Episode 33: Why You're Always Tired: The Hidden Truth About Sleep, Sleep Apnea & Reclaiming Your Health with Nathalie Walton
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Do you constantly feel exhausted, even after getting what should be a full night's sleep? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, Melissa sits down with Nathalie Walton, General Manager at BetterSleep, to uncover the surprising reasons why quality sleep is one of the most overlooked pillars of overall health.
Nathalie shares her personal journey with postpartum sleep apnea and anemia, along with her son's unexpected diagnosis at just four years old, proving that sleep disorders don't always fit the "typical" medical profile. Together, they discuss why so many people dismiss chronic fatigue, how advocating for yourself can lead to life-changing diagnoses, and why conversations around snoring, sleep apnea, and sleep health deserve to be normalized.
Whether you're struggling with low energy, brain fog, poor sleep quality, or simply want to optimize your health, this episode offers practical insights, expert guidance, and encouragement to prioritize restorative sleep.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
Why you can feel exhausted even after 8 hours of sleep
The warning signs and symptoms of sleep apnea
Why women and children are often overlooked in sleep disorder diagnoses
The connection between sleep, mental health, and physical wellness
How postpartum health can impact sleep quality
Why anemia and other underlying conditions contribute to fatigue
The importance of self-advocacy in healthcare
How tracking your sleep can reveal important health patterns
Tips for improving sleep hygiene and restorative rest
How meditation and relaxation can improve sleep quality
Key Takeaways
Sleep is foundational to every aspect of your physical and mental health.
Sleep apnea can affect anyone, not just the "typical" patient profile.
Chronic fatigue should never be ignored.
Snoring isn't something to be embarrassed about; it can be an important health clue.
Looking at the whole picture is essential when addressing persistent exhaustion.
Better sleep begins with awareness, education, and consistency.
Advocating for yourself can make all the difference in getting the care you need.
Resources Mentioned
BetterSleep App
Sleep tracking
Sleep apnea screening
Meditation and relaxation techniques
Sleep hygiene strategies
Ways to Engage: Download the BetterSleep app and take note of what helps, what doesn’t, and what other options you may want to pursue. Track your sleep, write down questions to ask your doctor, and be sure you are giving your body the rest it deserves.
Timestamps:
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 9:01 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 11:34 )
Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 21:33 )
Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 24:19 )
Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 28:56 )
Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 31:53 )
5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 37:25 )
5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 38:46 )
Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis
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Do you constantly feel exhausted, even after getting what should be a full night's sleep? You're not alone.
In this eye-opening episode, Melissa sits down with Nathalie Walton, General Manager at BetterSleep, to uncover the surprising reasons why quality sleep is one of the most overlooked pillars of overall health.
Nathalie shares her personal journey with postpartum sleep apnea and anemia, along with her son's unexpected diagnosis at just four years old, proving that sleep disorders don't always fit the "typical" medical profile.
Together, they discuss why so many people dismiss chronic fatigue, how advocating for yourself can lead to life-changing diagnoses, and why conversations around snoring, sleep apnea, and sleep health deserve to be normalized.
Whether you're struggling with low energy, brain fog, poor sleep quality, or simply want to optimize your health, this episode offers practical insights, expert guidance, and encouragement to prioritize restorative sleep.