feelgoodery
Hey friend - my name is Kyle Buchanan and although I talk nutrition and health for a living nowadays - whether through talks, videos, or as a resident contributor on Canada's "The Morning Show", it was NOT that long ago that I was an anxious, drunken, closeted, self-doubty wreck. Being a grown up is tough, and messy - where we’re confident one day and anxiety-ridden the next. I don't like faking it. I DO however, like getting it all out in the open, laughing about it, and then exploring a few tools that can help us feel better if (and only if) we are in the mood. So whether it’s solo episodes or honest conversations with spectacular guests -this show is the blend of revelations, self-help, knowledge and gay magic that NO one asked for, but everyone needs. And I'm so glad you're here.
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The Lesser Known Link Between Deep Sleep & Anxiety as We Age (and What We Can Do)
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If your anxiety seems to be getting worse as you get older . . . there might actually a really specific, biological reason for that.
And it has to do with something happening in your brain every single night. Or more accurately something that's stopped happening.
So today - we're breaking down a certain sleep stage that gets trickier with age, and how it's impacting our anxiety.
We're covering:
- The specific stage of sleep that acts as your brain's nightly anxiety reset (and what happens when you don't get enough of it)
- Why this isn't just about feeling "well rested" - there's an emotional regulation piece most people have never heard about
- 5 evidence-backed ways to protect this stage of sleep - including one that costs literally nothing and you can try tonight
- The personal stuff: what I've has actually tested on himself that's moved the needle on his own deep sleep (mouth taping, kiwis, glycine..)
- today's feelgood thing
This episode is for you if...
- You've noticed your anxiety creeping up and you can't really explain why
- You wake up and don't feel rested even after a full night
- You've been chalking things up to "just getting older" and want to actually do something about it
- You're a sleep nerd, or want to be one