Sandy K Nutrition - Health & Lifestyle Queen
You’re not here to age quietly - you’re here to age powerfully.
Now in its sixth year, this podcast has become a grounded, trusted space for people who refuse to fade out in midlife and beyond. While the conversations center the experiences of women, the insights and tools are valuable for anyone ready to rise into their next chapter.
Hosted by educator and wellness advocate Sandy Kruse, the show blends science, self‑leadership, and soul - always with honesty, transparency, and education first. Sandy’s approach is rooted in real‑life longevity: the kind shaped by time‑tested wisdom, everyday habits, and the practices that actually support a vibrant, meaningful life. Modern tools are welcome, but never at the expense of integrity or common sense.
Most episodes feature Sandy’s own insights, frameworks, and lived experience, with occasional guests who bring genuine depth and value. This is a podcast built on discernment, not trends; substance, not noise.
From hormones to heartbreak, learning discernment and resonance, reinvention to resilience, to becoming the Queen of your own life, now is the time to learn, grow, and step into your power with clarity and confidence.
This is self‑improvement for anyone who’s done being underestimated - especially women in midlife who are ready to rise.
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on this podcast are for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Please consult your practitioner for guidance specific to you. The views expressed may not reflect those of Sandy K Nutrition.
Sandy K Nutrition - Health & Lifestyle Queen
Episode 155 - Sleep Divorce & More: Is this Normal? With Sleep Expert Dr. Wendy Troxel
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We all know the importance of a good night sleep.
Today my guest is Dr. Wendy Troxel. Dr. Troxel is a Senior Behavioral Scientist at the RAND Corporation and Adjunct Faculty at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Utah. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, with more than fifteen years of clinical and research experience in sleep medicine. Her work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, private foundations, and corporations. Her research is regularly published in top-tier medical journals, and she has written the seminal peer-reviewed, academic article on couples and sleep. Wendy has also received numerous awards for her scholarly work. She is the author of the fabulous book called Sharing the Covers available on Amazon or anywhere you buy books.
She has also been on the Kelly & Ryan Show.
And has two fabulous Ted Talks:
How To Sleep Like Your Relationship Depends On It
Why School Should Start Later for Teens
In today's show, we discuss:
- What is classified as "normal"?
- Is it normal to crash when we hit the pillow?
- Is it normal to ruminate before bed?
- Is sleeping apart from your partner "bad" for your marriage?
- Sleep trackers - are they all that?
And SO MUCH MORE!
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