Self-improvement Atlas

Samantha Sadighi — The Art of Sleep: Hygiene Mastery | Self-Improvement Atlas #60

Struggling with restless nights and low energy? This episode dives into the common issues of poor sleep hygiene and how you can fix them. Samantha Sadighi, a trained sleep consultant, gives expert advice on creating a relaxing sleep routine, setting up a perfect sleep environment, and making small changes that can lead to big improvements in your sleep quality and overall well-being. Get ready to transform your nights into restful, rejuvenating sleep!

Meet Samantha Sadighi

Samantha Sadighi is a seasoned psychology graduate with over 20 years of corporate experience, complemented by a personal journey through insomnia. As a dedicated sleep consultant for both adults and children, she expertly combines her extensive knowledge with evidence-based techniques to address sleep difficulties.

Her holistic approach, which focuses on individualized solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all method, ensures that support is tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals. Based near Richmond in West London, she also offers her expertise globally through Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp video, or telephone. 

Furthermore, Samantha is a member of the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants and the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants, holds comprehensive insurance, and has an up-to-date DBS check. By integrating her passion for improving sleep quality with her extensive professional background, Samantha helps individuals and families achieve restful, rejuvenating sleep.

About the episode

In this episode, host Marie and guest Samantha explore the crucial role of optimizing sleep hygiene for maintaining overall health. They discuss how quality sleep impacts both physical and mental well-being, including aspects such as hormone regulation, appetite control, and cognitive performance.

Samantha, specifically, highlights the benefits of adhering to a consistent sleep schedule, which helps regulate the internal clock and subsequently boosts daytime energy levels. In addition, Samantha examines the role of diet, noting that avoiding late-night snacks and making thoughtful food choices can significantly improve sleep quality.

Furthermore, the episode underscores the importance of limiting caffeine intake and incorporating relaxation techniques, such as meditation and deep breathing, to effectively reduce stress and enhance sleep.

As a professional sleep trainer, Samantha provides practical advice on creating a sleep-friendly environment by ensuring the bedroom is dark, quiet, and comfortable. She also discusses the significance of managing light exposure in the evening to support the body’s natural wind-down process. Finally, Samantha emphasizes the value of tracking sleep habits, as this encourages mindfulness and facilitates necessary adjustments for better sleep hygiene.

In conclusion

In this episode, Samantha emphasizes the importance of optimizing sleep hygiene for overall health. She explains how to maintain a consistent sleep schedule, which regulates the internal clock and boosts energy, and how to make mindful dietary choices to improve sleep quality. 

Limiting caffeine and incorporating relaxation techniques, such as meditation, are also crucial. Additionally, she advises creating a sleep-friendly environment by keeping the bedroom dark and quiet, managing light exposure, and tracking sleep habits, which are essential for better sleep hygiene.

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