The Doze Podcast is where we challenge sleep myths, share real-world strategies, and help you build a stronger, healthier relationship with sleep—one empowering conversation at a time.
The Doze Podcast serves as a dedicated space to wake you up to the importance of sleeping well. This is more than a conversation, it is a movement to shift from awareness to action. Here, you will find trusted guidance on what works, what does not, and be guided on a personalized journey to meet your unique sleep needs.
Join us every Wednesday for the short and sweet on what you need to know to transform your sleep—and your life.
Meet the Host:
Hi, I’m your host, Soda Kuczkowski—sleep enthusiast, sleep health educator, and trusted certified sleep coach here to help you optimize your day so you can take back your night. With over 19 years of experience in sleep medicine, health, and coaching, I’ve consulted with thousands of individuals and trained health professionals around the world to raise awareness and take action on the importance of sleep.
I am the founder of START WITH SLEEP, LLC, a New York-based, community-centered organization recognized for advancing sleep health through education, advocacy, and customized wellness programs. I also own The Doze, a one-of-a-kind retail boutique offering a curated selection of sleep-enhancing tools and individualized support—empowering both individuals and organizations to make sleep a cornerstone of health, performance, and overall well-being. On The Doze Podcast, I bring together my background and real-world experience to simplify the science of sleep into action.
Get your weekly DOZE—a quick hit of insight and inspiration to help you sleep more soundly and show up more fully, every single day.
Website: http://www.thedoze.co/
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Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational purposes, aiming to enhance sleep health awareness and knowledge. It offers insights from various experiences but is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical concerns or before starting a new health regimen. Opinions expressed are not medical guidance, and seeking professional advice should not be delayed based on podcast content. While we strive for up-to-date, accurate information, we don't guarantee its completeness and are not liable for its use. Relying on our content is at your own risk. Links provided are selected carefully, but following them is also at your own discretion.
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The Doze Podcast is where we challenge sleep myths, share real-world strategies, and help you build a stronger, healthier relationship with sleep—one empowering conversation at a time.
The Doze Podcast serves as a dedicated space to wake you up to the importance of sleeping well. This is more than a conversation, it is a movement to shift from awareness to action. Here, you will find trusted guidance on what works, what does not, and be guided on a personalized journey to meet your unique sleep needs.
Join us every Wednesday for the short and sweet on what you need to know to transform your sleep—and your life.
Meet the Host:
Hi, I’m your host, Soda Kuczkowski—sleep enthusiast, sleep health educator, and trusted certified sleep coach here to help you optimize your day so you can take back your night. With over 19 years of experience in sleep medicine, health, and coaching, I’ve consulted with thousands of individuals and trained health professionals around the world to raise awareness and take action on the importance of sleep.
I am the founder of START WITH SLEEP, LLC, a New York-based, community-centered organization recognized for advancing sleep health through education, advocacy, and customized wellness programs. I also own The Doze, a one-of-a-kind retail boutique offering a curated selection of sleep-enhancing tools and individualized support—empowering both individuals and organizations to make sleep a cornerstone of health, performance, and overall well-being. On The Doze Podcast, I bring together my background and real-world experience to simplify the science of sleep into action.
Get your weekly DOZE—a quick hit of insight and inspiration to help you sleep more soundly and show up more fully, every single day.
Website: http://www.thedoze.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoze.co/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedozeco
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedozeco
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedoze.co
The Doze is a START WITH SLEEP, LLC company.
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational purposes, aiming to enhance sleep health awareness and knowledge. It offers insights from various experiences but is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical concerns or before starting a new health regimen. Opinions expressed are not medical guidance, and seeking professional advice should not be delayed based on podcast content. While we strive for up-to-date, accurate information, we don't guarantee its completeness and are not liable for its use. Relying on our content is at your own risk. Links provided are selected carefully, but following them is also at your own discretion.
Ep. 98 Is Your Bedroom Sabotaging Your Sleep? You might think your sleep struggles come from stress, screens, or bad habits but what if the real problem is your bedroom?
In this episode, sleep coach Soda Kuczkowski unpacks the science of how your bedroom’s temperature and design can either protect or sabotage your sleep.
Sleep is sensory, and temperature is the first signal your body reads to decide if it is safe enough to rest. When heat builds up inside your bedding, trapped under your pillow, or radiating from your pet curled at your side, your brain never fully powers down, and deep sleep stays out of reach.
Discover how cooling triggers melatonin, slows your heart rate, and restores natural sleep cycles. Learn to spot the hidden “heat traps” sabotaging your sleep and simple ways to redesign your space, so it works with your body, not against it.
💬 “Your sleep depends on cooling down...literally. To fall asleep and stay asleep, your core body temperature must drop a degree or two.”
What's Inside?
Sensory Cues Matter: Sleep is a full-body, sensory experience—your environment sets the tone.
Cool to Sleep Deep: Lowering your core body temperature signals your brain to rest.
Personalize Your Space: Your ideal sleep setup is unique to your thermal profile.
Mind the Microclimate: Bedding, airflow, pets, and even shower habits impact your rest.
Temperature Audit Checklist: (Find the heat traps)
• Use breathable fabrics for bedding and sleepwear
• Shift pets to the lower end of the bed
• Declutter around the bed to improve airflow
• Swap your pillow or pillowcase before your mattress
• Use fans to circulate air, not blast cold directly at your face
• Test multiple thermostat settings across seasons - do not rely on one static setting.
• Track heat triggers for one week and adjust accordingly based on your findings
Resources:
www.thedoze.co
www.startwithsleep.com
Chapters:
0:00 Transform Your Bedroom into a Sleep Sanctuary
5:06 Master Your Microclimate for Better Rest
9:21 Stay Cool & Hydrated for Deep Sleep
10:35 Tune In to Your Body’s Temperature Cues
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The Doze Podcast
The Doze Podcast is where we challenge sleep myths, share real-world strategies, and help you build a stronger, healthier relationship with sleep—one empowering conversation at a time.
The Doze Podcast serves as a dedicated space to wake you up to the importance of sleeping well. This is more than a conversation, it is a movement to shift from awareness to action. Here, you will find trusted guidance on what works, what does not, and be guided on a personalized journey to meet your unique sleep needs.
Join us every Wednesday for the short and sweet on what you need to know to transform your sleep—and your life.
Meet the Host:
Hi, I’m your host, Soda Kuczkowski—sleep enthusiast, sleep health educator, and trusted certified sleep coach here to help you optimize your day so you can take back your night. With over 19 years of experience in sleep medicine, health, and coaching, I’ve consulted with thousands of individuals and trained health professionals around the world to raise awareness and take action on the importance of sleep.
I am the founder of START WITH SLEEP, LLC, a New York-based, community-centered organization recognized for advancing sleep health through education, advocacy, and customized wellness programs. I also own The Doze, a one-of-a-kind retail boutique offering a curated selection of sleep-enhancing tools and individualized support—empowering both individuals and organizations to make sleep a cornerstone of health, performance, and overall well-being. On The Doze Podcast, I bring together my background and real-world experience to simplify the science of sleep into action.
Get your weekly DOZE—a quick hit of insight and inspiration to help you sleep more soundly and show up more fully, every single day.
Website: http://www.thedoze.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedoze.co/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedozeco
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedozeco
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedoze.co
The Doze is a START WITH SLEEP, LLC company.
Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational purposes, aiming to enhance sleep health awareness and knowledge. It offers insights from various experiences but is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical concerns or before starting a new health regimen. Opinions expressed are not medical guidance, and seeking professional advice should not be delayed based on podcast content. While we strive for up-to-date, accurate information, we don't guarantee its completeness and are not liable for its use. Relying on our content is at your own risk. Links provided are selected carefully, but following them is also at your own discretion.
