Welcome back to another insightful episode of "Sleep Reimagined" with your host Nyree Penn. In today's episode, we dive deep into the intricate connection between sleep and mental health. Nyree shares her eye-opening experiences from her clinical career, revealing how sleep, especially REM sleep, plays a crucial role in mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

We'll explore the neurological aspects of sleep deprivation, the interplay of neurotransmitters, and the revolutionary approaches being championed at Prosomnia Sleep Health and Wellness. Whether you're personally struggling with sleep or simply intrigued by the science behind it, this episode promises to shed light on the often-overlooked aspects of sleep's impact on our mental well-being. Stay tuned as we unravel these secrets and offer practical insights to enhance your sleep and mental health.

Timestamps:

00:00 EEG Insights on Sleep Disorders

03:42 Entrepreneur's Sleep Struggles Revealed

08:22 "Understanding Sleep and Neurotransmitters"

10:13 Physicians Assessing and Treating Sleep

14:46 "Holistic Sleep Health Approach"

18:23 Serotonin Inhibitors and Mental Health

19:09 Neurotransmitters, Wellness, and Food Connection

23:38 Measuring Neurotransmitters via Uric Acid

27:20 "Dopamine's Role in Highs and Lows"

31:16 Short-Term Melatonin Use in Kids

33:01 Holistic Sleep Therapy Approach

38:06 Revolutionizing REM Sleep Therapy

39:18 Addressing Sleep Concerns with Solutions

43:11 "Connect with Sleep Expert Nyree"

Show Website - https://sleepreimaginedshow.com/

Nyree's Book - Why we don't sleep

Nyree Penn's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prosomnia/

Prosomnia Sleep Website - https://prosomniasleep.com/

TopHealth Media Website - https://tophealth.care/