Episode 24: Sleep and Healing: How God Designed Your Body to Repair While You Rest
Are you a night owl who pays for it the next day? You stay up late because the quiet hours finally feel like yours, and then you wake up exhausted, knowing your body didn't get the chance to heal overnight.
In this episode, I'm sharing honestly about my own struggle with sleep and why I'm learning to see it as part of healing, not wasted time. We look at what happens in your body while you sleep, why sleep changes in midlife, what Scripture says about rest as a gift, and why so many of us hold onto the late-night hours.
🌿 In this episode you'll learn:
- What your body and brain are doing while you sleep, and how it connects to inflammation, stress hormones, and cravings
- Why sleep often changes for women in their 50s and beyond, and when to talk with your own practitioner
- Why staying up late isn't always just a habit, and the stewardship question to ask yourself
- Three simple practices to try this week: moving bedtime earlier by just 15 minutes, dimming the lights and quieting screens, and handing your day to God in prayer before bed
📖 Scripture referenced:
- Psalm 127:2: "In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to those he loves."
- Psalm 4:8: "In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety."
- 1 Peter 5:7: "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
If your sleep has changed significantly, you wake up unrefreshed no matter how long you're in bed, or you snore loudly or stop breathing at night, please talk with your own health practitioner.
💛 A note from my heart to yours:
Thank you for spending part of your day with me. If you're curious, I'm sharing USANA Rest Complete here, and I'm grateful to be able to offer it to you. In the spirit of honesty, as a USANA Brand Partner, I earn a commission on products purchased through my links.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.*
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Healing God's Way—because true wellness begins with Him. ✝️🌿💛
