How To Sleep Better

Explicit content warning

04/04/23 • 39 min

Am I Doing This Right?

OUR HOSTS:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan

What we're drinking: Calypso Southern Peach Lemonade

TOPIC:

If sleep is essential to every process in the body, why is it so hard to fall (and stay) asleep? In this episode, we get into popular theories of why humans sleep, the different phases of the REM cycle, and top tips to wake up feeling refreshed and well-rested. This one is for all our insomnia girlies, so listen in if you’re looking for tangible ways to improve your sleep!

In this episode, we discuss:

How much sleep we need at different stages of life
The short and long term effects of sleep deprivation
The most important REM cycle stage
What the circadian rhythm is and how to hack it
Science-backed advice for falling asleep earlier and faster
What to do if you’re always tired when you wake up
Why it’s so important to maintain a consistent sleep schedule

RESOURCES:

Episode 52. Nighttime Routines

END OF THE SHOW:

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Elle Fanning

DRINK RATING:

Calypso Southern Peach Lemonade = 4 / Elle

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we play Recent Obsessions. Corinne discovered Married at First Sight and has fully gone down the MAFS rabbit hole. Meanwhile, Natalie can’t get enough of the videos where Ben Affleck flexes his Spanish-speaking skills.

We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.com

You can email us for episode ideas or Solicited Advice: [email protected]

Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

OUR HOSTS:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan

What we're drinking: Calypso Southern Peach Lemonade

TOPIC:

In this episode, we discuss:

How much sleep we need at different stages of life
The short and long term effects of sleep deprivation
The most important REM cycle stage
What the circadian rhythm is and how to hack it
Science-backed advice for falling asleep earlier and faster
What to do if you’re always tired when you wake up
Why it’s so important to maintain a consistent sleep schedule

RESOURCES:

Episode 52. Nighttime Routines

END OF THE SHOW:

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Elle Fanning

DRINK RATING:

Calypso Southern Peach Lemonade = 4 / Elle

WRAP UP:

We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.com

You can email us for episode ideas or Solicited Advice: [email protected]

Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

Previous Episode

Birth Control & Cycle Syncing: How To Hack Your Hormones with Dr. Sari Eitches

OUR HOSTS:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan

What we're drinking: OKF Aloe Vera King Drink

MEET OUR GUEST:

sarimd.com and @thelunarsync

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Dr. Sari Eitches is a dual board-certified physician with a focus on holistic and preventative health and women's wellness. She has an award-winning boutique medical practice at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. She’s also the founder of Lunar Sync, which is the world's first cycle sync supplement with a different formula for each phase of your menstrual cycle.

TOPIC:

There’s a huge trend on social media right now about ditching hormonal birth control, so we wanted to get Dr. Sari’s opinion on the pros and cons of birth control and what to consider before coming off of it. She breaks down the four distinct phases of the menstrual cycle and how to optimize your lifestyle during each stage. Plus, she explains how her supplement line, Lunar Sync, addresses the rhythmic needs throughout the menstrual cycle.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Dr. Sari balances conventional and integrative medicine within her practice
Learning how to advocate for yourself in medical environments
What to consider before going on and coming off of hormonal birth control
Ways to support yourself in the transition off birth control
What cycle syncing is and how it works
The inspiration and science behind Lunar Sync

END OF THE SHOW:

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Sandra Oh

DRINK RATING:

OKF Aloe Vera King Drink = Sandra / Sandra

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we play Overrated / Underrated. Natalie wishes there was more hype for English afternoon tea because going out to dinner is overrated. And after years of Orangetheory and other HIIT workouts, Corinne is in her strength training era.

We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.com

You can email us for episode ideas or Solicited Advice: [email protected]

Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!

Next Episode

Role Reversal: How To Take Care of Your Parents with Bailey Kitchen

OUR HOSTS:

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan

What we're drinking: De Soi - Golden Hour

MEET OUR GUEST:

Bailey Kitchen - @baileyrosek and Bailey's GoFundMe

ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Bailey Kitchen is a caregiver for both of her parents who suffer from severe brain damage and problems with memory loss. You can learn more about her experience as a caretaker on TikTok where she has over half a million followers.

TOPIC:

Nearly 30% of Americans care for disabled, chronically ill, or elderly family members, but they’re often the undersung heroes of our society. Bailey joins us on this episode to talk about her journey to becoming a full-time caregiver for her parents, the legal processes involved in becoming a caregiver, and advice for how we can best prepare for our aging loved ones. She also shares her thoughts on assisted living facilities and gives us insight into what a day in her life looks like.

In this episode, we discuss:

The series of events that led Bailey to becoming a full-time caretaker
What a Power of Attorney authorization is and why it’s helpful for caretakers
Navigating the complicated process of receiving payment as a full-time caretaker
The non-negotiables in Bailey’s morning routine
How Bailey continues to learn how to support someone with dementia
Advice to anyone who is just getting started with being a caregiver

END OF THE SHOW:

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Seth Rogan

DRINK RATING:

De Soi - Golden Hour = 6 / Seth

WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we play the BFF Quiz. We talk about our preferences between day and night, what time of day our personalities are, and how our perspectives on life have changed over the past few years.

We have a newsletter for our Am I community. You can sign up for the newsletter on our website: amidoingthisrightpod.com

You can email us for episode ideas or Solicited Advice: [email protected]

Don't forget to rate and review the podcast! It really helps us grow!