The Sleep Coach Podcast

One minute you’re cold. The next you’re kicking off the covers like they personally offended you. And why did you walk into this room again? After a few deeper episodes, we’re taking a lighter turn. Join me for seven surprising facts about menopause, a few relatable midlife moments, and permission to laugh at how strange this transition can be. It’s a short episode for anyone who has ever thought, Wait—is this a menopause thing too? Listen in, then send this episode to a friend who could use ...

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you’re there—or reread the same sentence three times because your brain simply refuses to cooperate? It may not be “just aging.” Poor or disrupted sleep can affect attention, memory, concentration, decision-making, mood, and your ability to regulate emotions. And during midlife—when hormonal shifts, stress, and nighttime wake-ups often collide—those effects can feel even more noticeable. In this episode, Shelley explains: Why sleep is essenti...

You snapped, shut down, or said something you wish you could take back. Now what? In the final episode of the emotional regulation series, Shelley shares how to repair a difficult moment without drowning in guilt, over-apologizing, or pretending nothing happened. You’ll learn how to take responsibility with compassion, address what was underneath your reaction, and calm the mental replay that often follows you into bed and tries to steal your sleep. Because one reactive moment doesn’t define ...

Understanding your emotions is one thing. Knowing what to do when they show up in real life is another. In Part Three of the emotional regulation series, Shelley explores what it actually means to work with your emotions instead of suppressing them, judging them, or letting them take over. You’ll learn how to recognize what’s happening inside you, create space between a feeling and your response, and choose a next step that supports you—even when life feels messy. In this episode, we’ll cover...

In Part Two of this emotional regulation series, Shelley explores what happens beneath an emotional reaction and why certain situations can feel so intense, especially when you’re already stressed, exhausted, or carrying more than you realize. You’ll learn: • Why your nervous system may react before your logical brain catches up • How past experiences and accumulated stress influence present-day reactions • Why emotional regulation isn’t the same as suppressing your feelings • How to become c...