Do Weighted Blankets Work? Sleep, Anxiety & Nervous System Benefits—with Elizabeth Grojean of Baloo Living
What is a weighted blanket—and can it actually improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and help you stay asleep through the night? In this episode of The Great Connect, Carrie sits down with Elizabeth Grojean, founder of Baloo Living, to break down the science of sleep, the real reason so many people wake up at 3am, and how weighted blankets support nervous system regulation through something called Deep Pressure Touch. If you’ve been struggling with sleep, stress, or burnout—this conversation explains what’s actually happening in your body and what you can do about it (without adding more to your routine). What you’ll learn in this episode: What does a weighted blanket do? How Deep Pressure Touch works (like a hug, massage, or swaddling) to calm the nervous system and promote relaxation Why do I wake up at 3am and can’t fall back asleep? The connection between cortisol, stress, and disrupted sleep cycles Do weighted blankets help with anxiety and sleep? How serotonin increases → converts to melatonin → supports deeper, more restorative sleep Why is sleep important for overall health? The impact of sleep on hormones, metabolism, mood, cardiovascular health, and cognitive function What is nervous system regulation? Why your body needs to feel safe before it can truly rest Is doing more wellness actually making things worse? The concept of “competitive wellness” and why doing less can be more effective How do you build a business without burning out? A real conversation on conscious entrepreneurship, boundaries, and sustainable success Key topics covered: weighted blanket benefits deep pressure touch explained how to fix 3am wake-ups cortisol and sleep natural sleep support tools nervous system regulation techniques burnout recovery holistic health and sleep optimization conscious entrepreneurship how to reduce stress naturally Who this episode is for: – If you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t fall back asleep – If you feel wired but tired – If your wellness routine keeps growing—but you don’t feel better – If you’re building a business and trying not to burn out – If you’re looking for simple, effective tools to support your nervous system This conversation starts with sleep—but it’s really about something deeper: How to feel safe in your body again. How to stop overriding your system. And how to create real rest in a world that keeps asking more of you. 🔗 Explore Baloo Living inside the Holistic Health Hub: https://www.holistichealthhub.app/baloo-living
