228 - Sleep Deprived? Here’s How to Sleep Better | Chronotypes, Cortisol & Sleep Goals | Rebekka Wall

Rebekka Wall is an adult sleep consultant on a mission to help tired people sleep better using realistic, sustainable, and science-backed strategies. Through her work, she demystifies sleep challenges and empowers people to create better habits—without the guilt, shame, or extreme hacks.In this practical and deeply relatable conversation, we get into the everyday struggles that mess with our rest, from revenge bedtime procrastination to unaligned chronotypes and the pressure of productivity culture. Rebekka also shares her own powerful health story—and how a major life disruption led her to prioritize healing and rest.We also talk about:How revenge bedtime procrastination is keeping us stuckUnderstanding chronotypes and when your body actually wants to sleepWhat a real bedtime routine looks like (and why it’s not about perfection)The role of cortisol, magnesium glycinate & melatonin in better sleepThe connection between sleep and emotional processingHer experience with Ramsay Hunt syndrome and the power of nervous system repairIf you’ve ever laid in bed wide awake, tired but wired, this one’s for you.Timestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:02:01 Sleep goals - the place to start00:05:39 How to achieve your sleep goals00:07:47 Revenge bedtime00:13:18 Understanding sleep cycles and patterns00:19:20 How many hours to sleep - the ideal number00:22:56 Insomnia - what it is and how to treat it00:33:14 Practical steps to improve sleep (sleep hygiene)00:39:49 Melatonin and sleep medication vs natural supplements as sleep aid00:43:27 Sleep and neurodivergence - what to know about ADHD, ADD & autism00:44:48 Setting boundaries around sleep for kids and teenagers00:48:10 Cortisol spikes and sleep + good habits that support sleep00:51:51 How to improve sleep (final thoughts)00:58:38 Amy’s bedtime routine + sleep tips and tricks01:04:13 OutroFollow Rebekka and learn more:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepwiseinseattleWebsite: https://sleepwiseconsulting.com/adult-sleep-help/_____________Please remember to rate, review, and follow the show – and share with a friend!Find Amy’s affiliates and discount codes: https://amyedwards.info/affiliatepageAll links: https://amyedwards.info/Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@realamyedwards⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/realamyedwards/Fight For Her: http://fightforher.net/TikTok:⁠⁠⁠ @themagicbabe⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@themagicbabe?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/theamyedwardsshowPodcast: https://qrfy.com/p/Nmlw_uwNziFree Course: ⁠⁠⁠ The Ageless Mindset⁠⁠⁠ https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-ageless-mindset-the-ultimate-guide-to-look-younger-feel-happierFull Course: The Youthfulness Hack⁠⁠⁠ https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-youthfulness-hackWork with Amy:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Book a Call⁠⁠⁠ https://amyedwards.as.me/15mincall Let’s get you to your HAPPIEST and most RADIANT! Book a call to apply to work together one-on-one: ⁠https://amyedwards.as.me/15mincall⁠____________________Amy’s hair by ⁠⁠https://www.thecollectiveatx.com⁠⁠_____________________Get my FREE course "The Ageless Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Look Younger and Feel Happier!" HERE: ⁠⁠https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-ageless-mindset-the-ultimate-guide-to-look-younger-feel-happier⁠⁠Get the full course “The Youthfulness Hack: The Secret System to Reverse Aging Fast and Create a New, Radiant You!” Out now! ⁠⁠https://best-you-life.teachable.com/p/the-youthfulness-hack⁠⁠