010: Sunlight, Sleep and Saying No: Three Simple Summer tools that will change your health

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Summer can feel both energizing and chaotic. Sleep schedules shift, routines dissolve, and health habits can fall by the wayside. But what if the season of sunshine could actually be a reset—not a setback? In this solo summer episode, Sherie shares three powerful tools that support your metabolism, energy, and mood during the warmer months:

✔ Sunlight as a Metabolic Reset – Why early morning light is your free hormone-balancing superpower

✔ Sleep as a Non-Negotiable – Practical strategies to protect your rest, even with late sunsets and busy evenings

✔ Saying No as Nervous System Regulation – How small boundaries unlock energy, joy, and deeper connection

If you’ve felt a little scattered or off-rhythm this summer, this episode will help you realign—with nature and yourself.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn…
[01:00] Why summer can throw your rhythm off—and how to reset
[03:00] The 4 elements of the Simple Health Style: Connection, nourishment, movement, and rest
[04:00] Why connection to nature is especially powerful in summer
[06:00] Tool #1: Sunlight – Morning light and how it boosts mood, metabolism, and sleep
[09:00] Tool #2: Sleep – Why rest is your summer superpower (and how to make it easier)
[15:00] Tool #3: Saying No – Create space for joy by setting boundaries

🚶‍♀️ Your Action Item: Triple Dare Summer Challenge

1. Sunlight – Get outside within 30–60 minutes of waking. Water your plants, walk the dog, or just sit and sip your coffee in natural light.
2. Sleep – Create a wind-down routine that works for you. Netflix counts—just start earlier and pair it with calming steps like dim lights or stretching.
3. Saying No – Pick one thing to say “no” to this week that’s been draining your energy—and reclaim that space to say yes to something that restores you.
   

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