06/02/2026
During this episode, Paula breaks open the concept of sleep inertia, explaining it as a temporary state of grogginess and confusion experienced after waking up. She notes the time that sleep inertia can last as well as the contributing factors that can extend it if one is sleep-deprived. Paula emphasizes that sleep inertia is a normal biological process and not a condition. She suggests strategies to mitigate it and also highlights the importance of recognizing sleep inertia's impact on daily life and safety.
In this episode, you will hear:
+ defining sleep inertia
+ symptoms and impact
+ normalization and common phrases
+ impact on daily life and safety
+ strategies to manage
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