Ep. 122 | Ignite: Transformative Sleep Habits for Mind and Body with Dr. Avanti & Dr. Tanmeet
Dr. Avanti and Dr. Tanmeet delve into the crucial topic of sleep, discussing its mechanics, the impact of light and hormones, and practical strategies for improving sleep quality. They emphasize the importance of syncing with natural light cycles, establishing a consistent bedtime routine, and managing caffeine and alcohol intake. The conversation also highlights the significance of addressing both the mind and heart before sleep, suggesting techniques like progressive muscle relaxation, yoga nidra, and emotional check-ins to facilitate a restful state. They advocate for viewing sleep not as a passive state but as an active process of repair and rejuvenation, emphasizing it as an act of self-care and love.
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Today on The Healing Catalyst:
Understanding REM and non-REM sleep stages
The role of sleep for physical and mental repair
How natural light impacts melatonin and cortisol levels
Strategies for calming the mind and soothing emotions before bedtime
The impact of caffeine and alcohol on sleep quality
Creating consistent pre-sleep rituals that signal the body and mind to wind down
Viewing sleep as a form of self-care
Resources:
Listen: Ep. 37: “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude
Listen: Ep. 87: Transforming Suffering Into Joy with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi
Connect with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi:
Website: tanmeetsethimd.com
Book: Joy Is My Justice
Instagram: @tanmeetsethimd
Quiz: Unlock your Joy Code
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda can be a health catalyst for achieving optimal wellness in modern life.
Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions and prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Longevity Formula and The Health Catalyst.
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