Episode 387

full
Published on:

3rd Dec 2024

387: Wake Up! The Alarming Connection btwn Sleep Habits, Hormones, Longevity & Performance - Kristen Holmes, Whoop

You thought you knew what you needed to know about sleep? THINK AGAIN! Kristen Holmes, Global Head of Human Performance at WHOOP has mind-blowing information we've never talked about before, including:

00:02:22 - Why women 35+ need to prioritize sleep

00:03:28 - Melatonin and other hormones disruption

00:09:10 - Finding your ideal bedtime

00:11:01 - Gender differences in sleep needs

00:14:06 - Alcohol's effect on sleep and recovery

00:16:16 - Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

00:21:05 - Late Workouts and sleep

00:23:09 - Aligning with natural rhythms and natural light

00:25:39 - Creatine and recovery, sleep and brain health

00:31:42 - Implementing sleep strategies - practical tips for improving sleep quality

00:32:02 - The benefits of sex for sleep

00:35:49 - Hot showers and red light therapy ...do they help?

🌟 Guest: Kristen Holmes, WHOOP

🎁 $40 off WHOOP from Kristen! No code needed.

📝 Show notes: www.onairella.com/387-sleep-performance-hormones

🎧 Related episodes:

▶️ 244: "How to get the best sleep of your life - Shawn Stevenson"

▶️ 270: "The effects of blue light on our health and performance"

--------------------------------

On Air With Ella is for women who want to feel better, look better, live better - and have more fun doing it. This is where we share simple strategies and tips for living a bit better every day. If you’re interested in mindset and wellness, healthy habits and relationships, or hormone health, aging well and eating well, then you’re in the right place.

Connect with Ella: 

☎️ Leave a voice message: +1 (202) 681-0388 

-----------------------------------------------

Want to leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review?

Click here, scroll to bottom, and tap 5 stars. Then click "Write a Review."

If you leave a comment we might read it on the air!

🎧 Free Custom Playlist - grab yours here.

🛎️ Subscribe to my 🎧 AUDIO newsletter for the behind-the-scenes scoop!

-----------------------------------

🚨 Join us May 9th for the Women of Impact event in NJ! Code ELLA20 saves $20 for the first 10 people! SAVE YOUR SEAT.


💟 Treat Ella to a Coffee? For the cost of a cup of ☕️ you can help us grow - thank you! Make your donation here.


🛍️ DISCOUNTS & PROMOS - shop, save and support!

>>> See all of my discounts and brands that I love right here!


-----------------------------------

SUPPORT

Leave a tip if you liked it! Your support helps me keep going.
LEAVE A TIP
M
MM $3
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. Love the audio newsletter. On point and like a dear friend call me to let me know stuff!
Show artwork for ON AIR WITH ELLA | live better, start now

About the Podcast

ON AIR WITH ELLA | live better, start now
For women 35+ who want to feel better, look better, live better - and have fun along the way. From healthy habits, motivation, and personal growth to longevity and thriving at every age, to relationships, communication, and intimacy, Ella keeps it SIMPLE. We're sharing simple tips for living a bit better every day (a little cheeky, but never preachy!). It's wellness without obsession, and you should join us! You're minutes away from living better - live better, start NOW.
Support This Show

About your host

Profile picture for Ella Lucas-Averett

Ella Lucas-Averett

I'm Ella. In addition to podcast creator and host of On Air with Ella since 2015, I am Managing Partner of The Trivista Group, a strategic communications consulting firm that I co-founded in 2003. I'm a professional activational speaker, competitive age-group triathlete, and co-Founder of the women's non-profit ZivaVoices.com.

Whether it's your business or personal life, my goal is to bring you resources that help you get more of what you want, and less of what you don't.