DiscoverWhat the Gut: Functional Medicine & Holistic Health with Allison76. Sleep Solutions with Keri Cooper, Sleep Science Coach
76. Sleep Solutions with Keri Cooper, Sleep Science Coach

76. Sleep Solutions with Keri Cooper, Sleep Science Coach

Update: 2025-07-30
Share

Description

In this episode of the What the Gut Podcast, Allison welcomes Keri Cooper, a psychotherapist and Certified Sleep Science Coach. Keri shares her journey to becoming a sleep coach, the importance of sleep for both children and adults and practical strategies to improve sleep habits. The conversation touches on the effects of poor sleep, the unique challenges faced by night shift workers, and actionable tips for establishing a healthy sleep routine. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how sleep affects every aspect of life, from mental health to daily functioning.


 


00:00 Introduction to Sleep Issues


01:57 Meet Keri Cooper: Sleep Science Coach


02:53 The Importance of Sleep for Mental Health


04:27 Practical Sleep Strategies for Parents and Kids


05:58 Addressing Sleep Challenges in Children


07:55 Healthy Sleep Habits for the Whole Family


09:53 The Impact of Electronics on Sleep


10:54 The Role of Physical Activity in Sleep Quality


18:54 Night Shift Work and Sleep Health


20:05 Long-Term Effects of Poor Sleep


24:42 Keri Cooper's Sleep Coaching Approach


00:00 Conclusion: Prioritizing Sleep for Better Health


 


📺 Watch on YouTube


🎙️Show Notes and Resources


Connect with Allison:

Connect with Keri Cooper:
Comments 
In Channel
loading
00:00
00:00
1.0x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

76. Sleep Solutions with Keri Cooper, Sleep Science Coach

76. Sleep Solutions with Keri Cooper, Sleep Science Coach

Allison Smith, FNP-BC, IFMCP