How to Get The Best Sleep of Your Life with Dr. Michael Breus 'The Sleep Doctor'

How much of your exhaustion is actually about sleep—and how much of it is everything you’re doing around it? What if the reason you’re not sleeping isn’t because your body is broken, but because your habits are? Are you trying to force rest… instead of creating the conditions for it?   In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi sits down with sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus for a deeply practical and eye-opening conversation on sleep, energy, and what’s actually keeping you up at night.   Dr. Breus breaks down sleep in the simplest way—reminding us that it’s a natural biological function, not something we should have to “hack.” From understanding sleep apnea (especially how it shows up differently in women) to why melatonin is often misused, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about rest.   They explore the role of stress, environment, and daily habits in shaping your sleep—and why it’s not just about how long you sleep, but how you prepare for it.   In this episode, you’ll learn:   What sleep apnea actually is—and why it’s often missed in women Why melatonin isn’t a sleep solution (and when it actually works) How stress and anxiety silently disrupt your ability to rest The biggest mistakes people make with sleep trackers and supplements How your sleep environment (light, sound, temperature) affects your rest Why your chronotype determines the best time for you to sleep The truth about caffeine, naps, and “catching up” on rest Simple ways to create a nighttime routine that actually works   This episode is a reminder that sleep isn’t something you need to chase—it’s something you need to support. Follow Dr. Michael:  https://sleepdoctor.com/reallygoodcry https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesleepdoctor https://sleepdoctor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thesleepdoctor/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepdoctor https://sleepdoctor.com/reallygoodcry   Follow Radhi: https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/ https://www.instagram.com/areallygoodcry/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/ https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.