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In this episode of the Lifestyle Medicine Week special series, host Melissa welcomes Christina, a passionate nurse practitioner, to discuss the pivotal role of sleep health. Christina shares her journey and experiences from University of Central Florida, where she pioneered educational workshops focused on sleep health for freshmen, emphasizing natural sleep solutions over medication. The discussion highlights the significant impact of sleep on overall health and its connection to conditions like obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, cardiac problems, and more. Christina offers practical sleep hygiene tips, underscores the dangers of sleep deprivation, and discusses the cognitive, emotional, and physiological benefits of proper sleep. She also provides advice on identifying potential sleep disorders and stresses the importance of consulting healthcare providers for persistent sleep issues. With insights on mental health, lifestyle adjustments, and the value of sleep in holistic well-being, Christina’s expertise aims to empower listeners to prioritize sleep as a fundamental pillar of health.
ABOUT KRISTINA GRABNICKAS
Kristina Grabnickas is an Adult Nurse Practitioner who practices in Orlando at the University of Central Florida. Kristina began her quest of incorporating her expertise on ways to implement good sleep to all undergraduate students, Faculty and Staff at the 2nd largest University in the U.S. for over 10 years. This began as students and staff would ask for “Ambien” or sleeping pills instead of figuring out why they are not sleeping. She developed the “How to get a Good Knight’s Sleep” workshop an informative, interactive presentation to the University of Central Florida’s student body in 2009.Also a Cancer Thriver finishing 19 chemo treatments recently in which sleep helped tremendously with her journey in health .
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TIMESTAMPS
- 00:00 Introduction to Season Three
- 00:53 Day Four of Lifestyle Medicine Week 2025
- 01:46 The Importance of Sleep Health
- 02:22 Kristina’s Journey and Sleep Coaching
- 04:17 Sleep Tips and Strategies
- 08:04 The Science Behind Sleep
- 12:01 Creating a Sleep-Friendly Environment
- 14:28 Sleep Hygiene and Routine
- 22:35 Common Sleep Disorders and Red Flags
- 22:45 Recognizing Sleep Apnea and Seeking Help
- 23:25 Sleep Study Experiences and Gadgets
- 24:03 Red Flags and Sleep Patterns
- 26:04 Anxiety, Depression, and Sleep
- 30:57 Resources for Better Sleep
- 34:19 Personal Journey and Professional Work
- 39:31 Healthy Living and Sleep
- 42:32 Conclusion and Call to Action
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