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Stop Faking Fine

Welcome to the Stop Faking Fine podcast, a show that will empower you to finally show up for yourself. Your host, Dana Lewis, was the queen of faking fine after losing her husband unexpectedly to cancer.

We all create walls around us in order to survive the chaos of grief--whether it's caused by the death of a loved one, loss of a job, divorce, or anything that makes us wonder "how did this become my life?"

Dana is here to encourage you not to settle! In this podcast, she shares insight, strategies, and interviews with people who have been down these stressful roads, replaced their unhealthy patterns, and learned to thrive!

Dana will help you recognize and let go of the habits that are no longer serving you, and provide simple sustainable action steps to implement with each episode. It’s time to stop faking fine, because you are worth so much more.

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Breaking the Stress-Sleep Cycle: How to Finally Get Restorative Sleep

February 06, 2025 • Dana Lewis • Episode 58

EP58. Tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling, watching the clock tick closer to morning—sound familiar? If you’re exhausted all day but wired at night, your body isn’t broken, but your sleep cycle might be.

In this episode we’re breaking down the real reasons behind your sleep struggles and—most importantly—how to fix them with a simple, science-backed wind-down routine that works with your body, not against it.

If you’re tired of waking up groggy and dragging yourself through the day, this episode will give you the tools to break free from the cycle of stress-induced sleep struggles. You’ll learn why traditional sleep aids often fail, how your body’s stress response is sabotaging your rest, and what simple shifts you can make tonight to start seeing real improvements.

This isn’t just about sleep—it’s about your energy, mood, metabolism, and overall well-being. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by restless nights, unexplained fatigue, or the constant need for caffeine to function, you won’t want to miss this.

This episode will give you the step-by-step evening strategy to break the cycle of poor sleep and finally wake up feeling refreshed and energized.

Let’s dive in!

As mentioned in this episode:

⇢ The Free Sleep Wind-Down Routine

⇢ Healthy Habits Journal

⇢ Red Light Mask

⇢ White Noise Machine

⇢ Amare Probioitcs for Stress Resilience

⇢ Free Nutrition Cheat Sheet

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In this Episode we Cover:

- The stress-sleep cycle and why you feel wired but tired