Vicky Midwood
Vicky Midwood
S5 EP 36: 3 STEPS TO BETTER SLEEP AND LESS STRESS
S5 EP 36: 3 STEPS TO BETTER SLEEP AND LESS STRESS
S5 EP 36: 3 STEPS TO BETTER SLEEP AND LESS STRESS
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Explore the connection between sleep and stress with Vicky Midwood, offering practical steps to improve your rest and well-being.
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Poor sleep drastically reduces focus and decision-making abilities.
- Stress acts like invisible electricity affecting your health.
- Hormonal balance is crucial for regulating sleep and stress.
- Regular sleep cycles are essential for emotional stability.
- Simple lifestyle changes can improve sleep quality.
"Sleep is not a luxury; it's your brain's operating system."
Vicky Midwood, known as The Addiction Eliminator, tackles the misconceptions around sleep and stress in this episode of RAW CHATTER! With over three decades of experience in health and wellness, Vicky shares her expertise on how these two vital aspects of life are intertwined and crucial for optimal performance. She reveals the science behind why sleep isn't just a luxury, but your brain's operating system, and how a single night of poor sleep can drastically reduce focus and decision-making abilities.
Vicky draws an interesting parallel between stress and electricity – invisible yet powerful – explaining how chronic stress can silently impact your health, relationships, and productivity. If you've ever felt 'wired but tired', Vicky offers three practical steps to break free from this exhausting cycle. Her advice is particularly aimed at business owners and leaders who often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities while unknowingly compromising their sleep quality.
The episode dives into the importance of regular sleep cycles and how stress can disrupt your natural rhythms, leading to a cascade of issues from poor memory to emotional instability. Vicky also highlights the role of hormones like cortisol in regulating sleep and stress, and how simple lifestyle changes can bring them back into balance.
Whether you're a high-achiever running on empty or someone struggling with sleep deprivation, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help you reclaim your rest and reduce stress. Tune in to discover how you can start making small changes today for a healthier tomorrow.