Struggling with sleep? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation with certified sleep science coach and licensed clinical social worker Keri Cooper, we uncover the profound connection between quality sleep and virtually every aspect of our wellbeing.

Drawing from her 25 years of experience as a therapist, Keri explains how she consistently observed sleep quality directly affecting her clients' mental health. This pattern became so apparent that it inspired her to become certified in sleep science and launch Sleep Solutions by Keri, where she helps clients transform their relationship with rest using cognitive behavioral approaches rather than medications.

The science is compelling: during our nightly sleep cycles, our bodies activate immune functions, detoxify systems, repair muscles, and process emotions. Without proper sleep, these critical processes break down, affecting everything from weight management to workplace productivity. Keri shares practical strategies for improving sleep hygiene, including limiting caffeine after noon, removing electronic devices from bedrooms, and restructuring how we think about sleep itself.

What's particularly fascinating is Keri's work with corporations, where she addresses the costly myth that burning the midnight oil equals productivity. Sleep deprivation costs businesses billions in errors, accidents, and diminished output. Her message is clear - well-rested employees accomplish more in standard hours than exhausted workers putting in extra time.

Parents will find Keri's insights especially valuable as she discusses how exhaustion undermines even the best parenting intentions and offers guidance on helping teenagers develop healthy sleep habits in our screen-dominated world. Her books, "Mental Health Uncensored: 10 Foundations Every Parent Needs to Know" and its companion teen workbook, extend her expertise beyond her practice.

Ready to transform your relationship with sleep? Visit sleepsolutionsbyKeri.com to learn more about her virtual coaching services that typically produce significant improvements within just four sessions.

Sleep Solutions by Keri

Keri Cooper

47 North Franklin Tpk, Ramsey, NJ

[email protected]

sleepsolutionsbykeri.com

201-256-4141