Protect Your Sleep, Protect Your Mind: What Actually Helps You Sleep

Protect Your Sleep, Protect Your Mind: What Actually Helps You Sleep

Author: ksqd.org April 1, 2026 Duration: 58:00
Episode 89: Sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s a foundation for mental health. In this episode, behavioral sleep medicine specialist Muriel Rose and guest Allyson Makuch explore the powerful connection between sleep and emotional well-being. Allyson shares how protecting her sleep has been critical to managing Bipolar I disorder. The episode also includes listener stories about navigating sleep disruption and using mindfulness to calm the nervous system. Join us for a practical and hopeful conversation about why protecting your sleep helps protect your mind.

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