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It’s your boy Danny, back in the city and freshly married after my honeymoon and shiii 😎 Now back to these newsletters and episodes!

This week I’m diving into the crucial role sleep plays in our mental health with the phenomenal Dr. Kristen Casey. Her insights might just change the way you view your night's rest.

🎙 Featured Episode: S2 E55 - Everybody Has Something: Finding And Dealing With Yours With Dr. Kristen Casey

In this intriguing episode, I dive deep into a conversation with Dr. Kristen Casey, an author, entrepreneur, and dedicated wellness advocate. We tackle everything from sleep hygiene to how our relationships impact our lives. This conversation is definitely one for the books!

Here are some of my other favorite time stamps from the episode for easy listening:

(1:24) – Kristen gives the definition of a Clinical Psychologist to the listeners.

(2:50) – Kristen discusses the importance of getting an accurate diagnosis.

(4:05) – Everyone goes through a bout of depression at some point.

(4:42) – Allowing a person to be sad is important.

(14:30) – Therapy can be considered life-continuing education.

(17:34) – Kristen discusses the importance of sleep and the role it plays in mental health.

(24:46) – Finding a state of relaxation before bed should be a priority.

(25:30) – Kristen advises that at certain points in the day, you just have to allow your brain to exist.

(26:52) – The correlation between poor sleep and higher mortality rates.

(30:05) – Natural light is the best morning alarm.

(38:00) – Kristen begins discussing the concept of toxic positivity.

(49:07) – Kristen speaks about where she would like to see psychology go next.

(51:00) – Tattoos and perception; professional and personal.

(54:29) – Part of the rationale behind having the word, “die” in the title of her book was to make people think about their mortality.

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💡 Mental Health Tips & Resources

Establish a sleep routine: Consistency is key. Try to wake up and go to bed at the same time every day.

Limit screen time before bed: The light from screens can interfere with your body's natural sleep-wake cycle.

Make your sleeping environment comfortable: A dark, quiet, and cool room can help promote better sleep.

💌 Community Corner

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That's it for this week. Thank you for being a part of our supportive and stigma-free community. Remember, your brain game is fire, and I love y’all.

Danny

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