Did you know that getting a good night sleep very well could be the key to reaching your weightless goals? Studies have shown there is a direct link between our gut, and our brain which influences nearly every physiological function in the body. We are kicking off season 9 with a two part series to dive deeper into how lack of sleep can affect your cause unwanted weight gain. I’m joined by Joanna Sharp, a Menopause Specialist and good friend of the show, to discuss why prioritising your sleep is the first step in breaking the vicious cycle of sleeplessness and weight gain. With a broad range of experience, Joanna is here to help us optimise our sleep for weight maintenance. Sit back and relax as we begin our deep dive into the undeniable intrinsic link between sleep and weight. Follow Joanna here: Website: myjuniper.com Instagram: @my.juniper Follow The Goodnight Co here: Facebook Group: The Goodnight Community Website: www.thegoodnightco.com.au Instagram: @thegoodnightco Facebook: TheGoodnightCo

We all are guilty of getting tied down by the daily grind, and sacrificing our mental health. Sometimes, the key to achieving our best self is not actually doing more, but doing less - slowing down and living mindfully. This episode of Sleep By Shea is created in conjunction with EQ Minds. EQ Minds is a business that was created to educate and empower people to prioritise and care for their mental health. It is a destination for busy minds seeking out tools and resources to bring calm, nourish the mind and optimise mental health and wellbeing to improve quality of life. Their founder, Chelsea Pottenger, joins Shea in this episode to chat about all things sleep and mindfulness! As an accredited Mindfulness and Meditation Coach, a Psychology student, and new author of The Mindful High Performer, Chelsea is creating toolkits to help strengthen mental and physical health. Chelsea and Shea delve into the link between calm, mindfulness and sleep, sleep's role in performance, and why she sets an alarm clock at night. Follow Chelsea here: Website: www.eqminds.com Instagram @chelseapottengerofficial and @eqminds Follow The Goodnight Co here: Facebook Group: The Goodnight Community Website: www.thegoodnightco.com.au Instagram: @thegoodnightco Facebook: TheGoodnightCo

Do you take supplements? These days you can take a supplement for just about anything! If you’re into the supplement space, or are thinking about taking some, you may have heard of ATP. In this episode of Sleep By Shea, Shea is joined by Matthew Legge, Founder of ATP Science. Matt was a pioneer in the supplement space, and is a wealth of knowledge. With 25 years of naturopathic training and experience, Matt has worked with some of the world’s greatest healers, coaches, trainers, psychologists and athletes throughout his career and whilst developing his leading supplement brand. One of Matt’s many areas of expertise is fatigue and energy production! Today, Matt joins Shea to chat about his knowledge of sleep and energy, and how sleep complements supplementation, and vice versa. He also shares his must-do’s before bedtime for a great night’s sleep and the role of our Glymphatic system in our personal longevity. Follow The Goodnight Co here: Facebook Group: The Goodnight Community Website: www.thegoodnightco.com.au Instagram: @thegoodnightco Facebook: TheGoodnightCo

Coffee! Need we say more? Coffee is one of our absolute favourite (and most requested topics) when it comes to sleep! Everyone loves their morning caffeine hit, and when it comes to changing our daily habits to improve our sleep, coffee is one of the things our listeners just can’t seem to face sacrificing in their routine! In this episode of Sleep By Shea, Shea is joined by Emily Ghaiyed, a qualified dietician for The Banyans to do a ‘deep dive’ into caffeine and its effects on our sleep. Emily is passionate about removing barriers to good nutrition and working with her patients to understand how nutrition can play its part in reducing symptoms and improving overall health. This is the caffeine tell all you've been waiting for! Emily speaks about why caffeine effects everyone uniquely, the caffeine benefits vs costs to our sleep and energy, and the worst habits we are guilty of when it comes to drinking caffeine. She also gives us some practical tips to consume caffeine while minimising the effects on our sleep (and heath!) Follow The Banyans here: Website thebanyans.com.au Instagram @thebanyans_au and @thebanyansmedicalcentre Follow The Goodnight Co here: Facebook Group: The Goodnight Community Website: www.thegoodnightco.com.au Instagram: @thegoodnightco Facebook: TheGoodnightCo

Food, our second favourite pillar of health! When it comes to food, sleep and the gut-brain axis, there is ALWAYS more to learn! Our gut has an undeniable impact on the quality of our sleep. In this episode of Sleep By Shea, Shea is joined by Tammy Spiller, Clinical Nutritionist at The Banyans, to talk about healthy food (and other) habits for sleep. Tammy has a specific interest in nutrition for mental health, which as we all know, is directly linked to sleep. Tammy and Shea chat about ways to entrain our Circadian Rhythm, what we should avoid eating in the day-time, why she looks at sleep and night-time routines when consulting for patients, and how our nervous system pathways should be considered when we have sleep difficulties. Follow The Banyans here: Website thebanyans.com.au Instagram @thebanyans_au and @thebanyansmedicalcentre Follow The Goodnight Co here: Facebook Group: The Goodnight Community Website: www.thegoodnightco.com.au Instagram: @thegoodnightco Facebook: TheGoodnightCo

Has your company placed an increased focus on wellbeing in the last few years? If you've noticed an increase in wellbeing programs in the workplace, you wouldn't be the first. Sleep, fatigue and burnout are becoming more of a commonality in the workplace than ever before, and are becoming a major concern for businesses. Throw in a pandemic, on top of an already busy workload, and employees are experiencing huge amounts of stress that are contributing to poor sleep quality and overall health. Statistically, those who are worst affected are those in workplace leadership positions. In this episode of Sleep By Shea, Shea is joined by The Banyans CEO, Ruth Limkin. Ruth is a Certified Professional Behavioural Analyst, Professional Emotional Quotient Analyst and Professional Motivators Analyst, with extensive experience leading organisations that contribute to health and wellbeing. Ruth and Shea talk about the value of sleep for professionals, how businesses are more concerned with employee wellbeing, why leaders in the workplace have a tendency to skimp on sleep and the social factors that may contribute to this. Ruth also speaks about the changes she’s made in her own life to improve sleep and why she started prioritising her wellbeing over work. Follow The Banyans here: Website thebanyans.com.au Instagram @thebanyans_au and @thebanyansmedicalcentre Follow The Goodnight Co here: Facebook Group: The Goodnight Community Website: www.thegoodnightco.com.au Instagram: @thegoodnightco Facebook: TheGoodnightCo

Do you ever feel a little down and find that you struggle to get a good sleep? And vice versa, do you ever have a poor night’s sleep and find that you really just can’t shake those blues away? You might be moodier, feeling down or more anxious than usual. It's a vicious cycle, and it's very real. There is a real psychological link between our sleep and our mood. In this episode of Sleep By Shea, Shea is joined by Peter Hayton, psychologist and clinical director of The Banyans. The Banyans is a private, residential rehabilitation retreat located in southeast Queensland, delivering a medically-oriented program of research-based therapies to individuals struggling with a range of mental health or dependency illnesses. With over 2 decades as a practising psychologist behind him, Peter is here to share his experience and knowledge about the sleep and mental health link. Peter and Shea chat about some common questions he is asked by patients when it comes to sleep, and insights into how we can improve both our sleep and mental health in one go. Follow The Banyans here: Website thebanyans.com.au Instagram @thebanyans_au and @thebanyansmedicalcentre Follow The Goodnight Co here: Facebook Group: The Goodnight Community Website: www.thegoodnightco.com.au Instagram: @thegoodnightco Facebook: TheGoodnightCo

If you know Shea, you know there's nothing she loves more than a good sleep routine! Quality sleep is in your control when you practice good bedtime habits (and consistency is key!) In this episode of Sleep By Shea, Shea chats to Bart Evers, CEO of Sleep Hub, to uncover the sleep hacks you need to know to make a good night sleep YOURS. Bart is a big believer in good sleep changing your life, and discusses the 5 key outcomes of sleep deprivation (and the not-so-positive side effects for your health and life). We're talking ways to maximise your sleep - simple, excuse-free tips that will fit seamlessly into your routine! Shea and Bart dive into how you can create the conditions you need for a deep sleep, why sleep quality is more important than quantity, and how you can get the best night's sleep you've ever had by making a few simple changes. Who wouldn't want a better, healthier, happier life? It's time to get snoozing! Follow The Goodnight Co here: Facebook Group: The Goodnight Community Website: www.thegoodnightco.com.au Instagram: @thegoodnightco Facebook: TheGoodnightCo

Have you ever wondered how healthy you REALLY are? Is there a way to know what's really going on in our bodies? If you know your body, you can own your health! On this episode of Sleep By Shea, Shea is joined by Phil Hayes St Clair, Founder of Drop Bio Health, who is delving into the ways our habits, including our sleep, impact our health. Phil chats about how understanding your body can improve your sleep, and in turn, how your sleep improves your health. Phil shares the importance of knowing YOUR body (because we're all unique!) and understanding the source of your tiredness. Phil also speaks to Shea about the affects of sleep deprivation on our wellbeing and how our blood can tell us how well we are really sleeping. Follow The Goodnight Co here: Facebook Group: The Goodnight Community Website: www.thegoodnightco.com.au Instagram: @thegoodnightco Facebook: TheGoodnightCo

Beauty starts from within. The guest on today's episode of Sleep By Shea lives by this phrase! In this episode, Shea is joined by Anna Mitsios, Founder of Edible Beauty to chat about sleep and inner beauty. Anna's mission through Edible Beauty is to create beauty products clean enough you would eat. Anna touches on clean beauty, the importance of what we put in and on our body and skin in relation to our sleep and broader health, and how a good night's sleep really does help us to shine, looking and feeling our best! Anna shares her favourite Edible Beauty products in her nighttime skincare routine and explains why we should try them too! Beauty that works while we sleep? Yes please! Follow The Goodnight Co here: Facebook Group: The Goodnight Community Website: www.thegoodnightco.com.au Instagram: @thegoodnightco Facebook: TheGoodnightCo