Kimber Del Valle 8/10/22 Kimber Del Valle 8/10/22

Sleep and Mental Health, Growth Models and Season 1 Wrap Up [Sleep 12]

Welcome to the final episode of season 1! In this concluding sleep series episode, we look at top episodes from the season, how and why various topics were covered, a recap of why sleep is so important, and a preview of what’s coming next season!

Kimber Del Valle 7/27/22 Kimber Del Valle 7/27/22

Creating Safety and Security with Your Infant - Navigating Sleep and Nighttime Feedings [Sleep 11]

In today’s episode, we’re jumping into parenting to talk about creating safety and security with your infant as you navigate bonding and sleep.

There are many approaches and opinions, some based in research and others based on intuition. I’ll share from my experience as an attachment specialist, along with my experience as a parent, to help offer some ideas to consider as you move through your parenting journey.

Kimber Del Valle 7/13/22 Kimber Del Valle 7/13/22

Teenage Brains and Sleep and How Parents Help Create Good Sleep Hygiene [Sleep 10]

In this episode, Dr. Kimber talks about teens, sleep routines, and habits. Quality sleep is essential for a teenager’s mental health and optimal development, and at this crucial stage of their lives, teenagers truly do need support from their parents, especially in the establishment of sound sleep habits and routines.

Taking into consideration how a teenage brain is wired, Dr. Kimber discusses the impact of a parent’s support on their teen’s health and well-being, along with key topics for parents to think about and keep in mind as they support their children with sleep.

Kimber Del Valle 6/29/22 Kimber Del Valle 6/29/22

Hormones, Menopause and Sleep with Dr. Lisa Fillis [Sleep 09]

Hormones — they play a huge role in the body’s activities, though did you know that they play a huge role in sleep?

In today’s episode, we’re talking with Dr. Lisa Fillis, ND, and taking a look at the role hormones play in the body’s activities, especially sleep, as well as hormone disruption and menopause.

Kimber Del Valle 6/15/22 Kimber Del Valle 6/15/22

Sleep Hygiene: Substances, EMFs, Routines and Boundaries with guest Dr. Sunny Raleigh [Sleep 08]

Sleep — we’ve all heard how important it is to get a good night’s sleep since we were small. But…is it really that important?

In today’s episode, we’re going to address this question. I’m joined by guest Dr. Sunny Raleigh, DO, Co-Founder & Medical Director of Restoration Healthcare, Inc., and we dive into the importance of sleep on the body’s functions and overall health (yes, the quality of your sleep makes a difference), as well as discuss the potential roots of sleep disorders and share tips for improving your sleep.

Kimber Del Valle 6/1/22 Kimber Del Valle 6/1/22

When Tragedy Is Part of Your Job, Finding A Reset and A Way Back to Normal [Sleep 07]

This episode is especially created for first responders, military — present and former, professions who witness death, as well as individuals who have been undone by also experiencing a person's death or injury, usually in some sudden incident.

Take a listen to find the way back to feeling grounded and to help work the traumatic event through your nervous system so it doesn't "stick" and become a mental health concern like chronic anxiety, PTSD, addictions, or OCD.

Kimber Del Valle 5/18/22 Kimber Del Valle 5/18/22

Trauma and Anxiety Spirals - How to Get Out of Them When They Strike at Night [Sleep 06]

When fear kicks in, every sense in your body turns up to high alert — ready to engage into fight or flight. We can’t help being triggered by fear, but we can help our response to that fear. This episode takes you through a routine Dr. Kimber uses as a trauma survivor when fear strikes at inopportune time, like out of a deep sleep.

Listen in as Dr. Kimber shares her experiences, science-backed studies, and her tips on how you can get out of the anxiety spiral or trauma reactions.

Kimber Del Valle 5/4/22 Kimber Del Valle 5/4/22

Middle Insomnia: What Wakes Us Up in the Middle of the Night and What To Do About It [Sleep 05]

Most of us have moments of waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to fall back asleep. If this happens repeatedly, night after night, it will take a toll on our mental and physical health.

In this episode, I will address several scenarios that can wake us up in the middle of the night. Here, I’ll discuss what happens with your body when you wake up and how you can approach your sleep according to the why you wake up.

Kimber Del Valle 4/20/22 Kimber Del Valle 4/20/22

Snoring and Restlessness: Sleep Troubleshooting With A Partner Guest Dennis Del Valle [Sleep 04]

Today I'm joined by my husband, Dennis Del Valle, leadership and executive coach and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, where we talk about sleeping with your partner. Getting good sleep when you aren't the only one in the room can definitely be a challenge, especially if a partner snores or struggles with restlessness.

This episode will give you words for your experience if you struggle! We dive into shame, feeling done to by the other, and how to navigate sleep needs with a strategy where it's a problem to be solved, not a personal defect. We even take on a common misuse of a biblical passage for those of you who may carry this burden in your marriage.

Kimber Del Valle 4/6/22 Kimber Del Valle 4/6/22

6 Ways to Level Up Your Sleep Routine [Sleep 03]

We are talking about sleep routines today. Getting to sleep is helping your body transition from a state of dysregulation to rest.

This episode will present a series of suggestions to help your nervous system make that transition into sleep.

Kimber Del Valle 3/23/22 Kimber Del Valle 3/23/22

Five Practices to Navigate Sleep Deprivation [Sleep 02]

Struggle with sleep deprivation? Find yourself having trouble with sleep due to the world’s recent events? You’re not alone.

Listen in to this podcast episode to learn five practices to boost your mental capacities when you’re operating at less-than-optimal sleep levels.

Kimber Del Valle 3/16/22 Kimber Del Valle 3/16/22

Are You Treating Your Body Like a Smart Phone? The Truth About Sleep [Sleep 01]

Dive into this series on sleep, where I’ll discuss the purpose of adequate sleep and get you thinking about if you agree. This episode begins by asking you to assess your own growth with two growth models of mental health, allowing you to reflect and gain self-awareness around factors of mental well-being.