The Secret To A Good Nights Sleep with Stephanie Romiszewski | E64

This weeks episode entitled 'The Secret To A Good Night Sleep' topics:
0:00 Intro
01:04 What the result of not sleeping properly?
04:00 Where is the bullshit?
10:00 What are the common misconceptions
16:51 How should I be designing my environment
18:25 What do you thunk about the snooze button?
19:08 How to sort your sleep tonight
21:39 Do you sleep well?
24:19 The Therapy you offer
28:20 Caffeine and sleeping pills
31:45 Whats causing all these sleeping problems?
36:38 What impact has the pandemic had on peoples sleep
38:48 What control do we have on our dreams?
42:02 How does what I eat effect my sleep?
43:56 Can I sleep too much?
45:17 These top tips about sleep
47:53 The correlation between poor mental health and poor sleep
49:32 characteristics of a good sleeper and bad sleeper
57:14 What do you want people to get from this podcast?
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[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Thank you everyone for watching! Let me know what you found most helpful from this weeks podcast and don’t forget to like and subscribe !

[@hmuktiwijaya]

I am a third way through, but I don't understand what she's saying. It's like listening to QnA without listening to the lecture.

[@ktkee7161]

Saying people say you only need 2-3 hours sleep is a literal lie so why say it?

[@simonwright6163]

How can a channel so successful get basic grammar so wrong?! Get someone to proofread before publishing ffs?

[@crotchet1586]

I hope nobody is listening but if you are then please keep this to yourself? lol

[@claudette1490]

No caffeine makes me hyper..... So, if it's ( no- caffeine.) I still get hyper.......🙄

[@badguardian]

I listened to this podcast over 10 times and everything else Stephanie has said, because I needed to fix my sleep for my new job. At first It gave me hope, now I have results. I have gained back 2h of active time per day and i have turned 8 hours of "chugging caffeine" sleepiness to a light lapse in wakefulness for 40 minutes at 10am. In total Stephanie gave me over 6h of quality life every day. Thank you.

[@ammihernandez71]

I hope their voice is soothing because I need to sleep.

[@ehte1982]

Watched this at 1am because I couldn’t sleep..

[@Nushka23]

5am 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@tional5266]

😂

[@PinkDiamond7777777]

Oh.

[@zeezeebanana3034]

me rn

[@Mel130673]

That’s your problem…..leave your iPad alone during the night..

[@bonniek7228]

The best interview related to sleep ever for one with long term insomnia! It’s so scary to hear over and over how lack of sleep will kill you. It creates more anxiety and, therefore, more problems with sleeping. Thank you!

[@Lolipop59]

Better than the one with Matthew Walker ? I don't know the chronology, I don't know if this lady was the first at Steven's podcast or Matthew Walker ,but for me he is amazing .

[@garysimone4977]

​@@Lolipop59is this safe to listen you font c want horror stories

[@lovepeacebliss]

So its better to feel good about dying sooner?

[@fruz1378]

@@Lolipop59 This one is older, but Im glad that I just watched it after the interview with Matthew Walker, because this interview with Matthe Walker I think can legit give anxiety to people who don't get enough sleep. This one however, helps dealing with insomnia better I feel

[@Ribcut]

@@fruz1378 It helps in the same way telling an alcoholic it's okay to keep drinking. I genuinely believe this is one of the most harmful podcasts on the internet, and it's the exact opposite of useful. Matthew Walker's podcast gives you anxiety for a good reason, in the same way a cardiologist explaining why lack of exercise can cause premature mortality SHOULD give you anxiety in regards to your lack of exercise for example.

[@Mikados_Advark12]

I had a bit of a sleep phobia when I was a kid - it caused me a lot of anxiety and fear when I couldn’t sleep. One day I thought “ stuff it - who cares?” I started sleeping as soon as I stopped caring about it.

[@zoeturner2251]

Fascinating listen. Really interesting to hear Stephanie talk about going to bed when you are tired and not at a certain time "as you've got to get 8 hours sleep" Since I adopted this theory a couple of years ago I have managed to get unbroken sleep almost every night. Great philosophy.

[@user-dw7ds2uz3l]

❤Holistic Chef Barry Anderson is doing the same thing by listening to his brain signals and to use down time rituals that work the Good Earth Chef age a young from Google and Phuket Thailand ❤❤❤❤.....Yes ..regulate...your body.......Melatonin is your Friend

[@D45886]

Damn she is really beatiful

[@lesleymiles4946]

But what about getting (over) stimulated by the thing you get up to do?

[@billyparham630]

that only works if you can get up whenever you want. i have to wake up the same time everyday. hell, I wake up at the same time without alarm no matter when I go to bed so going to bed on time is crucial. otherwise I might end up with three hours of sleep. that has happened to me hundreds of times until it basically forced me to conform to this and be very careful with when I go to bed.

[@mekverseedits]

@@billyparham630when you get up in the morning/morning routine is more important than when you go to sleep at night

[@sehryn]

I have had severe chronic insomnia since at least 4years old. I might have been sleepless before then but I don’t specifically recall further back than four I’m 73. I had 3.5 hours sleep last night. And the same going back several nights. On a good night I get 5-6 hours sleep. I always feel terribly tired. Three to four hours per night can go on for up to a week at a time. I’m very often over-tired, pumped full of adrenaline, unable to sleep at all. And finally in fear and desperation I take a heavy duty a prescription narcotic pain pill. It’s enough to break the cycle if I take the drug for several nights. But then I get attached to the medication and scared to stop taking it and not getting sleep. Eventually I have to stop taking medication because the prescribed dose is no longer effective and I am adamant I will not increase the dose, which leads to addiction My life is a roller coaster driven by inability to sleep. I don’t go to bed till I’m sleepy but that’s typically 6:54 around dawn. That has been my cycle all my life. Because of my sleep issues I can’t work. I have extensive education and university qualifications but noone wants to hire me because of my circadian cycle doesn’t fit in with office hours. I am diagnosed with ADHD. My childhood was a nightmare of extreme poverty, and severe childhood abuse and neglect, which has likely caused Traumatic Brain Injury. It annoys me when people with kind caring childhood speak as if everyone had that and all they need to do to achieve nirvana is follow their prescriptive advice

[@HarmonicWave]

Have you looked into doing anything to resolve the effects of the childhood trauma? It doesn't have to be a permanent issue.

[@Threadbow]

Melatonin can help some. I expect you've tried it.

[@Castillo-cw5jg]

Ohh my god, I love this woman for bringing up, what you should do when waking up in the middle of the night. I’ve been soooo lost on what i should do when that happens, and i would try to force my for hours even when i wanted to just get up! Thank god! She just answered my question.

[@zoeydeu2261]

This video deserves so many more views! Stephanie has eased much of my anxiety from recent insomnia. Popular talks by Matthew Walker aren't helpful because he goes on and on about how sleep debt and bad sleep will kill us in a 1000 ways. But Steph has reduced my the worries about insomnia! THANK YOU Steph & Steven, I really needed this 🙏🏻♥️

[@MilAS829]

I was thinking the same thing. Matthew walker is probably miles ahead of people in his line of work don’t get me wrong but i was thinking the same thing I watched his interviews and he goes on and on about the problems of not sleeping and the data on sleeping bad, dementia all that. I think Stephanie’s interview seems to be way better in regards to insomnia and poor sleep. Very encouraging and calming approach opposed to Matthew walker going on about “well the data show that lack of sleep causes this and that and it can affect this but in the long run lack of sleep may cause this too” the panic really settles in with sleep when I watch his stuff 😅

[@johnrubbish9229]

I was thinking the same. Much more relaxed and ready to sleep better jeje

[@Talk_4_UK]

@@MilAS829 It is ugly to badmouth a professional in order to elevate the other. Petty. It undermines the value of the professional that you are trying to elevate, and very disrespectful to another guest of the channel, specially bearing in mind my perceived difference in professional status. Just saying....

[@MilAS829]

@@Talk_4_UK Did you not see me state that Matthew Walker is probably miles ahead of others in his line of work? I have nothing but respect for Matthew Walker. But again, Stephanie's approach seems very insomnia-oriented. Matthew Walker commonly states the consequences/risks of not getting enough sleep. I did not state this out of disrespect, I stated this as a true statement. If you watched Matthew Walker's interviews, you would understand my perspective. I love Matthew Walker's work and it is a little hurtful to me that you perceive my comment as disrespectful in any way. I did not slander his work in any way shape or form. It is an interesting topic to listen to the downsides of sleep and the data that surround them, but as someone who tends to struggle with sleep, these are not things I want to have my headphones on for as they can, at times, further induce the anxiousness that follows me into the bedroom. I have greatly struggled with sleep but despite that, with regards to the consequences of poor sleep, Stephanie hardly mentions any of them, and also gives beneficial tips and common causes as well as some debunks that surround insomnia/sleep.

[@trishwilder7158]

Love Matthew Walker but really loved Stephanie s positive and ‘hopeful giving’ ideas. I’m changing my sleep routines and getting out of bed at 2-3 instead of lying practising breathing techniques and trying to visualise walks in the bush. I feel better already!

[@eryl_at_home]

While I appreciate Stephanie's efforts to allay insomnia anxiety, I have not found it to be true that sleep deprivation doesn't significantly impair work performance - it reduces both mental and physical capacity to perform well and at speed, which can certainly lead to job loss. I have CFS/ME with insomnia, and so restricting time in bed is not feasible. I'd like to hear from someone who has experienced insomnia in those circumstances and overcome it.

[@BunnyRabit-yo3lx]

Yes agree. I've got CFS due to Joint Hypermpbilty Sybdrome. Her advice is wrong for me. I don't initiate or maintain sleep well. And I can get tired but wired. I've worked very hard and it's not anxiety or thinking that keeps me awake and bad things do happen when i don't rest enough. I've started with a sleep specialist. Medication has fixed my sleep. Pacing and naps work best for me. I'm working on eliminating fluoride from my diet as it supposedly impares melatonin production. It will be interesting to see if that helps. My long term aim is to sleep without medication.

[@frankcaceres1354]

How’s the process been without fluoride?

[@gridspir]

@@BunnyRabit-yo3lx I also have hypermobility and chronic fatigue with sleep issues and found myself thinking she’s not experienced 3 months of 0-3 hrs max sleep per 24 hrs. before. May I ask which sleep aid is aiding you right now? I avoid fluoride in water and toothpaste. Is there any thing else you avoid?

[@marshawalker5273]

I dont think Ive ever heard anyone agree w.her opinion.

[@sunnievictoria9917]

because she is like 25 and wrong@@marshawalker5273

[@Ah_Lee_Sun]

I’m waking up in the middle of the night a lot. Listening to this at 3:45am. A really great listen.

[@claudette1490]

I have been up sense 4am. My sleep is off. Been this way for about 15yrs.... When I wake. I get up immediately . & I start my day! ( I have tryed alllll sleeping meds also. ) ( I think ) I'll think of sleep differently after this podcast. ( For woman.) I think...... Menopause changes everything in our sleep!. 😔🙃🧘👈

[@svetlana7904]

Try time tea before going to sleep, maybe will help

[@claudette1490]

@@svetlana7904 caffeinated tea, makes me hyper 🤪🙃

[@claudette1490]

No /caffeine. For some reason makes me hyper. That's what I meant to say. ( Not. Caffeine makes me hyper.)🙃🤪

[@user-qz7zx2sd4v]

I started menopause medicine ( bijuva) really helped me stop 🛑 🥵 flashes! Look 👀 into it 😊

[@samvanrex2780]

I think Steven should interview Steven ... Just putting it out there.

[@miang6565]

She is amazing! I’ve listened to this twice, and I’ll probably listen again to reframe all of my unhelpful thoughts about my sleep

[@isaaca6445]

@39:18 lucid dreaming is..."probably not good for sleep". I was giving her the benefit of my doubt up to that point. I know from experience the incredibly beneficial effects on wellbeing from lucid dreaming.

[@elenacook8259]

What benefits on your wellbeing have you experienced?? What lucid dreams do you create that are beneficial?

[@isaaca6445]

​@@elenacook8259apologies for the delay in replying. I've been able to stop recurring nightmares. After lucid dreaming I experience immense feelings of contentment and joy upon waking up. The period in my life when I could almost lucid dream at will, I experienced immense mental clarity, ability to learn and remember and all this impacted on my happiness and wellbeing. I hope this helped.

[@lexibug6001]

Honestly was probably the best podcast I have ever listened to, I learned something new from every topic and question, so interesting. I work night shift so I've been concerned about weather I get enough sleep etc, this has put a lot into perspective. Thank you so much for this!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

thanks! glad you liked it 🙌🏾

[@davejavumorse0416]

Awesome stuff, thanks so much. ❤

[@garrymajor7528]

Give up night shift as it will shorten your life better to find a day job or no job if you want to live longer,read the book life time by Russell Foster

[@CenturyRide]

The best interview on sleep I've heard in a long time. Anyone who has struggled with sleep will feel better after hearing Stephanie's message. I've been implementing the Huberman sleep protocol (and I do love his podcast) but after 2+ months there's no difference. Moreover with all the focus on sleeping better - I'm stressing about it and sleeping worse. Lol! Stephanie is an important voice because she works with actual patients.

[@ludmiladrummond]

Exactly!!! Same!!!

[@vincentcaudo-engelmann9057]

Yup. Screw it. I’m an ex-insomniac. At this point I’ll have a coffee at 8pm and can sleep well. Not caring is important. Trying to get to bed at the same time every night is a way of caring. Sleep compression (sleep restriction) is horrendous but effective.

[@lighthealerastrid1465]

Absolutely the same for me. I love Andrew’s sleep tool kit but it hasn’t done a think for me except make me think there is something wrong with me and became even more anxious.

[@zubedaahmed5158]

Eliminate caffeine, raw tomatoes, lemon, painkillers, and cardamon. And you will start sleeping like a baby.

[@restfulstillness2274]

Yoga nidra for 2+ hours per day over three months will help with severe chronic insomnia

[@kennywally]

This is good stuff. Never try to sleep. Just wait until u can’t keep your eyes open. But what happens when your eyes stay open all night long and u 9:53 never really feel tired.?

[@tomasmuir9812]

At that point it may be a physiological issue like histamine or neurotransmitters being blocked by medications and so on

[@tomasmuir9812]

You should go to a doctor, and in the meantime drink valerian tea even though it tastes and smells disgusting

[@nicoles5852]

I listened to this this morning (instead of radio news) and it's also the first time listening to your podcast. I've always been a poor sleeper. Stephanie made so much sense and it's a relevation to me when she said to not worry about it. I'll also go to bed later ie, when I feel tired, and get up and probably read a book when I inevitably awake at 3.30am! Fingers crossed that will change. Many thanks.

[@marineb7617]

Wow I’ve been looking back to earlier podcasts and this one definitely caught my eye and boy am I glad I listened to this! I am (or was… going forward!) one of those people that gets overly anxious about not getting enough sleep… I now realise this is not helping me at all! We just need to listen to our bodies… like the lady said… everyone is different… Thankyou for another great podcast ❤

[@lisaUpton-sn7uu]

This podcast was amazing!! I’ve been struggling with sleep for a few weeks! Stephanie’s advise was so valuable! She’s amazing I’ve just signed up to her programme. Great job Steven X

[@luisyoga]

The only sensible professional not scaring people in the market. Sensible and informative. I love the program but we need more people that great like that. Even the big manes that comes one seems to hold the truth. After watching this wonderful being which was a joy made me realise what real information should sound like. She always mention that we are all different and try working on it as opposed to is this way or that way….

[@Monika-kg6jd]

O my God, she talks SO much sense! Oh I wish I listen to this episode earlier! I have stressed so much over my sleep and I'm doing everything I can... the evening routine and the morning routine and herbs and whatever you can think of I'm doing it!... and my sleep isn't perfect! I feel so relieved after listening to this, I just needed the permission to NOT STRESS about it! Thank you so much for this episode Steve! ❤️

[@rajeevSreenivasan]

Me too.

[@jennifertrask]

This was one of the most refreshing interviews on sleep I’ve heard. Thank you!

[@stephaniejohnson1972]

The amazing thing that I learned was that insomnia is the reason that persons don't fall asleep, is often because they are kept awake by their fears. They worry about worst case scenarios and are kept awake thereby. A valuable and eye-opening interview. I am just surprised that this video doesn't have even more interviews given the topic and the quality of the content. Thank you Steven, for your commitment to realeasing such informative and valuable content.

[@captlanc]

It’s the fight or flight response. The nervous system that keeps people up. It’s due to external factors mostly. Like horribly noisy neighbors or terrible family abuse situations or even stresses at work. In all cases, it’s best if people could work to physically distance themselves from those situations.

[@jacobtibaldi4020]

I was kept up the other night (probably because i drank caffeine too late in the day) but my mind wasnt worrying exactly. My mind went to "hey lets come up with a plan of how you are going to construct acoustic panels for your home studio." I layed there for about an hour with this keeping me up, then i got out of bed and drew some of the plans on a peice of paper, which took like an hour, then i went back to bed and passed out almost immediately. Now Im actually making the panels. I feel like what im saying in this story is that what keeps you up at night could have some corrilation to what you think about during the day. I spend a disproportionate amount of my time thinking about making music and things related to that, so i have many times layed down to sleep only to be kept awake by something like this. Maybe if you spend most of your day thinking about the worries and problems in your life, even subconsiously, thats what can come out and keep you up at night(maybe in combination with not actually being tired)

[@MentorLiiyah]

Super helpful thank you! I need to unlearn that i dont always have to go to bed at the same time every night and that i do not have to make up for lost sleep. Very helpful new info!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

amazing! pleasure, thank you for watching!

[@anniegrace7407]

What a refreshing perspective Stephanie brings to the topic of sleep. Brilliant! Thank you so much!

[@kavie1999]

Steven you are truly the gift that keeps on giving. this video was quite insightful

[@Manchestergirl54]

Stephanie,is a very knowledgable lady and made that conversation about sleep,very interesting.For someone who has suffered with sleep problems for most of my life,I am going to try some of the things she has suggested and I have just checked out her website.

[@loshshoe]

I didn't manage to watch the whole video yesterday, but last night I had the best night's sleep in ages! Taking the pressure off really works. Thankyou!!

[@davidlees194]

Stephanie - I'm no longer worried about my sleep, job done! Thanks Steven and Stephanie.

[@kakhead23]

I could listen to her all day long, she has so much passion for her work! Thank you for this episode

[@suzannahjames526]

Wonderful wonderful podcast. The courses are well beyond an ordinary income, but the help from the talk is so helpful and much appreciated. Thank you both.

[@lovetolearn881]

Getting up early on weekends was the key to me. I used to get up early only during the week. I started setting the alarm for the same time on weekends and went outside for a walk immediately after throwing some clothes on.

[@Chaz.hands.]

I understand the theory behind it; restricting your sleep & only going to bed when you're tired, but I love being in bed, it's my favourite place to be, comforting, especially in these lockdown times, so I don't know if I will be able to implement the methods just yet, but I like listening to the advice.

[@jjrat5pack]

Just don't try to sleep till bedtime. I lay on my bed with my phone, reading or watching videos for hours. But at a certain point, I snuggle down to go to sleep. I have meds to take at bedtime & a few other things to do that cue my body that it's sleep time. I have fibro, so I do get insomnia at times; my body doesn't make serotonin very well, but usually I sleep fine.

[@gloriasaliba3395]

I also love my bed :)

[@tomasmuir9812]

Try couch?

[@alexandraetush1099]

Absolutely loved it. So positive thinking. May be it can solve a lot of problems we worry about. The real problems, but it makes so much sense to try this approach. Thank you 😊

[@maxsun4241]

I love how she minimizes the anxiety from every single one of the big and anxious questions piled on.

[@sinhle610]

Thank you so much for sharing such useful insights. Sleeping is like a flower-it just blooms at the right time without being forced. Our mistake is to try to control the uncontrollable, thus causing more anxiety and stress for ourselves. I got really great sleep last night after watching this! Thanks a million ❤

[@gloriasaliba3395]

Hands down the best podcast on sleep I’ve ever listened to - common sense - eliminating the fear around not getting enough sleep is key

[@DonIngeborg]

I awoke at 4 p.m. and started watching this video because I felt stressed about a lack of sleep. Thank you; this is an excellent video and Stephanie is so intelligent and lovely!

[@kevin_neugebauer]

woa she really gives good practical advice - one can really feel her passion and her knowledge in this topic - i’ve heard a lot of guys talking about how important sleep is, but no one has given really useful advice on how to achieve good sleep,except she, she did a really great job in this video

[@BA-vx7gb]

Loved this podcast …. Stephanie is a delight to listen to…she is “ genuine “. with no irritating buzz “ words … listening to her was calming … Good Questions too .. This was the best …Thank You 🙏💙❤️

[@StreetlightImagesStudio]

I loved this from the first 5 min I’ve been listening to your podcasts for a while and just heard this one, fabulous.

[@whatevs1700]

Brilliant… she explained me to a T… along with the diagnosis of depression even though I’ve never considered myself depressed. I was put on anti depressants to help me sleep but I’ve been unable to get off them as my poor sleep returns. Good thing is I don’t worry so much about it these days and I restrict my time in bed. Will take some tips from this.

[@micheledames2069]

Love your podcasts Stephen. Well done 🥰

[@ibolyakontor7199]

GREAT TO HEAR SOMEONE who is not here to scare you; Thank u for your approach and pleasant attitude

[@alankeni]

We need more sleep experts like Stephanie, she’s understands everything about sleep and the worry that creates insomnia and doesn’t exacerbate worries by telling people that if you don’t sleep well you’ll get a heart attack. Thank you so much for your work ❤

[@davidmccormick9639]

Stephen I love your channel it opens my eyes to so much I need to learn great knowledge I thank you ☝️👍👊🏼

[@skinnyb999]

Over a year ago i decided to get myself fit, but to fit it in my schedule i realised i had to run before work in the mornings. So i set my alarm at 530 and usually run a 3k before work 5 days a week...On the sat and sun my girlfriend works. So i take her in to work between 645-730, therefore im up at 545 both days.. I NEVER lie in, this doesn't make me big or clever, but it has transformed my life ! i get so much more done and never feel like i need extra sleep, if anything i have so much more energy.. the thought of actually staying in bed after 630 is actually terrible, what she says around 15:05 is spot on

[@thomasn7361]

What time do you tend to go to bed?

[@skinnyb999]

@@thomasn7361 usually get into bed about 945-10 and will be asleep between 1030-11, depends how tired i am

[@magnanorth4713]

I ran with such little sleep for too long to the point it DID affect my job, my brain, my relationships, & my health. Years later- I’m still recovering and some of the relationships are gone. Deals where missed. It will hurt for a life time. Self care baby, - an important thing. Without enough sleep your brain just doesn’t work.

[@charlottefazzari7532]

I'm 74 love life miss it very much, I haven't slept as a child. Work midnight shift so workers with children could have my day shift. Then was prescribed Halcion it was wonderful. Got married for four wonderful years. My Prince was killed in an accident about two years later they stopped it and gave me some thing different help a bit. Now on codine for ostioarthritis hips and back on oxygen 24 7. Still young of heart miss being busy being and helpful to others now. I can help my self. Remarried to another Prince he is very good to me ,feel guilty that he does it all cooking cleaning I am grateful. I pray we all learn to sleep so we can heal and get our minds back.

[@charlottefazzari7532]

And Life Back.

[@samppawest]

I loved this! Answered a bunch of questions and worries I have, which are not helped by my depression, PTSD and ADHD.

[@Klingbing_aufm_Ding]

Noch immer eine der beste Folgen, auch nach zwei Jahren und nach mehrmaligen Hören. Wissen, Tools und eine „chill mal, heute stirbt niemand“ Einstellung auf der linken Seite. Aktives zuhören, Neugierde und Echtheit auf der rechten Seite. Gerne wieder!

[@rickthomas422]

I'm more productive at night. I just think more clearly. So I do a lot of work late at night (I'm a web developer). I choose to sleep a little later and go to work around 9:00. It works great for me. I'm super productive that way. However, two years ago I started having to have a meeting every Wednesday morning at 7:00. I just go to be early so I get the same amount of sleep. But that change in routine one day a week has been so disruptive on how I feel.

[@susannigro9494]

The pressure to have to be up by 7am can cause insomnia if you body clock has adjusted to 9am. I sleep great when I have no pressure to be up-if I wake a few times & know I have to get up….I spiral

[@sherryrogers426]

I just want to say thank you to this young woman! She has changed my life! My sleep life and my daily life! I have been listening to all those misinterpreted peoples opinions about sleep. I was trying to do everything they said, and not sleeping! I incorporated her staying awake a lot longer, and I have slept the last six nights without any kind of help from passionflower tea! I have had insomnia for over two years! God bless the both of you!

[@jhow7992]

Absolutely brilliant interview with an amazingly knowledgable young lady. Of all the hundreds of videos and articles I have read this has been the most helpful. I have taken away so much and busted all the myths out there. I could just listen to her all day...straight forward talking❤

[@priscillapreston7210]

Absolutely thee best and yes, for debunking all those myths we've lived with forever!

[@kellynelsonmcg]

Dear Stephanie Romiszewski: this is the most clear information I’ve ever had on the subject. THANK you!! Kelly N

[@michellechang2538]

This is a best podcast talk about insomnia, I have suffered from insomnia for years am under the CBT-for insomnia, it’s very effective way to recover the sleep. I’m so happy to found this video which reinforces my recent practice of CBT-I, I will save this podcast for my daily reminders and reimbursement of my sleep practice, Thank you so much for doing this priceless talk from Stephanie !

[@vincentcaudo-engelmann9057]

Same. CBT-I saved my life.

[@user-nt8ih7qq6t]

Thank you Steven, Stephanie, for this very insightful, helpful podcast. I am definitely going to de-dramatize my "unhealthy" sleeping pattern. ❤

[@Sonispin]

Dear Steve & YR Very Special Guest Stephanie, Thanks So Very Much, For This Most Amazing Podcast! It’s My Favourite One, So Far, And It’s Been A Real Eye Opener, And A Very Great Help, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! For Putting Holes In The Myths, About Sleep, And How We Try, To Fit Into What We’re Told Is That Perfect 8 Hrs Of Sleep, And How, By Us Trying To Live Up To It, Is Really, Only Making Our Sleep Problem Even Worse, Thank You! Well Done! And Keep Up The Good Work Steve!!!😇✝️👏🏻

[@user-sc6ho5ej2g]

Thank universe I found this now,do know and tried nearly all she's saying but helps to hear that I'm not alone,but feels like it in middle of night,and know that someone is sharing how important it is.

[@bobmartel1104]

Not all sleep issues are "insomnia" and I wish that point were made. Everyone's relationship with sleep is unique to them, and CBT is not the only approach. I also wish that self hypnosis was covered as an option. Habit change is the key, as she says, and change starts with awareness, as she says.

[@judichristophersen7238]

Yes, I’ve had insomnia for probably 40 years and I’m still fighting it. I have dead everything taken pills counting sheep go to bed at the same time deep breathing I have no idea what to do now.

[@buckyb7658]

Try listening to this video with the volume at a very low volume like you have to lay really still and strain to hear it. Set the phone to auto turn off at 40mins. You will be out in 10☺️.

[@sa7oshi]

@@judichristophersen7238 get a blood test to check your vitamin D levels, vitamin D helps with sleep, also I started taking B complex in the morning, somehow this is helping me sleep better, also I take 3mg melatonin and magnesium 1 hour before bed time

[@sunnievictoria9917]

no it doesn't. only if ur deficient @@sa7oshi

[@JoJo_GSD]

Oh righty then, this has changed my view on sleep forever! Thank you so much for this wonderful podcast. Ms Romiszewski is a wonderful person & an absolute pleasure to listen to. ( may I add, she has a very calming voice too)😊

[@judy8461]

😊

[@tonimcdaniel9110]

You havebeen so informative on this subject.I am a chronic insomniac and havebeen for years.I sleep but I think I havenot slept.Thank you🙏🏾😔

[@kz5231]

19:08 I liked her attitude towards sleep here. Morning mood is important. Not gonna lose your job. Go to bed later and sleep only a few hours is better than going to bed 8 hours before and toss n turn n being anxious. Do relaxing things in the meanwhile. You're going to be sleepy the next day but it's ok as sleepiness will only help you sleep better. Sleepiness is a good thing!

[@var1985]

This is the second time I’ve seen Stephanie talk about sleep and holy shit what a massive difference between her and other sleep researchers; while others just leave me feeling hopeless about my quantity and quality of sleep she gives very practical advice that actually makes feel less anxious and guilty about my lack of sleep. Cheers!

[@notimeforspace2477]

Dr Andrew Huberman,listen to his podcast about sleep,its great

[@susydyson1750]

Excellent talk about sleep .. no mention of temperature in the room or a good mattress and soft cover with good sheets all stuff that has helped me improve sleep .. as I suffer pain due to shingles lasting after effect perdures over 6 months now

[@nocomment4642]

Excellent podcast. Great guest. Great interviewing. Thank you

[@ZdendaLes]

Amazing. Thanks for this video. Watched it yesterday, woke up after 3:00 a.m. and did not stress or panic. I actually enjoyed it. Cycled 100km this morning and feel amazing. So it was always the stress, not the lack of sleep. Thank you again.

[@conniecheuk7630]

Such an interesting podcast, especially about vivid dreams and insomnia. I've survived on very little sleep some weeks most of my life because insomnia has plagued me since my teenage years. However it was very useful in a 20 year teaching career, so I could mark into the night until 5am when I get ready for work and somehow I'm running on adrenaline through the day until eventually I crash later in the week. Post-teaching career, I've used it to work out problems because my mind is restless but sharp during 2am - 4am. I've often found solutions to problems and I now just work on my two-year plan or do my bookkeeping so my spreadsheets are always ready for my accountant at tax year end for me or end of corporation year for my companies.

[@Ribcut]

my mind is restless but sharp during 2am - 4am - this is a hallucination, unless of course you're a nocturnal organism. Denial rationalizations are sometimes powerful. Your mind is sharper and more capable during the day if you're a biological human, and there is no exception. I used to believe the exact same way, but this is dependent on a lack of education in neuroscience or evolutionary biology. Claiming your brain is sharper at night is similar to claiming you can breathe underwater or go several years without food for example. It's just not possible given our biochemistry.

[@essbee5882]

I found the part about the lucid dreams so interesting. I feel so tired after having such vivid dreams. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@isaaca6445]

@Ess Bee. Lucid dreaming is not just vivid dreams. It's when you're dreaming and are aware within the dream that you're dreaming and can control the dream. I've found it enormously helpful. The best mental clarity and feelings of well-being I've ever had was during a period of lucid dreaming.

[@mukeshdang3138]

I enjoy Lucid dreams and vivid dreams.I feel more refreshed on those days.

[@maryska2010]

I love my power naps with my dogs-when I need to sleep - feel sleepy if I can, I lie on the floor with my dogs and sleep for 30min - 1h, wake up by myself not alarm and feel amazing - relaxed and happy

[@markkaplan4866]

This was super-eye-opening! No pun intended. It’s really all about letting the mind & body relax and not worry about sleep. Our bodies are amazing and so intelligent. If we use common sense and let the body Bro what it’s designed to do, our sleep will improve. Very good counsel. Thank you!!!

[@j.r.orenstein5649]

Biggest takeaway… don’t go to sleep before you’re actually tired enough! 🙏🏼

[@BlakyNT]

Thats the exact same thing i got. Not much more though

[@davidlamb7524]

I don't have the fear or anxiety and have no problem going to sleep but wake up after a few hours. I'm not stressed about it but it affects my energy level.

[@aquarianbabe2]

Same. Took a nap after I got home from work, awoke 11.30 and here I am now.

[@davidlamb7524]

@@aquarianbabe2 Yes. What 's going on witb that ?!

[@zofiahilton535]

I am Zofia Hilton today because of my 2 years of tears in front of my PC, 7 days/ week, 10 hours/day. I only just going through my losses as my friend this week. Suddenly, I was emotionless and not scared any more. I woke up this morning at 4am and saw the charts like it was the first time. It has been a psychological paradox at every turn. I only see now the darkness is my progress. Thank you Oliver ❤

[@renalee3622]

This was super helpful I feel it’s the truth in my gut having experienced it myself, thank you!

[@greenz190]

I'm not "anxious or stressed" about my sleep issues as she often pointed out, if anything I've accepted it. For me it's more just an annoying inconvenience of feeling tired all the time during the day. When I sleep I wake up multiple times per night and cannot sleep before 1am, awake at 6am for work. I find it strange that she constantly says if you don't get enough sleep then "nothing bad is going to happen" what does that even mean? Not mentioning the part about feeling tired and shit all day/week lol. I've have tried the staying awake method for years and for me personally it does not work, I will initially fall asleep faster when I give in but it doesn't change much else, if anything an overtired effect can make things worse over a prolonged period. I've stayed up for 24hrs+ more times than I can remember and still get about 5hrs sleep, waking up throughout) All it does is make me feel even worse during the time I am awake. Interesting podcast but I struggled to relate to anything she said.

[@Demifan39]

Same. 1. I don’t look at my phone before and if I do I use blue light blockers and turn all the lights low for an hour. 2. I sleep at the same time every night and best sleep ever 3. Yes I can go into a dark room and force myself to sleep after 15 mins I fall asleep. I tried the sleep when you want to or feel tired and do what I want then I’ll be on KZbin rabbit hole for 4 hours. 5. I don’t have caffeine (tea drinker) after 10am but if I have it after it is harder to struggle to sleep. If I drink my tea a hour later than my cutt off time then it takes an hour longer to fall asleep. 6. Even big meals I fall asleep faster if I eat a small but quality home cooked meal and it it’s 3-4 hours before I go to sleep. 7. I do agree that if I missed time for sleeping I do assume okay I need 3 hours if I lost 3 hours of sleep that’s true my body can adjust well with limited amount of sleep but only if prior I been consistent. 8. I need 8 hours max I tired 9 and I was too rested it made me to relax and I wasn’t bat my best so now I know 6-8 hours is the best sleep for me daily but 8 is my golden time. Also naps naps mess up my sleep even if it’s a 20 min nap so I try not to nap.

[@amyf8231]

I think it’s that you could be frustrated about feeling tired. That is what causes the longer wake ups. I felt similar. Didn’t think I was anxious at ALL. Then I started saying to myself when I woke up:. “Oh well, you will be fine tomorrow. You can handle it. You don’t need that much sleep and are very successful. “ or “oh well you slept good last night and the night before you can handle one night with less sleep”. THEN when I had that self talk I’d fall right back to sleep. So stupid! but it really worked! “

[@janinekay]

Does anybody get palapations and work themselves up if you cannot sleep ? That’s my issue. 😢 takes me hours sometimes

[@damiandouglas5147]

Exactly. I get tension headaches and migraine with lack of sleep so definitely negative impacts. Also always trying to avoid them causes anxiety.

[@tim_salotto_ND]

She doesn't understand that a MASSIVE number of insomnia cases are caused by abnormal cortisol rhythms... honestly she's genuinely clueless. I promise you, if you have a fatty/oily meal right before bed you are going to sleep HORRIBLY. Her saying that it won't impact it by that much demonstrates how clueless she is. This was very frustrating to watch/listen to.

[@gracemcgrath3071]

Fascinating episode again!! Thanks Steve 🙏🏼

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

thanks grace 🙏🏽

[@ccw5886]

What a lovely clear thinking person. Im inspired to get more sleepy

[@oldskoolpaul75]

I thank my lucky stars that I found this channel, my anxiety has halved, if not more since I started watching. Thank you Steve and thanks to all your guests.

[@mulligatawnysoup9281]

This Interview was two years ago and I just listened to newer interviews with sleep experts but I really like her.

[@beverleybailey3161]

Trouble is as you suggest getting out of the bedroom, and by doing something it will wake other persons in your house.

[@blbrightlights564]

People with depression often want to sleep more,I guess it helps shut out bad feelings.

[@gloriasaliba3395]

True

[@alphamazzy]

Thanks for this amazing insight on sleep, I was watching this yesterday night at 3 am, watched half of it, taking in the most important detail which is, don't worry about sleep 😅, I went to bed at 1 am, I fell asleep at around 5 am, but miraculously I woke up at 10:20 am energized and ready to tackle my day and tasks, so just don't worry mates, a helpful tip would be is planning your day the night before, it gives you that edge on if I wake up early what do I do? All in all Steven your episodes old or just released are amazing 👏

[@kayspencer4234]

After a 24 hr drive once, i slept for 24 hrs. I was confused whether it was day or night, and didnt know what day it was. Crazy feeling.

[@vw2157]

Thank you to you both 😊

[@unikreations2258]

I just love how honest and practical Stephanie’s advices are. I think her “formula” for doing something you love when you can’t sleep in the middle of the night is brilliant. I have done that in the past, and I don’t stress over not being able to sleep at a particular time and just sleep when I feel sleepy and tired. This really worked for me. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful advice and knowledge.

[@mclenowski]

Thank you. I will be using your techniques for my ten year old daughter. Great to hear some solid back-to-basics common sense around sleep.

[@NanulSavage]

This lady is really smart! One of the few sleep "experts" that actually is saying sensible and accurate things. Nice!

[@jayeshjiva2045]

Brilliant podcast Steven! Will you be releasing an audiobook for your book? I’m so used to listening to your voice so it’s only right I listen to your book 😀

[@jayeshjiva2045]

I’m going to preorder your book today!

[@wic17]

I have the exact same question to Steven 😊

[@michellesiedler2781]

Just in time to give me an insight on my recent sleeping “problem “ I will stop going earlier to bed and stop worrying too much about a poor night sleep! Thank you ❤

[@fionamacleod30]

I really needed to hear this! It’s helped me to calm down and chill out a out my lack of sleep. Thank you so much!!!

[@nikolto1008]

I just want to say that this is my favorite Podcaster but I was watching mostly the videos from the last few months and after I checked that one I can see how big progress have the chanel and that somehow this give me big inspiration even happiness Big congratulations for the work you've done❤

[@wealthiness]

She is so passionate & cute. I have heard that if you can't fall asleep or wake up just start doing things you wanted to do instead of trying to have a perfect schedule.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

she's great, thanks for watching 👍🏾

[@allanbatchelor2777]

Her approach makes sense to me. If your body (brain) adjusts to only getting the chance to sleep only when you are in bed, then it will eventually extend its need for more sleep. Simple concept. Anxious to apply it.

[@alicia4857]

Love ❤️ this episode! The best one yet! I've been the main problem in my sleep 😴. I am subscribed now. Thank you, Steve.

[@saraswatkin9226]

Listen to your body, rest and sleep when required. Reading a boring book is better than a sedative. Post traumatic distress syndrome needs self care or expert attention.

[@selmabraier4687]

thanks Stephanie, i leave this conversation more relaxed and informed

[@teekamsuthar5487]

This one gonna be a *MUST watch.* 💯

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Let me know what you think!

[@tkataby73]

Finally a video where you don't feel you need to be a superhuman to get things right!

[@jimspringer1532]

I had insomnia for 40 years(56 now). 6 months ago I gave up refined sugar and started going right to sleep after one day.