A lesson for women to listen to before sleep about sleep: how to sleep, why it’s important, what happens during sleep, sleep and recovery after illness and anything else that’s important to know about sleep.

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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco

Did you know that while you're sleeping tonight, your brain is actually working harder than when you're awake? Welcome to your bedtime lesson on the fascinating world of sleep. I'm about to guide you through everything women need to know about getting quality rest—from why those hormonal fluctuations during your cycle might be disrupting your sleep to the surprising way your body repairs itself during deep sleep. Tonight, we'll explore the science behind why sleep is so crucial for your immune system, emotional regulation, and even your ability to make good decisions tomorrow. So settle in and get comfortable—because understanding what happens during those precious hours of rest might be exactly what you need to finally experience the rejuvenating sleep your body craves. Over the next few nights, we'll transform your relationship with sleep, starting with the remarkable journey your brain takes through each sleep cycle...