{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 157: Sleep Hygiene for First Responders: Why Sleep Health Matters in First Responder Relationships","description":"Police officer mental health and first responder spouse support start with better sleep \u2014 and FBI sleep expert Dr. Leah Kaylor is here to show you how. From nightmares to shift work, discover proven strategies to protect your health and your relationship. In this episode, Cyndi Doyle interviews Dr. Leah Kaylor, licensed psychologist and recognized sleep expert, on the critical role sleep plays in the mental, emotional, and physical health of first responders and their families. Dr. Kaylor shares practical strategies for improving sleep hygiene, from consistency and bedroom environment to managing blue light exposure, and explains why poor sleep compounds the risks of chronic illness, emotional reactivity, and impaired decision-making. She also discusses solutions for nightmares, including imagery rehearsal therapy, and addresses challenges unique to first responder schedules\u2014like shift work and \u201csleep divorce\u201d for better rest. The conversation offers both science-based insights and actionable tips to help law enforcement couples protect their health and relationships through better sleep. Hosted by Cyndi Doyle, founder of Code4Couples\u00ae, licensed professional counselor supervisor, retired police spouse, and author of Hold the Line, this podcast brings real talk and proven strategies for building resilient law enforcement relationships. \ud83d\udcda Grab Hold the Line \u2192 https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hold-Line-Protecting-Enforcement-Relationship-ebook\/dp\/B08TPRTY9G#customerReviews  \ud83d\udcd6 Order Dr. Leah Kaylor\u2019s The Sleep Advantage \u2192 https:\/\/www.drleahkaylor.com\/cart \ud83c\udfa4 Book Cyndi to speak at your next event \u2192&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/code4couples.com\/training\/ 00:00 Intro &amp;amp; guest welcome 02:15 How Dr. Leah became a sleep expert 04:55 The dangers of chronic poor sleep for first responders 08:05 Top sleep hygiene tip: Consistency 11:00 Setting up your bedroom for better sleep 16:00 Managing noise &amp;amp; light for restorative rest 24:00 The science of blue light and its impact on sleep 32:00 Nightmares &amp;amp; imagery rehearsal therapy 38:00 \u201cSleep divorce\u201d and why it\u2019s not a bad word 46:00 About Dr. Leah\u2019s upcoming book 48:00 Closing thoughts &amp;amp; resources ","author_name":"Code4Couples","author_url":"http:\/\/code4couples.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36082550\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/021d51\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/186856865"}