Calm & Cozy

The other day I was asked, "If I read your book, will it fix my sleep?" so this episode is about the frustrating questions I’m asked as a sleep coach, why it’s impossible to fix people’s sleep during a thirty-second conversation, and the advice I would give these people if they actually stayed in the conversation long enough to hear my answers. My book, The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep, is out soon! Grab your copy here:https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/thebookofsleepJoin my book club/coaching group (or learn more) here:https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/the-book-club See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A reviewer made a comment about my book (after reading an advance digital copy) that I believe was meant to be critical and a little sarcastic. I’m okay with criticism because I understand that not everyone is gonna like me. I’m also okay with sarcasm because everything I say is dripping with it. ⁣The comment made me laugh at the time, but days later, I can’t let it go. There’s a part of me that agrees with what she said and I have to talk it out.⁣This episode is a direct response to that negative review, and it might surprise you to hear that I agree with what was said. Listen to the full episode to hear why. And then go find my book, The Calm & Cozy Book of Sleep, on Amazon!Here's where you can buy the book:https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/thebookofsleepHere's where you can register for the book club/coaching group: https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/the-book-club See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The term chronotype is used to characterize your natural sleep-wake cycle and sleep patterns. It determines whether you’re a night owl or an early bird or something else. Your chronotype is based on your biology and genetic makeup, and it is said that because we’re born with it, it cannot be changed. I want to challenge the idea that you are stuck with the chronotype you have been born with if you feel it is no longer serving you. This episode goes deeper into what the four chronotypes are, and how I went from a functioning night owl to an early bird, and why I'm happier for it.Learn more and pre-order my new book at www.sleepcoachbeth.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is about the bedtime stressors that plague us at night, and how to deal with them. Because I have struggled with many types of bedtime anxiety and racing thoughts, I have put together some "bedtime mantras" for you to repeat to yourself when you're lying in bed worrying about things you can and can't control.Here is that list, but listen to the episode to hear the story of the time I thought there was a murderer in the basement.1: Tomorrow is taken care of, tonight I can rest.2: They are safe and happy.3: Thank you for all that I have. I am so blessed.4: May I be happy. May I be well. May I be safe. May I be peaceful and at ease.6: I am safe and loved. I'm fine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time for another bedtime story. This time about dandelions. Listen in bed and enjoy four minutes of ambient music after the story is over. Goodnight! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I went floating in a sensory deprivation tank and didn't freak out...but didn't have a life-changing epiphany either. This episode explores the benefits of floating, what it is, what it felt like, and how Jake and I felt after our recent one hour float session. (I'll give you a hint - one of us wants to go back and the other doesn't.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode will help you choose the perfect paint color to make your bedroom cozy and sleepy! As a former house painter, color consultant, and Benjamin Moore employee, paint is kinda my thing. This short, but helpful, episode will give you the best color shades to promote sleep, while giving you a few tips on making the decision a little easier. Whether you're moving into a new home or wanting to update your beautiful bedroom, this is the episode for you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's my first episode in four months, and I'm back with a few controversial answers to your well-meaning questions. I'll tell you what I think about shift workers, how I really feel about the "best" essential oil companies, and how I find moments of calm and self-care throughout my busy day. I also have a new cute musical intro.Grab my FREE 5-minute in-bed relaxing meditation at www.sleepcoachbeth.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is the first of its kind on The CALM+COZY Podcast - An in-person interview recorded while on vacation in Abbotsford, British Columbia.Who can go from being a heavy sleeper her whole life to hearing her child tiptoe across her bedroom floor? A mom of two young girls, of course! My cousin, Laura, has an in-person chat with me about how her sleep has changed since pregnancy, and how being a mom of a two year old and a five year old changes everything, even a 30+ year sleep routine. Even if you don't have kids, I think you'll still enjoy this conversation with one of my favorite relatives. Laura and I talk about where our love for naps comes from, our favorite sleep stories from when we were kids, and other sleep-related topics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Your body makes melatonin on a daily basis, and its primary task is to regulate your sleep-wake cycle without ever having to wander the supplement aisle. This episode will teach you a handful of simple ways you can become a melatonin-making machine starting tonight!Products mentioned in this episode can be found at https://www.sleepcoachbeth.com/sleep-aidsThis episode's sponsor is ZenBev, the all-natural sleep drink. Save 10% off your order with the coupon code, SLEEPCOACH10, at http://www.zenbev.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For those of you who love being read to, find my voice somewhat relaxing, and/or miss my Grown-Up Bedtime Stories podcast, here's me reading a short story by Virginia Woolf for 20 minutes. No intros, no ads, just me and the calming music. Goodnight! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today’s interview is with Samar Poorlakani, a 32-year old sex-positive psychotherapist and globetrotter who is living with narcolepsy and cataplexy. Samar lived with debilitating sleep issues, muscle weakness, and chronic pain for years before finding the right doctors, diagnosis, and medications. Samar shares her experiences as a partner living with confusing and frustrating symptoms, and how she navigates her personal life and professional life as a therapist in Austin, Texas, all while maintaining a sense of humour and positive outlook. My conversation with Samar was interesting and inspiring, and I know you'll enjoy it!Find Samar online at https://www.austinintimatematters.comInstagram: https://twitter.com/austinintimateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/austinintimatematters/*This episode contains mature language and themes, so please use discretion around children, seniors, and judgey people.*Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Endy, the great Canadian mattress. Save $50 OFF any size mattress with the

For those of you who love being read to, find my voice somewhat relaxing, and/or miss my Grown-Up Bedtime Stories podcast (I still get emails asking where it went!), here's me reading to you for 10 minutes with calming piano music in the background. Please know that I am not a professional voice artist or a professional story reader, so there's no need to leave a bad review stating that I am neither a professional voice artist or professional story reader. Goodnight! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is part of my sleep disorder series, and I’ve been looking forward to this interview for a while. I met Julie Flygare online, through our Instagram accounts and a mutual interest in sleep. Julie is the founder of Project Sleep and an advocate for people living with narcolepsy. Before meeting Julie and reading her book, I didn’t know anything about narcolepsy. I thought it was what most of us think - falling asleep suddenly without any control of where you are or what you’re doing. Narcolepsy is very misunderstood, and not all that rare, and that’s why I wanted to have Julie tell her story.You can find Julie on Instagram as @remrunner, Project Sleep's website at: https://project-sleep.com, and the Narcolepsy Not Alone campaign at: http://www.narcolepsynotalone.com/A HUGE Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Zenbev, a natural drink mix that promotes sleep by easing anxiety and racing thoughts. It contains only a small handful of natural ingredients and tastes great! Save 10% off your order with the

Today’s episode is an interview with Stacy Erickson Edwards, Founder of cpapbabes. Stacy is living with both sleep apnea and idiopathic hypersomnia, and I’m grateful she was willing to be so open about her 18 year journey with exhaustion, being misdiagnosed, and struggling to find treatments that work. Find Stacy at www.cpapbabes.com, and @cpapbabes on Instagram and Facebook.Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Zenbev, the natural, organic and vegan sleep drink mix! Listen to the episode for a coupon code to save 10% off your first order at www.zenbev.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is kind of the third in my sleep study series. The first part of my story is episode 48, when I talk about my excessive daytime sleepiness, the symptoms I’ve struggled with for 20+ years, and how I got referred to a sleep clinic. Episode 49 is about my overnight sleep study and how weird it is to be covered in wires while a stranger watches you sleep through a tiny camera. This episode, 52, is about my follow-up appointment with the sleep doctor, and the results of the sleep study.My results were both expected and unexpected. It turns out I have a sleep disorder, just not the one I would have ever guessed!Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Endy, the great Canadian mattress! www.endy.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode is about how to tell if it’s time for a new mattress and how to choose a mattress that’s perfect for you. It’s funny that it took me 51 episodes to cover this topic because a good mattress is pretty important. We don’t usually pay attention to what we’re sleeping on until it all goes terribly wrong.In this episode, I also share my honest 100-night Endy review so you can hear what it's like to sleep on a mattress that doesn't have a permanent body-sized dent in the centre of it. Endy is a Canadian-made memory foam mattress that uses CertiPur-US certified foam, and is shipped for free to anywhere in Canada. Use my coupon code SLEEPCOACH50 to save $50 off any sized Endy mattress at www.endy.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, I’m going to cover the ways exercise improves sleep, the benefits of working out in the morning, and finding exercise you actually enjoy. I want to make sure you know that I’m not here to make you feel judged about any of these topics.I know firsthand that adopting a regular exercise routine is not as easy as the fit girls on Instagram make it look. I’ve struggled for years and years to fit exercise into my daily life. So while I’m telling you all the connections between physical activity and sleep, I’m also going to talk to you about the real stuff. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 48 you would have heard me talk about my history with excessive daytime sleepiness, and wanting to find out why I could take three naps a day even though I was sleeping well at night. I spoke to my doctor, and she referred me to have a sleep study done. A few weeks ago, I went in to a local sleep clinic to have an overnight sleep study, and this episode is about my experience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It has been said by many sleep professionals that midday naps are healthy. Most people hit a bit of a wall around 1 or 2 in the afternoon. A short nap can improve memory, focus and creativity. If you need a little pick-me-up in the afternoon, and a power nap does it for you, you are not alone. But what happens if one nap just doesn’t cut it? What if you need to sleep for hours during the day to feel normal? When does napping become a problem?I tackle these questions in this episode because I'm going through the same questions myself. I'm a champion napper, but is that a good thing? Does being sleepy all day even though I sleep 7.5-8 hours every night mean something's not quite right? I'll tell you about my own experience with Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and talk about the differences between fatigue and feeling sleepy.You can rate your own sleepiness by taking the Epworth Sleepiness Test here: http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/narcolepsy/diagnosing-narcolepsy/epworth-sleepiness-scale See acast.com/privacy