70. How to Sleep Better With Any Diagnosis - The Science of Healing Rest | Hope for Cancer, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS, Heart Disease

If you feel exhausted but can’t seem to fall asleep—or you wake up feeling tired still—this episode will help you understand why illness disrupts sleep so deeply and what can actually help your body rest again.

In this episode of Renegade Remission, we explore why sleep can be so hard to come by during chronic and serious illness and why it’s not just about “trying harder” to rest. You’ll hear a powerful story from neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor, who had to relearn how to rest after a stroke left her brain easily overwhelmed by even simple stimulation. From there, we break down the biology behind disrupted sleep, including inflammation, pain, nervous system hyperarousal, and hormone imbalances. Finally, I will walk you through how to create a bedtime routine that helps you get deep, restful sleep.

In this episode, you’ll understand:

• Why sleep becomes so difficult during illness—even when you’re deeply tired

• What’s happening in your body when you feel “exhausted but wired”

• Why pushing yourself to sleep often backfires

• The simple, research-backed strategies that help your body relearn rest

• How to create a nighttime routine that actually supports healing

Listen now to learn how to support your body’s natural sleep systems and begin getting the kind of rest that truly helps you heal.

Disclaimer

This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.

This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.