How to Optimize Your Sleep with U.S. News & World Report Sleep Editor, Julia Forbes

On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with a sleep editor at U.S. News & World Report, Julia Forbes, to discuss the U.S. News Sleep Habits Survey Report.  Kristel and Julia share some suggestions to suport optimal sleep and more! Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode: Findings from U.S. News' annual sleep surveying of Americans Some blocks to optimal sleep How your mattress can impact your sleep Things to avoid for a good night's sleep Exercise and diet suggestions for optimal sleep  About Julia Forbes: Julia Forbes is a sleep editor at U.S. News & World Report. She is a Spencer Institute Sleep Science Coach, bringing nearly five years of mattress and sleep accessory testing experience. Her goal is to help readers find products to not only level up their sleep but also to make informed buying decisions thanks to her data and research. Julia led the US News team for their latest mattress testing session held at USN&WR's Salt Lake City testing lab. Forbes also appears in press interviews covering USN&WR’s yearly Sleep Habits Survey Report, which she authored. Forbes was previously the Lead Product Reviewer and host of Sleep Advisor's YouTube channel. Additionally, she served as an editor who worked on sleep content for The Sleep Doctor. Connect with Julia Forbes: View the US News Sleep Survey Report HERE Website: https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/julia-forbes  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliamforbes/  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness and performance expert, keynote speaker and TEDx speaker supporting organizations and individuals on their journeys for more happiness and success. She is the author of Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work (John Murray Business November 19, 2024). With Kristel’s healthcare background, she provides data driven actionable strategies to leverage happiness and high-power habits to drive growth mindsets, peak performance, profitability, well-being and a culture of excellence. Kristel's keynotes provide insights to “Live Greatly” while promoting leadership development and team building.   Kristel is the creator and host of her global top self-improvement podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel has a unique perspective into attaining a mindset for more happiness and success. Kristel has presented to groups from the American Gas Association, Bank of America, bp, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Santander Bank and many more. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4’s WDAF-TV’s Great Day KC, and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and she can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.