“People sacrifice sleep. They put it last, and I'm hearing things like, I'll sleep when I die,  sleep is for the wicked, or  you want to show that you're a superhero by not needing  more sleep...”

This is our third episode in Mental Health Awareness Month, and this week, we are focusing on a fundamental activity that directly affects our mental health.

What is it? Sleep.

Our guest is Julie Wright, the visionary founder of We Sleep, a pioneering company dedicated to helping individuals and businesses conquer poor sleep and end insomnia.

Julie’s journey into the world of sleep is guided by a profound motto: "Sleep and your dreams will come true." With her groundbreaking book, The Natural Sleeper, Julie provides invaluable insights, practical tips, and techniques to help us all reclaim our nights and wake up refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to embrace each day with vitality and purpose.

In this episode, Julie shares:

• The complex processes that occur during sleep and why it’s more active than it appears.
• The critical importance of anchoring your wake-up time and exposing yourself to natural daylight.
• Simple yet powerful self-care practices that can significantly improve your sleep quality.
• The intriguing world of sound therapy and herbal remedies, blending scientific and holistic approaches to enhance sleep.

Julie’s approach is refreshingly open, and provides encouragement for listeners to explore various solutions to find what works best for them.

To learn more about Julie’s book, events, and services, please visit wesleep.co.uk. 

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