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As a sleep coach, I help identify the imbalances that are impacting your quality of sleep and put together a plan to get your sleep on-track for lifelong improvement.

10/07/2026

🛏️ Your bedroom has its own little climate.

When we think about temperature and sleep, most of us think about the thermostat.
But there are actually several layers to consider:

🌡️ Room temperature — the air around you
🛏️ Sleep-surface temperature — your mattress, sheets, blankets and everything immediately surrounding your body
🔥 Core body temperature — which naturally follows a circadian rhythm and declines as we prepare for sleep

These interact.

Your bedding and mattress create a small microclimate around your body, and the materials, construction and airflow can influence how heat and moisture move away from you. This is one reason two people can sleep in the exact same bedroom and have completely different experiences of temperature.

Here are some tips to keep you cool and comfortable:
✔️ A comfortably cool bedroom
✔️ Good airflow
✔️ Bedding, sleepwear and a mattress that don't trap excessive heat
✔️ Enough—but not too much—covering
✔️ Paying attention to other factors in your environment that may influence sleep - eg. noise, light

Because good sleep isn't about following one perfect formula.

It's about creating an environment that supports what your body is already trying to do.

10/03/2026

🌡️ Too hot at night? Try these evidence-informed strategies.

You don't need to turn your bedroom into a walk-in freezer.

The goal is comfortable temperature regulation—creating an environment where your body can release excess heat.

A few things to try:
🪟 Keep your bedroom comfortably cool. There isn't one magic temperature that works for everyone. Optimal bedroom temp is between 15.5-20 degrees C but personal comfort matters.
💨 Improve airflow. A fan or good ventilation can help move air around the body and make a room feel more comfortable.
🛏️ Consider your bedding and sleepwear. The materials and construction of sheets, blankets and sleepwear can affect heat and moisture transfer. Evidence doesn't support one universally “best” fabric, but lightweight, breathable materials are a reasonable place to start.
🚿 Try a warm bath or shower 1–2 hours before bed. Yes, really! A systematic review and meta-analysis found that passive body heating before bed can improve sleep onset and sleep efficiency. The proposed mechanism is that warming the skin increases blood flow to the extremities, allowing greater heat loss afterward.

☕Watch the evening caffeine and alcohol. Caffeine can increase alertness and may interfere with the body's normal nighttime temperature pattern, while alcohol can disrupt the circadian rhythm of core body temperature. And regardless of temperature, both can affect sleep for other reasons—so neither is a particularly reliable sleep aid!

10/01/2026

🔥 Women and sleep: let's talk about temperature.

Women are more likely than men to experience insomnia, and research suggests this difference is influenced by a combination of biological, hormonal, psychological and social factors.

Hormonal changes during the menopausal transition can be particularly relevant.
Changes in estrogen and progesterone are associated with sleep disturbances, while hot flashes and night sweats can directly interrupt sleep.

For some women, the experience looks something like this:
🔥 Suddenly too hot
💦 Wake up sweating
🛏️ Throw off the covers
🥶 Get cold
🛏️ Pull the covers back on
🔥 Get hot again…
And repeat.

Research supports an association between vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and sleep problems during the menopausal transition.

This doesn't mean that every sleep problem during perimenopause is caused by temperature—and cooling your bedroom isn't a cure for menopause-related insomnia. I work with a lot of women who are transitioning into menopause and they believe hormonal fluctuations are the sole culprit of their sleep disturbances. And so they go on HRT. And they still can’t sleep. When we start digging deeper, their poor sleep is often due to a combination of other factors - whether it’s their sleep and wake schedules, stress, low activity, not getting enough bright light during the day, caffeine, dozing off in the evening, the list goes on!

But - if you're waking repeatedly because you're hot, temperature is a legitimate part of the sleep equation to address.

And as someone who may be entering the delightful world of perimenopause myself, I have to say:

I would like my body to stop treating 2:00 a.m. like it's August in Miami. 😂

09/27/2026

What actually happens to your sleep when you're too hot?

It's not simply that you're uncomfortable.

Research on environmental heat and sleep has found that elevated temperatures can:
• Increase nighttime wakefulness
• Reduce sleep efficiency
• Increase the amount of time spent awake after initially falling asleep
• Under sufficiently hot conditions, alter REM and deep NREM sleep

And there's an important distinction here:

Sleep duration and sleep continuity aren't the same thing. You might spend 8 hours in bed but wake repeatedly because you're too warm. Eventually you fall back asleep—but your sleep has been more fragmented.

That's why when I talk about sleep, I don’t like to focus exclusively on the number of hours.

How continuously we sleep matters too. During the night, we cycle through lighter stages of sleep, REM sleep and deep NREM sleep. All stages are important for your health and well-being and contribute to your cardiovascular functioning, metabolic health, hormonal balance, learning and memory, emotional processing, immunity and so much more. But if sleep gets disrupted due to elevated temperatures, that may have an impact on the quality of our sleep.

If you occasionally sleep hot, don't panic. One imperfect night isn't a problem.
But if you're regularly waking because you're too warm, temperature is worth considering as part of your sleep environment.

For more info about the connection between temperature regulation and sleep, check out my latest blog.
link in bio or visit - https://www.taliashapero.com/blog/too-hot-to-sleep

09/25/2026

🌡️ Your body has a nighttime thermostat—and it matters for sleep.

One of the fascinating things about sleep is that your body temperature doesn't stay constant throughout the day.

As evening approaches, core body temperature naturally begins to decline. At the same time, blood flow to the skin increases, particularly through the hands and feet, helping the body transfer heat from the core to the body's surface and release it into the environment.

This temperature change is closely connected to our circadian rhythm and the transition into sleep.

Which means your body is doing more than simply “getting tired” at bedtime. It's also changing its physiology to create the conditions that support sleep.

This is why I prefer talking about temperature regulation, rather than simply “cooling.”

You don't need to make yourself freezing cold.

You need an environment that allows your body to shed excess heat. And when the environment is excessively warm, that becomes harder.

Research examining heat exposure and sleep has found that elevated temperatures can increase wakefulness and disrupt sleep, with sufficiently high temperatures also affecting aspects of sleep architecture.

So if you've ever wondered why you can feel exhausted but still struggle to fall asleep when you're too hot…

Your body's nighttime thermostat may be part of the explanation.

09/22/2026

This summer I baked at night. Not food. Although I did feel like a roast chicken turning on a spit, slowly cooking. Temperatures are rising worldwide and even more in my bedroom. I live on the third floor (and heat rises, yay!), our air conditioner broke, and I am most certainly entering the delightful season of peri-menopause, where not only my brain feels fried, but my body does too.
What did that do to my sleep? It definitely made it harder to fall asleep and it was certainly more fragmented. The good news - even though objective measures of my sleep were probably worse, subjectively I still mostly felt fine because - SUMMER! I don’t know about you but I am way more active, social, cheerful and get outside far more than I do any other season. Which makes me feel good. Which probably offsets some of that compromised hot sleep at night (interestingly, how we experience our sleep doesn't always perfectly match what's happening physiologically; research has found that people can have objectively worse sleep in warmer summer conditions—more nighttime wakefulness, lower sleep efficiency and less total sleep—without necessarily reporting that they slept worse).

But why does temperature matter so much for sleep in the first place?

Check out my newest blog - “Too hot to sleep? Why temperature matters at night”

Link in bio or visit https://www.taliashapero.com/blog/too-hot-to-sleep

09/04/2026

It’s Not More Sunshine. It’s the SAME Sunshine, Just Later.

Here’s something that gets lost in the Daylight Saving Time debate:
Permanent Daylight Saving Time doesn’t give us more sunlight. ☀️
It simply shifts the clock so that the same sunlight happens one hour later.
And that matters A LOT for sleep.

Our circadian rhythms are strongly influenced by light — especially morning light.
Morning sunlight helps signal to our brains that the biological day has begun. It helps synchronize our internal clock, supports alertness during the day and helps prepare our bodies for sleep later that evening. Now imagine shifting sunrise one hour later.
In the winter, that can mean much darker mornings when people are getting up, going to school, commuting and starting work. Meanwhile, we get more light later in the afternoon and evening — when our bodies are naturally beginning to prepare for sleep.

That's the problem.

🌅 It isn't about getting more daylight. It's about getting daylight at the right time.

The concern with permanent DST is that it could create a chronic mismatch between our biological clocks and the social clock we live by. And we already know that sleep deprivation and circadian disruption are associated with important health and safety concerns, including:
❤️ Cardiovascular health
🧠 Mood and mental health
⚖️ Metabolic health
🚗 Impaired alertness and accidents
🧠 Cognition and performance

The AASM also points to research showing that the spring transition to Daylight Saving Time is associated with increased risks of accidents, cardiovascular events and mood disturbances.

So yes — I would LOVE to stop changing the clocks twice a year.

But from a sleep and health perspective, the science points toward permanent Standard Time, not permanent Daylight Saving Time.

Because sometimes the answer isn't more sunshine.
It’s sunshine at the right time. 🌅

09/01/2026

Should We Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent?

For years, politicians, citizens and pretty much everyone who doesn’t know jack*%t about the science of sleep has been debating whether we should stick with Daylight Saving Time, Standard Time, or keep changing the clocks twice a year.

And now the debate is heating up again.

🇺🇸 In July, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act. If it becomes law, Daylight Saving Time would become permanent — meaning no more “spring forward” or “fall back.”

Sounds appealing, right?

Not so fast.

The major sleep organizations aren’t exactly on board.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), Canadian Sleep Society and European Sleep Research Society, among others, support eliminating the twice-yearly clock change — but they recommend PERMANENT STANDARD TIME, not permanent Daylight Saving Time.

Why?

Because Standard Time more closely aligns our clocks with the natural light-dark cycle.

And this isn't just about whether you prefer an extra hour of evening light. ☀️

Our bodies have an internal biological clock — our circadian rhythm — that is strongly influenced by light exposure and the timing of sunrise and sunset. Permanent Daylight Saving Time would mean later sunrises and darker mornings, especially in winter. That can make it harder for our biological clocks to stay aligned with the schedules we live by, potentially contributing to sleep loss and circadian disruption.
And the concern goes beyond feeling tired. Chronic sleep and circadian disruption can affect cardiovascular and metabolic health, mood, mental health, cognition and safety.

So if we’re going to stop changing the clocks…
Sleep experts say we should choose Standard Time.

08/29/2026

Ever feel like you’re energized in the morning… then hit an afternoon crash?

While many factors influence energy (sleep, stress, movement, hydration, and health), research shows that the quality and balance of your meals can help support more stable energy levels.

The goal is not “more energy foods” — it’s foods that help prevent big swings in blood sugar and keep you satisfied.

🌾 Choose high-fibre carbohydrates
Examples:
• Oats
• Whole-grain bread
• Brown rice
• Quinoa
• Beans and lentils

Why they help:
Fibre slows digestion, which can lead to a more gradual release of glucose into the bloodstream rather than a rapid rise and fall. Meta-analyses show whole grains improve markers of blood sugar control compared with refined grains.

🥚 Include protein with meals
Examples:
• Eggs
• Fish
• Greek yogurt
• Chicken
• Tofu
• Legumes

Why they help:
Protein supports fullness and helps create a more balanced meal. Pairing protein with carbohydrates can help reduce the likelihood of feeling hungry again quickly.

🥜 Add healthy fats and fibre-rich foods
Examples:
• Nuts and seeds
• Avocado
• Olive oil
• Vegetables

Why they help:
Fibre and healthy fats contribute to satiety — helping meals keep you satisfied for longer.

🍎 Think “balanced plate”

A simple formula:
✅ Protein
✅ High-fibre carbohydrate
✅ Colourful vegetables or fruit
✅ Healthy fat

This combination helps provide a steadier supply of fuel rather than relying on quick bursts from sugary foods or refined carbohydrates.

Small food choices throughout the day can influence how steady your energy feels — and that can make a big difference in focus, mood, and productivity. ⚡

08/24/2026

🌙 Need a bedtime snack? Choose one that supports sleep. 🌙

A snack before bed won’t “fix” poor sleep, but if hunger is keeping you awake, the right choice may help support a more comfortable night.

Research suggests that food quality, nutrient balance, and timing matter when it comes to sleep.

Here are a few evidence-informed options:
🍒 Tart cherries (especially Montmorency tart cherry juice)
Tart cherries naturally contain melatonin, and a systematic review and meta-analysis found some evidence of improved sleep measures, although more research is still needed.
🥣 A small portion of complex carbohydrates
Foods with higher-quality carbohydrates (such as oats or whole-grain options) may support sleep-related processes. Research suggests carbohydrate quality and timing can influence sleep outcomes.
🥛 A balanced snack with protein + fibre-rich carbohydrate
Combining foods can help create a steadier energy response overnight. Examples:
• Greek yogurt + oats
• Whole-grain toast + nut butter
• Cottage cheese + fruit

✨ A few sleep-supportive snack tips:
✅ Keep portions small — the goal is satisfied, not stuffed
✅ Avoid heavy, high-fat, spicy, or sugary snacks close to bedtime if they trigger discomfort or reflux
✅ Aim to finish larger meals a few hours before sleep
✅ Remember: your overall eating pattern matters more than one “perfect” bedtime food

The best bedtime snack is one that helps your body feel calm, comfortable, and ready for rest. 🌙

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