339: Melatonin, bedtime myths & why you should prepare for sleep in the morning | Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., R.D.

Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., R.D.: “If someone said they haven't consumed water in a few days, you'd be like, 'That's really bad.' The same should be with sleep.” 

Ferira, mbg's Director of Scientific Affairs, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why winding down is crucial for your health, plus:

- How to pre-game your sleep

- Why we're all so wired at bedtime

- How men & women differ when it comes to sleep

- The best foods to promote calm & help you rest

- The link between intermittent fasting & better sleep

Referenced in the episode:

- Data showing less than 7 hours of sleep associated with lower micronutrient intake.

- Dry Farm Wines & Thrive Market wines.

- Research on 80 mg lavender oil for stabilizing mood.

- Listen to Ferira's episode on Clean Beauty School.

- mbg article discussing why you should write your anxious thoughts down.

Our restful ritual bundle+ has arrived! This duo of calm+ and sleep support+ can help ease overactive thoughts and help you wind down for bed—so that you fall asleep faster and wake up feeling restored.* Visit mindbodygreen.com/unwind to learn more, and use the code RESTPOD at checkout to take up to 20% off the bundle. 

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