Sleep Matters: What Women Should Know About Better Rest

From Exhausted to Empowered: One Woman’s Journey Back to Better Sleep

If you feel “wired but tired” at night, the issue may not be stress alone. Dr. Eric Dorninger breaks down the biological drivers of anxiety and insomnia — including inflammation, hormonal shifts, and nervous system regulation.

Research into CBD and wellness is evolving. In one frequently cited study, 79.2% of participants reported decreased anxiety scores, and 66.7% saw improved sleep during the first month of CBD use—highlighting why CBD continues to be part of the wellness conversation.d

In a recent conversation on City Cast Denver, he explained what healthy sleep is supposed to accomplish, why so many adults now wake up exhausted, and how CBD and CBN may help stabilize the body so it can repair itself overnight.

For nearly three decades, Bret Saunders has been up before 4 a.m. to host Denver’s 97.3 KBCO. Sleep was always the sticking point—until he tried Blue Sky Sleep Gels. He reports more consistent rest and mornings that start sharper, with energy for a workout and focus behind the mic.

A new study found that taking 20 mg of CBN before bed may help reduce nighttime awakenings and improve overall sleep disturbance—without making you feel groggy the next day.

Kalila was that person who would wake up at 3 AM and stare at the ceiling. Her solution? A simple bedtime ritual with tea and Sleep Balm—what her husband jokingly calls her "magic potion." The results speak for themselves.