Struggling to Sleep Through Divorce? Expert Tips and a Career Path You May Not Have Considered

Struggling to Sleep Through Divorce? Expert Tips and a Career Path You May Not Have Considered

June 16, 2026 · 22 min · Season 6

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Leah Hadley and Katie Pitts discuss the importance of sleep during divorce and share practical strategies for improving sleep habits.

Welcome back to Intentional Divorce Insights! In this episode, Leah Hadley is joined by Katie Pitts, founder of Sleepwise Consulting, a nationally recognized organization that has guided over 12,000 families toward better sleep and well-being. Together, they explore the vital importance of sleep during stressful life transitions like divorce, discuss the impact of routines and mindset on restful nights, and share practical strategies for building sustainable habits. Key Takeaways: - Katie Pitts shares her personal journey into sleep consulting, sparked by her own struggles with her newborn's sleep after a premature birth and a critical turning point that reshaped her family's nights. - Discussion on why sleep is a fundamental survival need and the impact of sleep deprivation on family, marriage, and personal well-being. - Common mistakes parents make with sleep routines—especially during major transitions like divorce—and why maintaining boundaries and routines is critical for children’s sense of safety. - The role of mindset in adult sleep and how believing you’re a “bad sleeper” can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. - Why sustainable, small changes to routines work better than…

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