How much of your exhaustion is actually about sleep—and how much of it is everything you’re doing around it?

What if the reason you’re not sleeping isn’t because your body is broken, but because your habits are?

Are you trying to force rest… instead of creating the conditions for it?

 

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi sits down with sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus for a deeply practical and eye-opening conversation on sleep, energy, and what’s actually keeping you up at night.

 

Dr. Breus breaks down sleep in the simplest way—reminding us that it’s a natural biological function, not something we should have to “hack.” From understanding sleep apnea (especially how it shows up differently in women) to why melatonin is often misused, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about rest.

 

They explore the role of stress, environment, and daily habits in shaping your sleep—and why it’s not just about how long you sleep, but how you prepare for it.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

 
What sleep apnea actually is—and why it’s often missed in women
Why melatonin isn’t a sleep solution (and when it actually works)
How stress and anxiety silently disrupt your ability to rest
The biggest mistakes people make with sleep trackers and supplements
How your sleep environment (light, sound, temperature) affects your rest
Why your chronotype determines the best time for you to sleep
The truth about caffeine, naps, and “catching up” on rest
Simple ways to create a nighttime routine that actually works

 

This episode is a reminder that sleep isn’t something you need to chase—it’s something you need to support.





Follow Dr. Michael: 

https://sleepdoctor.com/reallygoodcry

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesleepdoctor

https://sleepdoctor.com/

https://www.instagram.com/thesleepdoctor/

https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepdoctor

https://sleepdoctor.com/reallygoodcry

 

Follow Radhi:

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https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/

https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukia

How much of your exhaustion is actually about sleep&mdash;and how much of it is everything you&rsquo;re doing around it?
What if the reason you&rsquo;re not sleeping isn&rsquo;t because your body is broken, but because your habits are?
Are you trying to force rest&hellip; instead of creating the conditions for it?
&nbsp;
In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi sits down with sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus for a deeply practical and eye-opening conversation on sleep, energy, and what&rsquo;s actually keeping you up at night.
&nbsp;
Dr. Breus breaks down sleep in the simplest way&mdash;reminding us that it&rsquo;s a natural biological function, not something we should have to &ldquo;hack.&rdquo; From understanding sleep apnea (especially how it shows up differently in women) to why melatonin is often misused, this conversation challenges everything you thought you knew about rest.
&nbsp;
They explore the role of stress, environment, and daily habits in shaping your sleep&mdash;and why it&rsquo;s not just about how long you sleep, but how you prepare for it.
&nbsp;
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">What sleep apnea actually is&mdash;and why it&rsquo;s often missed in women</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why melatonin isn&rsquo;t a sleep solution (and when it actually works)</li>
<li aria-level="1">How stress and anxiety silently disrupt your ability to rest</li>
<li aria-level="1">The biggest mistakes people make with sleep trackers and supplements</li>
<li aria-level="1">How your sleep environment (light, sound, temperature) affects your rest</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why your chronotype determines the best time for you to sleep</li>
<li aria-level="1">The truth about caffeine, naps, and &ldquo;catching up&rdquo; on rest</li>
<li aria-level="1">Simple ways to create a nighttime routine that actually works</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
This episode is a reminder that sleep isn&rsquo;t something you need to chase&mdash;it&rsquo;s something you need to support.
 
Follow Dr. Michael:&nbsp;
<a href="https://sleepdoctor.com/reallygoodcry">https://sleepdoctor.com/reallygoodcry</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesleepdoctor">https://www.linkedin.com/in/thesleepdoctor</a>
<a href="https://sleepdoctor.com/">https://sleepdoctor.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesleepdoctor/">https://www.instagram.com/thesleepdoctor/</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepdoctor">https://www.tiktok.com/@thesleepdoctor</a>
<a href="https://sleepdoctor.com/reallygoodcry">https://sleepdoctor.com/reallygoodcry</a>
&nbsp;
Follow Radhi:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/">https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/areallygoodcry/">https://www.instagram.com/areallygoodcry/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/">https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukia">https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukia</a>

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!

There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 

Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more. 

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!
There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 
Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more.

A Really Good Cry

This podcast won’t solve all your problems, but it WILL go through them with you. Radhi Devlukia brings you a new weekly show called A Really Good Cry, a space where we can embrace the real, the messy and the beautiful parts of life that can be difficult to digest alone, together. Tune in for a good ole’ laugh, maybe shed a tear or two, and join a community where you can have a really good cry!
There's no small talk here, we are diving straight in and it’s gonna get real. Whether it’s raw, unfiltered conversations, debate and discussions of different perspectives and life experiences or going on an emotional rollercoaster. A Really Good Cry is there for you to learn, connect, and find comfort together - that allows us to see the world and ourselves with a new perspective. 
Some episodes will also feature surprise guests, including celebrities, scientists, experts and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Tag @areallygoodcry on Instagram with your best crying face for a chance to be featured on our social media channels. Like, comment and follow @areallygoodcry on Instagram if you want the chance to be featured on episodes. You can also subscribe to get exclusive and bonus content. Radhi will give listeners the opportunity to be part of the show by responding to dms, comments, questions and more.

How to Get The Best Sleep of Your Life with Dr. Michael Breus 'The Sleep Doctor'

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