Christine Hansen

Do you suffer from sneaky stress?  According to our own sleep expert Michaela Sparrow, sneaky stress is a form of physical stress that affects your body, pushing your body into a constant flight-or-fight mode even when you’re not experiencing any type of mental stress. Learn all about it in this week's episode. Sleep Like a Boss - The network of sleep coaches: The new CEO, Annika Carroll and her team are using Christine's bespoke holistic clinical approach to help their clients sleep again and are proud to count themselves amongst the best sleep coaches in the world.  Don't forget to play the Game of Sleep to find out if you ace your sleep fundamentals: sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

If you thought that sleep apnea mostly affected bald, overweight elderly men, this episode is for you.  Working as sleep experts, we often have clients who suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that, if untreated, can cause heart disease, diabetes, and a number of other health issues. One thing that is deeply concerning is that there isn’t much awareness and knowledge out there when it comes to sleep apnea. On this week's episode, Sleep Like A Boss sleep coach Eva Nyhagen interviews Dr. Mike Murphy about the topic of sleep apnea, how to assess if you have it and how it can be treated.

“Having trouble sleeping? You should try counting sheep.” How many people gave you this advice after you mentioned your sleep issues? Well, the bad news is that this doesn’t work. The good news is that today we’re bringing you some advice and some tools for battling your monkey brain and sleep anxiety that actually work. Listen to Jessica Rojas and Annika Carroll - both Sleep Coaches at Sleep Like a Boss - talk about tips and tricks to fall asleep more easily. Sleep like A Boss was founded by Christine Hansen in 2016. It is THE network of sleep experts to high-level CEOs, Executives and High Achievers who want to sleep but can't. The new CEO, Annika Carroll and her team are using Christine's bespoke holistic clinical approach to help their clients sleep again and are proud to count themselves amongst the best sleep coaches in the world. Don't forget to play the Game of Sleep to find out if you ace your sleep fundamentals: sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

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 main cause of peptic ulcers, and as many as 50% of adults have this bacteria in their stomachs, at some point in their lives. H. pylori is probably one of the most common imbalances that we see in our clients and while it can be protective to your health, if it gets out of balance, it can become a really big issue and have a significant impact on your health and your sleep. Listen to this week's episode where Annika Carrol dives into the details of h. pylori, sleep and overall health. Sleep like A Boss was founded by Christine Hansen in 2016. It is THE network of sleep experts to high-level CEOs, Executives and High Achievers who want to sleep but can't. The new CEO, Annika Carroll and her team are using Christine's bespoke holistic clinical approach to help their clients sleep again and are proud to count themselves amongst the best sleep coaches in the world. &

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 sugar, because low blood sugar is one of the main causes of night awakenings in people. Check out today's episode to find out how you know whether you have low blood sugar and what to do about it for better sleep and overall health. Sleep like A Boss was founded by Christine Hansen in 2016. It is THE network of sleep experts to high-level CEOs, Executives and High Achievers who want to sleep but can't.   The new CEO, Annika Carroll and her team are using Christine's bespoke holistic clinical approach to help their clients sleep again and are proud to count themselves amongst the best sleep coaches in the world.   Don't forget to play the Game of Sleep to find out if you ace your sleep fundamentals: sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

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, Jessica Rojas on this question. She had some great tips to share. Don't forget to play the Game of Sleep to find out if you ace your sleep fundamentals: sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

Spring is here, which means that a lot of us are struggling with allergies yet again. In most cases, the allergic reaction is produced by a histamine activity, so we usually take antihistamines to stop the allergic reaction. But, how does all this affect your sleep? And what does your diet have to do with all this? Listen to this week's episode. You can find a lot of information on sleep & what you might want to look at to fix it here.

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 in people's journey to better sleep, happiness & awesomeness in life.  We dive deep into our inner critic, values and habit creations. Don't forget to play the Game of Sleep to find out if you ace your sleep fundamentals: sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

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?  Today, we're talking about all forms of hormonal birth control: the pill, the patch, the shot, the ring, and the hormonal IUD.  All of these can actually have an impact on your sleep, even a copper IUD. Have a listen! To a good night's rest. Don't forget to play the Game of Sleep: www.sleeplikeaboss.com/game-of-sleep

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 from the Sleep Like a Boss team. If you have any questions, please reach out to us: contact@sleeplikeaboss.com Don't forget to play the Game of Sleep to find out if you ace your sleep fundamentals: sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

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 Patel comes in. Dhruvin is an optometrist and the Founder and CEO of the heath-tech business Ocushield. Ocushield is the manufacturer of the world’s first FDA registered blue-light blocking screen protectors, which mean fresher feeling eyes and improved sleep after screen use. In our interview, we answer the questions of: What is blue light Why and how is it harmful (wrinkles are just one problem they cause) What can you do to mitigate the negative effects All of that and much more is covered in today's Sleep Like A Boss episode. So don't miss it! To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/ Get 20% on all Ocushield products with the code SLEEPBOSS here.

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 grew our team quite a lot, because I decided to step back from client work and focus more on the role of a CEO whilst starting my new business Christine Means Business, business consulting, and coaching. Everything worked fantastically.  We had an amazing team, we had our methodology down, but I realized that I actually prefer my new business a lot more.  So, I’ve decided to hand over the company to one of my team members and stay on as the founder if words of wisdom are needed.    Today, I want to introduce you to the new CEO of Sleep Like a Boss, Annika Carroll.

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 house for overall health and wellbeing.   So in today's episode, our sleep coach Angie Nicolucci will focus on how you can buy a healthy mattress.   How safe is your mattress? Chances are you are sleeping on one of the following mattresses:   traditional spring-coil mattress memory-foam mattresses hybrids (a combination of springs and foam)   What are some of the health impacts these mattresses can have on your body and sleep?   What can you do about it?  Why should you consider buying an organic mattress?   All of that and much more is covered in today's Sleep Like A Boss episode. So don't miss it! This episode is presented by our sleep coach Angie Nicolucci.  To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page.  Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on t

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 of sugar! While sugar may seem like a treat, it’s more A thief that steals away many of the things that support quality sleep.    What can you do to beat the sleep bandit aka sugar?   Our sleep coach, Angie Nicolucci shares 3 tips on how you can try to avoid all the sugar and keep that quality sleep.   This episode is presented by our sleep coach Angie Nicolucci.   To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

Sleep deprivation has often been glamorized and celebrated for decades since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Modern-day society tends to prioritize work, leisure, and travel rather than sleep. Most recently, Singapore - where one of our sleep coaches is located - made the world’s headlines by being the most fatigued country in the world. Our sleep coach Zoe Chu has a closer look at what we are doing wrong when it comes to sleep and provides helpful solutions. - Should we be using our electronic gadgets before going to bed? - What about that late afternoon caffeine drink and the midnight snacks? - Do we need a bedtime schedule? - Cold vs Hot temperatures in your bedroom. What's better for a night of good sleep? Make sure to tune in! This episode is presented by our sleep coach Zoe Chu. To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sle

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 you need to in order to fall asleep. In this episode of Sleep Like A Boss, we will look at What happens when you push your feelings/ emotions away during the day What you can do to avoid sleepless nights due to feelings & emotions This episode is presented by our sleep coach Eva Nyhagen. To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

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. You can't get enough chocolate, sweets, lattes, etc. You keep gravitating towards sugary, carb-laden stuff and it seems to be very difficult on those days to make sensible food choices.    Our Sleep Coach Annika Carroll has a closer look at what happens to our body when we sleep seven or fewer hours and shares some sleep tips to get you through the day without snacking on too many sugary snacks.   This episode is presented by our sleep coach Annika Carroll.  To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

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 sleep helps you lose weight drinking alcohol before bed actually improves your sleep and helps you to fall asleep quicker and easier Are these statements true or false? Our sleep coach Jessica Rojas will analyze them in-depth, so don't miss this episode. This episode is presented by our sleep coach Jessica Rojas. To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

In today's episode of Sleep Like A Boss, Christine talks to Riley Jarvis.    Riley Jarvis is an internationally renowned Sleep Consultant who has helped high functioning individuals achieve more out of their life and business using cutting-edge sleeping strategies and techniques. His own sleep journey started 10 years ago when he started experiencing extreme energy issues and eventually,  was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. He started taking medication but the side effects were just so intruding that he had to take matters into his own hands.    Christine and Riley discuss how he helps his clients prioritize and optimize sleep by using objective data via different tools, such as  the muse headband fitbit the oura ring etc.   Don't miss this episode! For more sleep tips visit our website sleeplikeaboss.com To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? He

Alcohol and sleep do not make good bed partners and there are a few reasons for that.    Alcohol makes you feel sleepy  Alcohol inhibits the production of melatonin  Alcohol prevents us from entering REM sleep   In today's episode our Sleep Coach Kelly Murray goes in depth about how alcohol impairs your sleep and what alternatives you have to that late night cap. This episode is presented by our sleep coach Kelly Murray. To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/