S7 E22: Beyond Tired: Helping Moms and Families Sleep Better with Funke Afolabi Brown

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In this episode, I welcome Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a sleep medicine physician with both clinical and consulting practices. Her mission is to help families sleep well so they can thrive and reach their full potential. Dr. Funke shares insights from her book, *Beyond Tired: A Sleep Physician's Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good*, and explains how prioritizing sleep can transform not just your nights but your entire life. We dive into topics like newborn sleep routines and the surprising ways hormones and sleep disorders affect women throughout their lives. Dr. Funke also provides practical tips for moms, emphasizing the importance of self-care and giving yourself permission to rest so you can show up as the best version of yourself for your family. Join us for this eye-opening conversation and discover how small changes to your sleep habits can create a big impact on your family's health and happiness. Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple board-certified sleep physician and the founder of Restful Sleep MD. She is also the best-selling author of Beyond Tired—A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good. She helps women and their children prioritize sleep, achieve optimal health, thrive, and live to their fullest potential. As a busy physician and mom of two, she understands the impact of sleep deprivation on our mental, physical, and emotional health. She has made it her mission to help others make sleep a priority. She also works with organizations and businesses to improve their health by incorporating healthy sleep into their wellness journey. She is a consultant and a speaker on regional, national, and international platforms. She has also published several peer-reviewed manuscripts on various sleep disorders. She obtained her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania. Connect with Funke: Website: https://www.restfulsleepmd.com/ Beyond Tired Book: https://a.co/d/2aSRSQt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restfulsleepmd/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfunkebrown/ Facebook: restfulsleepmdDr. Funke Afolabi-Brown www.alysialyons.com Connect with me: linktr.ee/momsupportcorner