Carson Reed and His Partner Transition from Sleep Divorce to ‘Sleep Separation’

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Carson Reed and his partner, Mia, have navigated the modern challenge of sleep arrangements, evolving from a sleep divorce to what they now call ‘sleep separation.’ “It’s the best thing that ever happened to us,” expressed the co-host of the morning show, reflecting on their unique bedtime solution.

The shift towards separate sleeping began amidst the chaos of parenting—frequent disturbances from a newborn or the occasional late-night visits from their young children. According to a 2004 National Sleep Foundation survey, nearly 23% of couples find themselves in a similar situation. Carson, 48, first discussed their sleep dynamics in 2020, humorously noting, “I was served my sleep-divorce papers a few years ago.”

Recently, he updated his audience about their current sleeping arrangement: “Now we’re just sleep separated; some nights I’m in the bed, and other nights I’m on the couch or in the guest room.” He even mentioned adopting a new strategy known as the ‘Scandinavian method,’ which involves each partner having their own duvet. “Studies have shown that sharing a blanket can lead to 30% more interrupted sleep,” Carson explained, suggesting this approach might be worth a try.

Their journey towards separate sleeping began when Mia was pregnant with their youngest, daughter Lily, now 2. “It was tough during her third trimester, and I also deal with sleep apnea,” Carson shared. “We just couldn’t get comfortable, so we decided on a sleep divorce—it was the best choice for all of us.”

With Carson’s early morning commitments for the show, the separate sleeping arrangements continued even after Lily was born. Whether it’s separate beds or blankets, the aim remains the same: ensuring both parents get the restful sleep they need for a healthy relationship.

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