Hi friend.

If you've been keeping up with me on Instagram, you know that after almost 9 years in Miami, I relocated across states (more on that later). After settling into my new place, I realized that if I wanted to walk the talk on brain health and sleep optimization, I had to start with my bedroom!

Our bedrooms can secretly sabotage our sleep (bad lighting, bad vibes, bad air, and bad habits). So I’m revamping mine into a true sleep oasis, and I’m bringing you along for every step.

Think: spa vibes, neuroscience hacks, and a touch of feng shui to design my best sleep yet.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing with you:

• The hidden ways your bedroom may be wrecking your sleep
• Easy tweaks to transform your space into a sanctuary
• What I’m doing right now in my own room (and which ideas you can steal)

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🛌 FIRST TO-DO: Get a new mattress!

But first, let me ask you something kinda weird but very real:

What are you sleeping on every night?

Because for years, I didn’t even think about it. I had a “decent” mattress, it looked fine, and I was functioning okay... until I started learning how much that mattress was impacting my sleep, hormones, fertility, and even my brain's health.

This is what I found in my research about conventional mattresses:

Most conventional mattresses are made with synthetic foams, flame retardants, glues, and chemicals that release VOCs (volatile organic compounds). These are airborne toxins that you literally breathe in all night, every night. Now imagine 8 hours a night, every night, for YEARS.

By law, all mattresses need to pass tons of tests, including passing the flame retardant standards. These harmful chemicals are not really ever disclosed by the major mattress brands.

I quickly learned that regular mattresses can also contain other chemicals like:

• Formaldehyde (a potential carcinogen)
• Boric Acid (a toxic respiratory irritant often used to kill cockroaches… ewwwww!)
• Antimony (may cause heart and lung damage, possible carcinogen)
• Decabromodiphenyl Oxide (causes hair and memory loss, possible carcinogen)

It makes so much sense. Every night, we lay our faces on our mattresses and pillows, breathing in these chemicals. This is even MORE important if you have children!

The idea of this newsletter is not to alarm you but to inform you so we can all make more educated choices.

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Which mattress did I choose and why

My new mattress is from Avocado Green Mattress!

It covers all my non-negotiables, and it's crafted with the finest natural materials (organic wool and cotton). Naturally cool and breathable, and it's also free from polyurethane foams and fire retardants for healthy sleep.

​I have the king size, with a medium 'feel' which is perfect for side and back sleepers like me.

After 4 weeks of hardly sleeping on an inflatable mattress, getting to sleep in this mattress felt like a DREAM (pun intended lol).

What else should you look for when shopping for an organic mattress?

Certifications! Look for GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard), GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard), and Greenguard Gold.

And by the way, Avocado Green Mattress has them all :)

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EXTRA TIP: After you get your new organic mattress, break it in and give it time!

Natural latex and organic materials feel different. There may be a “getting used to it” period of 1–2 weeks. Don’t judge the first night. Your body (and brain!) is recalibrating.

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My final thoughts

I knew that while creating my sleep oasis, one of my biggest investments was going to be the mattress. But prioritizing an organic mattress isn’t just a bougie wellness flex.

It’s a bold act of self-love and future-proofing my brain. Our mattress is where our nervous system does its deepest healing work. I won't let chemicals crash this sacred process for me.

Your next step?

Take 10 minutes tonight to:

• Research your current mattress brand and see what it’s made of
• Create an “organic mattress savings fund” in your bank app if you need a little time to save towards getting a new organic mattress
• Look up organic bedding options or mattress toppers you can grab on sale

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‼️ Speaking of sales

Take advantage of Avocado Green Mattress's Memorial Day sale starting on May 19th!

• 20% OFF all their luxury organic mattresses with code HONOR20
• 15% on their green and vegan mattresses, weighted blankets (my favs!), and silk pillowcases with code HONOR15
• 10% off everything else with code HONOR10

Promo codes may be stacked across eligible items, but cannot be combined with redline final sale discounts. As an Avocado affiliate, I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no extra cost to you.

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In next week's newsletter, I'll talk about how your bedroom might be ruining your sleep (and your brainpower) without you even realizing + what to look out for, and what to do about it.

💤 Sweet dreams!

-Candy

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As usual, all opinions and suggestions of people, places, and products I love are my own. All linked products are independently selected and curated by the CEO Wellness Club team and me. Some of them contain affiliate links. If you love and buy something we link to, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional or medical advice of any kind. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Ask your doctor before trying any new regimens, herbs, or supplements.

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**This newsletter was done in collaboration with Avocado Green Mattress. As usual, all thoughts and opinions are all mine. I have the king-size mattress with a medium 'feel' which is perfect for side and back sleepers like me. My review is 100% real. Thanks so much for showing love to the brands that support my work!

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