
← Fuller Expectations27 aug · 14 min
The 8-Hour Investment: Why Sleep Changes Everything
<p>What if one of the most powerful tools for better health, weight management, brain function and longevity wasn't something you had to <em>do, </em>but something you had to give yourself permission to do more of?</p><p>In this episode of <em>Fuller Expectations</em>, Carrie shares how wearing an Oura Ring changed the way she thinks about sleep and sent her down a fascinating path of learning what actually happens inside our bodies while we sleep. BUT - you don't necessarily need an Oura Ring, you just need to listen up! </p><p>From deep sleep and muscle recovery to REM sleep and memory, brain waste clearance, appetite regulation, insulin sensitivity, body composition and cardiovascular health, this episode explores why sleep may be one of the most overlooked pieces of our wellness puzzle.</p><p>You'll also learn why alcohol can make you sleepy without necessarily giving you better sleep, why more time in bed doesn't always mean more time asleep, and simple changes you can experiment with to improve your sleep starting tonight.</p><p>Plus, Carrie introduces a seven-day sleep challenge designed to help you start treating sleep as an investment in tomorrow.</p><p></p><p></p>