Why Your Sleep Routine Is Actually Making Insomnia Worse

What if everything you do to "fix" your sleep is actually making it worse? The supplements, the perfect bedtime routine, the sleep apps tracking every toss and turn. Sleep expert Stephanie Romiszewski joins Adrian Wells to reveal why our obsession with perfect sleep creates the very insomnia we're trying to cure. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why sleep anxiety keeps you awake longer than actual sleep problems • The 1-2 degree temperature drop your body needs to fall asleep naturally • How blue light messes with your melatonin for 3 full hours after exposure • Why consistent sleep times beat "catching up" on weekends every single time 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners who want to understand the real science behind better rest, not just another list of sleep hacks. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the sleep paradox keeping millions awake [01:30] Why trying too hard to sleep backfires spectacularly [04:00] Your body's natural temperature trick for falling asleep [07:00] The blue light myth vs. reality: what actually matters [10:00] Building sleep consistency without becoming obsessive [12:00] Three changes you can make tonight for better rest Sleep deprivation hits your brain like being legally drunk. But most sleep advice treats symptoms, not causes. Romiszewski cuts through the noise with research-backed strategies that actually work when you stop overthinking bedtime. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: sleep science, insomnia solutions, circadian rhythm, sleep hygiene, melatonin production Find all episodes at First Principles --------------- Keywords: critical thinking podcast, behavioral economics, fame psychology, social media addiction, billionaire mindset, entrepreneurship philosophy, evidence evaluation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices