Shoshana's Summer Playlist (1/5): How to stop feeling tired all the time with Dr. Alexandra Crosswell
Summary
Host Dr. Shoshana Ungerleiter interviews psychologist Dr. Alexandra Croswell on deep rest, explaining how chronic stress depletes cellular energy and why signaling safety is crucial for recovery. They discuss practical tools like breathing and sensory inputs to regulate the nervous system, emphasizing that rest is a biological necessity, not a luxury. The episode concludes with a TED-Ed lesson on how sleep positions impact health, alignment, and breathing.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The mind-body connection and deep rest
Sponsors: Kashi, Nature Raised Farms, and Kohler
Interview: Why modern life causes exhaustion
Chronic stress vs. acute stress and signs of depletion
Structural stressors and the importance of present-moment awareness
Sponsor break: Kashi Gut Health Granola
The biology of threat perception and stress literacy
Recovery as an essential part of performance and life
Practical tools: Sensory inputs and breathing techniques
Meaning, spirituality, and their role in deep rest
Social syncing, loneliness, and actionable rest steps
Transition to sleep posture and its health impacts
Sponsors: Capital One and ServiceNow
Sleep positions: Back, side, and stomach sleeping benefits
Outro and final sponsor messages
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