Christine Givant
09 June 2025
1h 2m 33s
Wide Awake and Exhausted: What to Do About Insomnia
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The Longevity Link
Struggling to fall asleep...or stay asleep? You're no alone. In this debut episode of The Longevity Link, were taking a deep dive into one of the most common and frustrating health challenges of our time: Insomnia.
You'll learn the difference between acute vs chronic insomnia, why it's more than just a nuisance, and how it can impact your long-term health and longevity if left unaddressed. More importantly-this episode is packed with real, actionable strategies to h help you sleep better starting tonight.
We also explore CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia), which experts now call the gold standard treatment for chronic insomnia. If your sleep struggles have lasted more than three months this evidence-based approach may be your game changer,
In this episode we cover:
- The key difference between acute and chronic insomnia
- Why poor sleep affects everything from mood to metabolism.
- Simple, effective habits to help you fall asleep and stay asleep.
- What makes CBT-I so effective and how to find a practitioner.
- How to build your own sustainable, long-term sleep plan.
Whether you've had a few rough nights or you're living in a cycle of sleep deprivation, this episode will help you reconnect with your natural ability to rest, restore and reset.
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