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Jun 16
19m 22s

Rem Cycles During Insomnia

Daniel Erichsen
About this episode

In this episode of Insomnia Insight, Coach Daniel addresses misconceptions about REM sleep and sleep cycles. Prompted by a viewer's question, he explains that idealized sleep patterns are unrealistic and unnecessary for feeling refreshed. Drawing from his experience as a sleep doctor, Coach Daniel emphasizes that the quality of our sleep and how we feel during the day are not dictated by specific sleep cycles.

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