16: Sleep Habits & Relationships

A phone running at 50% charge will still operate roughly well as it would at 80% or 90%. The same cannot be said for people who have gone too long without sleep or don't sleep well at all. In this episode—which coincidentally lines up with National Sleep Awareness Week—Mandy and Taco discuss their own ups and downs sharing a bed over the years, debate their differing sleep philosophies, and suggests some ways you can bring a little fun to bed. EPISODE ANNOUNCEMENTS To make the most of this National Nutrition Month, we offer special services for brides-to-be and newlywed couples starting out on the healthy path. If you and yours are looking to get into meal planning and track your nutrition, be sure to grab your free Bride & Couples Starter Guide eBook on our site! If you want your podcast to sound as good as ours, try out Podigy Podcast Editing and get 25% off your first free month of editing by mentioning Nutrition Nuptials at Podigy.co . Mandy and Taco are on the lookout for couples who live happily and healthily together. If you have a story of your own, email us at podcast@nutritionnuptials.com . EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Exploring the negative effects of restless sleep and sleep deprivation. Debunking the myth that you shouldn't eat before bed. How lack of sleep can manifest tension in relationships you definitely don't want to have. Some of the sleepy conflicts Mandy and Taco have overcome in their time together. Coming to terms with and making the most of a sleepless night. The ongoing struggle with snoring. Sex: when does it help or hinder sleep? Which foods will usher you off to dreamland and which will just keep you up. What (non-sexy) physical activity you can do to make falling asleep as easy as pie. Links referenced in show: National Sleep Foundation Sleep.org Tuck: Advancing Better Sleep How Sleep Affects Our Health and Relationships Sleep Awareness Week 2019 Sleep & Effectiveness Link Food and Drink That Promote a Good Night's Sleep What is Tryptophan? Cherry Vanilla Smoothie Bowl Life Extension Liquid Melatonin The Connection Between Sex and Sleep Is Sex Helping or Hurting Your Sleep? Mattresses How to Pick the Right Mattress for You Best Mattresses for Sex Mattresses & Deals to Check out: (NOTE: these are affiliate links) Avocado Green Mattress Layla Sleep : get $100 off any mattress + 1 free premium pillow Nest Bedding: 5% off Nest Bedding® Hybrid Latex Mattress use Coupon Code NEST5 DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid Mattresses: Get $200 off a DreamCloud Luxury Mattress Saatva Mattress: Get free delivery & removal plus a 120 day home trial Resources & Apps to help with Sleep: Sleep diary to help identify problems Locate a sleep center Sleep Tracker Sleep apps devices: Sleep Cycle Alarm Clock Sleep Deep Sleep with Andrew Johnson InsomniaCure Yoga for Insomnia Relax & Sleep by Glenn Harrold Have a question, story to share, or feedback on the show? Email podcast@nutritionnuptials.com Join the Nutrition Nuptials Podcast VIP Afterparty on Facebook to keep the conversation going! Meet Your Hosts, Taco & Mandy: Mandy Enright, MS, RDN, RYT is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and fitness instructor. She is the creator of the blog, Nutrition Nuptials , where she has been helping couples learn how to merge their lifestyles together and served as the inspiration for this podcast. Mandy is dedicated to helping teach people how to fit the foods they love into their lifestyle with an "all foods fit" philosophy. She is joined every episode by her co-host and husband, Taco. Taco and Mandy are active beach bums who live at the Jersey Shore and are always exploring restaurants, breweries, wineries, and perfect sunsets. You can check out their finds on Instagram by following . Follow Mandy and the show on Instagram @nutrition_nuptials and on Facebook , Twitter , Pinterest , and YouTube @mandyenrightRD About the Show: Nutrition Nuptials is all about helping couples learn how to go from a "ME" to a "WE" when it comes to their household habits, particularly when it comes to nutrition, fitness, and overall wellbeing. The backbone of the story is the STORIES you will hear, because every couple has their trials and triumphs. Know that you're not alone! Hear Taco & Mandy discuss stories they have experienced personally in their time together. And join them for their Double Date episodes when other couples join the show to share their experiences. There's laughs and learnings for all! How You Can Support the Show: We love our listeners for taking the time to listen to us chat about couples-related matters. In order to give you the best possible show, we have a few simple ways you can support the show and help spread the word.

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16: Sleep Habits & Relationships is an episode from Nutrition Nuptials by Mandy Enright.

This episode is 01:19:00 long.

This episode was published on Mar 13, 2019.

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