The Hidden Reason You Feel Exhausted (Even After 8 Hours of Sleep). Episode 399

The Hidden Reason You Feel Exhausted (Even After 8 Hours of Sleep)

Today’s guest is Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith—a powerhouse physician, bestselling author, and the ultimate expert on rest and recovery. If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or like life has you running on empty, this episode is the refresh your soul needs.

We’re diving into why real rest goes beyond catching Z’s and how embracing different types of rest can completely renew your energy, focus, and joy. But the goodness doesn’t stop there. We’ll also explore the beauty of belonging, what it means to feel truly known, and the practical steps you can take to embrace the woman God uniquely created you to be.

Timestamps:

(00:50) – Why You’re Still Exhausted (Even After a Full Night’s Sleep)

(02:46) – The 7 Types of Rest You Actually Need

(07:47) – The Most Surprising Discovery from Dr. Saundra’s Research

(12:19) – The Hidden Hurdles Keeping You from True Belonging

(17:20) – The Signs a Woman is on the Brink of a Major Life Change

(21:55) – Dr. Saundra’s Must-Try Recommendations

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Links to great things we discussed: 

• Saundra’s Song Recommendation – Trust in God
• Saundra’s Movie Recommendation – The Forge
• Saundra’s Book Recommendation –Why We Sleep
• Saundra’s Product Recommendation – COLOR WOW Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

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