Show Notes
Your sleep problem isn't actually a sleep problem. Most people think their 3AM wake-ups are about stress or overthinking. But what if it has nothing to do with 3AM and everything to do with how you spent your day? Seven hours of sitting without moving your spine. Shallow breathing all afternoon. Hips locked up from the same angle all day long. Your nervous system is doing its best, but you didn't set it up for success. In this episode, I break down how real movement throughout your day builds the foundation for deep, restorative sleep. Not melatonin, not supplements, not hacks - just understanding how your body's rhythms actually work. You'll discover why your body stays in "surveillance mode" even when you're sleeping, the simple movement patterns that tell your nervous system it's safe to rest, and how to reclaim the natural sleep your body is designed for. When you move well, you sleep well. And when you sleep well, everything else gets easier.
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