460: How to Optimize Your Sleep, Practical Advice From an Ex-Insomniac | Diane Macedo

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Diane Macedo (IG: @dianermacedo) is currently an anchor and correspondent for ABC News and an anchor for ABC News Live.

She’s the author of The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work and More.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Diane’s struggle with insomnia to writing The Sleep Fix
• Change the narrative of your sleep problems
• Why do sleep disorders go undiagnosed?
• Identifying your sleep problem
• Tracking your sleep
• Sleep apnea + alternative options for treatment
• Circadian rhythm disorder explained
• Understanding how to treat insomnia
• Why removing blue light/screen time before bed might backfire for insomniacs
• Sleep tips for shift workers
• Journaling helps you deal with worry
• Using light therapy as a wake signal
• What's a compromised circadian position?
• Aligning your circadian rhythm and sleep drive
• Diane’s thoughts on napping
• Caffeine isn’t the problem when it comes to your sleep
• How long should it take to fall asleep?
• Should you listen to audiobooks, podcasts, music, or meditate before bed?
• Alcohol disrupts your sleep drive
• How to truly blackout your bedroom
• Take the pressure off when it comes to your nighttime routine
• Diane’s bedtime routine
• Diane’s transition from working the night shift to the day shift

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