Christine Hansen

Sleep Like a Boss was born in 2016.     It took around a year to really get it down to the methodology that we have today. In 2019, we grew our team quite a lot, because I decided to step back from client work and focus more on the role of a CEO whilst starting my new business Christine Means Business, business consulting, and coaching. Everything worked fantastically.  We had an amazing team, we had our methodology down, but I realized that I actually prefer my new business a lot more.  So, I’ve decided to hand over the company to one of my team members and stay on as the founder if words of wisdom are needed.    Today, I want to introduce you to the new CEO of Sleep Like a Boss, Annika Carroll.

Isn’t it amazing that we spend approximately one-third of our lives in bed? One-third! This is why the bedroom is the most important room in the house for overall health and wellbeing.   So in today's episode, our sleep coach Angie Nicolucci will focus on how you can buy a healthy mattress.   How safe is your mattress? Chances are you are sleeping on one of the following mattresses:   traditional spring-coil mattress memory-foam mattresses hybrids (a combination of springs and foam)   What are some of the health impacts these mattresses can have on your body and sleep?   What can you do about it?  Why should you consider buying an organic mattress?   All of that and much more is covered in today's Sleep Like A Boss episode. So don't miss it! This episode is presented by our sleep coach Angie Nicolucci.  To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page.  Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on t

It’s official  - the door to the year-end holidays is open. And with this comes get-togethers with friends and family, and sugar- lots and lots of sugar! While sugar may seem like a treat, it’s more A thief that steals away many of the things that support quality sleep.    What can you do to beat the sleep bandit aka sugar?   Our sleep coach, Angie Nicolucci shares 3 tips on how you can try to avoid all the sugar and keep that quality sleep.   This episode is presented by our sleep coach Angie Nicolucci.   To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

Sleep deprivation has often been glamorized and celebrated for decades since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution. Modern-day society tends to prioritize work, leisure, and travel rather than sleep. Most recently, Singapore - where one of our sleep coaches is located - made the world’s headlines by being the most fatigued country in the world. Our sleep coach Zoe Chu has a closer look at what we are doing wrong when it comes to sleep and provides helpful solutions. - Should we be using our electronic gadgets before going to bed? - What about that late afternoon caffeine drink and the midnight snacks? - Do we need a bedtime schedule? - Cold vs Hot temperatures in your bedroom. What's better for a night of good sleep? Make sure to tune in! This episode is presented by our sleep coach Zoe Chu. To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sle

Are you feeling tired and wired around bedtime? That is most likely because your nervous system is overactivated and you are not able to relax the way you need to in order to fall asleep. In this episode of Sleep Like A Boss, we will look at What happens when you push your feelings/ emotions away during the day What you can do to avoid sleepless nights due to feelings & emotions This episode is presented by our sleep coach Eva Nyhagen. To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

Sugar cravings after a bad night’s sleep?   Maybe you have experienced this. After a bad night’s sleep, you are craving comfort food all day. You can't get enough chocolate, sweets, lattes, etc. You keep gravitating towards sugary, carb-laden stuff and it seems to be very difficult on those days to make sensible food choices.    Our Sleep Coach Annika Carroll has a closer look at what happens to our body when we sleep seven or fewer hours and shares some sleep tips to get you through the day without snacking on too many sugary snacks.   This episode is presented by our sleep coach Annika Carroll.  To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

Sleep Myths... True or False?! In this episode of Sleep Like A Boss, we will look at 3 common sleep myths:  you need eight hours of sleep sleep helps you lose weight drinking alcohol before bed actually improves your sleep and helps you to fall asleep quicker and easier Are these statements true or false? Our sleep coach Jessica Rojas will analyze them in-depth, so don't miss this episode. This episode is presented by our sleep coach Jessica Rojas. To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

In today's episode of Sleep Like A Boss, Christine talks to Riley Jarvis.    Riley Jarvis is an internationally renowned Sleep Consultant who has helped high functioning individuals achieve more out of their life and business using cutting-edge sleeping strategies and techniques. His own sleep journey started 10 years ago when he started experiencing extreme energy issues and eventually,  was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. He started taking medication but the side effects were just so intruding that he had to take matters into his own hands.    Christine and Riley discuss how he helps his clients prioritize and optimize sleep by using objective data via different tools, such as  the muse headband fitbit the oura ring etc.   Don't miss this episode! For more sleep tips visit our website sleeplikeaboss.com To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? He

Alcohol and sleep do not make good bed partners and there are a few reasons for that.    Alcohol makes you feel sleepy  Alcohol inhibits the production of melatonin  Alcohol prevents us from entering REM sleep   In today's episode our Sleep Coach Kelly Murray goes in depth about how alcohol impairs your sleep and what alternatives you have to that late night cap. This episode is presented by our sleep coach Kelly Murray. To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

With this 100th episode of Sleep Like A Boss we want to thank you for always tuning in! It has been an honor to be sharing all the sleep and health tips with you over the past years! For more sleep tips visit our website sleeplikeaboss.com To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

Summertime. It’s been getting hotter and we’ve been either loving it or suffering! Come night time, it stays too hot and makes falling asleep very difficult.  Our Sleep Coach Jessica Rojas shares her top 9 tips on how to sleep during hot summer nights.

Sleep is one of the most important things that we do in our day-to-day lives. And now, the newest research has shown us just how easy it is for us to sleep. What's even more amazing is that sleep doesn’t need a brain! Let’s have a closer look at it in today’s episode. For more sleep tips visit our website sleeplikeaboss.com To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

Struggling with delayed sleep phase syndrome?  It is the most common circadian rhythm disorder, affecting mostly younger adults.  Our sleep coach Eva Nyhagen has worked with many clients suffering from this sleep disorder and in today's episode she shares some tips that have helped her clients. This episode is presented by our sleep coach Eva Nyhagen. To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

Top tips for a peaceful sleep that I've seen help my clients live a much happier and sleep-friendlier life. For more sleep tips visit our website sleeplikeaboss.com To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to talk a bit about the impacts of sleep on mental health. How are our mental health and sleep or insomnia affecting each other? The positive effects sleep can have on Alzheimer's, dementia, depression, and anxiety. Why you shouldn't shorten your nights, but get a good night of sleep and we are also going to give you 5 suggestions for better REM sleep! This episode is presented by our sleep coach Annika Carroll. To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

Why do we sleep? This is something I get asked a lot, and the answer is that there are so many different reasons, but today I want to focus on, arguably, our most important organ - our brain. The function of our brain related to sleep Every second, every nanosecond while we are awake and conscious, we are making decisions, our brain coordinates with our heart, with our lungs, etc. Our brain is doing a lot to keep everything else functioning properly and just like a car produces fumes in order to function. So in today's episode, I will talk about how our brain helps us with your sleep. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

Here's a very simple strategy to get better sleep: Be mindful of your light exposure. Today's episode is all about how light influences sleep. This episode is presented by our sleep coach Kelly Murray. To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

Having a good mattress is crucial for the quality of our sleep and for our overall health, considering that we spend a third of our life sleeping on them. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

Do you have caffeine drinks and have trouble sleeping?  Listen in to learn how you can enjoy your coffee/ tea and still have a good night's sleep! This episode is presented by our sleep coach Annika Carroll. To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/

Sleep supplements. They seem so seductive, so potent, and the answer to all your questions. Sometimes, this is too good to be true! To find out more about our sleep coaches, visit our team member page. Want to play the "Game Of Sleep" to figure out whether your basic sleep hacks are on track? Head over to https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/