The One Where Your Obsession With Sleep Is Making It Worse

If you’ve ever spiraled about your sleep, tracked it obsessively, or woken up already worried about how exhausted you’ll feel… this episode is for you.

In this candid and practical conversation, Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur shares her personal journey with sleep anxiety, insomnia, and the relentless pursuit of “perfect sleep.” From overanalyzing Oura Ring scores to following strict sleep rules, Sarah explains how trying so hard to fix her sleep actually made it worse and how letting go finally helped her reclaim her evenings, her energy, and her sanity.

Whether you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or find yourself up at 4 a.m., this episode breaks down what truly matters for good sleep, what doesn’t, and which habits science actually supports. Listen to audio

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