I Hate Going to Bed on Time: Bedtime Procrastination

Want more energy in the morning but hate going to bed at night? Let’s talk about it. Follow Dr. Vanessa Hill (she’ll help you be less tired): - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@braincraft/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nessyhill - Substack: https://nessyhill.substack.com Overthink Less. Live More. Get my FREE 7-lesson guide → https://www.braverwithanxiety.com/start/ Theme song by Ryan Davidson: https://ryangtdavidson.com Livestream Community Guidelines: 1. Not therapy. This is education and entertainment. A cozy hangout, not a support group. 2. Kindness first. Speak like you would to a friend on a hard day. 3. Awkward is welcome. It’s okay to not know what to say (or say it weird). Embrace the mess. 4. Keep it light. Share your truth, but skip the graphic stuff. 5. Stick with the vibe. Stay on topic. Stay curious. Have fun. 00:00:00 Cozy Brain Hour Kickoff 00:05:09 Why We Procrastinate Bedtime (Community Polls + Chat Responses) 00:11:24 My Story: Family Life, Long COVID, and the Cost of Staying Up Late 00:13:29 Guest Interview: Dr. Vanessa Hill (BrainCraft) 00:16:32 Bedtime Procrastination Explained (Self-Care or Toxic Habit?) 00:18:27 Blue Light Panic vs. The Real Sleep Disruptors 00:23:31 Why “Me Time” Keeps Us Awake (and the Role of Phones & Work Boundaries) 00:30:19 A Brief History of Bedtime + Generational Shifts 00:31:28 Exercise, Sex, and Personalized Sleep Routines 00:35:40 Tomorrow Aversion: Dreading the Next Day 00:40:34 Gen Z, Stress, and Phone Habits at Night 00:42:26 Tech That Helps: Kindles, “Dumb Tablets,” and Better Sleep Tools 00:45:17 TikTok Sleep Hacks (Mouth Taping and Other Fads) 00:48:48 Fixing Bedtime Procrastination: Habits vs. Willpower 00:52:34 Work vs. Sleep Dilemma + Dr. Vanessa’s Practical Advice 00:55:00 Vanessa’s Closing Thoughts + Embracing Kindness Over Shame 00:56:13 Pajama Graduation Story + “Sleeping with Friends” Show Memories 01:00:04 Social Media, Shame, and Distorted Norms 01:05:36 My Plan: Wind-Down Rituals, Notebooks, and Star Trek as Sleep Aids 01:10:33 Cozy Brain Hour Update: Next Week’s Chill-Out Video 01:16:59 Game Segment: Snooze or Lose 01:30:00 Community Reflections on Winding Down + Music & Playlists for Sleep 01:45:00 Chat Discussion: Evening Routines and Sleep Struggles 01:50:30 Bedtime Stories: Segment Intro (how it works, Moth cards) 01:56:30 Bedtime Story #1 — “Heart-Skip” Crush & Flowers 02:03:55 Bedtime Story #2 — “Mama Rules: When My Mother Knew Best” 02:15:40 Cozy Crew Sendoff For information purposes only. Does not constitute clinical advice. Consult your local medical authority for advice. Mental health resources: https://www.braverwithanxiety.com/resources/