Sleep By Shea

Alarmingly, sleep disordered breathing in children is a lot more common than you think! Our guest on this episode, Tash begun Sound Asleep Baby once she begun the research behind sleep disordered breathing, and has since found it comes in many many forms. During this episode, Tash explains her top 3 tips as an expert and parent herself, on what parents should do, if they believe that their child i...

When we type 'being healthy' into google, you're usually met with search results which talk about lifestyle, diet, being fit and losing weight but you rarely see 'getting a good night sleep'. In this episode, we jump into why sleep is considered the third, missing pillar of health and why it's just as important as getting proper nutrition and regular exercise! Follow The Goodnight Co here: Blog: T...

Did you know that scientifically, there is a PERFECT time to be doing everything? And we mean, EVERYTHING! We often talk about what to do or how to do it, but we never talk about when to do things for ultimate success. However, exciting new research conducted by Dr Michael Breus on Chronotypes proves that there is in fact, a right time to do just about everything based on our biology and hormones!...

The days are shorter, the air is getting cooler which is a sure sign that Autumn has well and truly arrive. As the seasons change, it also brings in changes to our sleep health and routines. In this episode, Shea unpacks what happens to our bodies and our sleep health as we go through these seasonal changes as well as her tips to avoid falling victim to the cold weather blues, making the most out...

Did you know your bedding can sometimes be the culprit to your allergic reactions? Being home to dust mites, mould and mildew makes suffering with these symptoms harder to fall asleep and stay asleep at night. In this episode, Shea discusses her 5 top reasons as to why investing in good quality hypoallergenic silk sleep products isn’t just an aesthetic investment, it’s an investment on the quality...

Did you know that above 16% of the population are shift workers? In this episode, we welcome Dr Drew Dawson back to talk about the negative associated effects shift work has on our circadian rhythm, and lifestyle factors which influence our overall health. Dr Drew and I talk through the actionable steps you can take, today, to help you promote a better sleep routine. It's a slippery slope to a lif...

Thanks to a greater awareness and understanding, meditation is now widely recognised as a consciousness-changing technique that has been shown to have a wide number of benefits on psychological, physical and emotional well-being on adults - but there is little conversation around the benefits of meditation for children. In this episode, Shea breaks down the benefits meditation has on the developme...

Did you know that your dental health has a direct relationship with your quality of sleep, and vice versa?! As opposed to kind of dentistry which we are all traditionally familiar with, holistic dentistry looks beyond just the teeth and gyms but at the bigger picture, and the person attached to the teeth and gums and relates to your general health. In this episode, Shea sits down with her dentist,...

It's something we all wish for, but only something some of us get (hint hint - 1 in 4 Australians don't get enough quality sleep!). If you're that 1 person, sometimes you feel left confused on how to fix it, but you're also met by lots of conflicting information. What do you believe!? In this episode, Shea separates the fact from the fiction and busts some of the most common myths surrounding slee...

On today's episode, I'm sitting down with Carissa Mason, a clinical nutritionist at Brisbane's JCN Clinic as we take a deep dive into the relationship between nutrition and hormone management. As one of Carissa's patients myself, I can first hand attest to the importance of understanding this relationship, and how taking simple nutritional steps to support our hormone health, helps us to feel, thi...

If sleep were easy, we would all do it, yes? But we don’t – not successfully. We all go through the same sleep stages every night, but do you really know what happens during them? Follow along during this episode, as Shea talks through the complexities of what actually happens during each stage of our sleep cycle - did you know we had 5?! Follow The Goodnight Co here. Blog: Understanding the stage...

Bruno's personal relationship with sleep health began around 5 years ago when he found himself struggling with Insomnia. Overcoming it through behavioural practices and training his brain, his experience with sleep health and the brain extends further past his professional experience. Now as an Associate Professor at The University of Queensland's Brain Institute, Bruno's professional career takes...

Did 2020 leave you feeling a little tired too? Studies show you're not alone, with 40% of Australians getting too little sleep. As January comes to an end, everyone has started to think about their new years resolutions and how it is going to shape their year, but most people have also already fallen off the bandwagon. In this episode, Shea talks through why getting a good night's rest is essentia...

Zoe's journey to sleep began 9 years ago, when she first began sleeping separate to her husband Benji. After being aware of the effects of stimulants on her body, she put all of her energy into working on her sleep, for herself and for her family. Today, sleep has become Zoe's superpower and #1 pillar, allowing her to be her best self and live her life to the fullest. Shea and Zoe sit down and tal...

After realising that the mainstream beauty industry she was working in did not align with her conscious way of living, Monique (now known as The Beauty Journal), dove deep into the world of clean Beauty and hasn't looked back. Since falling pregnant, and entering her third trimester at the time of recording, Monique's journey through Natural and Clean Beauty has stood the test of time. Join us in...

The silly season is approaching fast, and that means delicious foods, flowing drinks, and lots of laughs! While there’s nothing better than enjoying time off with family, friends and loved ones, we shouldn’t totally neglect our wellbeing or our sleep. Yes, the holiday’s may mean more sleep-in’s, but this doesn’t necessarily make for a better quality of sleep. Follow along as Shea unpacks her key t...

With over 20 years experience in the traditional beauty industry, Nat has seen everything the industry has to offer. Now she dedicates her day to giving back to her clients by creating an experience which promotes kind beauty at her salon Kindred Toxin Free Facials in Bulimba - after experiencing Nat's facials, Shea knows first hand that this experience is like no other. In this episode, Shea and...

It's the age old question... 'why can't I sleep?!'. With over half of Australian's sleeping poorly, this question is more common than you think. If you're one of these people who feel like they're waking up feeling more tired then when you went to bed and you're constantly chasing that well rested feeling, you might be falling into one of these 5 common reasons for a bad nights sleep. Follow The G...

It's a term everyone has heard of, but not something everyone knows a lot about - insomnia. On this episode of The Goodnight Show, Shea sits down with Professor Drew Dawson, who is nationally and internationally recognised for his contributions to the scientific community and to industry in the areas of sleep and fatigue research, organisational psychology and human behaviour, industrial relations...

There are few feelings worse than sleep deprivation and waking up feeling like you didn't get a minute of quality sleep. A few things could be triggering poor sleep quality which can make you feel unrefreshed in the morning! Welcome back to our 3rd and final episode of our sleep series! To complete this series, in this episode Shea is covering why you could be feeling sleep deprived and unrefreshe...

With the heat ramping up, so is everyone's gym routine as we start getting ready for warmer weather. On this episode, Shea sat down with Kieran McGuire, a co-founder of Brisbane's Science of Fitness to talk all about the science behind exercise, weightloss and the importance of recovery and why a healthy sleep routine should be one of your secret weapons to maintaining consistency in the gym. Foll...

Welcome back to The Goodnight Show and welcome back to the second Shea Talks episode of Season Two where we are in the middle of our 3 sleep series. We previously talked about why you might not be falling asleep at night in our first episode and in this episode, we’re diving into what might be keeping you from getting a full nights sleep – completely uninterrupted. If you haven’t listened to the f...

Welcome back to The Goodnight Show - on today's episode Shea is talking to to Jacqui Lewis, a co-founder of from The Broad Place, a global school, sharing ancient knowledge and modern neuroscience, tools and experiences for higher grade living. Completing Jac's course herself, Shea got to speak from experience in this episode about the importance of meditation in everyone's daily health rituals. A...

Welcome back to The Goodnight Show and welcome back to the first Shea Talks episode of Season Two! Over the next 3 Shea Talks episodes, we’re deep diving into our sleep series where we are covering common issues around falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up feeling sleep deprived. Sit back and relax as we begin our sleep series journey today and unlock the first episode in this 3-part series...

We've made it to the final episode of Season One of The Goodnight Show! Stay tuned to the end of today’s episode to get a sneak peak of what to expect in Season Two. Statistics are showing that 80% of women and teens are suffering from hormonal imbalances so it is definitely a topic which we know will relate with many women - us being one of them. Tune in today as we talk about how to manage sleep...