The Word On The Sleep

Do you suffer with insomnia? Wondering why your mind races at night? Are you craving not just more, but better sleep, so you can have all the energy you want during the day? Wondering why you wake up at the same time every night or feel tired no matter how much sleep you get? Maybe you’re wondering if your hormones are wrecking your sleep... If you’re trapped in the cycle of exhaustion during the day but sleeplessness and restlessness at night - you’re in the right place. Welcome to The Word on the Sleep Podcast where we will answer ALL of these questions, share the truth on all things sleep from an entirely new perspective and so much more! With every episode, host Dr. Leigha Saunders ND brings you behind the scenes into how and why better sleep means a better YOU. A you that is more energetic, more productive and ultimately, happier. You’ll learn the real reasons you’re not sleeping and how balancing your hormones and aligning your mindset is the ultimate solution for the deep sleep you deserve. Dr. Leigha shares tangible tips and strategies that she used to overcome her own insomnia that now forms her signature methodology, The Sleep Fix. You’ll also hear from expert guests who share their secrets, habits, and routines to sleep deep at night so they - and you - can pursue their passion and do what sets their soul on fire during the day. Are you in? All you have to lose is more sleep… instead, subscribe and start sleeping better tonight!

A Prescription for My Own Medicine 09/21/2022

A little update on life 07/05/2022

Replay - Listening To Your Inner Voice & Speaking Your Truth To Get Back To Sleep with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND 06/28/2022

Replay - From Busy Brain to Tranquil Mind: Addressing Anxiety to Get Better Sleep with Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken 06/21/2022

Replay - Why you really wake up in the night and are only getting limited success in your health - with Adele Tevlin 06/14/2022

Replay - Why you really wake up in the night and are only getting limited success in your health - with Adele Tevlin What if you reframed your trouble sleeping as something positive? Say whaaaaat?! My guest on this episode is Adele Tevlin, my very own mindset coach, and biz mentor. Adele is known for her ability to bust limiting beliefs that keep people stuck and experiencing limited success in their health, relationships, careers, and finances. She is a master at reframing our experiences into opportunities. Adele can see people’s blind spots and all that gets in the way of their ability to accomplish their goals. She's a pattern interrupter and behavioral expert and can help shift any undesired behaviors over time to create sustainable change. How does she do this? Well… If you are someone who has: Been “on and off” of any plan or protocol Been spinning your wheels, feeling like you’re trying “everything” to get where you’re wanting to go in any aspect of your life Paused or given up on a goal because “something” gets in your way, then listen to this episode to learn more. Adele and I had a beautiful conversation and I shared my experience in working with Adele over the past year as well. If I could make this episode mandatory to listen to, I would. So, enjoy! Follow Adele on Instagram Find out more about the next C.E.O Blueprint Masterclass, happening on October 20 Adele Tevlin is the CEO and Founder of C.E.O Blueprint, a Transformational Leadership Development Company. Over the past 20 years, Adele has specialized in helping business leaders in North America create and produce massive elevations in their leadership and performance. Not only does her work apply to the business environment, but it also allows her clients to incorporate her methodology into their personal lives and relationships. "How you do one thing is how you do everything." She is a behavioral expert and pattern interrupter that uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), neuroscience, and psychology to ensure clients achieve the transformation and breakthroughs they are committed to making in their lives. Superpower: Adele can see people’s blind-spots and all that gets in the way of their ability to accomplish their goals. She's a pattern interrupter and behavioral expert and can help shift any undesired behaviors over time to create sustainable change. Adele is also a lifelong learner and is now enrolled in her dream program at Harvard University in the Masters of Psychology program. That is after already attaining a B.Sc in Neuropsychology, a certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition. /episode/index/show/thewordonthesleep/id/23333540

Replay - Menopause & Sleep - What’s really happening and what to do about it with Dr. Kara Dionisio, ND. 06/07/2022

Replay - Menopause & Sleep - What’s really happening and what to do about it with Dr. Kara Dionisio, ND. If you are a woman or a person with ovaries, this episode is a must-listen. Peri-menopause and menopause often leave women feeling that they’re in unchartered territory. But my guest today, Dr. Kara Dionisio, Naturopathic Doctor, is here to guide you on your way. At least 40-60% of women will report sleep disturbances across their lifetime, with a particular increase in incidence around menopause. We’re here to tell you, you don’t have to just live with it. Dr. Kara walks us through what’s really happening in peri-menopause and menopause, how your hormones impact almost every aspect of your health, and why sleep - both getting it and making sure you’re not losing it - is crucial to thriving, not just surviving, through this life stage. Dr. Kara drops the following: What’s really happening with your hormones in peri-menopause and menopause How hormone changes in this life stage impact your sleep How to advocate for a full and complete workup in menopause Why we need to stop settling for dismissal of concerns, particularly sleep, in menopause Dr. Kara is an absolutely incredible naturopathic doctor with a busy clinical practice focused on women’s health and has additional training and certification in treating menopause. Whether you’re post-partum or already through menopause, this is a conversation you will find so informing and empowering. With that, I bring you, Dr. Kara... Episode Resources: Book Series - Sarah Mass - A Court of Thorns and Roses Connect with Dr.Kara on Facebook and Instagram Website: Dr. Kara Dionisio, B.Sc, M.Sc, ND, NCMP is a sparkly-geeky-lady-doctor-in-heels with a clinical focus in women’s health and hormones. Equipped with expert hormone detective skills, she helps women understand (and even fall in love with) their hormones. She has particular street cred in hormones, period problems, vaginal issues, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy. After owning a large and successful integrative health clinic in Owen Sound, Health Squad, she gave it up to focus solely on her clinical practice and to forge new directions in women’s health. She sees patients in person and virtually all over Ontario. Dr. Kara is one of only a few Naturopathic Doctors in North America accredited as a North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Certified Practitioner (NCMP). She is a mom to two adorable feisty kids and wife to her sexy red-bearded Irish dude. /episode/index/show/thewordonthesleep/id/23331326

Replay - Is cortisol the cause of your insomnia? 05/31/2022

Replay - Burning it at both ends: How prioritizing your sleep can help you recover from burnout with Dr. Michelle Peris, ND 05/24/2022

Does thinking about work keep you up at night? With Dr. Emily Bennett, ND 05/17/2022

Why perfectionism is ruining your sleep, sex and sanity with Dr. Ellen Wong, ND 05/10/2022

Why perfectionism is ruining your sleep, sex and sanity with Dr. Ellen Wong, ND Honest question - do you try and tackle your overwhelm by doing MORE? Maybe you haven’t thought about it that way… but if you are someone who is: A people pleaser A yes person A perfectionist Go-go-go (at the cost of your sleep, perhaps?!) Yet, you often find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and maybe even burnt out, you might have something called high-functioning anxiety (even if you don’t think you’re the anxious type!). The good news is that there is a way we can interrupt the cycle. In this episode, I’m joined by my colleague Dr. Ellen Wong, ND, who has had personal experience with high functioning anxiety and now works with women who want to feel calm and collected. We cover: What high functioning anxiety actually is and how it differs/shows up differently than regular anxiety The different types of high functioning anxiety - find out what kind you might have How you can effectively manage high functioning anxiety and all the body systems it effects Because we both believe when women are equipped with healthy bodies and happy minds, they have the inner peace, confidence, and courage to create more joy in their lives and in the lives of those around them. Connect with Dr. Ellen online here and on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thejoyavenue Want to know how much is High Functioning Anxiety affecting your life? Take the quiz! Bio After years of living with high-functioning anxiety, Ellen eventually reached a tipping point after two hospitalizations related to burnout. Although she appeared like she "had it all together", she struggled internally with never-ending negative self-talk, difficulty saying no to others, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. Determined to find a solution to high-functioning anxiety, Ellen combined her clinical expertise, and love for women's psychology and even traveled to the happiest countries on earth to learn about happiness. As a Naturopathic Doctor and Happiness Ambassador, Ellen works with professional and entrepreneurial women who feel like they’ve lost their “zest” in life and helps transform their overwhelm, stress and anxiousness into calm, mental peace, and happiness. Ellen firmly believes that women are powerful forces of positive impact. When we equip women with healthy bodies and happy minds, they will have the confidence and courage to create joy in every aspect of their life. And when one woman creates more joy in her life, she causes a ripple effect that creates more joy in the world. Resources: Think Like a Monk - Jay Shetty /episode/index/show/thewordonthesleep/id/23043230

Digestion & Deep Sleep - with Dr. Vanessa Rugeles, ND 05/03/2022

Tired of Feeling Tired? Here are my top 5 tests for fatigue 04/26/2022

Is it really adrenal fatigue? The other (often) hidden cause of your nighttime sleeplessness and daytime fatigue I want you to know about. 04/19/2022

Cracking Open The Menopause Conversation with Shirley Weir from Menopause Chicks 04/12/2022

Making Peace with Your Hormones: How your Menstrual Cycle and Hormones Just Might be Your Superpower with Dr. Keila, ND 04/05/2022

What my OURA ring has taught me 03/29/2022

The prescription for better sleep - a conversation with compounding pharmacist, Miranda Tawfik 03/22/2022

The prescription for better sleep - a conversation with compounding pharmacist, Miranda Tawfik What do you get when you put a pharmacist and a naturopathic doctor together? I might be biased, but I think a pretty incredible conversation and the beginnings of meaningful, impactful change for women’s health and healthcare. My guest on this episode is Pharmacist Miranda Tawfik - she is the owner of two state-of-the-art compounding pharmacies here in Ontario that serve the whole province. In this conversation, Miranda shares her experience and expertise on: The truths and myths of prescription sleep aids - you’ll be particularly surprised at how long patients should be on them compared to how long they sometimes stay on them How hormone replacement therapy, particularly progesterone, plays a role in helping women address sleep concerns Why and how working with your pharmacist can change your whole healthcare experience I work closely with Miranda and her team in my practice and am excited to let you in on our conversation. If after listening to this episode, you want to connect about managing your current treatment plan and health goals, I invite you to book an appointment so we can do just that. (Linked up in show notes, along with how you can connect directly with Miranda and her team) If you are yet to become a patient, book a discovery call - If you are already a patient, you can book your next appointment online . - Miranda Tawfik is a pharmacist & deeply committed patient advocate and owner of Origins Compounding Pharmacies, the outpatient pharmacies at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and Milton District Hospital. The pharmacies boast state-of-the-art compounding labs to serve the communities and hospitals to focus on compounding medications that are not commercially available. They focus all of their efforts on bridging gaps in health care delivery for patients in their communities. Connect with Miranda and her team at /episode/index/show/thewordonthesleep/id/22441784