Dr. Elissa Epel

know there was one other piece related to her story that i think is also important to call out addressing all of those things her sleep quality was still not what she wanted to be so we had a conversation and she relayed the fact that when she was growing up things were pretty unsettled in her home of origin.

know there was one other piece related to her story that i think is also important to call out addressing all of those things her sleep quality was still not what she wanted to be so we had a conversation and she relayed the fact that when she was growing up things were pretty unsettled in her home of origin.

know there was one other piece related to her story that i think is also important to call out addressing all of those things her sleep quality was still not what she wanted to be so we had a conversation and she relayed the fact that when she was growing up things were pretty unsettled in her home of origin.

There were a lot of late night parties, a lot of noise, and bedtime became a time where she didn't really feel safe and quiet and comfortable. So we also talked about referring her to a life management behavioral therapist to really talk about what it meant to be safe and regaining that sense of being okay being in bed. And I think that goes hidden as well that a previous

There were a lot of late night parties, a lot of noise, and bedtime became a time where she didn't really feel safe and quiet and comfortable. So we also talked about referring her to a life management behavioral therapist to really talk about what it meant to be safe and regaining that sense of being okay being in bed. And I think that goes hidden as well that a previous

There were a lot of late night parties, a lot of noise, and bedtime became a time where she didn't really feel safe and quiet and comfortable. So we also talked about referring her to a life management behavioral therapist to really talk about what it meant to be safe and regaining that sense of being okay being in bed. And I think that goes hidden as well that a previous

History of trauma or not feeling safe can also show up with insomnia and difficulty sleeping.

History of trauma or not feeling safe can also show up with insomnia and difficulty sleeping.

History of trauma or not feeling safe can also show up with insomnia and difficulty sleeping.

Sure. I think first and foremost, we have to recognize that sleep, you know, you and I trained in an era where sleep deprivation or how little sleep you could get by on was a badge of honor. Yeah. So we need to shift that internal dialogue that we all have that, oh, if I'm sleeping, I'm wasting my time and I'm not getting my stuff done.

Sure. I think first and foremost, we have to recognize that sleep, you know, you and I trained in an era where sleep deprivation or how little sleep you could get by on was a badge of honor. Yeah. So we need to shift that internal dialogue that we all have that, oh, if I'm sleeping, I'm wasting my time and I'm not getting my stuff done.

Sure. I think first and foremost, we have to recognize that sleep, you know, you and I trained in an era where sleep deprivation or how little sleep you could get by on was a badge of honor. Yeah. So we need to shift that internal dialogue that we all have that, oh, if I'm sleeping, I'm wasting my time and I'm not getting my stuff done.

So first, honor the importance of sleep for your overall health and well-being and even your ability to stick to your intentions around choosing healthy foods and sticking to your exercise plan. Then create a sanctuary that's really conducive for rest and relaxation.

So first, honor the importance of sleep for your overall health and well-being and even your ability to stick to your intentions around choosing healthy foods and sticking to your exercise plan. Then create a sanctuary that's really conducive for rest and relaxation.

So first, honor the importance of sleep for your overall health and well-being and even your ability to stick to your intentions around choosing healthy foods and sticking to your exercise plan. Then create a sanctuary that's really conducive for rest and relaxation.

dark, quiet, cool, ideally electronics out of the bedroom or turned off if you can, getting rid of all of the light exposures, even your chargers, you know, that had that little light.

dark, quiet, cool, ideally electronics out of the bedroom or turned off if you can, getting rid of all of the light exposures, even your chargers, you know, that had that little light.

dark, quiet, cool, ideally electronics out of the bedroom or turned off if you can, getting rid of all of the light exposures, even your chargers, you know, that had that little light.

I had a patient who told me she traveled around with black electrical tape whenever she went to a hotel and she would put it over all the little light sources in the hotel room.

I had a patient who told me she traveled around with black electrical tape whenever she went to a hotel and she would put it over all the little light sources in the hotel room.