Sleep 101: The Science Behind Falling Asleep, Staying Asleep, and Waking Up Rested w/ Dr. Andrea Matsumura
The Great Connect by Carrie Allen
Episode notes
How to Improve Sleep Quality | Sleep Doctor Explains Why You're Always Tired
Getting 8 hours of sleep but still waking up exhausted? You're not alone. Sleep doctor Dr. Andrea Matsumura explains why sleep quality matters more than sleep quantity—and how to actually fix your sleep problems, as naturally as possible.
🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Sleep Quality vs Sleep Quantity Why hours of sleep don't matter if you're not getting restorative sleep, plus signs of poor sleep quality you shouldn't ignore
Circadian Rhythm Disorders How to tell if your body clock is misaligned and what to do about it (spoiler: bright light therapy and low-dose melatonin actually work)
The Truth About Naps When napping helps vs. when it's destroying ...