energy levels sleep expert | Beauty is a Bitch

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We hear a lot about sleep—sleep hygiene, bedtime routines, blue light, magnesium… all of it. But what if the real issue isn’t that you’re bad at sleeping? What if you’re simply out of sync with your body?

Here’s why this matters, especially in midlife.

As hormones shift, many of us suddenly find ourselves exhausted at the wrong times, waking in the middle of the night, dragging through the day, or feeling like our energy, mood, metabolism and even our skin just aren’t functioning the way they used to. And according to today’s guest, it may have less to do with how much sleep you’re getting—and more to do with when.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist, board-certified sleep specialist and one of the most recognized sleep experts in the world. He’s the author of The Power of When, where he explores how our chronotype—our body’s natural rhythm—impacts everything from sleep and focus to eating, exercise, productivity and aging.

We break down what chronotypes actually are, how being out of sync with your biology can affect the way you look and feel, and why forcing yourself into routines that work for someone else may actually be backfiring. We also talk about the connection between sleep timing, hormones, skin, energy and longevity—and how small shifts can make a surprisingly big difference.

If you’ve been doing all the “right” things and still feel exhausted, foggy, puffy or just off… this conversation may explain why.