili and rice!

[@racheltalbott]

@@TaylorandLucasGarcia Yes! haha I’m experimenting with the older thumbnail style as they pop a bit more, and perhaps the algorithm will appreciate that? lol

[@ainat5136]

Finally a youtuber that soaks beans and doesn't use canned good 😅. Canning is not such a bad thing sometimes, but I never see recipes here on KZbin where legumes are fresh and soaked. And it's healthier and economical

[@Chic-on-point]

Sleeping on time and waking up on time literally made my IBS gone in just 2 weeks. you are on point, sometimes it takes a little longer to know your body! btw, you should definitely incorporate some of the healthiest Indian recipes :)

[@devakipurohit7363]

In India, we have a dish called 'Rajma Chawal'... basically means red beans over rice! Do check out that recipe! You'll fall in love with it! I know you probably won't see this comment, but I really hope you do and try the dish! One of my all-time favourite! ❤

[@AriannaAyers]

I saw this comment, and I will ask my friends to make it for me. Thank you! ❤

[@devakipurohit7363]

@@AriannaAyers Hope you enjoy! 😊

[@anashappydays]

Your skin is so beautiful 😍 Love your videos. Greetings from Norway ☕️✨

[@racheltalbott]

Thank you!! I LOVE Norway! I visited once when I was 17. It's the most beautiful place I've ever seen. I cried with how beautiful it was. I want to come back!

[@anashappydays]

@@racheltalbott oh! That’s so sweet. It’s a beautiful country 🫶

[@heartanddwelling]

Yes! I’ve implemented eating early dinners for my family too! I feel like its helped so much with digestion and stay on track whenever Im fasting

[@E347-t2h]

I love this video, so helpful. I started listening to a podcast called Nothing much happens and it’s helped so much. She reads goodnight stories and they’re tailored for each season! I feel like you would love!!

[@racheltalbott]

@@E347-t2h omg! That sounds amazing! I will check that out

[@Debbie-39]

I love this calming video, Rachel. Your ideas are really helpful, esp eating earlier and not going to bed on a full stomach...I had to laugh, because when I saw you had a new video up, I went to your youtube channel and an old video from 2012 or 2013 popped onto the screen. It was you getting ready for a night out, and you were dressed to the nine's, in full makeup and high heels. Reminded me of how, not that many years ago, I would quite frequently be leaving the house at 10pm or so to go out dancing. That doesn't really happen anymore, altho I still love to dance! Funny how we mature and change as time goes on. Love your wonderful videos!❤

[@racheltalbott]

Ain’t that something? Haha 😂 it’s amazing how things evolve the way they do!

[@emese_p]

I really enjoy the "retro" style (:DD) thumbnails, it really stands out in the other usual ones! I totally agree with others, you really use too much retinA and it can cause problems not just on your skin but even in your liver if you use it too much or for too long... please make sure you only use it for a couple weeks at a time and just very sparingly! I am generally a very anxious person and a bad sleeper. so I have quite a few things I do around bedtime to make sure I can sleep as well as possible. maybe it can help someone :) 1) every night I make sure to eat a protein heavy but small dinner (protein rice pudding from aldi/lidl) along with a turmeric golden milk. it helps so so much! everyone should try it, it is really amazing :)) (1 cup of warm milk, 1 ts honey, 1/2 ts turmeric, 1/8 ts cinnamon, 1 pinch of pepper) 2) if I'm really stressed, passionflower extract capsules are my lifesavers! they do not make me sedated, but they really help having my nerves soothed. they are not medicine, just a plant extract and generally very safe to use. 3) melatonin/triptophane are great supplements for sleep, but can cause migraines, so everyone should be mindful of their consumption :) (sleep pouch does not have these, just saying in general)

[@racheltalbott]

@@emese_p oh gosh. Now I’m worried about my liver. 🙈 I kinda feel stupid, as I’ve used retina before in the past and know the protocol. I just started back up again in the spring. It’s interesting with this strength because it doesn’t really make my skin sluff the way the stronger strength does, so I think I just got out of hand with it. I’ll stick with a pea size and maybe take a break. Thanks for the heads up 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@emese_p]

@@racheltalbott the important thing is we learn and adapt every day (sometimes it’s re-learning, but that’s okay :D)!

[@christinat.7264]

Thanks for sharing your night time routine. Sleep is essential.

[@archianita]

Rachel You are so graceful❤❤❤❤ love all your contents..the way you value time..Would love to hear some of your songs in upcoming videos.

[@racheltalbott]

@@archianita aww! Thank you! I will be sharing more soon! 🙏🏻

[@archianita]

@@racheltalbott ❤️

[@cupcake50jh]

I’m in bed by 9pm and up by 5 am sometimes earlier is good to keep a set schedule habit help the mind and body. It’s so true that eating anything to close before bed is not good for our digestive system. Great informative and delicious recipe video. ❤

[@JosDLM]

Rachel, even after all of this time you are a breath of fresh air. Also, you are living my dream life 😂 praying I get to be in your position one day! ❤

[@JinxedKaetzchen]

Always love watching your videos - so calming and so much information. What ring do you use to track your sleep?

[@myhopefilleddays2923]

I’m still in the “little years” but I do try to incorporate a few of these things into my nightly routine. everyone can typically tell when mama didn’t get good sleep 😅

[@racheltalbott]

@@myhopefilleddays2923 oh totally! It’s amazing how poor sleep, poor hydration and just stress in general takes a huge toll. Mamas are amazing tbh!!!

[@myhopefilleddays2923]

@@racheltalbott 💕

[@emmashone5045]

Loving seeing more videos from you! So nice to have you back on a more regular basis. Such a gentle relaxing video thank you Rachel!

[@racheltalbott]

@@emmashone5045 thank you! Happy to be back to posting more consistently. I love posting content. Let me know which videos are your favorite, and what you want to see more of. Xo 💗

[@AnaBanana209]

I don’t know if you know who the Mexican actress Kate del Castillo is but I swear that she is your doppelgänger! You should look her up! I love your channel btw!❤

[@lisastreasures]

Loving all your videos. Always looking forward to the next one. Beans and rice are delish. Yours looks so inviting with the fresh herbs 🌿 I have never had lemon balm tea but I'm going to get some. Thank you for your inspiration 🙏

[@thang92]

Omg where did you get the teapot? So cute! Love the herbal tea and lemon balm 😍

[@racheltalbott]

@@thang92 it’s my favorite! 🫶🏻💗 amzn.to/3xnS7yh

[@thang92]

@@racheltalbott thanks so much I just checked the description and found it linked! Thanks for always doing that 🫶

[@maggiefoers2038]

Hi, just this minute found your vlogs through Scandie Home. I am hooked already. Looking forward to working through your passed postings. Oh by the way I am watching from UK. Hi 👋

[@racheltalbott]

@@maggiefoers2038 oh hello!! Thank you for stopping by! I’m so excited we collaborated! She’s so amazing!

[@nellie...]

Thanks Rachel

[@juanitacastro1156]

Where did you get the tea pot?

[@NaturallyNoni]

I have that same teapot but I'm still scared to put it on the stove. So I heat up water in a pot then pour it into the teapot

[@84AnnieK]

Hi Rachel - I’ve been keeping you in prayer 🙏🏻💜 May the Lord draw you nearer to him 💜 ✝️

[@racheltalbott]

@@84AnnieK thank you 🙏🏻 💜

[@diyamishra9387]

The red beans and rice are known as rajma chawal in India and it's my favourite

[@christellew.8664]

Known as Du riz au purée de pois or ri ak sòs poi .

[@allisoncolla]

Lemon Balm has changed my life! it puts me right to sleep

[@racheltalbott]

@@allisoncolla it’s amazing!! I love it 🍃

[@vibhutivyas5457]

Soothing video. If you love red beans you should search our Indian recipe of rajama chawal. It's a staple and comfort recipe of Indian household

[@ericamoore7128]

love your porch!

[@racheltalbott]

@@ericamoore7128 thank you!! It’s my favorite spot in the fall, spring & summer 💗

[@debbier.4232]

I love your videos 💖 Have you tried clove and cinnamon tea it is a great tea for bedtime for a more restful sleep . Give it a try . Nighty Night 💖

[@racheltalbott]

I will have to try this! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@rbzsa]

I am very interested where you got the lemon balm?

[@racheltalbott]

@@rbzsa thank you! I grow it from seed. I get my seeds from SowRightSeeds.com

[@rbzsa]

@@racheltalbott Do you dry it for your tea? Please explain or add it to a video. Thank you!

[@racheltalbott]

@@rbzsa I do! I have a short video on how I do that.. if you go to shorts you should be able to find it. I will do more videos on herbs soon

[@emilymayo2356]

Is there a place I can find all your recipes?

[@racheltalbott]

@@emilymayo2356 I wish! I’m really trying to get organized and start putting them all on my website, and populate my website again! I’m gonna work towards that goal asap.

[@emilymayo2356]

@@racheltalbott I’ve been a silent watcher for a long time. Your content lately has been really really great!

[@ankitadobhal119]

I hope I get even 1 percent of your dedication

[@Fashionseesta]

Perimenopause hits women around 35+ and causes sleep issues and all sorts. Its tough being a woman, and a mom to a toddler, especially at this age. Eep!

[@swatipai168]

How did you change your voice and tone in the videos from the videos 10 years ago

[@racheltalbott]

@@swatipai168 what do you mean? I think ten years makes a difference in the tone of someone’s voice, no?

[@maggiebranch9296]

Hey Rachel

[@jessicabowen4818]

❤❤❤❤

[@chrisoulalakkas7935]

Never be too nice. You will be used.

[@simranholistichealing]

The dish oa very famous in north of india.

[@patriciaortega4380]

What was the title of the audiobook you were listening to?? I like moss. 😂

[@racheltalbott]

@@patriciaortega4380 Gathering Moss 🫶🏻 her book “Braiding Sweetgrass” is one of my favorite books 💕

[@phantombladesmith]

Hello I track my sleep with my fitbit

[@racheltalbott]

@@phantombladesmith oh. That’s great!! It’s so interesting to see the patterns

[@trisdom04]

I could be wrong, but I thought that red beans or kidney beans are the only beans you shouldn't cook in the crock pot because it doesn't get hot enough to denature the substance in them that can upset your digestive tract?

[@racheltalbott]

Oh interesting.. I’ve never heard this.. thanks for sharing. We didn’t have any issues, but you could definitely cook this in a big pot too. I tried to stew them for several hours on high early in the day and on low while we were gone.

[@Megmeg123]

The boys have gotten so big!! 😮

[@racheltalbott]

@@Megmeg123 I know, right? 😫

[@vaishalisingh22]

This is a version of Indian Rajma Rice.

[@alaknandavarshneya4336]

this is typical indian food this is rajma and rice

[@ania5038]

I see everyone using that headband lol is it super comfortable or something?

[@racheltalbott]

@@ania5038 I think it’s just cute and firm, yet soft.. I feel like a mermaid when I wear it haha and it was super cheap too.

[@shifaalam4471]

Thats rajma chawal

[@lmeirelesxo]

Wooo you are using WAY too much tretinoin! 😮 Just one pea size amount for the entire face is all you need.

[@racheltalbott]

@@lmeirelesxo lol I think you’re right, but I feel like one pea size just doesn’t cover my entire face. 😏 it absorbs quickly and doesn’t cover my face.. I feel like I need a pea size per area, but am I blending it incorrectly? I will try to use less, because it did seem like a lot to me too lol Sometimes less is more!

[@christinat.7264]

​@racheltalbott pea size never is enough for me either. Lol. Maybe if it's a really strong strength, pea size is good .

[@lmeirelesxo]

@@racheltalbottI totally get it cuz I also use it too. It might not seem like enough but in this case, less is more. What I do is put a pea size amount on the tip of my finger, and dab the tiniest bit all over and rub it in. I’m only using 0.01% but it works great!! :) I wish I had started before my 30s lol

[@HoudaOussous]

You use too much retin A

[@racheltalbott]

@@HoudaOussous haha Hey! and yes, you speak the truth. Another commenter mentioned this, and we established that I indeed need to be using much less lol 😬 #whoops

[@rachellinebaugh6163]

I was born and raised in Louisiana and in real Southern red and white beans... there is NO VEGETARIAN/VEGAN VERSION, EVER! It is just NOT done! AND it's not generally made in a crock pot but on the stovetop with a lot of patience, tending, and sausage. Y'all need to come to take these Southern Soul Food lessons in New Orleans (New Orlinzzz, to pronounce it correctly!) Our beans are NEVER "PLANT BASED!"... Nothing is "Plant-Based in a REAL SOUTHERN KITCHEN!!! That is reserved strictly for California...! Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh - and there are NO imitations!!! We Cajuns are SERIOUS about it!!! ALSO - YOU MUST RINSE, DRAIN, SOAK OVERNIGHT, AND DRAIN YOUR BEANS (EVERY TIME YOU MAKE THIS DISH!) Is it safe to cook red beans in a slow cooker? The FDA has the best recommendation when it comes to cooking red kidney beans. Southern cooks, including us Cajuns, suggest soaking the beans overnight and then boiling them for 30 minutes. This is a crucial step because slow cookers or crockpots can't reach the boiling point of 212°F. If you prepare beans in a slow cooker without soaking and boiling them first, they can carry the toxic lectin. So, it's not just a matter of taste, but also your safety. It's important to follow the proper method to ensure your safety and enjoyment of this Southern staple. And when serving this lovely dish, (white beans, too!), we love to put a big scoop of the rice in the middle of the bowl first, and then spoon a heaping helping of the red beans and sausage (and YES the RIGHT kind of sausage matters!!), down over top. AND - look up Oak Ridge, Tennessee. It's a city that was made in absolute secret! And anything outside of Louisiana is FAKE!!!! Just letting you know!!! We Cajuns are a PROUD people!! 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/raqwloN9jK2gg7Msi=7pFJtfQXi9JcfS1x - Laissez Laissez les bon temps rouler (lay-zay lay bon ton rule-lay): Let the good times roll! Oliver and Isaiah NEED to know this! 2. SECOND LINE NEW ORLEANS ON KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZTbdYSribBmja8si=5Pl5El0eQ5h9ba-i TURN THIS UP!!!! You will hear all over New Orleans. Weddings, Jazz Funerals, (Yes!), and everything in between! 3. AND THIS: LE GRACE DU CIEL: "kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZzWd6yherJ4mKssi=hPsIa2q3a-hJrkoT. Amazing Grace in Cajun French.

[@sharminnasser8135]

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