START WITH SLEEP, LLC

🎉 Today, START WITH SLEEP, LLC is celebrating 9 Years since we opened our doors on Hertel Avenue with a dream of helping our community prioritize sleep as the foundation for their health and wellness. Since then, it has grown into so much more—a space for education, connection, and transformation. This anniversary is extra special as it also marks just over 1 year since our rebrand and the launch of The Doze product line and podcast! From curating sleep-enhancing tools to hosting conversations that inspire a cultural shift around sleep, we’ve been on an incredible journey thanks to YOU—our community. 💙 Thank you for trusting us, supporting us, and for being part of this journey—whether you’ve visited us on Hertel Avenue, shopped our boutique, attended a workshop, or listened to the podcast. This anniversary isn’t just about looking back—it’s a commitment to all the dreams and collaborations yet to come. 🙏 ✨ Let’s Make This Anniversary Special Together! This Small Business Saturday, we’re inviting you to celebrate with us in a big way: 🛍️ Special Offer: All items over $22 are Buy 1, Get the 2nd Half Off! 🎁 Custom Sleep Kits: Create personalized sleep kits for everyone on your list, from bedtime essentials to self-care tools—there’s something for everyone. OPEN TODAY: 11am -5pm! 🌟 Share Your Story! Have we helped you improve your sleep? Do you have a favorite memory, workshop, product, or podcast episode? Please share your experience in the comments or tag us in your posts! We’d love to hear how The doze | START WITH SLEEP has impacted your life. We would be so grateful if you would take an extra moment to leave us a review sharing your experience: (Link in comments)@👇🏽 #STARTWITHSLEEP #9YearAnniversary #SleepHealth #TheDoze #CommunityLove #SleepBetterLiveBetter #smallbusinesssaturday2024 #shoplocal #ShopSmall

🛍 4-Days of Sleep-Inspired Gifting at The Doze! 🎉 📆 Friday 11/29 – Monday 12/2 This Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, The doze is your one-stop shop for a must on everyone's wish list - better sleep! 📱 ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: Buy 1 item, get the 2nd item 50% OFF! Perfect for stocking up on sleep-enhancing essentials or checking off your holiday gift list with items they will actually love (and use). 🏬✨ IN-STORE EXPERIENCE: (Saturday: 11am - 5pm) Create custom Sleep Kits packed with unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. From soothing bedtime luxuries to personalized sleep tools, you’ll find the perfect gifts for family, friends—or yourself. Don’t miss this chance to support local business and gift something truly meaningful this holiday season. 🌐 Shop online from the comfort of home at www.thedoze.co or stop by our store at 1211 Hertel Avenue in Buffalo, New York. #ShopSmall #BlackFriday #SmallBusinessSaturday #CyberMonday #GiftOfSleep #TheDoze #startwithsleep A START WITH SLEEP, LLC Company

This week is Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week. 😴😴😴 Idiopathic Hypersomnia is a neurological sleep/wake disorder characterized by excessive sleep and daytime sleepiness despite extraordinary amounts of good quality sleep. It is a debilitating condition often significantly affecting work, education and relationships. IH is often compared to narcolepsy, but the disorders are markedly different as there is no cataplexy (sudden and transient episode of muscle weakness) associated with it Symptoms include: 😴Excessive sleep. 10+ hours of nighttime sleep plus daytime naps. It is not uncommon for sufferers to sleep in excess of 16 hours in a day. 😴Difficulty waking from sleep (even after long sleep) and with the use of multiple alarms, lights, and help from other people. 😴Cognitive dysfunction. This includes memory problems, automatic behavior, and difficulties with concentration and attention. If this sounds like you - if you are struggling with staying awake throughout the day it may be time speak with a sleep specialist. Many have IH for many years without knowing it. To determine if you have IH or another sleep disorder it is best to have a sleep study. Learn more about IH: https://lnkd.in/g_iJPqz #IdiopathicHypersomnia #SleepHealth #sleepcoach #sleepeducation #startwithsleep

This week in May is dedicated to those who serve behind the walls of our prisons and detention centers, our Correctional Officers. START WITH SLEEP, LLC has had the pleasure of educating the graduating classes, current officers, and coordinators from NYS Department of Correctional Services throughout New York State. One program we have been part of for the past 7 years is the LMHF® Strive to Thrive Program which is held from May to October at the beautiful, Beaver Hollow Conference Center. It is a program dedicated to protective service and public employees to help them manage stress through the proper tools including quality rest and sleep! This is especially important in this field as these shift workers hold the highest prevalence for sleep disorders at upwards of 55%. work. Our sleep health curriculum addresses: ☑ The most common factors that affect the sleep of this population. ☑ How to manage your schedule with varying degrees of shift work. ☑ How sleep and mental health are closely connected. ☑ The distinction between rest and sleep to help manage stress effectively. ☑ The importance of getting evaluated for a sleep disorder if symptoms are present. ☑ Sleep Optimization We are proud of the work we do in this space as it improves both personal health and safety. The LMHF® Strive to Thrive program is a holistic approach to improving the health and quality of life of all First Responders and other public employees in high-stress positions or personal situations by learning and experiencing the skills and knowledge to manage stress through proper rest/sleep, exercise & nutrition. This program is offered for FREE to first responders, protective services, and public employees. Looking to learn more or to book your group? https://lnkd.in/eGQpxkrs Want to learn more about the programs we offer? Visit www.startwithsleep.com Thank you for your service. Happy National Corrections Officer Week! #shiftwork #NationalCorrectionsOfficerWeek #startwithsleep #sleepcoach #sleephealtheducation #sleephealth

For the past 8 years since its inception, START WITH SLEEP, LLC has been a delegate for World Sleep Society World Sleep Day! This year was no exception. As part of START WITH SLEEP’s mission towards advocacy for the importance of sleep health in the workplace, this year founder and sleep health educator, Soda Kuczkowski delivered a keynote to Erie 1 BOCES at their Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Wellness Conference titled – “Rest, Recharge, Thrive: Building Strong Foundations for Sleep Health”. The program emphasized our commitment to advocating for sleep health in the workplace and promoting wellness in educational settings. The presentation highlighted the significance of integrating sleep education into school wellness programs, fostering a culture of health that benefits the entire school community. By prioritizing educator well-being, we set a positive example for students, encouraging healthy habits that extend beyond the classroom and into the home environment. The keynote explored how sleep education can enhance overall health and well-being, support learning and development, and serve as a vital tool for stress management and performance optimization. Through an interactive discussion, attendees gained a deeper understanding of the profound impact of sleep on academic achievement, workplace productivity, and overall quality of life. We were so excited to offer this shift in perspective to elevate the importance of sleep health, as it contributes to building and creating healthier communities, thereby fostering a culture of vitality and success in our schools and neighborhoods. Interested in having us work with your school district? Email us at hello@startwithsleep.com https://lnkd.in/g9uZciQv

Today is the day! Our exterior renovation is 90% complete and we have some interior projects to finish but we are OPEN for business! Stop in today from 1pm - 5pm. Our sleep services will resume on April 1st and we plan on having our Grand Opening in May 2024 for Better Sleep Month.

FACT: More than 80% of teens DO NOT get enough sleep. Sleep Health = Mental Health Research shows a clear link between sleep deprivation and teenage depression and anxiety. We also know that an ongoing lack of sleep can increase teens' likelihood of using drugs and alcohol. While mandating mental health in school is an important step in supporting our youth we hope they understand the foundation by which mental health is managed - It starts with SLEEP! START WITH SLEEP, LLC offers schools programs to address this NEED. If you are a parent, teacher, administrator, or community leader we urge you to help bring the message to your school on what creating healthy sleep habits means for the future of the mental, emotional and physical health of our youth. Learn More/Book a Call: https://lnkd.in/eSH2mwe6