Ep. 84 You are not just tired—you are being taxed physically, emotionally, and financially. Sleep deprivation isn't just draining your energy; it's quietly hijacking your relationships, work performance, emotional stability, and overall peace of mind. In this honest and eye-opening episode of The Doze Podcast, Certified Sleep Coach Soda Kuczkowski explores the hidden emotional, social, and financial toll of poor sleep and the small shifts that can help you take your life back.
This episode is not about guilt. It is about powerful permission to reset, recharge, and rise.
What’s Inside?
Why couples who sleep less than 7 hours experience more conflict, emotional distance, and loneliness.
The link between sleep debt and rising workplace accidents, sick days, and healthcare costs.
How sleep-deprived brains misread social cues—fueling disconnection and isolation.
Clear thinking, creativity, and resilience all begin with a well-rested brain.
Social rest matters. Intentionally connecting with people who uplift you is powerful.
Practical Steps This Week:
Track your sleep for 7 days — No guilt, just data. Use the SleepSpace App – Free 14-Day Trial.
Bookend screen time — Power down 90 minutes before bed. Try The Doze Blueblocker Glasses: https://www.startwithsleep.com/product-page/amber-blue-blocker-glasses
3. Delay conflict when tired — Respect your emotional bandwidth. Rest
before reacting.
💬 “Sleep isn’t where your potential pauses—it’s where it begins.” Whether you’re a parent, a professional, or just someone trying to keep it together, this episode is your permission slip to rest—without guilt.
Additional Resources Mentioned:
The Doze 7 Types of Rest Mini-Series
Ep. 18 - Beyond Sleep: The Power of Active and Passive Rest
Ep. 19 - Overcoming Burnout: Discover the 7 Types of Rest to Restore Your Spark
Ep. 20 - Break Free from Burnout: Mastering Mental Rest in a Busy World
Ep. 21 - Unplugging to Recharge: The Essential Guide to Sensory Rest with Dr. Gartenberg
Ep. 22 - Overwhelmed by Day, Awake by Night? The Hidden Social Cure for Rest
Ep. 23 - From Exhaustion to Exhilaration: Rediscovering Inspiration Through Creative Rest with Guest Stacey Mrva
Ep. 24 - From Overwhelm to Inner Peace: Embracing Emotional Rest with Guest Kelly Marie
START WITH SLEEP Programs
The Doze Podcast Boutique
⏱️ Episode Chapters
00:00 – The Hidden Cost of Poor Sleep
00:37 – Meet Your Host: Soda Kuczkowski
01:07 – Sleep Loss and Emotional Fallout
02:10 – What's for Dinner? A Case Study in Emotional Bandwidth
03:42 – From Fatigue to Social Withdrawal
04:35 – Connection as a Form of Rest
05:39 – Sleep and Mental Health: A Two-Way Street
06:53 – The Bigger Picture: Sleep and the Economy
08:17 – The Brain on Sleep Debt
08:59 – 3 Ways to Take Your Sleep (and Life) Back
10:13 – Sleep is Not a Luxury, It’s a Leadership Strategy
11:05 – The Version of You Buried Under Fatigue
11:35 – Every Night is an Invitation to Reset
12:25 – Closing Message: Share the Rest Revolution
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