Let's Talk Sleep with Sleep Expert Alanna McGinn - Spring/Summer 2023

In this episode, Gina chats with Alanna McGinn, Sleep Expert and founder of Good Night Sleep Site. Along with her trusted team, Alanna has successfully helped thousands of families overcome their sleep challenges and establish healthy nighttime habits so they can get the sleep they need. Gina and Alanna discuss why sleep is important and how to get better quality sleep in your daily life.

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Topics covered:

• Coffee (Caffeine) and sleep @ 0:29
• Alanna shares a bit about herself and experience on the Program @ 1:13
• Does our sleep change throughout the seasons @ 2:52
• Why people need sleep @ 4:20
• How much sleep we need @ 6:48
• When we are over tired - sleep deprivation @ 8:27
• What a good night's sleep looks and feels like @ 9:23
• Normal to wake up during the night - sleep deprivation versus insomnia @ 11:27
• What to do with insomnia @ 13:55
• What mistakes can be made when trying to improve sleep @ 15:00
• Sleep hygiene @ 17:05
• How long it should take to fall asleep @ 20:48
• Waking consistently in middle of the night @ 23:28
• Bedtime snacks and how our sleep needs can change @ 25:21
• Tiring yourself out to sleep better @ 27:38
• Exposing ourselves to natural light in the morning @ 30:49
• Menopause, hormones, hot flashes @ 32:21
• Getting out of bed when waking up versus going back to sleep @ 35:22
• Supplements and sleep aides @ 37:56
• Shift Workers @ 40:31
• How to navigate after travel/time zones @ 41:49
• Naps - shift workers @ 43:01
• Sleep trackers @ 44:12
• What you need to know - takes times, habits, managing stress @ 45:59 
• Where you can find Alanna and what she offers @ 47:59

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