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Why We Can’t Sleep & How to Fix It with Dr. Shelby Harris
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326. Why We Can’t Sleep & How to Fix It with Dr. Shelby Harris
Psychologist and sleep expert, Dr. Shelby Harris, takes us on a deep dive into our most important pillar of health: SLEEP. From insomnia to night anxiety to revenge procrastination to snoring partners, Dr. Shelby Harris has realistic, concrete advice to help us understand why we struggle – and how to get the sleep we need.
How much sleep should we really get – and the signs we’re not getting enough.
Realistic sleep wellness for women – and how to share the mental load that’s keeping us up.
How to handle snoring – and how to create a sleep alliance with our partners – (this part changed Abby and Glennon’s sleep plan forever!)
Plus, Abby’s hot tip for fixing your social media algorithm. (Spoiler alert: Highland mini cows.)
About Dr. Harris:
Dr. Shelby Harris is a psychologist and sleep specialist who treats a wide variety of sleep, anxiety, and depression issues. In addition to her book The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia, Dr. Harris has been a columnist for the New York Times, and has been featured in other media including the New Yorker, Washington Post, Today Show, and Good Morning America. Dr. Harris can be found on Instagram at @SleepDocShelby where she provides evidence-based information about sleep wellness and sleep disorders.
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