Why Mandy Connell Is Finally Sleeping—and What It Means for You
An inside look at Blue Sky CBD’s sleep formula and the science behind real, restorative rest.
If you’ve ever struggled with sleep—tossing, turning, and waking up exhausted—Mandy Connell knows exactly how you feel. After decades of insomnia, trying everything from Ambien to meditation, she found relief in an unexpected place: Blue Sky CBD’s Sleep Gels.
In a candid and curiosity-driven interview on The Mandy Connell Show, Mandy sat down with Blue Sky CBD co-founder Greg Carpenter and naturopathic doctor Eric Dorninger to unpack why the formula works—and why her sleep scores have never been higher.
Listen to the full interview here.
“This is a miracle for me.”
After returning from Japan and battling jet lag on top of lifelong sleep issues, Mandy was willing to try anything. When Greg handed her Blue Sky’s Sleep Gels, she wasn’t hopeful—she was desperate. But within days, her sleep transformed.
“I have not ever slept this well this long, this many days in a row,” she said. “The numbers I’m getting on my sleep scores—I’ve never gotten in my entire life.”
The Science: Inflammation, Not Just Sleep
According to Dr. Dorninger, the root of most poor sleep isn’t a lack of melatonin or too much stimulation—it’s inflammation.
“THC can help you fall asleep,” he explained, “but it disrupts your sleep architecture. You don’t stay asleep or get restorative sleep.”
Blue Sky’s formula works differently. By combining CBD (for inflammation and calm) and CBN (a cannabinoid known for its sedative effects), the product helps regulate cortisol, reduce nighttime spikes, and align your sleep with natural circadian rhythms.
“It puts you back into farmer’s hours,” Dorninger said. “Wake up with the sun, go to bed with the sun. Real, anti-aging, restorative sleep.”
No THC. No Grogginess. Just Real Results.
Despite common misconceptions, Blue Sky’s products contain zero THC—and they’re third-party lab tested to prove it. That’s a key reason why many in safety-sensitive roles, including military members and truck drivers, trust the brand.
“We’re not anti-THC,” said Greg, “but we don’t believe it’s necessary to get the anti-inflammatory or sleep benefits our customers are looking for.”
From Skeptic to Advocate
Mandy’s endorsement wasn’t sponsored—it was personal. And powerful.
“For the first time in my life, I woke up at 3 a.m., and I went back to sleep,” she said. “That might not sound like much, but for me, it’s unheard of.”
Even after skipping the product for surgery prep, she still slept better—evidence, Dr. Dorninger said, of a “reset” effect. For some, the Sleep Gels become a nightly staple. Others use them a few times a week to stay balanced.
