2477: [Part 1] Yes, Parents, Your Lack of Sleep Is Affecting Your Mental Health by Marygrace Taylor of Healthline

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2477: Marygrace Taylor explores how disrupted sleep patterns, hormonal shifts, and the pressure to rest on demand can trigger anxiety, mood disorders, and emotional struggles for new parents. Understanding the link between sleep and mental well-being is crucial not just for parents, but for anyone facing prolonged sleep deficits. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/sleep-and-mental-health-for-parents Quotes to ponder: "You may end up ruminating over whether you're going to be able to fall asleep. You might think, 'This is my time, this is the 3 hours I have, I have to sleep now.' That doesn't work for anybody." "Dozing in 1- or 2-hour snippets deprives you of REM sleep, which plays an important role in emotional health, learning, and memory." "Sleep deprivation sends your stress hormones skyrocketing and impairs your ability to think clearly and regulate your emotions." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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