Sleep Like A Boss

Breaking the Sleep Epidemic: Bedtime Mantras for Instant Calm with Shannon Kaiser

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Sleep Like a Boss, I am joined by life and empowerment coach Shannon Kaiser to explore how bedtime rituals, mantras, and personaliz...

Is Your Gut Health Sabotaging Your Sleep? with Anu Simh

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We often think of sleep as something that starts in the brain—but what if the secret to better rest actually begins in your gut?In this episode, I’...

Hack your age: Menopause, Sleep, Hormones & Recovery with Zora Benhamou

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Sleep Like a Boss podcast, Annika sits down with Zora Benhamou, a gerontologist and biohacker dedicated to helping women age w...

Detox, Sleep, and Supplements: What Works and What Doesn’t

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Sleep Like a Boss podcast, I sit down with Judy Seeger, a traditional naturopath and expert in longevity and detoxification. Kn...

How Your DNA Shapes Your Sleep and Impacts Your Rest

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why some people can function on just a few hours of sleep while others need a full eight hours to feel refreshed? Or why you mi...

Are Toxins Waking You Up at Night?

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you often find yourself staring at the ceiling, longing for sleep to whisk you away? Or perhaps you're jolted awake in the dead of night, your mi...

Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Leadership Tips for Women

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Sleep Like a Boss, we explore the challenges women face as they ascend to leadership roles—and how to overcome them. Leadership o...

How to Stay Fit and Sleep Well in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond with Brian Gryn

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Sleep Like a Boss, we dive into the essential habits and strategies for staying fit, feeling energized, and getting quality sleep a...

Finding the Perfect Mattress: Expert Tips from Mattress Tester Derek Hales

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the essentials of mattress shopping with Derek Hales, founder of NapLab and an experienced mattress tester who has reviewe...

Unlocking the Secrets to Better Sleep with Lorraine Maita, MD

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 Episode Overview Are you sabotaging your sleep without even realizing it? In this eye-opening episode of the Sleep Like a Boss podcast, we explo...

How to Quit Your Job and Change Your Career at Any Age

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling stuck in a career you no longer love? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode, career coach and author Yeşim Nicholson breaks down ex...

Heal Hyperthyroidism & Grave's Disease Naturally with Functional Medicine

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hyperthyroidism and Grave's Disease are autoimmune conditions that affect the thyroid gland, leading to symptoms like weight loss, anxiety, and sl...

How Chronic Stress is Destroying Your Gut, Sleep, Energy (Explaining the Gut-Brain Connection) with Dennis Wong

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Chronic stress is a prevalent issue that affects many of us. It not only takes a toll on our mental well-being but also has a profound impact on our p...

Why Sleep Problems Happen During Perimenopause with Dr. Betty Murray

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep is crucial for overall well-being, but for women going through perimenopause and menopause, sleep can become elusive. Hormonal shifts, increased...

How to Get Rid of IBS and SIBO Naturally

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For many of us, digestive issues like IBS are all too familiar. IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that manifests through a range of sympto...

Understanding Adrenal Fatigue: How to Heal and Recharge Your Body with Dr Trishia Pingel

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, our guest Dr Trishia Pingel breaks down stress and adrenal fatigue, focusing on the vital role of sleep in recharging the body and pr...

How to Improve Your Brain Health with These 5 Tips with Dr. Spencer Zimmerman

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding how sleep influences our cognitive functions is essential for maintaining overall well-being and preventing neurodegenerative diseases. ...

How to Declutter Your Brain

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to declutter your mind? If your answer is yes then this episode is for you! In this episode of the Sleep Like a Boss podcast, our guest...

What You Need to Know About Sleeping Pills with Dr. Amelia Scott Barrett

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that sleeping pills are among the most addictive prescription drugs available today?  While they promise a quick fix for insomnia and r...

How to Stop Waking Up in the Middle of the Night

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why you're constantly craving sweets, feeling moody, or struggling with low energy and brain fog? These symptoms could be i...

Rewiring an Anxious Brain: 3 Key Pillars to Deal with Anxiety

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we dive deep into the world of anxiety with Dr. Traci Potterf, a functional medicine anxiety detective. ...

Addressing Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism Naturally with Divya Gupta

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we delve deep into the complexities of autoimmune conditions, with a particular focus on Hashimoto's disease and its connecti...

Why Women in Their 40s Can't Sleep Through the Night with Dr. Deborah Matthew

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Deb Matthew, a medical expert specializing in hormonal health. Together, we'll explore how hormone...

A Story of Lyme Disease with Heather Gray

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Heather Gray, also known as the Lyme Boss, shares her insights on battling Lyme disease and chronic illness. Heather is a Functional...

Is Your Blood Sugar Keeping You Up?

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Poor metabolic health impacts the entire body. You might experience cognitive fog, digestive issues, skin problems, or weight fluctuations, all stemmi...

Circadian Rhythm Explained with Dr. Catherine Darley

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

85% of us use artificial light at night. This might not sound surprising or strange, but it does create problems for us and our circadian rhythm. Ou...

Selfcare without Sacrifice

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you still viewing self-care as a luxury, or have you embraced it as the essential key to maintaining balance in your busy, multitasking life ? In ...

Get off sugar & stop cravings in your 40s with Nagina Abdullah

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to get off sugar for good? Nagina Abdullah teaches about metabolism-boosting foods and how to get off sugar for good. Nagina has a degree in Mole...

Grey Area Drinking with Sarah Rusbatch

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered if your drinking habits fall into the 'gray area'? In this podcast episode, we delve into the often-overlooked topic of gray a...

How to Stop Emotional Eating for Good

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can't stop snacking? Cravings all the time? Therapist and emotional eating coach Meredith Ries knows why and how to stop it. Meredith is a therap...

How to Exercise in Perimenopause

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Too tired to move? Trying to work out but struggling? In this episode, female athlete and coach Tenille Hoogland shares some fantastic tips for women...

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's Secrets to Beating Burnout and Exhaustion

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rest isn't all about sleep, and it's not just binging Netflix either. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith explores how rest isn't all about sleep but...

Sleep Solutions for Women in Their 30s and 40s: Overcoming Hot Flashes and Temperature Troubles

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Night sweats? Learn about the importance of temperature regulation for women's sleep quality. Explore the science behind body temperature fluct...

Exploring the Impact of the Nervous System on Your Sleep Quality with Louise Tjernqvist

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is your nervous system keeping you up at night? The nervous system plays a crucial role in regulating numerous bodily functions, including the one we...

Functional Testing to Fix Sleep Issues

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how functional testing, including the GI Map, DUTCH hormone test, and hair tissue mineral analysis, can identify underlying imbalances contr...

How to Deal with Overwhelm

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn practical ways to deal with overwhelm and shift your mindset regarding how you use your time with Stephanie G., a seasoned executive and well-be...

How inflammation causes sleep loss

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how chronic inflammation, especially in the gut, can cause sleep loss and other health issues. Discover the main causes of chronic inflammation ...

Why Women's Sleep is Unique and How to Improve Your Sleep Quality

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover why women need more sleep than men and how to improve your sleep quality with tips from a women's sleep and health coach. If you're ...

What just 3 months of bad sleep do to your health

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Check out what happened to my gut health and hormones after just a few months of bad sleep recently. I'm sharing my gut and hormone test results on th...

Instant stress relief with Brenda Miller

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn super-easy and free techniques that provide instant stress relief from Brenda Miller. When you think about things that are keeping you up at nig...

Weight loss & Sleep with Greg Fearon

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The connection between weight loss & sleep and what you need to do with Greg Fearon. Greg Fearon is a nutrition and health coach who helps over 40...

Anxiety & Sleep with Jenna Overbaugh

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to fall asleep because every time you lay down your brain turns on? Do you have anxiety around sleep?  Listen to this week's epi...

How to wake up like a Boss with Clarissa Burt

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to wake up like a boss from the self-esteem and self-care expert Clarissa Burt.  Sleep like A Boss was founded by Christine Hansen in ...

How magnesium can help you sleep with Linda Lee

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to the World Health Organization and the American Sleep Association, 50 to 70 million Americans struggle with sleep disorders. Over 1/3 of u...

Fertility & Sleep with Dr. Jane Levesque

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More and more couples are struggling to conceive.  Find out how fertility and sleep are related as I discuss all this with Dr. Jane Levesque - a ...

Tap to Sleep with Laurie Santos

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If I had to name one good thing from this pandemic, it would be discovering Laurie Santos. Laurie Santos is an internationally accredited EFT practiti...

Sneaky Stressors with our sleep expert Michaela Sparrow

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suffer from sneaky stress?  According to our own sleep expert Michaela Sparrow, sneaky stress is a form of physical stress that affects yo...

Just snoring or is it Sleep Apnea? - Interview with Dr. Murphy

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you thought that sleep apnea mostly affected bald, overweight elderly men, this episode is for you.  Working as sleep experts, we often have ...

Why counting sheep doesn't work - and what to do instead

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“Having trouble sleeping? You should try counting sheep.” How many people gave you this advice after you mentioned your sleep issues? Well, the ba...

H. Pylori and Sleep

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re an adult, you probably heard of H. pylori at some point in your life. H. pylori is a bacteria that is common in a lot of people. It is the...

Blood sugar & sleep

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Waking up throughout the night can seriously impact the quality of your sleep. If you suffer from night awakenings, you might want to check your blood...

How to sleep better when you travel

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When working with our clients, one question we get very often is “How can I sleep better when I travel?” I interviewed another SLAB team member, J...

Is your inner critic keeping you up? - Interview with Dionne Thomson

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What if your sleep issues aren't all about sleep, but about everything else in your life? Listen to this conversation: it's a big piece of the puzzle ...

5 ways your birth control is effecting your sleep

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we're talking about sleep and birth control. Did you know that your hormonal birth control can cause you sleeping problems?  ...

What's it like to work with one of us?

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered reaching out to us, but weren’t sure if that’s the right thing to do? Well, let me walk you through what you can expect f...

How blue light affects our sleep, eyes and skin with Dhruvin Patel

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard that blue light is bad for us. But, what exactly is blue light and how can we protect ourselves from it? This is where Dhruvin Pat...

Introducing the new CEO of Sleep Like A Boss: Annika Carroll

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep Like a Boss was born in 2016.     It took around a year to really get it down to the methodology that we have today. In 2019, we ...

How to buy a healthy mattress

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Isn’t it amazing that we spend approximately one-third of our lives in bed? One-third! This is why the bedroom is the most important room in the hou...

Sugar and Sleep: The Holiday Guide

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s official  - the door to the year-end holidays is open. And with this comes get-togethers with friends and family, and sugar- lots and lots...

5 Mistakes you might be making when it comes to sleep

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep deprivation has often been glamorized and celebrated for decades since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Modern-day society tends to priori...

How your nervous system affects your sleep and how to deal with it

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling tired and wired around bedtime? That is most likely because your nervous system is overactivated and you are not able to relax the way...

Why you crave sugary foods after a short night

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sugar cravings after a bad night’s sleep?   Maybe you have experienced this. After a bad night’s sleep, you are craving comfort food all day....

Common Sleep Myths

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep Myths... True or False?! In this episode of Sleep Like A Boss, we will look at 3 common sleep myths:  you need eight hours of sleep slee...

Optimise your sleep to 100% with Riley Jarvis

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of Sleep Like A Boss, Christine talks to Riley Jarvis.    Riley Jarvis is an internationally renowned Sleep Consultant wh...

Does Alcohol Help or Harm Sleep?

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alcohol and sleep do not make good bed partners and there are a few reasons for that.    Alcohol makes you feel sleepy  Alcohol inhi...

100th Episode of Sleep Like A Boss

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With this 100th episode of Sleep Like A Boss we want to thank you for always tuning in! It has been an honor to be sharing all the sleep and health ti...

Heat, summer and sleep

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Summertime. It’s been getting hotter and we’ve been either loving it or suffering! Come night time, it stays too hot and makes falling asleep very...

Sleep doesn't need a brain

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep is one of the most important things that we do in our day-to-day lives. And now, the newest research has shown us just how easy it is for us to ...

What to do if you struggle with delayed sleep phase syndrome

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with delayed sleep phase syndrome?  It is the most common circadian rhythm disorder, affecting mostly younger adults.  Our s...

Top Tips for a peaceful sleep

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Top tips for a peaceful sleep that I've seen help my clients live a much happier and sleep-friendlier life. For more sleep tips visit our website slee...

The positive impacts of sleep on mental health

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to talk a bit about the impacts of sleep on mental health. How are our mental health an...

Why does our brain need sleep?

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we sleep? This is something I get asked a lot, and the answer is that there are so many different reasons, but today I want to focus on, arguab...

How to Use Light to Improve Your Sleep

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a very simple strategy to get better sleep: Be mindful of your light exposure. Today's episode is all about how light influences sleep. This ep...

Mattress tips for insomniacs

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Having a good mattress is crucial for the quality of our sleep and for our overall health, considering that we spend a third of our life sleeping on t...

How caffeine really affects your sleep

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have caffeine drinks and have trouble sleeping?  Listen in to learn how you can enjoy your coffee/ tea and still have a good night's sleep...

Do Sleep Supplements work?

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep supplements. They seem so seductive, so potent, and the answer to all your questions. Sometimes, this is too good to be true! To find out more a...

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Why it helps with insomnia

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep struggle is real. You might have sleep problems for years, not knowing what caused it. Cognitive-behavioral therapy can be a solution for insomn...

The Story behind Sleep Like A Boss

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep Like A Boss is different from general sleep experts & coaches.  Our CEO, Christine Hansen, shares what led her to develop the Sleep Lik...

Ideal Bedroom = Better Sleep

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do you feel when you enter your bedroom? Does it relax you and helps you sleep better? Sleep Like A Boss sleep coach Jessica Rojas talk about the ...

Gut Health and Sleep

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to talk about the topic of gut health and what that has to do with your sleep. With me, I have a wonderful, super smart, and amazin...

The truth about how much sleep you actually need

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The amount of stress people create for themselves to get the perfect amount of sleep is ridiculous. This is a down to earth real smack talk episode wh...

How to deal with massive to do lists that are ruining your sleep

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s back to school and summer fatigue and chill-ness is making way for rushing and to-doing. And that can mess with your sleep.   In today’s...

Does heat destroy your sleep?

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ahh summer . . . we love it and we hate it… definitely hate it when we lie twisting and turning because it is just SO hot! This episode is about a f...

Covid, death and how it messes up your sleep

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recently I had a gig for a major cosmetics company as a media expert. One of their questions was why a lot of people didn’t sleep as well during Cov...

Your circadian rhythm and sleep quality with Eva Nyhagen

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a biological clock which basically is one of the main control centers to our sleep. In this interview Eva Nyhagen, team member of Sleep Li...

Sleep and mental health with Bailey Guilloud

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep and mental health issues are closely intertwined. From anxiety to depression and more studies have shown a clear link over and over again. Learn...

How to make your bedroom perfect for sleep with Annie Schlecht

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep is super complex but often a few well targeted tweaks can work miracles. And your bedroom should be one of the first places to optimize for slee...

Kelly Murray on why should meditate for better sleep

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Studies have shown that meditating just for 10 minutes a day beats sleep hygiene (aka sleep environment and even lifestyle habits). In this interview ...

Zoe Chu on her top Sleep Hacks to help you sleep better, faster and longer

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Zoe is part of the Sleep Like A Boss team and in this interview we talk about how you can optimise your sleep environment and how else you can easily ...

4 Sleep tips by Sleep Coach Jessica Rojas

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR CIRCADIAN RHYTHM OR YOUR BIOLOGICAL CLOCK IS? No? I promise this blog post is going to be eye-opening for some of you! Every one...

What is your circadian rhythm?

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is your circadian rhythm talks about the influence on our biological clock and a sleep condition called delayed circadian rhythm

Stress Resilience and Sleep

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What do stress resilience and sleep mean?  It basically means how quickly you recover from a stressful situation; some people are more resilient ...

Minerals and Sleep

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that minerals are super important for us to function?! They communicate everything, deliver all the different messages and are important ...

Why are dreams important?

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why are dreams so important for our daily lives?  What happens during that time in our sleep that makes it necessary for us to dream in order to ...

How not sleeping affects your focus

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Focus and sleep, how are they linked together? What happens with your stress levels, your lifestyle, your workplace? 'How not sleeping affects your fo...

Why bother with a bedtime routine?

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why bother with a bedtime routine explains why creating an automatism that helps to transition to sleep is so important.

What does an adult sleep coach do?

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"What does an adult sleep coach do?", portrays the different sleep coach services that are out there and focuses on the Sleep like a Boss technique th...

5 Reasons why we love sleep

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Anti-aging, Anti-weight gain, Makes you smarter, Helps you with your stress levels and improves your mood. Those are 5 reasons why we love sleep. Tune...

What is sleep anxiety?

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In "What is sleep anxiety?" I talk about the chronic anxiety of going to bed and not being able to fall asleep. Just the thought of having sleep issue...

When is it advisable to go to a sleep clinic?

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Sleep like a Boss, I discuss the different reasons when somebody should go to a sleep clinic to check out their sleep.