Mastering Your Internal Clock: Optimizing Sleep and Health With Circadian Rhythm Insights with Ellen Wermter & Mary Helen Rogers
Welcome back to Catching Zzz’s, the show where we pull back the covers on the science of sleep and give you tips you can actually use without needing a PhD.
Today’s episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered why they feel like a zombie in the morning or suddenly wake up at midnight. We’re talking about circadian rhythms, your body’s internal clock, and why they’re way more important than just telling you when to sleep.
Joining host Mary Helen Rogers is someone who knows this better than almost anyone, Ellen Wermter. She’s a Family Nurse Practitioner, a diplomat in behavioral sleep medicine, a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and one of the most passionate voices in the sleep health field.
You may recognize Ellen’s name as she was on the first season of the podcast discussing Women’s Health Month and a variety of topics such as sleep trackers, bedroom environments, and more.
Whether you’re looking to optimize your bedtime routine or simply curious about how your body works, you’ll walk away with practical takeaways to support better sleep and overall health.
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MEET ELLEN
Ellen Wermter is a representative of the Better Sleep Council (BSC), a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and a member of Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Virginia and her Master of Science at Virginia Commonwealth University and is a member of the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP).
Ellen is a dedicated sleep professional both board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine (DBSM) as well as being certified in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and who actively treats patients full-time. She is nationally regarded for her expertise in narcolepsy and was the clinical lead for the Harmony Bioscience Pitolisant expanded access program’s Central Virginia site.
Ellen has been featured in HuffPost, MindBodyGreen, Washington Post, and Homes & Gardens.
In her free time, Ellen prefers to be outside in nature and stays active running and practicing yoga. She lives on a farm with her husband and four children where she grows apple trees and keeps honeybees. She also enjoys singing loudly in the car and rarely gets the lyrics right.
