#378: Sleep—It’s So Important, and Yet So Undervalued with Becky Ackerman, Fertility Coach
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Episode Summary:
Are you getting enough quality sleep to support your fertility?
Many women on the fertility journey underestimate just how vital sleep is for hormone balance, egg quality, and overall reproductive health. In this episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, Dr. Kela and Becky Ackerman talk about the mind-body connection to sleep, why it impacts your ability to conceive, and actionable tips for better rest. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or preparing for IVF, optimizing your sleep can be a game-changer.
About Becky Ackerman:
Becky Ackerman is a Fertility Coach and founder of Lily & Bee Fertility. After her own six-year fertility journey, Becky became passionate about helping women struggling to conceive find calm, clarity, and confidence. She specializes in the mind-body connection, using tools like stress reduction, visualization, and sleep optimization to naturally enhance fertility. Becky lives in New Jersey with her husband and three children.
Notable Quotes from the Episode:
“When you don’t get enough sleep, you don’t get enough of your reproductive hormones.”
“Our perception of how we’re sleeping often doesn’t match reality. A sleep study can reveal a lot.”
“Mindset is a huge piece of fertility. You have to release those stories and beliefs that no longer serve you.”
“None of us get enough sleep — we are a chronically sleep-deprived society.”
“Reach out for help sooner, not when you’re at the point of giving up. You don’t have to do this alone.”
Episode Discussion:
Tune in to Becky Ackerman’s interview, where she talks about:
- How she overcame a six-year fertility struggle using mind-body practices
- Why quality sleep is essential for hormone balance and optimal fertility
- The role of sleep in producing key reproductive hormones — estrogen, progesterone, FSH, and LH — and how poor sleep disrupts hormone production
- The #1 sleep challenge for many women on the fertility journey: a racing mind at bedtime filled with stress, negative self-talk, and worry
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