Allison Egidi welcomes a unique and inspiring guest—12th grader Lizzie Pisani—who shares powerful insights from her year-long capstone project on the relationship between teen sleep, anxiety, and screen use.

After struggling with her own sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic, Lizzie became curious about how disrupted sleep impacts mental health in teens. Her passion for the topic led her to dive deep into research, survey her peers, and interview professionals—all culminating in a project aimed at helping teens and parents better understand the connection between sleep and emotional well-being.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What inspired Lizzie to research teen sleep and anxiety

• The clear correlation she found between poor sleep and higher levels of anxiety in her high school community

• How screen time and inconsistent sleep routines exacerbate mental health challenges in adolescents

• Simple, actionable strategies that teens (and their parents!) can implement to improve sleep hygiene

• Surprising stats about how many teens aren't getting enough rest—and the real consequences

• Lizzie’s compelling ideas for how schools can support student well-being through sleep education

• Personal reflections from Lizzie on the challenges and rewards of applying her own sleep tips
  
  

Whether you're raising a teen or preparing for the teen years ahead, Lizzie’s thoughtful perspective and practical advice are not to be missed.

🎧 Tune in to hear how empowering teens with knowledge about sleep can make a lasting impact—on grades, mood, safety, and overall health.

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