181. Prioritizing Sleep for Optimal Health: The Truth Behind Sleep Deprivation, Metabolism, and Restorative Rest

What does it take to prioritize sleep for optimal health?

In this episode of The Women’s Vibrancy Code, Maraya Brown explores the crucial role sleep plays in overall well-being. She sits down with Dr. Funke Afolabi Brown, a sleep expert, to discuss how societal pressures and misconceptions about sleep have led to widespread sleep deprivation. Dr. Brown shares her personal journey from burnout to advocating for holistic sleep solutions.

Tune in to uncover the negative effects of sleep deprivation on mental and physical health, the importance of consistent sleep routines, and practical tips to improve sleep, especially for perimenopausal women. Learn how restorative sleep can enhance your vitality and transform your life.

 

Also in this episode:

• Sleep is a critical, yet often undervalued, component of overall health, impacting everything from cognitive performance to metabolism.

• Consistency is key to quality sleep. Establishing regular sleep and wake times helps regulate the body's internal clock.

• Increasing awareness around the importance of sleep, especially in high-pressure environments, can help reduce the stigma and promote better health outcome.

About Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple board-certified sleep physician and the founder of Restful Sleep MD. She is also the best-selling author of Beyond Tired—A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good. She helps individuals prioritize sleep, achieve optimal health, thrive, and live to their fullest potential.

As a busy physician and mom of two, she understands the impact of sleep deprivation on our mental, physical, and emotional health. She has made it her mission to help others make sleep a priority.

She also works with organizations and businesses to improve their health by incorporating healthy sleep into their wellness journey.

She is a consultant and a speaker on regional, national, and international platforms. She has also published several peer-reviewed manuscripts on various sleep disorders.

She obtained her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania.

 

Website: restfulsleepmd.com

Facebook handle: @restfulsleepmd

IG Handle: @restfulsleepmd

 

 

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