Social-Ize Your Health Podcast (™)
I just love a health and wellness story! I hope you do too. The whole idea of changing one’s life, healthily, truly resonates with me. As such, good health is to be shared, and if you are not there yet, it won’t be long before, as you join us on ‘Social-Ize Your Health.
Social-Ize Your Health is a monthly, Jamaica-based health and wellness podcast, exploring practical, science-informed topics related to everyday health, nutrition, fitness, skincare, and overall wellbeing. We will also provide you with the opportunity to share your health and wellness stories and a whole lot more! So, you can go healthy like you mean it!
Join me, Dr. Shelly Ann (not medically), a Researcher, Educator, Certified Nutrition Coach, and most importantly, a Health and Wellness Nut, as I explore the mentioned topics with you and have other candid conversations surrounding health and overall wellbeing. Just like that!
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Update: 🌿 Exciting news! The podcast episodes are now coming to you weekly, while still keeping the seasonal theme you love. I hope you’ll enjoy these bite-sized, healthful insights as we continue to Social-Ize our health together.
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Social-Ize Your Health Podcast (™)
You're Sleeping...But Are You Resting?
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Do you wake up feeling tired even after getting a full night's sleep? If so, you're not alone.
Many people assume that exhaustion is simply the result of not getting enough sleep. However, sleep and rest are not always the same thing.
In this episode, we explore the important distinction between sleep and rest, why so many people still feel fatigued despite getting enough hours in bed, and the different ways our bodies and minds recover from the demands of daily life.
If you've ever found yourself asking, "Why am I still tired?" this episode is for you.
Key Takeaway:
Sleep is vital, but it cannot address every form of fatigue, and sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest
***You can find the full list of researched references and further readings below.
Main Discussion Points
- The difference between sleep and rest
- Why you are sleeping but not necessarily resting
- The seven types of rest and what they mean
- Practical strategies to improve recovery and restore energy
- Why rest should be viewed as an essential part of health—not a luxury
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References and Further Readings
1. Carskadon, Mary & Dement, William. (1989). Normal Human Sleep: An Overview. Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine. M.H. Kryger (Ed.). W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia. 3-13.
2. Leive, L., & Morrison, R. (2020). Essential characteristics of sleep from the occupational science perspective. Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional. Ahead of Print. https://doi.org/10.4322/2526-8910.ctoARF1954
3. Longman, D.P. and Shaw, C.N. (2026), Homo sapiens, industrialisation and the environmental mismatch hypothesis. Biol Rev, 101: 580-601. https://doi.org/10.1111/brv.70094
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