Welcome to an enlightening conversation with Amanda Chocko, a nutritional therapy practitioner, sleep coach, and author of the book "Relax, Sleep, Thrive: Your 5 Week Journey to Peaceful Restorative Sleep".

In this episode, hosts Amanda Golightly and Kate McDowell delve deep into the world of sleep health with Amanda Chocko, who shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic insomnia and developing a revolutionary approach to restorative sleep.

From the impacts of light and lifestyle habits on sleep quality to strategies for optimizing sleep environments, Amanda provides invaluable insights on the importance of prioritizing sleep for overall well-being. Join us as we explore the profound significance of quality sleep, the root causes of sleep issues, and actionable steps towards achieving peaceful and rejuvenating rest.

Key Topics:
- Importance of Good Sleep for Health

- Impact of sleep on replenishing the body, hormone processing, cognitive functions, and overall health

- Factors causing middle-of-the-night wake-ups

- Practical Tips for Better Sleep

Timestamp Overview:
00:00 Struggled with health issues, became a nutritionist.

03:15 Transitioning to nutritional therapy practitioner focusing on autoimmunity.

06:27 Sleep is vital for physical and mental health.

09:35 Optimize sleep by managing light exposure.

13:30 Exercise, medications, and supplements impact sleep quality.

19:37 Calm app offers various relaxation techniques.

22:29 Limit EMX exposure for better sleep quality.

25:03 Create optimal sleep environment, track habits, tools.