Eight hours of sleep isn't the metric that matters most, and we now have the research to prove it.My guest, Morgan Adams, is a holistic sleep coach who spent nearly a decade dependent on prescription sleeping pills before rebuilding her relationship with sleep from the ground up. She's also a two-time breast cancer survivor, which gives her a perspective on rest that goes far beyond optimization.We get into what actually disrupts sleep for women in midlife, why most people feel jet-lagged by Monday morning, and the surprising research linking consistent wake times to a dramatically lower risk of death. Morgan also walks through why so many women wake up at 3:00 AM wired, and what's usually happening underneath that pattern.If you've been chasing better sleep through supplements, gadgets, or sheer willpower, this conversation will reframe what you've been told to prioritize.You’ll learn:[0:00] Introduction[3:29] How a message from Morgan's late mother led to her first breast cancer diagnosis[9:55] Why the mammogram missed it and what finally found the tumor[20:06] The Ambien overdose scandal that affected women for years[26:43] Why sleep is the bedrock pillar that nutrition and exercise stand on[33:48] Why sunglasses in the morning are sabotaging your circadian rhythm[37:58] The myth of eight hours and why consistency cuts mortality risk by 49%[48:13] The alcohol nightcap trap and why each drink slashes sleep quality[1:05:35] Why women in midlife waking at 3 AM should test for sleep apnea[1:16:12] Orthosomnia and why sleep stage data is the least accurate thing to obsess overBook a call with Morgan if you want to get your sleep back on track.Find more from Morgan:Morgan Adams Wellness | Email | Website | InstagramBook a complimentary Sleep Consultation here.Get your Awake Again at 3 AM Guide here.Find more from Michelle:Revival Health & Wellness | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteCancer Proof Living | YouTube

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