Why You’re Tired Even After Eight Hours of Sleep with Keri Cooper

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May 15, 2025 • 32 mins

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I still so tired even when I sleep through the night?” You’re not alone. In this episode, we dig into the deep link between sleep and mental health—especially for women who feel like they’re constantly running on empty.

Keri Cooper, a psychotherapist turned certified sleep science coach, who now runs a virtual adult sleep coaching program called Sleep Solutions by Carrie. Keri shares how years of therapy work—especially during COVID—led her to recognize sleep as a major driver of mental wellness. She talks about high schoolers with flipped sleep schedules, exhausted parents who knew what to do but couldn’t bring themselves to do it, and even a surprising discovery at a dinner party about a 2 AM “mom text chain.” From the emotional toll of sleep deprivation to the everyday choices that either help or hurt our rest, this episode explores how simple sleep habits can change how we think, feel, and function.

If sleep feels like the missing piece in your mental and physical well-being, this episode is for you. Tune in now to learn what might be getting in the way—and how to finally get the rest your body’s been asking for.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

How sleep affects mental health in teens and adults
The connection between parenting stress and poor sleep
Real-life stories about sleep-deprived women and professionals
How behavioral patterns and beliefs influence sleep quality
Practical sleep coaching strategies and mindset shifts
What it means when you sleep “well” but still wake up tired

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BEST MOMENTS:

“The moment sleep really started becoming an issue, their mental health started declining.”

“Literally everything comes back to sleep. It is the number one foundation for health.”

“Taking care of ourselves is so important. We have to put up boundaries. Self-care is not just getting your nails done — it’s stopping work and shutting yourself down.”

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