Episode 20: Sleep, what you need right now with Coach Ruby Williams

In our 3rd episode of Coaches Series, Teri talks with fellow This Naked Mind Coach Ruby Williams. Ruby has newly certified as a Sleep Coach and they share a fascinating conversation about the impact of alcohol on sleep, the importance of sleep hygiene and the all-important question: “When will I start sleeping again?”

Once Ruby gained freedom from alcohol in May of 2019, she was empowered to lose weight, get healthy, and achieve some lifetime goals. Ruby Williams is a This Naked Mind Certified Coach whose mission is to help those who have realized they have a problem with alcohol. Ruby works with women who began to abuse alcohol after bariatric surgery and struggle with alcohol-related weight gain. She has recently certified as a sleep coach specializing in Insomnia Disorders.

Timestamps

One drink can affect our sleep 3:04
Your Brain and Sleep 5:30
Filling the void of insomnia 10:16
How to practice sleep hygiene 11:21
Learned Insomnia 14:55
What about (natural) sleep aids? 18:39
The importance of dreaming 31:00

Links/Resources Mentioned

Ruby’s website Freedom Renegade Coaching
Grab my Free Guide : 5 healthy reasons to take a break

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