Welcome, I'm Lauren Weber
For more than 12 years, I’ve dedicated my career to studying sleep, with a focus on helping infants and young children. During this journey, I’ve worked with countless families, and what I’ve noticed time and time again is that even when babies sleep well, many parents continue to struggle with their own sleep. The truth is, sleep challenges don’t end in childhood—they persist into adulthood, affecting people across every life stage.
From parents dealing with the relentless demands of newborns to adults facing stress, shift work, health issues, or aging, sleep problems often take hold during major life transitions. Unfortunately, once sleep is disrupted, it can be difficult to reclaim, leaving many wondering how to get the rest they so desperately need.
That’s why I expanded my expertise into adult sleep, recently completing the Confident Clinical ‘Mastering Sleep Medicine Course’. With this specialized knowledge, I’m now equipped to help adults identify the root causes of their sleep issues and create personalized strategies to improve their sleep quality. Whether you’re facing difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, or simply feeling rested, I’m here to help you unlock the sleep you deserve.
Why Does Sleep Matter?
Sleep is more than just a nightly ritual—it’s the foundation of our overall health and well-being. In fact, Dr. Matthew Walker, a professor of neuroscience and psychology at UC Berkeley, calls sleep a “life support system” for our bodies. According to him, sleep acts like the master volume lever for all aspects of health. When you improve your sleep, you simultaneously improve many other areas of your life, including mental and physical health.
Let’s dive deeper into what sleep deprivation does to the body and why prioritizing sleep should be a non-negotiable part of your life:
Sleep deprivation leads to:
- Increased hunger and weight gain: Lack of sleep raises hunger levels and reduces motivation to exercise. You end up eating more, moving less, and burning fewer calories. Sleep deprivation is directly linked to weight gain, putting you at risk for obesity and metabolic issues.
- Cortisol and weight gain: When you’re sleep-deprived, your body produces more cortisol, a stress hormone that encourages fat storage while breaking down muscle tissue. Cortisol raises your glucose and insulin levels, triggering a cascade of harmful effects in the body. This hormonal imbalance creates a vicious cycle—more cortisol leads to more stress, more anxiety, and worse sleep.
- Cardiovascular disease: Poor sleep contributes to high blood pressure, inflammation, and increased risk of heart attacks and strokes. Sleep is essential for heart health, and regular sleep deprivation can have serious, long-term consequences.
- Weakened immune system: Sleep is when your body repairs and regenerates. Without enough of it, your immune system becomes compromised, making you more susceptible to illness and slower to recover when you do get sick.
- Reduced cancer-fighting ability: Sleep plays a crucial role in regulating the immune system and preventing disease. Studies have shown that people who consistently get poor sleep are at higher risk for developing certain types of cancer.
- Link to Alzheimer’s disease: Sleep deprivation has been linked to the buildup of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Without adequate sleep, the brain struggles to clear these harmful substances, increasing the risk of neurodegenerative conditions.
- Anxiety and increased cortisol: More cortisol means more anxiety, and more anxiety means less sleep. This negative feedback loop can quickly spiral out of control, leading to chronic sleep problems, heightened stress levels, and deteriorating mental health.
Why You Should Care
Whether you’re a shift worker struggling with irregular hours, a new parent navigating sleepless nights, going through menopause, or facing chronic insomnia, sleep impacts every area of your life. Without proper sleep, everything from your cognitive function to your physical health, relationships, and emotional well-being suffers. It’s time to make sleep a priority.
A Simple Step Towards Better Sleep
The good news is that improving your sleep doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Small changes can lead to big results. I’ll be sharing actionable tips, strategies, and insights directly to your inbox to help you take control of your sleep and improve your quality of life. By learning how to optimize your sleep, you’ll not only feel more rested, but you’ll also improve your long-term health and vitality.
Each week, I’ll send you practical tips and expert-backed advice on how to fall asleep faster, sleep more deeply, and wake up feeling truly refreshed. I’ll also share the latest sleep research and techniques to help you overcome common sleep challenges. Whether you need help with stress management, bedtime routines, or understanding the science behind better sleep, you’ll have the tools you need to succeed.
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