This week on Coffee & Tea with CarrieVee, we’re diving into something that most high-achieving women struggle with—but rarely prioritize:

Sleep.

Carrie sits down with registered nurse and sleep expert Terry Cralle (self-proclaimed “sleep nerd” 😉) to unpack the truth about sleep—and why it might be the missing piece in your health, performance, relationships, and overall quality of life.

If you’ve ever said:

“I’ll sleep when I’m dead”
“I just don’t have time”
“I function fine on 4–5 hours”

This episode is your wake-up call.

Because the truth?

Sleep isn’t optional—it’s foundational.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

Why society has normalized sleep deprivation (and why it’s a problem)
The myth that less sleep = more productivity
How sleep impacts:
- Decision-making
- Focus and performance
- Emotional regulation
- Relationships
The connection between sleep and weight gain
Hormones disrupted by lack of sleep (ghrelin + leptin)
Why sleep deprivation leads to:
- Cravings for sugar and processed foods
- Poor judgment and risk-taking
- Irritability and conflict
The shocking link between sleep deprivation and:
- Diabetes
- Dementia
- Fertility issues
- Immune dysfunction
Why teens are especially at risk (and how early school times are hurting them)
The truth about naps—when they help and when they don’t
Why sleep is the ultimate performance enhancer
How even high performers and athletes are prioritizing sleep to win

Terry Cralle, RN, MS, is cofounder of a four-bed sleep disorders center in Virginia, and a nationally recognized sleep health consultant, educator, and advocate. Her work in the field of sleep medicine has ranged from patient care to clinical research and continuing education for nurses. As a certified clinical sleep educator, she is a highly sought-after consultant and speaker for schools, corporations, hospitals, and community organizations, as well as for the hospitality, travel, and bedding industry. Terry works closely with the International Sleep Products Association, Start School Later, and the Pajama Program. She is the national spokesperson for the Better Sleep Council.

Contact Terry Cralle:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-cralle-rn-sleep-educator/
https://bettersleep.org/

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