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How to Improve Sleep Quality | Sleep Doctor Explains Why You're Always Tired

Getting 8 hours of sleep but still waking up exhausted? You're not alone. Sleep doctor Dr. Andrea Matsumura explains why sleep quality matters more than sleep quantity—and how to actually fix your sleep problems, as naturally as possible.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Sleep Quality vs Sleep Quantity Why hours of sleep don't matter if you're not getting restorative sleep, plus signs of poor sleep quality you shouldn't ignore

Circadian Rhythm Disorders How to tell if your body clock is misaligned and what to do about it (spoiler: bright light therapy and low-dose melatonin actually work)

The Truth About Naps When napping helps vs. when it's destroying your nighttime sleep quality

Sleep and Menopause What hormonal changes do to your sleep and evidence-based solutions that actually help

Melatonin, Blue Light, and Sleep Supplements What works, what doesn't, and how to use them correctly (not what wellness influencers tell you)

Sleep Hygiene Tips That Work Practical, science-backed sleep improvement strategies you can start tonight

🔬 ABOUT DR. ANDREA MATSUMURA: Dr. Matsumura is a board-certified sleep medicine physician who specializes in treating insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders, and sleep problems related to menopause and hormonal changes.

📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Dr. Matsumura's Mini Insomnia Toolkit: https://shop.andreamatsumuramd.com/products/insomnia-reset-toolkit

Sleep Supplement She Recommends: https://shop.andreamatsumuramd.com/products/pause-sleep

Best Sleep Mask for Light Blocking: https://shop.andreamatsumuramd.com/products/dream-sleep-silk-eye-mask

Empower Collective Conference (March 13-15, Oregon Coast): https://mpowercollective.com/shift2026/

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Website: https://andreamatsumuramd.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreamatsumuramd/

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💬 Have sleep questions? Drop them in the comments—Dr. Matsumura might answer them in a future video!

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