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Hey, I’m Chevy.
If falling asleep feels impossible or nights are full of tossing and turning, you’re not alone.
Whether it’s anxiety, hormones, breathing issues, or just life’s chaos keeping you awake, I’m here to help you get to the root of your sleep struggles — with kindness, practical tools, and zero judgment.
Help is here. Stick around. We’ll figure this out together.
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How Do I Know If I Have Insomnia? The Signs You Might Be Overlooking
It’s 7 p.m., and instead of enjoying your evening, all you can think about is sleep. Will you sleep tonight? What happens if you don’t?...
chevy mermelstein
Sep 11, 20254 min read
How Does Insomnia Start? (It’s Not Always Something Big)
We’ve all had those nights. You roll into bed exhausted, ready to crash, but for some reason, sleep just doesn’t come. You toss, turn,...
chevy mermelstein
Sep 10, 20254 min read
What Is Considered Sleep Deprivation? And Why Rest Still Counts
This past weekend, I sat with a new client, a 19-year-old pre-one-A teacher. On the outside, she has everything going for her—she’s...
chevy mermelstein
Sep 2, 20254 min read
Why Can’t I Sleep? The 4 Stages of Insomnia and How to Move Forward
“I think about sleep all day.” That’s what one of my clients told me. And if you’re living with insomnia, you probably get it. As the...
chevy mermelstein
Sep 1, 20254 min read
Sleep Hygiene Refresher: How to Reset Your Sleep Routine for School, Work, and Life Transitions
Why a Sleep Reset Matters Ah, transitions. They sneak up on us every year: the kids go back to school, your job demands a new schedule,...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 31, 20254 min read
Is Your Child’s Sleep Problem Really Yours? (And It’s Not What You Think!)
I was sitting in the back of an Uber the other night, returning from a wedding. It was late, construction was everywhere, and the ride...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 28, 20254 min read
Title: Top 5 Tips for Helping Kids Sleep Better (Avoiding the Bedtime Battles)
You’re doing everything right. Dinner is on the table, homework is checked, baths are done, teeth are brushed—and yet bedtime still feels...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 27, 20254 min read
How to Help Your Child Self-Soothe at Night
Stop Bedtime Battles: Helping Kids Calm Themselves Independently “Self-soothing.” Say it out loud. Chances are, if I say it to a mom,...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 26, 20254 min read
Back-to-School Bedtime: Reset Your Kids’ Routine
Why Summer Freedom Makes Back-to-School Sleep Tough Ah, summer. Two glorious months of freedom. Kids staying out later, playing in the...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 25, 20254 min read
Supplements and Sleep: Helpful Tools, But Not the Whole Solution. Part 2
When it comes to sleep , it’s tempting to think there’s a magic pill—or supplement—that will fix everything. I hear it all the time from...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 21, 20255 min read
What Supplements Can I Take to Sleep Better?
"When I was a kid, my grandmother swore by lavender oil for sleep. Just a few drops on the pillow, she said, and you’d be out like a...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 20, 20254 min read
Gratitude Journaling for Sleep: How Writing Can Calm Your Mind and Improve Rest. Part 2
Ever feel like your mind is a live goose trapped in a box? Flapping, frantic, impossible to quiet. Thoughts bouncing from grocery lists...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 19, 20254 min read
Journaling for Sleep: How One Mother Found Rest and Released Buried Stress
Sara is a 44-year-old mother of six. She’s the kind of woman everyone relies on — disciplined, healthy eater, exercised regularly, worked...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 18, 20255 min read
Dorm Life & Sleep: College Student Wind-Down Guide — Part 2
College life runs on its own wild clock. Your day might start with rushing to morning classes, balancing assignments, and doing “adult”...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 15, 20253 min read
Dorm Life & Sleep: College Student Survival Guide — Part 1
The first night in a college dorm is something you don’t forget. You’re in a strange bed, surrounded by boxes you still haven’t unpacked,...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 14, 20253 min read
The Blackout That Changed How I Think About Sleep
It was the hottest night of the year. The kind of sticky heat where your hair clings to your neck, the sheets feel like they’ve been...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 12, 20254 min read
The Truth About Sleep Restriction Therapy: My Aunt’s Battle with Insomnia
If you’ve ever spent the night staring at the ceiling, you know the hopeless feeling that creeps in with every passing hour. But for my...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 11, 20254 min read
How Does Food Influence Sleep? (And Why You Can’t Treat Your Body Like an ATM)
A client of mine, Chaya, is a single 28-year-old who was juggling two teaching jobs, studying for her BA at night, and volunteering at a...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 7, 20254 min read
Sleep Hygiene Without the Rules: What Actually Helps You Sleep Better
Everyone seems to be talking about sleep hygiene lately. Google it, and you’ll find thousands of results telling you to dim your lights,...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 6, 20254 min read
Why Am I So Tired but Wide Awake in Bed?
You know that feeling all too well. You’re running after kids, juggling work deadlines, squeezing in errands, and maybe—just...
chevy mermelstein
Aug 5, 20254 min read
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