123: How to Sleep with Christine Hansen123: How to Sleep with Christine Hansen
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People often use alcohol to help them sleep. When we get sober, sleep (or lack of) can sometimes be a real challenge. In this episode, Veronica interviews sleep expert, Christine Hansen. There is much more to sleep than we think. Christine talks about...
29:50•13 Jan 2021
Mastering Sleep in Sobriety: Christine Hansen's Expert Advice on Soberful
“In each sleep cycle we have three phases: we have light sleep, we have deep sleep and we have REM sleep, and deep sleep is arguably the most important one, because that's where your physical repair is being done, and that is being gravely manipulated by alcohol.”
Ever thought quitting alcohol would automatically fix your sleep? Think again. In this episode of 'Soberful', Veronica Valli sits down with sleep expert Christine Hansen to unpack the complexities of getting quality sleep after giving up alcohol. Christine dives into how stress, diet, and even our nightly routines can sabotage our slumber. From the impact of hormones to the role of deep sleep in physical recovery, they cover it all.
Christine also shares practical tips like using essential oils and cutting down on screen time to improve your sleep hygiene. Whether you're newly sober or a long-time teetotaler, this episode offers valuable insights into how you can achieve restful nights and wake up refreshed. Tune in for a conversation that's both enlightening and full of actionable advice.
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