The Power of Sleep: How It Affects Adolescent Well-being and Achievement

Do you know how crucial sleep is for your teenager's health, mental well-being, and overall success?
Discover the vital role of sleep in adolescents as I sit down with seasoned journalist, book author, and public speaker Lisa Lewis, who shares her personal journey and passion for advocating for teen mental health and the importance of sleep.

My guest was instrumental in CA's legislation on regulating school start times and is the author of the New York Times reviewed book "The Sleep-Deprived Teen".

Lisa and I discuss the biological shift in circadian rhythms during puberty and explore the challenges posed by early school start times for our teens to get the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night.

We dive deep into the impact of sleep deprivation on various aspects of our teens' lives, including
1. mental health,
2.learning, and
3.technology management.

We traverse through the lack of sleep and its link to increased anger, emotional regulation difficulties, and even suicidal tendencies.
Lisa provides valuable expertise and insight on this crucial topic, making this episode essential listening for parents, educators, and everyone concerned about teen well-being.

Puberty, hormonal changes, sleep and menstrual cycle are all focus areas in this enlightening discussion.

As takeaways,  we discuss strategies for success and creating a healthy balance between technology and our lives, as well as the importance of prioritizing sleep for our teenagers and society as a whole.

Don't miss this engaging and informative episode, where we examine the critical role of sleep in the development and well-being of our teenagers, as well as the steps we can take to ensure they get the rest they need for a thriving future.

Every listener can appreciate the takeaways for not just teens, but for adults and our very young and growing minds alike! Remember, my goal is to offer solutions to real world issues and essentially sleep, mental health are great pillars to a sustainable living! 
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE, NOR IS IT A SUBSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN, THERAPIST FOR INDIVIDUAL CASE BY CASE NEEDS. NEITHER THE HOST NOR THE GUEST ARE MEDICAL EXPERTS.

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