Over 40 million adults in the US suffer from a type of anxiety disorder. In fact, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness, not just in the US, but in the world. These are some pretty damning statistics… Today, I’m here to talk about those statistics, and more specifically, anxiety and its root cause and how to support a good sleep routine through a healthier lifestyle.  To discuss this, I’ve invited an expert on my podcast, the amazing Dr. Kevin Majeres. Dr. Majeres is a board-certified psychiatrist and lecturer at Harvard Medical School. He is also one of the world’s leading experts in cognitive behavioral therapy. In this episode, Dr. Majeres and I will be discussing how anxiety can be an opportunity for personal growth, how to manage stress and procrastination in your day-to-day life, and the potential links between sleep disorders and mitochondrial function. Dr. Majeres will also be sharing with us a few easy techniques to improve the quality of your sleep, why established morning routines are the secret to a healthier lifestyle, how to help your brain wind down before bed, and more. Are you ready? Tune in now. Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) What is anxiety? (02:39) How to deal with chronic anxiety (06:39) Are you avoiding your own thoughts? (11:27) One small step towards healing (15:32) How to prepare your body and brain for sleep (21:24) How much sleep do you really need? (26:06) Repairing your sleep 101 (36:15) Additional Links & Resources: Learn more about Optimal Work: https://optimalwork.com/about-us — ➡️ (FREE TRAINING) Learn the 3 secrets to balancing your hormones naturally: https://freehormonetraining.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=podcast — 🙏 Thank you to Quality of Life & Paleovalley for sponsoring this episode! 👉 Go to https://paleovalley.com/promos/balancing-hormones-naturally-multi-product-page or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off your first order.  👉 Go to https://qualityoflife.net/ and enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off your first order.  — ⏺ Get your personalized hormone balance protocol: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/mineral-magic ⏺ Learn more about my 6-month hormone reset program: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/hormone-reset-program ⏺ Sign up for my coaching program (limited access): https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/private-coaching ⏺ Explore all of my favorite products here: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites — I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life. Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription. Let’s connect:  📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/ 🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/ 🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/ 📧 Email: [email protected] — The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider. Some of these links contain affiliate links.