The Truth About Sleep & How to Improve It Holistically w/Rebecca Glick

Sleep isn't just a luxury—it's fundamental to our wellbeing yet remains one of the most overlooked aspects of health in our busy modern lives. Functional Wellness Coach Rebecca from Nefesh Living joins us to for Part 3 of her mini-series with us to reveal why quality sleep serves as the cornerstone for cellular regeneration, immune function, weight management, energy regulation, and cognitive performance.

Discover the surprising truth that your sleep quality actually begins the moment you wake up. Morning sunlight exposure within those first crucial 15-30 minutes helps regulate cortisol levels and establishes healthy circadian rhythms that prepare your body for restful sleep later. We explore how meal timing, movement patterns, and evening routines collectively create the conditions for deep, restorative rest.

Blue light exposure emerges as a significant disruptor in our discussion. Those screens we're all attached to are literally signaling to our brains that it's still daytime, making it harder to wind down naturally. Rebecca shares practical strategies for creating personalized bedtime rituals that help transition your body into sleep mode, while acknowledging that individual factors like caffeine sensitivity vary widely from person to person.

While most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep nightly, we discuss how to determine your personal sleep requirements by tracking patterns and energy levels. Beyond just feeling rested, quality sleep provides profound benefits for cellular turnover, toxin release, brain health, and overall longevity—making it one of the most powerful anti-aging practices available to us.

The conversation closes with a compassionate reminder that consistency matters more than perfection. Life happens, schedules get disrupted, but returning to healthy patterns is what ultimately creates the foundation for vibrant health and wellbeing. Ready to transform your relationship with sleep? Listen now, and discover how small adjustments to your daily rhythm can dramatically improve your quality of life.

Find out more about Rebecca & her offerings in the MZC Practitioner Collective & connect with Rebecca on Instagram @nefeshliving

Check out the other episodes in the Miniseries - 

EP. 58: The Hidden Toxins Impacting Our Energy + Health: A Conversation with Rebecca Glick

EP. 63: Reclaim Your Health: The Power of Elimination Diets with Rebecca Glick

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