460: How to Optimize Your Sleep, Practical Advice From an Ex-Insomniac | Diane Macedo

<p>Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: <a href= "https://bit.ly/dianemacedo460">https://bit.ly/dianemacedo460</a></p> <p>Diane Macedo (IG: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dianermacedo/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@dianermacedo</a>) is currently an anchor and correspondent for ABC News and an anchor for ABC News Live.</p> <p>She’s the author of <a href="https://geni.us/vGV2KA" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven, and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work and More</a>.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Diane’s struggle with insomnia to writing The Sleep Fix</li> <li>Change the narrative of your sleep problems</li> <li>Why do sleep disorders go undiagnosed?</li> <li>Identifying your sleep problem</li> <li>Tracking your sleep</li> <li>Sleep apnea + alternative options for treatment</li> <li>Circadian rhythm disorder explained</li> <li>Understanding how to treat insomnia</li> <li>Why removing blue light/screen time before bed might backfire for insomniacs</li> <li>Sleep tips for shift workers</li> <li>Journaling helps you deal with worry</li> <li>Using light therapy as a wake signal</li> <li>What's a compromised circadian position?</li> <li>Aligning your circadian rhythm and sleep drive</li> <li>Diane’s thoughts on napping</li> <li>Caffeine isn’t the problem when it comes to your sleep</li> <li>How long should it take to fall asleep?</li> <li>Should you listen to audiobooks, podcasts, music, or meditate before bed?</li> <li>Alcohol disrupts your sleep drive</li> <li>How to truly blackout your bedroom</li> <li>Take the pressure off when it comes to your nighttime routine</li> <li>Diane’s bedtime routine</li> <li>Diane’s transition from working the night shift to the day shift</li> </ul> <p><strong>Show sponsors:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://ultimatehealthpodcast.com/paleovalley" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code <strong>ultimatehealth</strong> at checkou