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

[@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-daytime drowsiness" to a light lapse in wakefulness for 40 minutes at 10am. In total Stephanie gave me over 6 hours of extra quality life every day. Thank you. Update April: After 4 months of trying I was never able to get the sleep I wanted. I am now able to function on 5-7 hours per night vs 8-10 hours which is very cool, but it has its own issues. Namely, the evenings become a battle to stay awake and alarm fatigue kicks in after a while. Though I've decreased my drowsiness during the day, the difficulty shifts to the mornings and evenings. Overall I still credit Stephanie for opening my eyes to the possibilities of different sleep. I am investigating possible circadian rhythm disorders or sleep apnea/hypopnea possibilities. Update May: So I'm pretty sure the main culprit is Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome. Just sleep later, longer and use maltonin and light therapy. Makes sense with all of my experiences and my ADHD. Also some RLS/PLMS/PLMD and possible mild sleep apnea. CBT-I probably only worked when i got morning light exposure the day before shifting my circadian rhythm and with the sleep pressure and 7h of deep sleep i would feel better for one day. Otherwise, apart from the general attitude and principles, the recommendations for me would be kinda opposite from what is suggested here. Be careful.

[@ammihernandez71]

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

[@ketz555]

So did you stop caffeine?

[@badguardian]

@@ketz555 I did not... I still don't understand why I sometimes don't need caffeine, but I would say the frequency of my daytime alertness is very closely related to the nights when I sleep for less than 6 hours. I guess it's just higher quality sleep the next day, but I cannot sustain it for long as the evenings become incredibly sleepy and I can't stay awake.

[@yl1487]

How do you protect your circadian mechanism? That is, how do you protect your melanopsin cells, or ipRGCs?

[@badguardian]

@@yl1487 very scientific phrasing :D love it. I guess I dim the lights about an hour to two before bed and decrease the brightness significantly and redshift el. devices. I do scroll KZbin/Instagram often though, I'm trying to change to podcasts. I feel like its not as bad if the screen is dim enough, probably still not great. Also I do it often to stay awake before my bedtime and then when its time to sleep I suddenly don't want to... I think is the momentary stimulation of shifting in bed and, say, drinking a glass of water that wakes me up. In the morning I don't do much except to seek bright lights.

[@Atmeow]

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….

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@อนัญญาขาวสั่น]

❤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.

[@basedmek]

@@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.

[@robynwhittaker8299]

I can relate. ❤

[@ichorousmedia]

could try cannabis and you won't have to worry so much about narcotic addiction. I use most of her tactics to calm my brain down but ultimately use cannabis to make myself actually sleepy, and it's rare I get less than 6 hours of solid sleep with it, but you will not REM as much as normal.

[@scriptjutsu4064]

@@Threadbowhe takes medication he probably already tried it

[@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

[@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.

[@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..

[@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 🙏💙❤️

[@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.

[@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)

[@ichorousmedia]

@@jacobtibaldi4020 In my songwriting / recording days I would have my longest nights staying up making sure I got the perfect take, and it was often difficult to find a place to put a bookmark. I missed a lot of college classes sleeping in...

[@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.

[@iamfrankcaceres]

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

[@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!!

[@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

[@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

[@kakhead23]

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

[@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.

[@HH-gv8mx]

I need tips on how to reverse my night shift schedule and become a daytime person again. For the past seven years, i have worked the night shift and then even when I had a year off during Covid, I was so used to being up at night, that became my normal. I would sleep during the day. I would wake up around 5\6 PM. That’s when I would get my grocery shopping done, exercise, avoid crowds and people. It was awesome. I can get a lot more done in a shorter amount of time because I was able to avoid people. But now I’m trying to switch careers and get a better paying job, but it requires going to work and being up during the day… I literally look like a drug addict. Like a zombie. The thought of working and trying to stay awake. during the day seems brutal to me . I don’t know how I’m going to function or stay awake at a new job. My doctor prescribed me, Lunesta, but I’m hesitant to start it because I don’t want to rely on pills to go to sleep and pills to wake up. 😳

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.)🙃🤪

[@TheAdventuresofSnickersandMinn]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@psyche8542]

Exactly this is what i am facing for very long time and i listen a lot of podcast but till this day nobody is pointing out this problem.what about who don't feel sleepy at all till the morning or even someday till afternoon like 12 or 1 pm😢

[@lyndaniel3369]

It's almost like your body constantly gets a dose of adrenaline periodically. Maybe try to reduce your worries----most of the things we worry about never happen. Some try to focus on----nothing and manage to fall asleep (comfortably in bed). Your adrenals may need to be evaluated by a doctor to make sure they don't have a physical problem. best of luck to you!

[@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!

[@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 ❤

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@gregzaks6649]

Everyone wakes up during the night, I think. When I wake up I listen to yoga nidra over my headphones, and even if I don't fall asleep, my Fitbit device records that as sleep, so it must be helping. Now I wish you sweet dreams 😊

[@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.

[@stoicepictetus833]

When I started perimenopause, I became anxious and an insomniac. Our GP's answer was 45mg Mirtazapine (anti-depressant that makes you drowsy, emotionally numb and lacking in energy). I've reduced it to 15mg over the years, because I can't get to sleep unless I take it, but thanks to this video I'm going back to the docs to discuss CBT sleep deprivation therapy - thank you 🙏

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@Mrfreshtollgate]

So fascinating that there is a common denominator of fear of consequences rather than the actual loss of sleep itself driving the issues people look to resolve

[@samvanrex2780]

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

[@susanhoneycutt5610]

Would absolutely love that.

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@davidlees194]

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

[@kennyethanjones.]

I've always had problems with sleep but hearing how our bodies are connected to the sun/moon and will effect our sleep cycles makes so much sense to me. Also, whenever I wake up during the middle of the night I normally get up and read a book. Good to know I've been doing the right thing!

[@AlLy-bz2kk]

Excellent information and advise on sleep. Makes soo much sense. I've suffered from insomnia for a while. And ive taken away many good points such as 1 - working on getting rid of fears or worries 2 - wake up same time everyday and implement routine 3 - its okay to feel sleepy its not the end of the world i.e. For those that dont get it; dont let this cause stress, changes in bahaviour and mood. Let it be and sleep better that comming night. 4. Dont linger or lay in bed for longer hours. 5. Give this comment a like and have a good day

[@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]

😊

[@lilme7052]

You couldnt have described me better with having stopped living because of bad sleeping. Ive learned so much from this. I was diagnosed with epilepsy at 17 and one thing the dr said was make sure u get sleep or lack of sleep can bring on seizures ( to that effect) and its ruled my life for 20+ years. My cycle is totally messed up in general so if i had a 'bad' night i sleep in all morning to make up for it. Im now unable to go out before 11 am at a push. I miss out socially, i dont have a job, people think i'm a lay about etc. But i place so much on sleeping when its not the quantity that matters its quality. This was very helpful. Thank you. ❤

[@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

[@Waldinflesh]

She said there's no quick fix, and yet listening to her immediately solved the issue I couldn't solve in one year. I'm truly thankful for this episode.

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@Atomika76]

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 ❤

[@maxsun4241]

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

[@ibolyakontor7199]

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

[@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

[@jimpowers9553]

Stephanie is accurate, smart, and cute as a button. I would see her for sleep issues for sure. The anxiety that is produced by all this negative narrative about insomnia is what is keeping people awake. That is what I found most helpful. Just sleep when you can, and don’t worry about it.

[@anniegrace7407]

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

[@NanulSavage]

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

[@saywhatnow57]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ❤

I've been a fan and subscriber for a few months now and this video has just been served to me by the KZbin algo. I just love Stephanie's voice, she reminds me of Helen Sharpe from New Amsterdam. Also the stuff she brings to the table is amazing.

[@defnotfrankie]

This was a great conversation. We need more doctors like her and websites with information with this outlook. Everything you look up now is VERY doom and gloom and is ruining this society. We're all gonna be ok. I hope you're all getting peaceful rest if you are reading this.

[@Thefixersnyc]

Finally, an amalgam of science and common sense. Thank you @Stephanie Romiszewski. 🙏🏻 I’ll be signing up.

[@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.

[@ajitp3756]

how many beer drums you gulped.

[@RachelErlis]

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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@lilme7052]

I love lucid dreaming. It's helpful spiritually and it's fun.

[@SURFtheEARTHguru]

My best rest is from lucid dreams. She lost me here big time.

[@mohansequeira3236]

yesterday night i went to bed at 10 pm..usually i used to go at 9 pm as i was suggested this to be followed by a doctor...now I know that I should not sleep till I get completely sleepy...got up at 4.15 am and had my weekly oil self massage and now feeling fit like a finit..Thanks a lot

[@seanwebb7415]

The production of these videos got sooooo much better over time 👏🏻🙌🏻

[@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.

[@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.

[@Lily-lw8mq]

Finally a smart person who’s also a sleep expert!! Great interview!!

[@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.

[@jamesrobison584]

I had insomnia for years and tried all the things other sleep "experts" said to do with no improvement in fact it got worse, only until I did what Stephanie said to do in this episode was I finally able to improve my sleep drive with sleep restriction, it's such a simple obvious thing I don't know why she is the only person to explain it on KZbin that I could find. Thank you Stephanie

[@Cookiedude14]

Honestly I feel like if during my teenage years where my sleep problems started. If no one stressed to me how important sleep is, I wouldn't even have any sleep problems in the first place. I'd just keep on following my natural sleep needs and that'd be it. Best interview I heard about sleep by far.

[@CompanyBusinessCards]

Try a large Teaspoon of turmeric in cold water just before you feel like going to sleep. It will make you dose of naturally with zero side effects.

[@samppawest]

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

[@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.

[@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❤

[@jolenegatto399]

She says not to do something boring in the middle of the night and to do something you love. But I tend to find that my cognitive abilities just aren’t there when I should be sleeping. I do find that if I just get up and clean and organize the house, at least the time I lost wasn’t completely wasted. I feel good about what I accomplished. Cleaner house = less stressful environment. Laying in bed for hours just wishing I was asleep = frustration and a sad amount of time wasted.

[@ellie698]

Your advice is so much better than hers!

[@jolenegatto399]

@@ellie698 Thank you. I’m sure there are plenty of people who will love her approach and finally enjoy doing some of those things they’ve been putting off, I just find, personally, I am way too groggy to throughly enjoy anything at those hours.

[@judesmith1949]

Interesting video. I was hoping it would go into working shifts and how working nights affects you and how to counteract the effects though.

[@tional5266]

Never had trouble sleeping until menopause kicked in now I don’t sleep unless I take a valarian root supplement or I’m sick, never been able to nap but I want to every day, my blood pressure has shot through the roof suddenly also!

[@babyspine]

while she is absolutely right about how it's best to sleep when you're tired, the reality is most people don't have that luxury to sleep whenever they like, people have have jobs, school, kids and other general responsibilities that demand they get sleep at a certain time or else they risk penalty in some way like being absent or tardy at school or losing your job

[@TheMgarvey]

This is probably the best and most common sensical talk on sleep I’ve heard. I have insomnia, and will try to get CBT-I, but will also the things she suggests. The best idea is not to worry about sleep.

[@ataurrahamanrozen787]

What id CBT-1?

[@TheMgarvey]

@@ataurrahamanrozen787 CBT-I is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.

[@RobynCoulter-sl3pp]

​@@ataurrahamanrozen787cognitive behavior therapy for Insomnia

[@avapilsen]

​@@ataurrahamanrozen787cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia

[@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!

[@PascaleSACRE]

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

[@ccw5886]

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

[@j.r.orenstein5649]

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

[@datelovuelta]

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

[@marlainerose3340]

Get up at the same time each day is more important than when you go to sleep is actually what she said

[@ingridjacobs6138]

Coffee is my miracle sleeping pill. It makes me sleep for 3 hours. A regular sleeping pill doesn't work. I lie awake till 2 then I drink my first cup At 6 I drink my second, I need at least these 6 hours for not to feel sick. I'm a heart patient and don't want to drink more caffeine a day.I tried everything since my insomnia started in 1994 when my 32 year old son died suddenly in front of me. I was teaching high school and really needed my sleep. I'm 84 now and accepted this strange way of coping with caffeine for the last 5 years. I consider it a stroke of luck that one morning at 4 I longed for a cup of hot coffee; within 5 minutes I started feeling drowsy and fell in a deep sleep for 3 or 4 full hours. My miracle drink

[@Chaz.hands.]

The comment about people who want to learn tips/shortcuts to success being the ones who generally don't succeed was fairly harsh, but probably fairly accurate too. Which is a shame. People are just trying their best to be the best, not having the answers or being successful leads to searching, then creating moodboards etc. That's why having people who have done it sharing their knowledge is so useful, saves us 'unsuccessful' folk wasting our time.

[@StephDoddsMakeup]

I thought it was harsh too haha

[@oliluke7531]

It’s the truth. It’s what many people need to hear. So many people spent their time preparing, over complicating or exploring - rather than doing, - under the belief that some form of law of attraction or new morning routine is the answer. The reason that The Diary of a CEO is so good is the honesty, both the highs and lows - the truth is what we’re all here for 🙌

[@Chaz.hands.]

@@oliluke7531 I agree with what your saying, but if you are going to critique methods of people less successful (who are trying) at least make a suggestion on how to go about doing the right thing.

[@Chaz.hands.]

@@kellyanngallagher7785 Exactly. The rest of the conversation was really interesting, it was only that bit.

[@oliluke7531]

@@Chaz.hands. I hear you - and I believe his podcast has - listen back to Eddie Hearn, or many of his early episodes - they share the fundamentals to building a big business. I think the biggest problem is, most people are looking for a check-list of steps to take, and it doesn’t exist

[@air_19]

I noticed that if I get to sleep many hours many days, there are times that I wake up earlier than usual but my mental strength is not affected and I don’t feel groggy. I believe that she is what she’s trying to explain.

[@rainingbird]

This is my first listen of this podcast and it really resonated with me. Fantastic content. I've had sleep issues before and have seen a sleep psychologist. Not that anyone needs me to say this, but everything Stephanie says here is on the money!

[@CompanyBusinessCards]

One year later. Has your sleep improved.

[@rainingbird]

@@CompanyBusinessCards it has thank you.

[@mohansequeira3236]

one of the very different and wonderful approach towards sleep..i used to worry a lot if i did not get sleep some odd nights...now I know it is just cool..Thank you Stephanie..God Bless you from India

[@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 👍🏾

[@alexandra.etush1]

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 😊

[@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 ?!

[@ronschellhas9461]

I've always been told, even if you can't fall asleep, just ly there and relax your mind and body, and sleep will come. If nothing else, your body will get some rest!! I remember jn Vietnam, we would sleep 5 minutes at a time! It felt like it worked?

[@lou15176]

NSDR 👌

[@TheLDRdiaries]

This "sleep when you're dead" mentality is toxic. I've always said sleep is important to recovery and health. This is why I look 18 when I'm pushing 30! Get your Zzz's in.