Join us for an in-depth conversation with integrative sleep medicine specialist Dr. Valerie Cacho, as we explore the fascinating world of sleep health and wellness for women. From the impact of hormones on sleep to debunking common sleep myths, Dr. Cacho shares her expertise on diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders, promoting mind-body approaches to insomnia, and empowering women to prioritize their sleep health through self-compassion and holistic practices. Discover the secrets to a good night's sleep and unlock the energy, clarity, and drive you need to change the world.Key takeaways:She uses various techniques to support patients with sleep disorders, including mind-body practices, breathing exercises, journaling, and meditation.Mindfulness-based stress reduction and self-compassion courses are effective practices that can aid in supporting sleep.The differences between integrative, lifestyle, and functional medicine and how they take whole systems approach to healthcare.Role of behavioral changes in improving health and quality of life. By embracing a holistic approach that addresses physical, mental, and emotional well-being, individuals can make meaningful shifts in their behaviors and achieve lasting improvements in their overall health and quality of life.Meet Dr. Valerie Cacho:Dr. Valerie Cacho is an integrative sleep medicine specialist who diagnoses and treats medical sleep disorders. She is particularly interested in women's sleep concerns, mind-body approaches to insomnia, and promoting sleep health and wellness. She is the president and founder of Sleep Life Med, a tele-sleep practice in Hawaii and California. Additionally, Dr. Cacho is the CEO of Sleephoria, an online educational and sleep wellness company for women.Dr. Valerie Cacho’s Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriecacho/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvalsleepgal/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3DWebsite: https://www.sleephoria.health/Resources/Links: Website: https://sleephoria.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleephoria.health/Sleep Life Medicine: https://www.sleeplifemed.com/Free checklist of questions to ask the doctor if you are chronically exhausted: https://www.sleephoria.health/f/exhaustion-checklistSupport the showConnect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: @healthylifestylesolutionsYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailRate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hls