Sleep Solutions for Sixtysomethings

In this episode of '60 something', your host, Grace Taylor Segal, shares best practices for improving your sleep, so essential for our health and wellbeing, especially as we age.

Grace shares personal stories about her struggles with sleeping and insomnia. She emphasizes the importance of sleep for people over 60, citing its role in bodily repair, immune function, and cognitive health.

The episode provides a comprehensive overview of various remedies and strategies for improving sleep, including maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, optimizing the sleep environment, engaging in physical activity, and exploring relaxation techniques.

Grace shares her quest for a solution to her insomnia journey and how she finally found a solution. She shares recommendations for improving sleep from experts in the field as well as from a Huberman Lab Podcast episode on enhancing sleep quality.

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Hey Friends! It's me, Grace! I just want to thank you for listening. I hope you’ll let me know what you think about the podcast and if any particular episodes resonate with you.

Listed just below here is my contact information and all of the social channels where you can find me, as well as the link to our Facebook Group. Some of these are in the infant stages, so please keep that in mind if you don't see too much activity in these early days. We'll get there, I promise.

Contact Info

Grace Taylor Segal

Email: grace@gracetaylorsegal.com

Facebook: 60something Page

(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553062496332)

Instagram: @60somethingpod

Facebook Group: 60Something Pod

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1665326354000332

(I’ll be expanding this list soon, so please check back to find me on Pinterest & TikTok.)

Links

Sixtysomething Podcast - Episode 5 - Sleep - NOTES

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kfJIQ6uvPYy2zkjoQE7yT9g6eDZa7FEO/view?usp=sharing

Credits

Sixtysomething Theme Song

Music & lyrics by Lizzy Sanford

Vocals by Lizzy Sanford

Guitar: Lizzy & Coco Sanford

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to 60 Something: The Sleep Episode

00:09 The Importance of Sleep and Personal Anecdotes

03:33 Understanding Sleep's Role in Health and Aging

06:05 Practical Tips and Remedies for Better Sleep

10:02 Exploring Sleep Supplements and Outside-the-Box Ideas

11:51 Leveraging Expert Advice for Sleep Improvement

16:25 Conclusion and Future Topics