Ashby Sleep Solutions

12/03/2026

🌍 World Sleep Day 13th March 2026
Sleep Well, Sleep Better
Sleep is not a luxury — it is a fundamental pillar of health, just like nutrition and physical activity.
Good sleep supports:
🧠 Memory and learning
🧠 Brain waste clearance through the glymphatic system
🦠 Immune function and resistance to infection
🔋 Energy, cell repair, and recovery
When sleep is poor, the effects can be significant. Research links poor sleep with increased risk of:
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Cognitive impairment
• Reduced reaction times and impaired decision making
• Drowsy driving risk
💡 Healthy sleep is multidimensional.
It is not just about getting “enough” sleep.
Sleep health includes six key areas:
⏱ Duration – how much sleep you get
🌙 Efficiency – how easily you fall and stay asleep
🕒 Timing – when you sleep
📅 Regularity – consistency of sleep and wake times
⚡ Alertness – your daytime focus and energy
✨ Quality – how satisfied you feel with your sleep
🌱 Start prioritising your sleep health today:
✔ Aim for 7+ hours of sleep per night
✔ Keep consistent sleep and wake times
✔ Reduce evening light and screen exposure
✔ Keep your bedroom cool, dark and comfortable
✔ Track how rested you feel and adjust gradually
Sleep is one of the most powerful ways to support your brain, body, and long-term health.
Tonight is a good place to start.

16/02/2026

✨ My book is finally here… ✨ this is a collaboration of amazing women with my Chapter 15 on Women’s Sleep
Restoration: A Woman’s Guide to Becoming Her Strongest, Healthiest, Happiest Self is about more than just coping — it’s about rebuilding strength, reclaiming identity, and creating a life that truly feels aligned with who you are now.
This powerful collaboration brings together real stories, science, and practical tools across sleep, health, mindset, hormones, relationships, and resilience — because true wellbeing is never one-dimensional.
Whether you’re exhausted, evolving, or ready for something more, this book invites you to explore restoration in your own way, at your own pace. 🤍
All proceeds support Inner Wellness Circle CIC, helping more women access support and healing.

28/01/2026

“Why do I fall asleep on the sofa,but not in my bed?” If this happens to you, you’re not doing anything wrong. For many people the bed becomes a place of effort and pressure - trying to sleep, watching the clock doing sleep maths and worrying about the next day. The sofa often feels easier, lower stakes, less expectations and more safety. Sleep follows safety not furniture. A gentle thing to try - Instead of going to bed to sleep try going to bed to rest. No goals, no fixing just letting your body be there. If sleep comes that’s lovely, if it doesn’t that’s okay to too. Removing pressure is often the first step. -anxiety

07/01/2026

Sleep Question from the Big Blue Chair:
“Is it bad if my partner and I sleep in separate beds?”
Short answer — no.
And for many couples, it’s one of the healthiest decisions they ever make.
So many people carry guilt about this.
They worry it means something about their relationship.
In reality, it often means they’re finally protecting their sleep.
Snoring, different schedules, light, movement, anxiety — all of these fragment rest.
And when people are chronically sleep deprived, everything feels harder, including connection.
Good sleep makes you a better partner.
Sharing a life doesn’t require sharing a mattress.
If this question has ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone — and it’s not a silly one.

22/12/2025

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. May your Christmas be filled with love and people and of course great sleep 😴 I

28/07/2025

😴 Could your sleep be hiding a serious problem?
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) is more common than you think — and it doesn’t just affect your nights.
Night-time signs might include:
🌙 Loud snoring
🌙 Gasping, choking or pauses in breathing during sleep
🌙 Restless or broken sleep
🌙 Waking up tired, even after “a full night”
🌙 Low s*x drive
🌙 Need for the toilet overnight (Lots)
Daytime red flags can look like:
☀️ Feeling constantly tired or foggy
☀️ Morning headaches
☀️ Irritability or low mood
☀️ Struggling to focus or stay awake (even during the day)
Left untreated, OSA can increase your risk of high blood pressure, stroke, and heart issues — but the good news is, help is available.
🛏️ I offer quick, professional sleep tests that can be done from the comfort of your own home. No long waits, no fuss — just answers.
📩 contact me if you're curious, concerned, or just want to know more. Better sleep starts with understanding what's really going on at night. www.ashbysleepsloutions.co.uk

05/07/2025

POV - I’m a sleep scientist and I still get some sleep loss before something big!
Even with all the tools of CBTi I can still get anticipatory sleep loss sometimes. Yep, wide awake with excitement. It’s a reminder that perfect 7 nights a week 365 days a year sleep doesn’t exist. It’s not about having rough night it’s knowing how to bounce back from it. Be kind to yourself

09/06/2025

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/louise-peers--65715322

Was really pleased to be asked to take part in this Podcast with my Menopause Expert Group fellow Champion Jeanette Main. This was a lot of fun.

Unlocking the Secrets of Sleep with Specialist Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist Louise Peers. In this episode of The Mind Jab Podcast, host Jeanette Mabin sit

09/06/2025

Sorry everyone- Unfortunately North West Leicestershire have decided to postpone this event until September. Look out for new booking link for then!

27/05/2025

🌙💤 Excited to Announce My Upcoming Talk: “Sleep and Menopause” 💜✨

Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, typically occurring between ages 45-55, marked by significant hormonal changes. While it’s a normal process, it can bring challenges such as hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances that affect not just women, but also their families and friends. When a loved one experiences these changes, it can create a ripple effect, impacting relationships and daily interactions.

Sleep plays a vital role in managing these symptoms. Poor sleep can further exacerbate emotional and physical health issues during menopause. But don’t worry—there are effective strategies to improve sleep quality and overall well-being during this transition.

Join me for this informative session where we’ll explore the link between sleep and menopause, discuss coping strategies, and share insights on how to support each other through this life stage. Let’s empower ourselves and the women in our lives to embrace this journey with knowledge and support!

🗓️ Date: 4th June
📍 Location: 101 Bondgate, Castle Donington
⏰ Time: 7pm

Mark your calendars! 💖✨