If you've ever climbed into bed exhausted only to lie awake for hours, you're not alone.
After experiencing chronic insomnia, Glennon found the two sleep experts who helped her sleep again. In this conversation, Sleep Works founders Leah Corkum and Marlee Boyle explain why insomnia isn't a personal failure—it's a treatable sleep disorder—and share the practical strategies that could change your life.
- Why "luging" is different from simply being tired
- The surprising reason trying harder to sleep often makes insomnia worse
- The four strategies that helped Glennon improve her sleep cycles.
- Why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia is considered essential treatment
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Marlee Boyle:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); Certified in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH); BSc Biology Marlee is a registered respiratory therapist, certified in clinical sleep health. Her interests include treating sleep disordered breathing, CBT for insomnia, and sleep coaching for neurodiverse clients.
Leah Corkum:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Certified Child & Infant Sleep Consultant, BA Psychology.
Leah is a Licensed Practical Nurse certified in CBT for insomnia and a Child and Infant Sleep Consultant through the Family Sleep Institute. She has spearheaded initiatives like shift worker education, long-term care facility sleep strategies for staff and residents, and teaching drug-free sleep techniques to hospital staff for better patient outcomes.
Together, Marlee and Leah co-founded their company, Sleep Works in 2022 after recognizing the growing rates of sleep problems and lack of sleep services available to the public in Canada. Sleep Works provides sleep education, counseling, coaching, courses, and keynotes virtually so anyone can access support for their sleep health from the comfort of their homes.
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