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7 Tools to Break the Stress-Sleep Cycle
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Ep. 70 Do you find yourself lying awake at night, your mind racing with a million thoughts? In this episode of The Doze Podcast, sleep coach Soda Kuczkowski dives deep into the difference between stress and anxiety—and how both impact your ability to get restorative rest. With relatable insight and expert guidance, she breaks down the cycle of overthinking and sleeplessness, offering seven practical tools to help you shift from restless to relaxed.
“Stress is inevitable—but sleepless nights don’t have to be. Small shifts can create big change.”
🌙 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why stress messes with your sleep—and how poor sleep makes stress worse
- The real reason you feel wired but tired (and what to do about it)
- How to break the stress-sleep cycle with 7 simple, proven tools
- Breathing techniques and nighttime habits that actually calm your body
- Why small changes in your routine can lead to big improvements in how you rest
- Real-life examples from shift workers, parents, and professionals who’ve been there
- A sneak peek into next week’s special guest (Soda’s daughter!)
Notable Quotes:
- "Stress interrupts sleep, poor sleep intensifies stress, and round and round it goes unless you take intentional steps to interrupt it."
- "Taking a deep breath in and out...is something that will release both that physical and mental stress from your body."
- "Stress is inevitable, but sleepless nights don't have to be. By nurturing your sleep, you build resilience to stress."
Resources:
Your nightly reset starts here. This free journaling guide is designed to help you release
stress, calm a busy mind, and create space for truly restful sleep. With thoughtful prompts
and gentle reflections, it’s the perfect companion to help you close the day and welcome
rest—intentionally.
- thedoze.co - Our line of sleep-enhancing products
- startwithsleep.com - Sleep services
Chapters:
0:00:00 – Teaser
0:00:29 – Podcast Intro
0:01:01 – Stress vs Anxiety
0:05:49 – 7 Sleep Tools
0:06:15 – Wind-Down Routine
0:06:47 – Muscle Relaxation
0:07:20 – Journaling Thoughts
0:07:53 – Gratitude Practice
0:08:22 – Mental Distractions
0:08:47 – Daytime Habits
0:09:15 – Breathing Pauses
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