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The Doze Podcast

The Doze Podcast

Auteur(s): Soda Kuczkowski
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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.©The Doze Podcast Développement personnel Hygiène et mode de vie sain Psychologie Psychologie et santé mentale Réussite
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  • A Sensory Reset for the Year Ahead

    A Sensory Reset for the Year Ahead
    Dec 17 2025
    Ep. 104 As The Doze Podcast closes out Season 2 and marks its 104th episode, this reflective conversation invites you to pause, take stock, and reset your relationship with rest. The episode revisits the core themes of the Sleep by the Senses series, reminding you that sleep is shaped long before your head hits the pillow through what you hear, see, touch, smell, and taste each day. Before the podcast takes a short holiday break, host Soda Kuczkowski offers six meaningful practices designed to help you stay aligned and grounded as you move into 2026. The invitation is simple: choose one. One sense to strengthen. One ritual to protect. One intentional shift that supports your sleep and steadies your rhythm through the year ahead. This episode is a guided reflection, a grounding pause, and a reminder that rest is not something to earn, but something to honor. Think of this as your sleep reset guide, one you can return to anytime you feel overstimulated, overtired, or disconnected from your body’s natural rhythm. No hacks. No pressure. Just practical tools that help your sleep work with your life, not against it. Sending you wishes for clarity, purpose and deeper trust in staying in tune with what you need as you step into the New Year. What’s Inside? Sleep is shaped throughout the entire day, not just at bedtime. What you hear, see, touch, smell, and taste all influence how easily your body can rest at night. Awareness is the first step to better sleep. Small sensory cues and daily habits quietly shape your nervous system and your ability to settle. You do not need to change everything at once. Choosing one sense, one ritual, or one intentional shift is enough to create meaningful change. Preparing your environment for rest allows your body to feel supported when it is ready to sleep, instead of working against it. Rest is not something to earn or justify. It is something to honor as part of how you care for yourself and protect your rhythm. “Sleep does not begin when you crawl into bed. It starts the moment you wake up.” “If you take the time to prepare your space, then when you are ready for sleep, it will be ready for you.” “You only need to choose one—one sense, one ritual, one intentional shift.” “The places you pause are often the places you heal.” Resources & References Sleep Tools: thedoze.co Ep. 29 - Set it & Forget it - A Guide to crafting your ideal sleep sanctuary Sleep by the Senses Series Ep. 98 - How Temperature Controls Sleep Ep. 99 - In Touch with Sleep Ep. 100 - The Scent of Sleep Ep. 101 - In Tune with Sleep - Sound Matters Ep. 102 - Your Visual Blueprint for Better Sleep Ep. 103 - The Flavor of Rest - How Taste Sets the Stage for Sleep Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Why Sleep Is the Foundation 01:19 – Sleep as a Daily Practice, Not a Nighttime Fix 01:46 – How Your Senses Shape Your Sleep Rhythm 03:27 – Why Rest Gets Disrupted During Busy Seasons 03:57 – A 2-Minute Sensory Reset for Immediate Calm 04:21 – Setting One Daily Intention That Protects Sleep 05:09 – Choosing One Sense to Strengthen Your Rest 06:36 – Creating a Non-Negotiable Rest Ritual 07:53 – A Reflection to Help You Slow Down 08:51 – Releasing Guilt and Allowing Rest 09:25 – Caring for Your Sleep, One Small Step at a Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 min
  • The Flavor of Rest - How Taste Sets the Stage for Sleep

    The Flavor of Rest - How Taste Sets the Stage for Sleep
    Dec 10 2025
    Ep. 103 Join host Soda Kuczkowski on The Doze Podcast for the final episode of the Sleep by the Senses series as she unpacks the surprising relationship between taste and sleep—a connection most people overlook. Explore how flavors, food timing, and cravings quietly influence your circadian rhythm, hormone balance, digestion, and the way your body prepares for rest. Soda breaks down the science behind late-night snacking, the emotional pull of cravings, and why certain tastes help you unwind while others keep your system alert. You will learn how to use taste strategically through evening flavors, intentional snacks, and calming botanicals to support your sleep instead of working against it. If you have ever wondered why you reach for “just one more bite,” woken up after a heavy late-night meal, or questioned how flavor influences your sleep drive, this episode brings the clarity and strategy you have been missing. What’s Inside? Impact of Flavors on Sleep: Each flavor—sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and savory—sends specific biological signals that can either support or disrupt your transition into sleep. Importance of Food Timing: Eating too late can delay melatonin release, elevate core body temperature, and shift your internal clock—making it harder to fall and stay asleep. Cravings and Emotional Comfort: Evening cravings often signal emotional needs rather than hunger. Recognizing this can help manage late-night snacking and improve sleep. Using Taste Intentionally: Sleep-supportive flavors, light snacks, and calming herbs can help guide the nervous system into wind-down mode when used strategically. Notable Quotes: "Taste is not just about what you crave or what you enjoy. It is a powerful biological signal that shapes your circadian rhythm." "When taste becomes part of your wind down ritual instead of your stress response, sleep becomes easier to access." "Taste is far more than flavor on your plate. It's a sensory signal that tells your body how to prepare for the night ahead." Resources: www.thedoze.co / www.startwithsleep.com Sleep-Supportive Flavors & Botanicals: Ginger, peppermint, chamomile, lemon balm, bitter botanicals, and magnesium-rich foods that help calm the nervous system and support the rest-and-digest state. Bedtime Snack Guidance: Light complex carbs, protein-and-carb pairings, pumpkin seeds or almonds, warm herbal teas—options that stabilize glucose and support rest. Tart Cherry Juice (Montmorency Cherry): A natural melatonin source shown to improve sleep quality and nighttime recovery. Chapters: 0:00 How Taste Influences Sleep and Circadian Rhythms 3:01 The Impact of Evening Food Choices on Sleep Quality 5:39 Sleep and Gut Health 7:29 Using Flavor Intentionally to Enhance Sleep Quality 10:23 Reclaiming Your Sleep Rhythm Through Daily Choices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 min
  • Your Visual Blueprint for Better Sleep

    Your Visual Blueprint for Better Sleep
    Dec 3 2025
    Ep. 102 In this week’s Sleep by the Senses series, we unlock the surprising visual triggers quietly sabotaging your sleep. Sight is a sense most people never consider when thinking about sleep, yet it influences your nervous system more powerfully than you realize. In this episode of The Doze Podcast, sleep health educator Soda Kuczkowski uncovers how what you see—light, color, shape, and space—directly affects how deeply you sleep. From the sliver of hallway light sneaking under your door to the clutter your brain scans the second you enter your bedroom, Soda explains how visual cues communicate safety or stress long before your head hits the pillow. You will learn how minimal nighttime light exposure can elevate heart rate, how chaotic visuals create micro-activation in the brain, and why pairing color psychology with strategic lighting can transform your bedtime routine. If you want deeper rest, steadier nights, and a bedroom your brain instantly trusts, this episode is essential. ✨ What’s Inside? Even tiny amounts of light can disrupt your ability to enter deep sleep. Clutter and chaotic visuals trigger nervous system stress. Cool tones + warm neutrals help signal calm. Visual safety—like clear pathways and calming décor—supports sleep. Pair lighting strategy with visual harmony for a full-sensory sleep upgrade. Visual harmony is not décor—it is biology 🧠 Notable Quotes “Light does not hint at your biology. It commands it.” “Color is the emotional soundtrack of your room. If the soundtrack is intense, your nervous system stays on guard.” “A clutter free bedroom is not an aesthetic. It is a sensory intervention.” “What your eyes register becomes the cue your body follows.” Resources: - The Doze Sleep Products | Shop - www.thedoze.co⁠ Sleep Eyemask Amber Light Bulb Amber Night Light Light Dims - Black/Red Amber Blueblocker Glasses Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome Back: The Senses That Shape Sleep 00:23 – Most Underrated Sleep Disruptor 00:55 – How Your Brain Reads Your Bedroom 02:05 – Light Commands Your Biology 03:31 – Patterns, Shapes & Emotional Cues 04:54 – The Problem with High-Contrast Bedrooms 05:21 – Calming Color Palettes 05:48 – Why Furniture Placement Affects Safety & Sleep 06:16 – Tools for Blocking the Wrong Light 07:03 – Smart Lighting Routines 07:59 – Decluttering for Visual Ease & Better Rest 08:28 – Soda’s Personal Sleep Setup 10:00 – Final Thoughts + Explore the Other Senses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 min
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