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The Doze Podcast

The Doze Podcast

By: Soda Kuczkowski
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 The Doze Podcast is where we challenge sleep myths, share real-world strategies, and help you build a stronger, healthier relationship with sleep—one empowering conversation at a time. The Doze Podcast serves as a dedicated space to wake you up to the importance of sleeping well. This is more than a conversation, it is a movement to shift from awareness to action. Here, you will find trusted guidance on what works, what does not, and be guided on a personalized journey to meet your unique sleep needs. Join us every Wednesday for the short and sweet on what you need to know to transform your sleep—and your life. Meet the Host: Hi, I’m your host, Soda Kuczkowski—sleep enthusiast, sleep health educator, and trusted certified sleep coach here to help you optimize your day so you can take back your night. With over 19 years of experience in sleep medicine, health, and coaching, I’ve consulted with thousands of individuals and trained health professionals around the world to raise awareness and take action on the importance of sleep. I am the founder of START WITH SLEEP, LLC, a New York-based, community-centered organization recognized for advancing sleep health through education, advocacy, and customized wellness programs. I also own The Doze, a one-of-a-kind retail boutique offering a curated selection of sleep-enhancing tools and individualized support—empowering both individuals and organizations to make sleep a cornerstone of health, performance, and overall well-being. On The Doze Podcast, I bring together my background and real-world experience to simplify the science of sleep into action. Get your weekly DOZE—a quick hit of insight and inspiration to help you sleep more soundly and show up more fully, every single day. Website: http://www.thedoze.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoze.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedozeco Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedozeco Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedoze.co The Doze is a START WITH SLEEP, LLC company. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes, aiming to enhance sleep health awareness and knowledge. It offers insights from various experiences but is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical concerns or before starting a new health regimen. Opinions expressed are not medical guidance, and seeking professional advice should not be delayed based on podcast content. While we strive for up-to-date, accurate information, we don't guarantee its completeness and are not liable for its use. Relying on our content is at your own risk. Links provided are selected carefully, but following them is also at your own discretion.©The Doze Podcast Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • How Sleep Amplifies Every Pillar of Health

    How Sleep Amplifies Every Pillar of Health
    Oct 22 2025
    Ep. 96 When you think about getting healthy, you probably think about what to eat, how to move, and ways to manage stress — but there’s one pillar of wellness that quietly powers them all: sleep. In this episode of The Doze Podcast, host Soda Kuczkowski, Certified Sleep Coach and Sleep Health Educator, unpacks why sleep isn’t just recovery — it’s recalibration. You’ll learn how your body uses sleep to regulate hormones, absorb nutrients, and lock in the benefits of your hard work in nutrition, fitness, and stress management. 💡 Here’s what you’ll discover: Why sleep is the most overlooked part of your wellness routine The science behind how sleep amplifies your diet, workouts, and recovery. Why tracking your sleep isn’t enough — and what to do instead The truth about “catching up” on sleep (spoiler: you can't really do it!) How to protect your rest as an act of strength, not surrender 📅 Event Mentioned: Join Soda at the BNMC Food as Medicine Symposium – Saturday, October 25th Notable Quotes: "When you start with sleep, everything else works better." "Sleep makes it into almost every conversation, but usually as a complaint, not a commitment." "Sleep isn't just about recovery, it's about recalibration." "Protecting your sleep is not just about being rigid. It's about being respectful of your limits." Chapters: 0:00 Sleep's Role in Wellness 1:23 Sleep vs Other Wellness Efforts 2:15 Restoration and Wellness Culture 2:46 Biological Impact of Sleep 4:08 Sleep Debt and Productivity 4:41 Sleep's Amplifying Effect 5:15 Prioritizing Sleep in Wellness Plans 6:12 Commitment to Sleep 7:18 Upcoming Symposium Invitation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 mins
  • Rest Is the New ROI - Sleep as the Secret to Sustainable Success

    Rest Is the New ROI - Sleep as the Secret to Sustainable Success
    Oct 15 2025
    Ep. 95 What if the secret to sustainable success isn’t pushing harder, but resting smarter? Learn how aligning with rest can elevate your leadership, sharpen your vision, and keep your business thriving without burning out. In front of a live studio audience of entrepreneurs, Soda Kuczkowsk, host of The Doze Podcast, sits down with Healing Her Within host Maryann Rivera-Dannert to flip the script on hustle culture. From the science of sleep to the spirituality of surrender, this conversation explores how true alignment starts with rest. Together they break down the seven types of rest, the myth of “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” and practical ways to restore clarity, creativity, and calm while growing your business. Key Takeaways: Redefine hustle — why rest is the new ROI for aligned entrepreneurs Discover your chronotype + set a rhythm that supports your energy flow Morning light, caffeine timing, and the science of better sleep The 7 types of rest and how to fill each intentionally Boundaries that protect your peace, focus, and productivity Recorded Live: 🎙️ WXXI Studio A, Rochester NY ✨ Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-A-Thon — Presented by JazzCast Pros 💡 Resources Mentioned in This Episode HealingHer Within Podcast with MaryAnn Rivera-Dannert START WITH SLEEP — Programs, workshops, and resources for better rest and recovery 👉 startwithsleep.com Sleep Space App — Tracks your sleep patterns, learns your rhythms, and helps optimize your bedtime routine 👉 sleepspace.com Find Your Chronotype — Take the quiz from Dr. Michael Breus, author of The Power of When, to learn your natural sleep rhythm 👉 thepowerofwhenquiz.com 🎧 Referenced Episodes of The Doze Podcast Morning Light Guide — Learn how to regulate your circadian rhythm naturally through light exposure "Bedtime Begins at Breakfast" — Why your morning habits determine your nighttime rest "Caffeine Hacks" — How to manage caffeine intake and boost your energy without wrecking your sleep "Do You Lose if You Snooze?" — The truth about the snooze button and how to wake up feeling refreshed 0:00 – Welcome to The Doze Live from WXXI Studio A 0:35 – The New Hustle: Why Rest Is the Ultimate Self-Care 2:05 – “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead”: Busting the Restless Culture Myth 3:20 – The Mental Load of Women in Leadership 5:40 – The Power of Subtraction: Making Space for Wellness 6:50 – Maryann’s Ayahuasca Journey & the Message to Rest 9:00 – The Seven Types of Rest Explained 12:20 – Discovering Your Chronotype: Bears, Wolves, Lions & Dolphins 16:00 – Setting Boundaries Around Sleep & Mental Rest 18:10 – Bedtime Begins at Breakfast: Light, Caffeine & Consistency 23:20 – The Science of Napping & Sleep Cycles 25:00 – Snooze Buttons, Sleep Disorders & Resetting Your Rhythm 26:20 – Final Thoughts: Rest as a Radical Act for Entrepreneurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Sleep as the Ultimate Realignment

    Sleep as the Ultimate Realignment
    Oct 8 2025
    Ep. 94 "Sleep isn’t what you do when you’re done working—it’s what makes everything else possible". Before the live episode with Maryann Rivera-Dannert drops from the Aligned Entrepreneur Pod-a-Thon, host Soda Kuczkowski invites you to pause, breathe, and realign. In this reflective episode, Soda reframes sleep from being a passive recovery period to your most powerful realignment tool. Discover how shifting from hustle to harmony transforms not just your sleep—but your results. In this episode: ✨ Shift from hustle to harmony 🧘🏽‍♀️ Treat sleep as your strategy, not your setback 🚀 Achieve more through alignment, not exhaustion Because you don’t need another productivity hack — you need realignment. And it starts tonight. 🌙 #TheDozePodcast #SleepWellLeadWell #AlignedEntrepreneur #MindsetShift #RestIsProductive Chapters: 0:00 Welcome + Introduction: Sleep as Realignment 0:25 Episode Overview: Sleep as Alignment 1:26 Rethinking Sleep: Beyond Recovery and Self-Care 1:59 Mindset Shift: From Hustle to Harmony 2:56 Sleep as a Strategy, Not a Setback 3:50 Achievement Through Alignment 4:16 Closing Thoughts on Realignment + Rest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
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