DR WENDY CHRISTIEN - The Hidden Dangers of Sleep Deprivation: Why Sleep is Non-Negotiable
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In this eye-opening podcast episode, Dr Wendy dives deep into why sleep should be your #1 health priority. Far from just "rest," quality sleep is when your body repairs tissues, balances hormones, detoxifies the brain, and strengthens immunity. Yet, most people sacrifice sleep for work, screens, or late-night distractions—until exhaustion hits.
Wendy explains how chronic sleep loss leads to:
Hormonal chaos (cortisol spikes, appetite dysregulation, and weight gain)
Mental health risks (anxiety, depression, and memory decline linked to Alzheimer’s)
Metabolic disasters (blood sugar imbalances and higher diabetes risk)
Weakened immunity and cardiovascular strain
She also highlights why kids need even more sleep for growth and brain development—and how modern traps (like autoplay streaming) sabotage our rest. The solution? Discipline and prioritizing 7+ hours nightly. As Wendy says, "Sleep should be the last thing we compromise on."
Wendy explains how chronic sleep loss leads to:
Hormonal chaos (cortisol spikes, appetite dysregulation, and weight gain)
Mental health risks (anxiety, depression, and memory decline linked to Alzheimer’s)
Metabolic disasters (blood sugar imbalances and higher diabetes risk)
Weakened immunity and cardiovascular strain
She also highlights why kids need even more sleep for growth and brain development—and how modern traps (like autoplay streaming) sabotage our rest. The solution? Discipline and prioritizing 7+ hours nightly. As Wendy says, "Sleep should be the last thing we compromise on."