#32 How Massage Therapists Can Help Clients Overcome Insomnia with Sleep Hygiene and Relaxation Techniques with Mary MacLeod
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Struggling with insomnia or helping clients who can’t sleep? Discover how to unlock the secrets of better sleep for yourself and others!
In this episode, Jess sits down with sleep expert Mary McLeod to explore the fascinating world of sleep and how it impacts overall health. Whether you’re a massage therapist, wellness practitioner, or someone looking to improve your own sleep, this conversation dives deep into practical, science-backed strategies to address insomnia, reignite passion for restful nights, and align with your body’s natural rhythms.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- How cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can help adults overcome chronic sleep issues without relying on medication.
- The role of sleep hygiene and daily habits in building a strong mind-body connection for better rest.
- How massage therapists can support clients’ sleep health through relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and even infant massage.
Listen now to discover actionable tools and insights to help you or your clients achieve restful, rejuvenating sleep!
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⏱ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:38 Sponsor
03:11 Developed cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia for seniors.
07:20 Piloted program, sustained results, shifted career focus.
11:18 Curious about CBT for adult and pediatric sleep.
16:24 Decreasing arousal for better sleep, relaxation techniques.
19:57 Prescribe bedtime based on morning wake-up time.
23:34 Gratitude for sleep advice leads to further steps.
24:52 Ensure at least 6 to 7 hours sleep.
28:14 Key factors that impact quality sleep summarized.
33:45 Tech devices indicated different readiness than felt.
36:33 Grateful for thriving with little sleep.
37:46 Incorporating mindfulness and yoga nidra into CBTI.
44:24 Approaches to helping children sleep through night.
48:35 Experience shows behavioral, cognitive factors affect sleep.
51:02 Beliefs perpetuated through multiple channels create problems.
56:01 Consistent bedtime routine crucial for infants' sleep.
57:36 Grateful for valuable chat about amazing sleep.
For massage therapists and wellness practitioners seeking to get unstuck through purpose-driven inner work, this episode explores how wellness professionals can use self-awareness and mind-body connection to overcome burnout, create work-life balance in their wellness business, and build a conscious, holistic healers practice that serves both their wellness center clients and themselves.