Sleep By Shea

We’ve all been there. Sleep deprived because we’re excessively worrying about the stressful situations in our lives. The truth is, anxiety and sleep are intimately linked and the number one cause of sleep problems. The less sleep you get, the more anxious you feel. The more anxious you feel, the less sleep you get. It’s a vicious cycle that may find hard to break. On this episode, Shea is joined a...

You snooze, you loose…. body weight that is! We're back with our two part weightloss series, discussing the undeniable link between a lack of sleep and decreased physical activity, poor diet choices, ultimately weight gain, But, it's not all doom and gloom. In this episode, Shea and Joanna sit down to discuss how, through a few simple steps we can improve our overall wellbeing, and relationship wi...

Did you know that getting a good night sleep very well could be the key to reaching your weightless goals? Studies have shown there is a direct link between our gut, and our brain which influences nearly every physiological function in the body. We are kicking off season 9 with a two part series to dive deeper into how lack of sleep can affect your cause unwanted weight gain. I’m joined by Joanna...

We all are guilty of getting tied down by the daily grind, and sacrificing our mental health. Sometimes, the key to achieving our best self is not actually doing more, but doing less - slowing down and living mindfully. This episode of Sleep By Shea is created in conjunction with EQ Minds. EQ Minds is a business that was created to educate and empower people to prioritise and care for their mental...

Do you take supplements? These days you can take a supplement for just about anything! If you’re into the supplement space, or are thinking about taking some, you may have heard of ATP. In this episode of Sleep By Shea, Shea is joined by Matthew Legge, Founder of ATP Science. Matt was a pioneer in the supplement space, and is a wealth of knowledge. With 25 years of naturopathic training and experi...

Coffee! Need we say more? Coffee is one of our absolute favourite (and most requested topics) when it comes to sleep! Everyone loves their morning caffeine hit, and when it comes to changing our daily habits to improve our sleep, coffee is one of the things our listeners just can’t seem to face sacrificing in their routine! In this episode of Sleep By Shea, Shea is joined by Emily Ghaiyed, a quali...

Food, our second favourite pillar of health! When it comes to food, sleep and the gut-brain axis, there is ALWAYS more to learn! Our gut has an undeniable impact on the quality of our sleep. In this episode of Sleep By Shea, Shea is joined by Tammy Spiller, Clinical Nutritionist at The Banyans, to talk about healthy food (and other) habits for sleep. Tammy has a specific interest in nutrition for...

Has your company placed an increased focus on wellbeing in the last few years? If you've noticed an increase in wellbeing programs in the workplace, you wouldn't be the first. Sleep, fatigue and burnout are becoming more of a commonality in the workplace than ever before, and are becoming a major concern for businesses. Throw in a pandemic, on top of an already busy workload, and employees are exp...

Do you ever feel a little down and find that you struggle to get a good sleep? And vice versa, do you ever have a poor night’s sleep and find that you really just can’t shake those blues away? You might be moodier, feeling down or more anxious than usual. It's a vicious cycle, and it's very real. There is a real psychological link between our sleep and our mood. In this episode of Sleep By Shea, S...

If you know Shea, you know there's nothing she loves more than a good sleep routine! Quality sleep is in your control when you practice good bedtime habits (and consistency is key!) In this episode of Sleep By Shea, Shea chats to Bart Evers, CEO of Sleep Hub, to uncover the sleep hacks you need to know to make a good night sleep YOURS. Bart is a big believer in good sleep changing your life, and d...

Have you ever wondered how healthy you REALLY are? Is there a way to know what's really going on in our bodies? If you know your body, you can own your health! On this episode of Sleep By Shea, Shea is joined by Phil Hayes St Clair, Founder of Drop Bio Health, who is delving into the ways our habits, including our sleep, impact our health. Phil chats about how understanding your body can improve y...

Beauty starts from within. The guest on today's episode of Sleep By Shea lives by this phrase! In this episode, Shea is joined by Anna Mitsios, Founder of Edible Beauty to chat about sleep and inner beauty. Anna's mission through Edible Beauty is to create beauty products clean enough you would eat. Anna touches on clean beauty, the importance of what we put in and on our body and skin in relation...

Is sleep ACTUALLY a superpower? Recently we've been focusing on unlocking our sleep superpower for a better mind and body. Sleep underpins everything (and we mean everything!) in our lives. If you're looking for the answer to all the questions you have about how sleep WILL change your life for the better, this is the episode you've been waiting for! Shea is joined again by the world's leading slee...

Have you got your beauty sleep? A commonly used phrase, but perhaps one we don't realise is actually science backed! Sleep has a direct link to our appearance, and a lack of sleep manifests in puffy eyes, dark circles, dull skin and more. On this episode of The Goodnight Show, Shea is joined by founder of Vanessa Megan skincare, Vanessa Lyndon, to chat about the link between sleep, our skin and be...

Exercise, diet, and sleep. Are we utilising all three of these key health pillars? Often we prioritise exercise and diet due to the obvious impacts they have on health. They are tangible things and changes we can make relatively easily. Maintaining a good diet and frequent exercise routine is great - but without a healthy sleep schedule, we will never achieve optimal wellbeing. On this episode of...

Hot flushes, night sweats, weight gain. If you're going through menopause, these 3 things are at the forefront of your mind, at least a few times a day. 85% of women experience sleep disrupting hot flushes or night sweats during menopause. A decline in estrogen causes these symptoms while decreasing progesterone levels also affect the body's production of melatonin (AKA the sleep hormone). So how...

How much sleep do you really need? We are often told to get our 9 hours of Zzz's but as we age and our bodies change, the amount of sleep we actually need changes too. Introducing the Sleep Calculator! On this episode of The Goodnight Show, we are joined once again by Dr Michael Breus, The Sleep Doctor, to discuss finding the ideal sleep time and schedule for your body and age. Sleep is individual...

Did you know that sleeping well could be the key to reaching your weightloss goal? Poor sleep is associated with increased oxidative stress, glucose (blood sugar) intolerance (a precursor to diabetes), and insulin resistance. Scary right! Don't let that keep you up at night - on this episode of The Goodnight Show, Shea speaks to Anna from The Biting Truth to uncover the relationship between sleep...

Have your hormones been a little out of whack lately? Hormonal imbalances are quite common in women and can cause or worsen insomnia, mood fluctuations, anxiety and depression. In other words, your hormones could be stopping you from getting the good night's sleep you need! On this episode of The Goodnight Show, Meah Robertson, accredited Naturopath and founder of Fem21, joins Shea to chat about h...

Did you know that about 70% of students are not getting enough sleep to meet our national sleep guidelines? With increased pressures and stress put on our students, it's no wonder they aren't getting the restorative sleep they need! Sleep deprivation reduces cognitive abilities and harms performance through decreased attention, impaired memory, slow processing and reduced creativity. In this week'...

Homeopathy is an alternative medicine that uses diluted natural substances to enhance the body's ability to heal itself. This episode of The Goodnight Show delves deeper into the theory behind The Goodnight Co's best-selling product, our Deep Sleep Drops. On this episode, Shea is joined by Jane Lindsay, a registered Homeopath and member of the Australian Homeopathic Association, to tell us more ab...

Have you been to your chiropractor lately? In this episode of The Goodnight Show, we're bringing you a chiropractor's tips for a good night's sleep! Dr Aimee Brown, a holistic chiropractor, joins Shea to chat about both the physical and emotional components of wellbeing and they can manifest in the body. She shares with us the ways she addresses poor sleep as a chiropractor, how important it is to...

The Goodnight Show brings you 'The Sleep Diaries', a segment to kick off each season and answer all your sleep questions! Shea will answer 10 questions submitted by our Sleepyheads in The Goodnight Community Group and via The Goodnight Co's Instagram, to keep you in the know and assist you on your journey to a better night's sleep. Follow The Goodnight Co here: Facebook Group: The Goodnight Commun...

If you've been listening along this season, you've definitely heard us talk about the importance of routine and habits when it comes to sleep. Consistency is key! To bring our "Healthy Habits" season to a close, there's no better guest than Adam Jelic, founder of MiGoals, a company creating planners and tools to assist people looking to turn their goals into reality, to share insights into the pow...

Why do we sleep? To wake, of course! We are all about helping you sleep well, so that you can be well. The goal of getting a good night's sleep, isn't really for sleep at all. It's to feel great when you wake, and have energy to get you through the day so you can do the things you love. Energy is key. In this episode, Dr Michael Breus 'The Sleep Doctor' marries this idea by sharing how your body t...