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Tracy Braunstein: Uncovering the Secrets to a Restful Night Sleep

The Erica Diamond Podcast

Release Date: 06/12/2023

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Episode Summary

Welcome back to the show! 

On this episode of The Erica Diamond Podcast, Erica chats with sleep expert Tracy Braunstein. 

If you're ready to level up your bedtiime routine and reclaim rest, this episode is a must listen to!

In This Episode

  1. How did you get into this line of work? I know I’m super fascinated about sleep - what brought you here?
  2. What are some common misconceptions or myths about sleep that you often hear, and how do you address them? For me as a self-care expert, I hear - "I have no time for self-care." Self-care costs too much money. Etc. What are those sleep Myths for you?
  3. Could you explain the various ways in which sleep impacts our physical and mental health, and share any interesting research or findings in this area?
  4. In today's fast-paced and technology-driven society, many people struggle with sleep disorders and insomnia. Could you provide some practical tips or strategies for improving sleep quality and establishing healthy sleep habits? How can we create the perfect bedtime routine for optimal sleep?
  5. Let’s get into marriage! This is a whole other ball of wax. Snoring partners, tossing and turning partners - how does bbedsharing affect marital relations? Give it to me Tracy!
  6. Which leads me into the sleep divorce topic - I even did a TV segment about it. Separate master bedrooms are even becoming a trends. What is this all about?
  7. Next the kids. How can we get our kids to sleep. Let’s quickly break it down by age. Each age brings its own challenges. Babies lead us moms to momsomnia, but teens have their own sleep challenges with screen for example. How can we get our kids to sleep?
  8. Talk to me about THE BEDTIME BOX
  9. If we’re night owls can we become morning people and does it even matter?
  10. How can we reach you?

 

About Tracy Braunstein

Tracy Braunstein is a certified pediatric sleep consultant for the past 12 years working with families locally and internationally in achieving healthy sleep. 
 
She has been featured on Breakfast Televison , Global news, Parenting Magazine and various radio interviews and other media outlets.
 
She is also a mom of two amazing boys.

    

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Teaching people globally how to prioritize self-care, Erica Diamond is a Certified Life Coach and Certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Lifestyle and Parenting Correspondent on Global TV,Founder of Bliss Essential (BlissEssential.co), Professional Speaker, Host of The Erica Diamond Podcast, Course Creator of Busy To Bliss (BusyToBliss.com), and The Burnout Rescue Blueprint, Author of the bestselling new release List Your Goals Journal, and Founder & Editor-In-Chief of the Award-Winning Lifestyle Platform EricaDiamond.com® (previously WomenOnTheFence.com®),

Erica Diamond has been named to the coveted list of The Top 20 Women in Canada, FORBES Magazine’s Top 100 Sites for Women and a Profit Hot 50 Canadian Company. Erica Diamond was the Spokesperson for National Entrepreneurship Day and is a Huffington Post contributor.

To learn more about Erica Diamond, visit her website EricaDiamond.com

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