Sleep isn’t wasted time. It’s the secret weapon for clarity, creativity, resilience - and not being permanently cranky. And if you’re not getting enough, it is probably making you sick. But in a world where pulling an all-nighter is treated like a badge of honour, no wonder so many of us are exhausted.

In this episode, Shayla and Kate talk to Alicia Visser, clinical psychologist, HeartMath® trainer, and founder of Becoming Conscious. With almost two decades of experience working with trauma, resilience, and wellbeing, Alicia explains why sleep is more than rest - it’s a biological need that protects your brain, body, and even your career.

From late-night doomscrolling to the “I’ll catch up on sleep later” myth, they explore:

– How stress and cortisol mess with your sleep cycles

– Why sleep and productivity are deeply connected

– The truth about burnout and 3am wakeups

– Practical ways to reset your body and finally get better sleep

– Why choosing rest is the most rebellious, Outlaw move you can make

If you’re tired of being tired, this episode will show you how to get better sleep, why it matters, and how prioritising rest can actually make you sharper, healthier, and more effective at work and in life.

This episode is for you if:

– You lie awake at 3am replaying that awkward email

– You think “sleep is for the weak” but secretly feel wrecked

– You’ve ever worn exhaustion like a badge of honour

– You’re ready to treat sleep as a superpower, not an afterthought

🔧 Resources & Links

Learn more about Alicia Visser and her work at Becoming Conscious

Try out HeartMath® techniques to rewire your stress and improve sleep - https://www.heartmath.com/quick-coherence-technique/ https://www.heartmath.com/science/# 

Get in touch with Alicia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciavisser/  or https://www.instagram.com/becomingconscious.au/

Website launching soon: http://www.becomingconscious.au/ 

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