Sleep Works
🌜🎙 Join the Co-Founders of Sleep Works, sleep therapists Marlee & Leah, and their business and wellness guru Lexi, three besties with 18 years of friendship and a shared mission: to conquer the world of sleep... while mostly just trying to hang out. Join us as we work through a variety of anonymous client sleep struggles so you can better understand what a sleep consultation looks like, with a dash of humour of course. This podcast is a mix of expert advice, fun guest appearances, wild theories, and belly laughs, perfect for anyone who's ever wondered if you are alone in your sleep struggle or just why we can't all be morning people.
This podcast does not offer individual health advice and provides general information and conversation. The information in this podcast should not replace the medical advice of your primary care provider. Information provided may be used at your own risk and Sleep Works Co. is not responsible for any loss or harm resulting from the use of this information.
Episodes
19 episodes
Too HOT To Handle!!
In this sizzling episode of The Sleep Works Podcast, the Dream Team tackles a scorching listener question from "Hot Hannah in Montana." With heat waves sweeping across North America, Marlee, Leah, and Lexi dive into the science of temperature a...
Solving Judy's Sleep Puzzle
With Lexi away, a leg of the tripod down, duo Leah and Marlee dive into the complex sleep issues faced by "Judy", a university student struggling with a myriad of sleep challenges. From airway limitations and poor sleep hygiene to ADHD, Judy's ...
Marlee's Sleep Story (PT. 2)
In this episode, we continue with part two of Marlee's sleep story, bringing us to the present day. As the original sleep enthusiast and the driving force behind Sleep Works, Marlee’s journey has shaped her passion for helping others discover t...
Marlee's Sleep Story (PT. 1)
In this weeks episode of the Sleep Works Podcast, we dive into the final leg of the tripd, Marlee's sleep story. As the original sleep enthusiast and the driving force behind Sleep Works, Marlee's passion for sleep education, wellness, coaching...
Leah's Sleep Story (PT. 2)
Welcome back to part two of Leah's sleep journey! In this episode, Join Lexi, Leah, and Marlee as we pick up where we left off and bring Leah's story into the present day. Once a night owl battling sleeplessness, Leah has transformed her relati...
Leah's Sleep Story (PT. 1)
This week the Sleep Works trio—Lexi, Leah, and Marlee - dive into Leah's personal sleep history.Following our last two episodes focused on Lexi's sleep journey, we're now exploring the story of Leah, a self-described recovering sleep dep...
Lexi's Sleep Story (PT. 2)
In this second installment of Lexi's sleep saga, we shift from the sleepless chaos of her past to the sleep successes of her present life! Last week, we explored her childhood espresso habit, university all-nighters, and the battle with her gia...
Lexi's Sleep Story (PT. 1)
In this episode, the Sleep Works trio is putting each member in the spotlight to share their personal sleep history. Ever wonder what drove us to create a sleep business together? We're starting with Lexi, and trust us, there's a lot to unpack!...
Late Night Sabotage
In this relatable episode, Lexi and Leah tackle the age-old battle against revenge bedtime procrastination. Why do we sabotage our own sleep? Leah, our clinical sleep guru, breaks down why we stay up way past our bedtimes and shares a few helpf...
Night Owls Unite!
Join Lexi and Leah in this week's episode as they dive into a fan letter tackling the challenges of aligning a night owl sleep schedule with a demanding work routine. Our listener can sleep like a champ—just not at socially acceptable times! So...
For The Caffeine Fiends
This week on the podcast, our tripod becomes a temporary duo, join Lexi and Leah as they delve into our society's buzzing love affair with caffeine. Why is our daily grind so tied to these stimulants, and what’s it really doing to our sleep? We...
MY KID HATES SLEEP (sleepless in seattle)
Strap in for this week’s episode of “Who Needs Sleep Anyway?” where we tackle the age-old complaint: “My kid hates sleep!” Yes, we’ve all heard it, or at least felt the bone-deep exhaustion it brings. Whether your little one is staging nigh...
Jennifer's CPAP Journey After Menopause
Welcome back to another intriguing case study! This time, join us as Lexi brings to life 'Jennifer,' a 51-year-old woman navigating the tumultuous waters of post-menopausal life alongside her CPAP therapy. Surprised that women can require CPAP ...
Living the Dream: A sneak peek into The Sleep Retreat experience
Pack your virtual bags and join us for Episode 2 of our retreat series as we jet off to our pre-retreat adventure in the lush Costa Rican landscape! We'll share the ins and outs of our travel to the beautiful Imiloa Institute this past February...
ARE WE HOSTING A SLEEP RETREAT??
Welcome to Episode 1 of our special series all about the Sleep Retreat in stunning Costa Rica, happening November 4-9, 2024! Ever wonder how three friends came up with the idea of a sleep-focused retreat? Who do we think we are, you might ask? ...
Jet Lag Diaries: Lexi's Odyssey through Circadian Chaos!
Get ready for a cautionary tale! In this episode, we're shaking things up with a real-life sleep experiment as Lexi embarks on a journey from Toronto to Tokyo to reunite with her husband. Will she conquer the notorious jet lag monster as she cr...
Brenda's Melatonin Mishaps
This week, we're diving deep into a compelling case featuring Brenda, a long-time insomniac grappling with over a decade of sleep troubles. In her quest for rest, Brenda has turned to melatonin as a potential solution. But is it the right choic...
Let Us Reintroduce Ourselves!
If you've been following our journey, you might already be familiar with at least two of us! But for those who are new to the scene, allow us to introduce ourselves! Before we delve into the nitty-gritty, let's take a moment to bring everyone u...
Sleep Works Podcast! WE'RE BAAACK!
Guess who’s back and ready to hit the airwaves like never before? That's right, folks – Leah & Marlee are back and better than ever! And this time around, we've got a new addition to create our dynamic trio: Lexi, stepping out from the shad...