The High Performance Podcast Stephanie Romiszewski: Why You Wake Up at 2am! Sleep Expert on EXACTLY How to Sleep Better (E333)
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Mar 6, 2025 
Stephanie Romiszewski, a leading Sleep Physiologist and media expert, transforms our understanding of sleep. She reveals why waking up at 2 AM could be linked to internal rhythms rather than lifestyle choices. Stephanie challenges the eight-hour sleep myth, advocating for a consistent wake-up time instead. Practical tips for enhancing sleep quality are discussed, emphasizing the power of simplicity and routine. Listeners gain insights into navigating sleep challenges and the value of recognizing individual sleep needs without overcomplicating their approach.
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Evening Routine
- Create a buffer zone or transition period between day and night activities to wind down.
- Reduce light exposure and engage in relaxing activities that promote sleepiness, like meditation (if it works for you).
Sleep's Restorative Functions
- Sleep is an active state where the body repairs cells, reduces inflammation, and releases growth hormones.
- Prioritize sleep quality over quantity; even short, high-quality sleep is more beneficial than long, poor sleep.
Sleep Retraining
- Consider Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), or sleep retraining, for chronic sleep problems.
- Sleep retraining involves sleep education, behavior change, and sleep restriction therapy to improve sleep quality.