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Happy Mother's Day💜

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Women's Health Month.

This month serves as a gentle reminder that your mental health is so important for your overall physical health and wellbeing.

As a clinical psychologist and holistic sleep specialist, many of my clients struggle with their mental health due to poor sleep quality, as sleep and mental health have a complex relationship. The evidence to date suggests that there’s a strong bidirectional relationship between the two (i.e., sleep problems may be both a cause and consequence of mental health problems).

The good news? Prioritizing your sleep health can have a huge impact on improving your mental health. In fact, in the case of insomnia, there’s data that shows that improving insomnia can also alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. Simply put, good quality sleep is a mood booster!

Each month, we'll be taking turns to appear as the newsletter Editor, providing you with specialist knowledge, different perspectives, and of course... our unique personalities. Albeit, with a united voice promoting women's sleep health and wellness.

This Month's Editor: Dr. Sarah Silverman

Surprising fact: There’s less than 800 holistic sleep specialists IN THE WORLD. Combine that with the fact that women are 40% more likely to develop insomnia than men, and we have a major problem!

This means, there aren’t enough providers available to help you navigate chronic sleep issues, especially if you’re looking for drug-free solutions. For these reasons (and many more), I’m on a mission to help as many women as I possibly can learn how to improve their sleep.

I'm so excited to introduce my brand new holistic sleep improvement course, the Holistic Sleep Academy™️. You're invited to join today, and you can get started on your sleep journey right away! This is a simplified, step-by-step roadmap to help you overcome chronic sleep difficulties. Based on the core principles of Cognitive Behavior Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), the first-line approach for chronic insomnia, this is an 8-week DIY self-guided online course, which teaches you the exact holistic method I use to help my clients master their sleep without medication, learn how to effectively manage stress, and elevate their sleep confidence.

Because good mental health starts with good quality sleep! I’d love to support you inside the Holistic Sleep Academy™️. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to chat about whether this program is a good fit for you here. Use code "MAY100" for $100 off the entire month of May in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.

JOIN THE HOLISTIC SLEEP ACADEMY™️

Remember Reader, waking up tired is not a badge of honor. You deserve to feel well-rested every day.

Monthly Q&A

The votes are in! This month's Q&A choice is "How can you calm a racing mind before bed?"

Having a racing mind before bed (or right when you hop into bed and hit your pillow) is often a sign that your brain didn’t have a chance to process your worries from the day. A great practice to get in the habit of is scheduling time to worry during the day. Complete this “constructive worry” exercise at least 2-3 hours before bedtime (ideally earlier in the day) and outside of your bedroom.

Grab a piece of paper and draw a line down the middle. Set a timer for 15 min. On the left side of your paper, write down any stressors, worries, or concerns on your mind (you know, the ones likely to intrude at bedtime or keep you awake at night). Once you have a decent list, on the right side of your paper, try to identify the next step to address each worry. Even if you don’t have the final solution, write something down (e.g., "This is out of my control right now” or “I need more information” or “I’ve worried about this enough today, I choose to let go.” There isn’t a right or wrong way to practice this, so feel free to get creative. When your timer goes off, fold your piece of paper up, and put it to the side.

Here's why this exercise works: Should those exact same worries pop up before bed or during the night, remind yourself that you’ve already taken care of those worries, and you’ll address any new worries during your scheduled worry time tomorrow. This practice gives your brain dedicated time to process your worries and offload them onto paper during the day, so they’re less likely to interfere with your sleep at night.

What's in my Sleep Kit?

I’m currently loving the zDen sleep solution! The zDen blocks out 99% of light to promote better sleep quality, plus it’s portable, lightweight, and easy to use anytime, anywhere.

The zDen is perfect for busy moms who would love a dark space for power naps, relief from migraines, or while traveling (airport naps will never be the same!).

The zDen provides a peaceful space for daytime and nighttime rest. The zDen is also CPAP friendly and made of certified non-toxic fabric.

Give the gift of quality rest to your favorite mama! zDen is currently having an online sale (30% off zDen), and for a limited time, you can save an additional 20% off the lowest price + free shipping with my code DRSARAH20 💜

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Wishing you a restful Mother's Day weekend!

Dr. Sarah Silverman, Holistic Sleep Specialist @drsarahsleep

From The Women Who Love Sleep

Q&A Sleep Poll

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