The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast
The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast aims to transform the conversation around sleep by featuring conversations with industry leaders who provide practical takeaways for improving sleep. The host, Mollie Eastman, shares her personal journey with insomnia and her deep dive into chronobiology and circadian rhythms. The podcast emphasizes making sleep the number one focus in the pursuit of great health.
Episodes
273: Dr. Clint Steele, Author, Speaker & Brain Health Expert: What If Your Brain Doesn't Feel Safe?
SHOWNOTES:
😴 Could poor sleep be a hidden brain problem?
😴 Why does your brain stay in survival mode at night?
😴 Can unresolved stress keep you from sleeping?
😴 What happened before age 10 that still affects sleep today?
😴 Could your morning routine matter more than supplements?
😴 Why does early sunlight help set up better sleep?
😴 Can checking your phone raise cortisol too soon?
😴 Are sleeping pi
272: Brian Karr, Second-Generation Indoor Environmental Consultant, CoFounder of We Inspect: Why Sleeping & Feeling Better On Vacation Matters
Brian Karr, a second-generation indoor environmental consultant, specializes in assisting hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions by identifying and addressing mold, mycotoxins, and other indoor pathogens in their homes, leading to significant improvements in their health.
As the co-founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test, Brian has become a recognized authority on indoor enviro
271: Charley Morley, Internationally Recognized Teacher of Lucid Dreaming, Trauma-Informed Sleep, and Mindfulness: How Lucid Dreams Could Heal Trauma
Charlie Morley is an internationally recognized teacher of lucid dreaming, trauma-informed sleep, and mindfulness, with over 25 years of experience in lucid dreaming practice. A bestselling Hay House author, two-time TED speaker, and Mindvalley coach, Charlie has taught workshops and retreats in more than 20 countries and has worked with organizations including the NHS, the British Army, Reuters,
270: Dr. Saema Tahir, Quadruple Board Certified Physician, Specialty: Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, & Sleep Medicine: What Your Sleep Tracker Isn't Telling You
Dr. Saema Tahir is a quadruple board-certified physician specializing in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine in New York City. She completed her medical training at Ross University School of Medicine, followed by residency at Case Western Reserve University and fellowships in Sleep Medicine at Temple University Hospital and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Drexel U
269: Ian Mitchell, Research Scientist, Pharmaceutical Consultant, & Founder of Wizard Sciences: How Purpose May Improve Your Sleep
Ian Mitchell is a research scientist, pharmaceutical consultant, entrepreneur, and founder of Wizard Sciences. His work focuses on longevity, metabolic health, mitochondrial function, stem cells, quantum biology, and advanced wellness technologies. With a background in chemistry and biochemistry, Ian has spent years researching the biological mechanisms behind aging, cognitive performance, recover
268: Dr. Michael J. Breus, PhD, The Sleep Doctor, Bestselling Author & Speaker: What To Do When You Wake Up At 3AM
Dr. Michael J. Breus, PhD has the distinction of being a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is one of only 168 people in the world to have passed the Sleep Medical Speciality board without going to Medical School. World-renowned as The Sleep Doctor™, he is a bestselling author, media personality, keynote speaker, and brand a
267: Dr. Keith Matheny, ENT Surgeon & Airway Expert Discusses How a 20-Minute Procedure for Nasal Airway Obstruction Improved My Breathing and Sleeping
😴 Why nasal breathing matters more than most realize when it comes to sleep.
😴 Could nasal valve collapse be affecting your sleep?
😴 What if your deviated septum isn't the whole problem?
😴 How can airway obstruction impact sleep quality?
😴 Why do some CPAP users still struggle?
😴 Could mouth tape make breathing harder for some people?
😴 What makes VivAer different from traditional surgery?
😴 How c
266: Meredith Oke, Host of the Quantum Biology Collective & Non-Profit Founder: How Your Light Environment Might Be Destroying Your Sleep Quality
Meredith Oke is the host of the Quantum Biology Collective podcast and non-profit founder, Meredith has been down the sleep rabbit hole for years, learning what works, what doesn’t and how to raise a family that sleeps.
SHOWNOTES:
😴 Could your light bulbs secretly drain your energy nightly?
😴 Morning sunlight may reset your body faster than expected
😴 Sleeping longer doesn’t guarantee better sle
265: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, Psychiatrist Specializing in Medication Tapering: How Sleeping Pills Can Quietly Backfire Long Term
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, MD is a psychiatrist renowned for his expertise in the field of drug tapering and withdrawal management. With years of experience in clinical psychiatry, he has developed a particular interest and specialization in assisting patients with the safe and effective tapering of psychiatric medications. His approach is patient-centered, focusing on individualized plans that prio
264: Kim Rogers, Professor & Creator of ParaFy: Could Parasites Be A Factor In Your Sleep Problems?
Kim Rogers spent over 20 years in Western medicine running 25 healthcare colleges, teaching as a professor, authoring medical materials, and earning two healthcare degrees, all while battling chronic illness herself. In 2019, her health declined severely, leading her and her husband to sell everything and move to their property to build a log home and focus on healing. After exploring natural appr
263: Dr. Christopher Motley, Alternative Health Practitioner: Why You’re Tired Even After 7-9 Hrs
Dr. Chris Motley is a globally renowned alternative health practitioner specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine, and kinesiology. His mission is to remove fear from health information, and empower individuals to take charge of their well-being. He resides in Nashville.
SHOWNOTES:
😴 Why does your body wake up at the same time?
😴 What if sleep issues are linked to organs?
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262: Andrej Klokner, Founder & CEO of The Klokners Consulting, Productivity Coach: The Productivity Trap Ruining Your Sleep
Andrej Klokner, a Scale Up Coach, CEO, and licensed productivity expert with over 15 years of experience helping leaders grow from 5 to 30 plus team members with more ease. He’s also the creator of the Integrated Man concept.
SHOWNOTES:
😴 Why productivity myths keep you stuck in burnout
😴 How your relationship with time affects your sleep and energy
😴 Why trying to do everything leads to menta
261: Dan White & Jai Kapoor, Co-Founder of InRhythm: The Hidden Sleep Problem In Your Home Lighting
😴 Dan shared why light exposure influences sleep quality
😴 Jai explained what you need to know about Circadian rhythm & sleep
😴 Why sleep struggles persist despite optimal habits
😴 How sunlight benefits support restorative sleep outcomes
😴 Why blue light disrupts evening cognitive readiness
😴 How red light promotes physiological relaxation responses
😴 Why modern lifestyle misaligns biologi
260: Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, Pioneer in Holistic Dentistry: Your Dentist Might Know Your Sleep Problem
Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, CNAS, is an internationally recognized author, speaker, and pioneer in holistic dentistry. She founded Total Care Dental and Living Well with Dr. Michelle, offering resources to help people regain their health.
After mercury exposure in her dental practice made her ill, she became a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and created "Health-Based Denti
259: Dr. Matt Bernstein, Metabolic Psychiatrist: Your Sleep & Mental Health Problems Might Start With Food
In addition to being a respected clinical psychiatrist for more than 20 years, Dr. Matt Bernstein is Accord’s chief executive officer and one of the leading voices in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. After graduating summa cum laude from Columbia University in New York, N.Y., with a bachelor’s degree in English literature, he received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medic
258: Dr. Douglas Krohn, An Award-Winning Primary Care Physician: Why Sleep Apnea Often Goes Undiagnosed/Untreated
Dr. Douglas Krohn is an award-winning primary care physician, a Clinical Professor at New York Medical College, and a sleep apnea patient with deep insights into the patient journey and effective care delivery. He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Telemedicine Association, and the American Board of Pediatrics.
SHOWNOTES:
😴 Why sleep disorders must be addressed be
257: Dr. Melissa Sonners, Chiropractor, Author/Podcaster The Connection Code: 2 Minutes to Better Sleep
Dr. Melissa Sonners is a nervous system guide, brainwave educator, and the author of The Connection Code (Hay House, 2026). After finding herself stretched between motherhood, ambition, and eventually a serious illness, Melissa was forced to rebuild her life from the inside out. Through that journey, she discovered something powerful: true healing doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from learnin
256: Patrick McKeown, Breathing Expert & Author: The Breathing Cure for Better Sleep (UARS, Apnea, Mouthbreathing, and more!)
Patrick McKeown is an internationally recognized breathing expert and author, specializing in functional breathing, sleep, and mental health. Over the past two decades, he has helped thousands of people worldwide improve their sleep, health, and performance through the science of optimal breathing.
Patrick’s latest book, The Breathing Cure for Better Sleep, brings together cutting-edge research an
255: Rob Sweetman, Former Navy SEAL, MBA, Sleep Scientist: Sleep Isn’t a Luxury: A Former Navy SEAL on Sleep, Trauma, and Survival
BIO:
Rob Sweetman – Former Navy SEAL, MBA, Sleep Scientist
Rob Sweetman is a former Navy SEAL turned sleep scientist dedicated to optimizing human performance in high-stress environments. With firsthand experience of the brutal effects of sleep deprivation in military operations, Rob has spent years researching and developing solutions to improve sleep for service members, first responders, and h
254: Ramona von Leden, PhD, Neuroscientist & Scientific Affairs Advisor at Neuronic: Bad Sleep? Neuroscientist Explains How A Light Helmet Could Help
Ramona is a neuroscientist and scientific strategist with deep experience at the intersection of neuroscience, rehabilitation, and emerging health technologies. She earned her BS in Psychology from Brown University, her PhD in Neuroscience from the Uniformed Services University (where her research focused on the modulation of inflammation following Neurotrauma, including publications on the impact
253: Chuck McGee III, Founder of Iced Viking Breathworks: Stop Sabotaging Your Nervous System
Chuck McGee III is a breathwork instructor and ACT practitioner known for cutting through wellness noise with practical, no-nonsense nervous system tools. A Type 1 Diabetic and traumatic brain injury survivor, he combines lived experience, physiology, and breathwork to help people regain agency over stress, pain, and performance. SHOWNOTES:😴 How did breathwork become Chuck’s “bartender-to-breath”
252: Dr. Aric Prather, UCSF Sleep Psychologist & Author of The Sleep Prescription, Poor Sleep & Mental Health Are Linked
😴 Why insomnia feels so personal — like something in you suddenly broke😴 Is insomnia an early warning sign for depression and anxiety?😴 If you fix sleep first, can mental health symptoms ease too?😴 Why caring too much about sleep can quietly make it worse😴 The bedtime habit that feels logical but keeps insomnia alive😴 “Helpful” coping strategies that secretly sabotage sleep😴 Night owl livin
251: Diane Ducarme, Founder of Migraine Heroes: Why Migraines Keep Stealing Your Sleep
Diane Ducarme, Founder & CEO of Migraine Heroes is a leading figure in migraine investigation, blending the wisdom of Eastern Medicine with Western science and advanced technology to uncover the true roots of migraine disease. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, a background in science and engineering, and fluency in seven languages—including Mandarin—Diane brings a rich perspective to the c
250: Jonathan Robinson, Psychotherapist & Best-selling Author: MDMA Therapy and the Nervous System Reset
Jonathan Robinson is a former psychotherapist and author of 16 books. He has been a frequent guest on Oprah and CNN, and is well known for his groundbreaking work with MDMA assisted therapy. He has led over 600 MDMA sessions with people over a 40 year period. His books about MDMA include "Ecstasy as Medicine" and "Ecstasy for Couples."
SHOWNOTES:
😴 What happens when sleep tips aren’t enough
249: Emily Sardi, NP, Women’s Health Expert: Estrogen Loss Is Ruining Your Nights
Emily Sadri is a double board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife. She studied at the University of Pennsylvania and began her career in New York City, drawn to midwifery for its deep focus on relationships and walking with women—not in front of them.After a decade in conventional medicine, frustrated by the limits of insurance-based care, Emily founded Aurelia—
248: Ashley Williams, DPT: How Daytime Posture Shapes Nighttime Sleep
Ashley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 20 years of expertise in seating, posture, and pressure management. She began her career leading a pediatric seating clinic before bringing her knowledge to the wheelchair manufacturing industry, where she thrived in clinical sales and training, mentoring new therapists in foundational seating principles.Her career has been built on a deep understan
247: Kristin Weitzel, SHERPA Breath & Cold Founder: MDMA-Assisted Facilitation for Trauma & Sleep Support
Kristin is a health and high-performance maven, nutrition specialist, certified fitness trainer, and leader in the global breathwork and cold exposure space. Her SHERPA Breath & Cold Instructor Training program has trained over 175 coaches and healers across North America and the Caribbean using the transformative power of breathwork and ice plunges.Her trademark wit, wisdom, and female biohacking
246: Dr. Donald Shrump Jr, (DC, MS, CSCS) Founder, CORE Performance Labs: Circadian Biology For Ultimate Sleep & Performance Optimization!
Dr. Donald (DC, MS, CSCS) works with high-output leaders and pros who want steady energy, sound sleep, and clear decision-making under pressure. Trained as a scientist and former decathlete, he runs a diagnostics-first process: measure first (labs, sleep architecture, HRV, cognitive speed, recovery), act second (light and rhythm, training, sleep, nutrition, travel), then track the deltas in plain
245: Ryan Gober, Neuroscience PhD: When Your Nervous System Won’t Switch Off
Dr. Ryan Gober, Medical Science Liaison at Electromedical Products International (EPI). Dr. Gober shares his insights on the science behind Alpha-Stim, its clinical applications for anxiety, insomnia, and pain, and the role of non-invasive brain stimulation in mental health treatment.Electromedical Products International (EPI) is a medical device company specializing in developing neuromodulation
244: Mark Dini, Circadian & Quantum Strategies, Why Your Sleep Fixes Aren’t Working
Mark Dini is a decentralized health consultant specializing in quantum and circadian biology, functional medicine, comprehensive blood testing, tissue-specific bioregulator peptides, signaling peptide therapy, and longevity and healthspan optimization. His career is dedicated to advancing holistic and scientific methods to improve health and well-being on a global scale.As a business partner at an
243: Dr Joseph Dituri, (‘Dr. Deep Sea’!): The Hyperbaric Secret to Better Sleep: What 100 Days Underwater Revealed
Dr Joseph Dituri, also known as Dr. Deep Sea, is a biomedical engineer, former U.S. Navy saturation diver, and professor who lived underwater for 100 days as part of Project Neptune— a groundbreaking scientific mission to study how extended high-pressure environments affect the human body and brain. During his time beneath the sea, Dr. Dituri and everyone who visited him experienced something extr
242: Andrew Poles, Executive Coach & Ultra-Endurance Athlete: The Hidden Reason You Can’t Sleep: Being ‘Incomplete’
Andrew Poles is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and ultra-endurance athlete dedicated to helping visionary founders scale their businesses without burning out.With 20+ years of experience, Andrew has coached over 10,000 leaders from companies like NASA, Dell, Schwab, Epic Games, and Netflix. After leading and turning around multi-million-dollar businesses, he left the corporate world to
241: Part 2: Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Founder and CEO, Clearlight: Sauna Heat: The Missing Link in Deep Sleep & Nervous System Regulation
Dr. Raleigh Duncan is widely recognized for his expertise in infrared therapy and is one of the most significant contributors to technologies that support healing the human body. He is a Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic and founded Clearlight over 28 years ago—now a global leader in infrared saunas and innovative wellness solutions.He is considered one of the early pioneers in infrared sauna
240: Brian Johnson, Triple-certified Building Biologist: The Silent Sleep Killers Hiding Inside Your Home
SENERGY360 founder Brian Johnson began his career in the lumber industry as a certified lumber grader, where he discovered firsthand how conventional building materials could contribute to unhealthy living conditions through issues like mold growth. This early insight sparked his lifelong passion for healthier home construction and ultimately inspired the creation of SENERGY360, a company dedicate
239: Martin McPhilime, Respiratory & Sleep Scientist: The Hidden Link Between Breathing, CO₂ & Deep Sleep That No One Talks About
Martin is a renowned authority in Breath Science, bringing together an impressive blend of expertise as a Respiratory and Sleep Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, and Behavioural Science Practitioner. With over 15 years of experience in research, clinical work, and training, Martin is not only a consultant, scientist and educator but also a passionate advocate for healthy, connected living. Martin
238: Adam Ludwin, Founder of Fivepointfive App, Improve HRV, Calm Your Mind, and Sleep Deeper
After dropping out of university Adam started his first digital marketing business from his mother’s hallway aged just 21 and soon went on to found Captify Technologies, a global marketing technology company. Over 10 years, he scaled it to 300 staff across 13 markets and drove revenues to over $60m per year before successfully exiting the business in July 202Along the way, the relentless pressure
237: Lynne Peeples, Science Journalist & Author of The Inner Clock: Reprogram Your Circadian Rhythm: The Secret Code of Sleep & Health
Lynne Peeples is an author and journalist covering science, health, and the environment. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, Scientific American, Nature, HuffPost, NBC News, The Atlantic, and other publications. Before becoming a journalist, she crunched numbers as a biostatistician for HIV clinical trials and environmental health studies. Peeples is a recipient of an MIT Knight Science Jour
236: Ryan Jensen, Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Center: From Exhausted to Energized: A Super Bowl Champion’s Battle with Sleep Apnea
Super Bowl Champion and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen joins the conversation to discuss a critical health issue that impacts lives both on and off the field — sleep apnea. He recounts the pivotal moment that changed everything: a season marked by significant weight loss, declining mood, and reduced performance, culminating in a candid call from his father that prompted an at-home
235: Dr. Dan Pardi, Qualia CHO: Part 2: Mitochondria, NAD & Energy: The Cellular Blueprint for Better Sleep
Dr. Dan Pardi is the Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, where he leads education initiatives focused on advancing healthspan and optimizing peak performance. Qualia Life Sciences develops products rooted in complex systems science, a framework that recognizes the body’s natural ability to self-regulate and heal. Their growing product line includes support for brain health, cellular heal
234: Dr. Dan Pardi, Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences: Part 1: The Daily Reset: Light, Sleep, and the Future of Human Performance
Dr. Dan Pardi is the Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, where he leads education initiatives focused on advancing healthspan and optimizing peak performance. Qualia Life Sciences develops products rooted in complex systems science, a framework that recognizes the body’s natural ability to self-regulate and heal. Their growing product line includes support for brain health, cellular heal
233: Seth Jones, CEO of Superstratum: From Sick Homes to Healing Sleep: A Step-by-Step Detox Guide
Seth Jones, CEO of Superstratum, a company turning home detoxification into a simple, DIY process from everyday cleaners to whole home protocols. Seth’s story is wild: he went from DJ nights in L.A. to battling mold and mycotoxin exposure in his own home, then building science backed solutions that help families breathe (and sleep) easier.SHOWNOTES:😴 From DJ to building science: How Seth’s mold c
232: Jonny Miller, Founder of Nervous System Mastery: Why Chasing Sleep Fails and What Your Nervous System Needs Instead
BIO:Jonny Miller is the founder of Nervous System Mastery, a course that has helped hundreds of founders and tech leaders cultivate calm, reduce nervousness, and elevate their sense of aliveness.SHOWNOTES:😴 How grief sparked Johnny Miller’s path to nervous system mastery😴 Why “Sleep is a Skill” starts with the nervous system, not the pillow😴 What top-down, bottom-up, and outside-in self-regul
231: Dr. Christy Sutton, DC & Author of The Iron Curse Why Both Low & High Iron Can Wreck Your Nights
SHOWNOTES:😴 Low vs. high iron: What’s the real difference in symptoms, and why can both wreck your sleep?😴 Ferritin ranges decoded: Why Dr. Christy keeps it under ~100, and how men vs. women differ😴 Your iron panel & action steps: Which labs to request, what ranges to note, and how to talk to your clinician😴 High iron, low ferritin: When can genes or hemolysis create this confusing picture?😴 Hemoc
230: Dylan Gemelli, Fitness Creator (1.5M+ IG Followers) & Biohacking Advocate: The Cost of Bad Sleep: Stress, Screens, and Self-Sabotage
BIO:Dylan Gemelli is a prominent figure in the fitness and biohacking industry. He is known for his expertise in health, fitness, and performance enhancement. Dylan is the creator of the Dylan Gemelli Podcast, which features enlightening discussions with experts and influencers in the health and wellness space. His work focuses on improving the quality of life through biohacking, fitness, and long
229: Dr. Upneet (Neety) Chawla, MD, Double Board-Certified in Internal & Sleep Medicine: Sleep Apnea Myths That Keep People Sick and Exhausted
BIO:Dr. Upneet (Neety) Chawla, MD, is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine. She serves as an Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center with roles in both the Departments of Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine. Her efforts are dedicated to merging the fields of sleep health with hospital medicine and extending this knowledge to the public. Dr. Chaw
228: Dr. Nayan Patel, Author Advancing Root-Rause Solutions for Sleep, Stress, Sleep & Cellular Health: Tired but Wired? The Oxidative Stress Fix You Haven’t Tried
BIO:DR. NAYAN PATEL is a sought after pharmacist, wellness expert, and thought leader in his industry. He has been working with physicians since 1999 to custom develop medication for their clients and design a patient specific drug and nutrition regimen. He has been the pharmacist of choice to celebrities, CEOs and physicians themselves. He recently published his first comprehensive book, The Glut
227: Kaely McDevitt, Registered Dietitian Specializing in Women's Health. Sleep, Stress, and Hormones: Unlocking the Hidden Connections
BIO: Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients reclaim their energy, optimize fertility and overcome hormone symptoms through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering w
226: Campbell Will, Integrative Physiotherapist & Breathwork Educator: Why Your Breath Might Be the Hidden Cause of Your Insomnia
Campbell looks at health from a 'nervous system' first approach, teaching the importance of movement and breathing as it relates to the nervous system. He combines his background in physiotherapy with a specialisation in breathwork that focuses not on the experience, but on the restoration of optimal breathing. His outlook focuses on systems over symptoms and people over problems. SHOWNOTES:😴 How
225: Ed Harrold, Author & Public Speaker: The Breathing Mistake That’s Costing You Deep Sleep
BIO:Ed Harrold is an author, inspirational leader, public speaker, coach and educator. Ed’s mastery in the science of mindful breathing blends the fields of neuroscience and the wisdom of contemplative traditions into effective strategies to improve health, well-being and performance. Ed is the author of Life With Breath IQ + EQ = NEW YOU & BodyMindBusiness: The Business Of BE’ing Within.Ed’s Br
224: Zora Benhamou, Gerontologist, Health Coach & Biohacker: What Doctors Don’t Tell You About Preparing for Surgery… And How It Can Wreck Recovery
BIO:Zora Benhamou is a gerontologist passionate about aging and longevity. She is on a mission to disrupt ageist stereotypes in social media and is host of the Hack My Age podcast focusing on biohacking for women in menopause.Zora is a 52 year old digital nomad, traveled to over 50 countries, lived in 8, and speaks 6 languages. She founded the website HackMyAge.com, the Hack My Age podcast, and is
223: Dr. Alexis Cowan, Princeton-Trained PhD, Circadian, & Metabolism Scientist: The Missing Link Between Metabolism, Light, and Deep Sleep
BIO:Dr. Alexis Cowan is a Princeton-trained PhD whose interests and specialities lie at the intersection of circadian and photobiology, metabolism, and the microbiome. After completing her doctoral research in one of the top metabolism labs in the world, she started her private practice where she works with athletes and highly motivated individuals looking to optimize their health and performance
222: Todd Shipman, Wellness enthusiastic & EMF expert: Sleep saboteurs you can’t see: can quantum energy really protect you?
Todd Shipman is a wellness enthusiast, entrepreneur, and advocate for cutting-edge quantum technologies that enhance health and well-being. With a background in anti aging, physical performance, water revitalization, and holistic living, Todd’s passion lies in helping people unlock their optimal wellness potential by connecting with nature-inspired solutions.Todd’s journey has brought him to the f
221: Dr. Mauro Zappaterra, MD, Phd, Director of Multidisciplinary Care at Synovation Medical Group: Why your Sleep Struggles aren’t About Willpower…it’s your Nervous System
Mauro Zappaterra obtained his MD and PhD from Harvard Medical School. He is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation with a focus on optimizing human performance, increasing awareness and decreasing suffering. He has been practicing mindfulness since 1998, and teaching mindfulness to patients with chronic pain since 2018, and he is the Director of Multidisciplinary Care at Synovatio
220: Julie Westervelt, Founder of Sleep Crown Pillow: Why This Over-The-Head Pillow Could Be Your New Best-Friend At Night!
Julie Westervelt is the Founder of Sleep Crown Pillows. With a background in Restorative Yoga, her life's work is to help people feel the calm, soft side of life. Inhale, exhale, rest.SHOWNOTES:😴 How did a lifelong “pro sleeper” build a business from her bedtime ritual?😴 Could putting a pillow over your head & eyes be the ultimate sleep hack?😴 What happens when you create a “cocoon” for your ne
219: Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Founder and CEO, Clearlight: The Sleep-Sauna Connection—Heat Therapy Wellness Stacks For Deep Sleep
Dr. Raleigh Duncan is widely recognized for his expertise in infrared therapy, as one of the most significant contributors to technologies for healing the human body, and as a leader in advancing the industry over the past three decades. Dr. Duncan is a Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic and started Clearlight more than 28 years ago. Today, Clearlight is the industry leader in infrared saunas
218: Emma Cooksey, Patient Advocate, Project Sleep: The Hidden Face of Sleep Apnea…What We’re Getting Wrong
Emma Cooksey is a writer, speaker, and patient advocate. She was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea at the age of 30, after more than a decade of unexplained health issues. In 2020, Emma launched a weekly podcast, “Sleep Apnea Stories” to break down stereotypes of sleep apnea while also raising awareness of symptoms and treatment options.In her current role as Sleep Apnea Program Manager, Emm
217: Julie Flygare, President & CEO of Project Sleep: When Doctors Miss Your Sleep Disorder—and One Woman’s Stand for Change
BIO:Julie Flygare, JD, serves as President & CEO of Project Sleep. Flygare is an internationally recognized patient-perspective leader, an accomplished advocate, and the award-winning author of Wide Awake and Dreaming: A Memoir of Narcolepsy. In March 2022, she delivered the TEDx Talk, “What Can You Learn from a Professional Dreamer?” In 2024, Flygare was awarded the Sleep Research Society's Publi
216: Dr. Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS: Why Your Breathing (Not Just CPAP!), Holds the Key to Deep Sleep
Dr. Dylan Petkus is on a mission to help educate and empower those with sleep apnea and other sleep issues to live fuller, healthier lives. Dr. Petkus knows firsthand the frustration of CPAPs and the daily struggles of brain fog, exhaustion, and the range of issues related to sleep apnea. Motivated by his struggles with sleep apnea, Dr. Petkus embarked on a multi-year-long research journey to unco
215: Warren Phillips, M.S. — AKA The Non-Toxic Dad | Are Toxins Stealing Your Sleep? How to Detox Your Home, Body & Nights
Warren Phillips, M.S., the Non-Toxic Dad, he is leading a social movement educating and inspiring individuals to choose a non-toxic lifestyle. Warren is a passionate and energetic entrepreneur, he lives a non-toxic lifestyle and works tirelessly to educate the world about avoiding and removing toxins. Non-Toxic Dad has reached and impacted over 100 million people in the last year.During the first
214: Miesha Tate, UFC fighter & Big Brother Champ: Anticipatory Anxiety & Sleep For Performance (Plus My Insomnia Story!)
Miesha Tate is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion and still an active fighter in the UFC. Outside of fighting, she hosts the Built for Growth podcast, where she interviews a wide range of guests on mindset, resilience, health, and entrepreneurship. She’s passionate about health and wellness and regularly speaks at events and conferences on topics like longevity, recovery, and performance, drawing
213: Ronda Holman, Co-Founder of Airway Coach: How Airway Dysfunction Sabotages Your Sleep—and What You Can Do to Fix It!
Ronda Holman is The Airway Champion. She is the Co-Founder of Airway Coach a revolutionary approach to helping humans learn to help themselves breathe better while they sleep by developing protocols and systems to be preformed daily. She is a 25 year, US Airforce trained, dental assistant who has spent her entire career looking at airway disorders and their negative effects in the mouth.She has de
212: Dr. Neel Bulchandani, Integrative Airway & Feeding Chiropractor: Unraveling Tension: The Tongue, Fascia & Sleep Connection
BIO:Dr. Neel Bulchandani is an intra- and inter-disciplinary healer specializing in solving complex problems related to sleep, airway, feeding, and mobility. He uses systems thinking and a kaleidoscopic approach (nod to Thomas Edison) in order to help all ages -- babies to adults. He began as a chiropractor 17 years ago, and then 9 years ago, when his daughter was born with a tongue tie, he went d
211: Dr. Eugene Lipov, Co-Founder & CMO of Stella: The Sleep-Trauma Connection -- New Procedure Calming PTSD & Supporting Sleep
Dr. Eugene Lipov is one of the world’s leading experts on the treatment of symptoms related to post-traumatic stress.Truly, a pioneer in stellate ganglion treatment for symptoms of PTSD, he knows first-hand that trauma can be all-consuming. Growing up with a veteran father stricken with PTSD, and a mother with debilitating depression who eventually took her own life, he truly understands the impac
210: Emily Neumann, Primal Trust™ Academy Mentor: From Dysregulation to Deep Rest: Unlocking Sleep Through Nervous System Healing
BIO:Although Emily was previously trained and certified in Acupressure, Reiki, and other healing modalities, she found herself caught up in the chaos of corporate life for years- along the way having two children and working seven days a week, her personal perfect health storm came knocking. After going from doctor to doctor, countless testing and diagnoses, Emily turned to Nervous System Regulati
209: Ben Azadi, Founder of Keto Kamp & Best Selling Author: Sleep, Sugar & Self-Image: Unlocking Metabolic Freedom
In 2008, Ben Azadi was an obese man who went through a personal health transformation of releasing 80 pounds of extra weight, and getting metabolically healthy. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. Ben has a 10 year mission to help over 1 million people naturally reverse their diabetes. Ben, the founder of Keto Kamp, has over 17 y
208: Todd Anderson, Co-Founder of Dream Performance & Recovery: 208: Todd Anderson, Co-Founder of Dream Performance & Recovery: Sleep Smarter, Breathe Better, Recover Faster: Your Guide to Optimized Sleep
Todd is the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Dream Performance & Recovery, makers of performance sleep products. His obsession and passion for fitness, nutrition, sleep and overall human performance optimization began when he was a walk-on for the Michigan State University football team. His successful college career led to an NFL opportunity for the Rams in 2012, where he took his passion fo
207: Arjen de Jong, PhD: Founder & CEO, AirTulip: The Untold Connection Between Air Quality & Sleep—From Allergies to Snoring
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206: Dr. Daniel Gartenberg, Sleep Scientist, Founder of SleepSpace: How CBT-I, Sleep Tech, and Holistic Support Can Transform Your Sleep Journey
Dr. Daniel Gartenberg is a sleep scientist and the founder and CEO of SleepSpace, a company that develops innovative solutions for improving sleep quality and health. He has a PhD in cognitive psychology from George Mason University and more than 15 years of experience in sleep research and technology.Dr. Gartenberg has received over $3.5 million in grant awards from the National Science Foundatio
205: Anne Rahe, CEO and Educator of GST Body: Fascia, Flow & Freedom: How Releasing Tension in Your Body Can Unlock Deeper Sleep
For the past 25+ years, Anna Rahe has delved deep into a liberating and empowering relationship with fascia so that as many people as possible can invest in their health, restore their vitality, and heal themselves with the proprietary tools she has created. As the founder, CEO and educator of GST Body, Anna has spoken about holistic body care through fascia around the world, partnered with top at
204: Dr. Jacob Ambrose, Clinical Psychologist & CEO of Restore Psychology: Link Between Insomnia & Repressed Emotions (Anger, Fear, & Saddness)
Dr. Jacob Ambrose is a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Restore Psychology where he provides therapy services. Dr. Jacob specializes in working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, and relationship concerns. His therapy style includes Shadow Work, Dynamic therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral strategies. Finally Dr. Jacob is currently providing educational content on psychological c
203: Sara Mednick, USC Neuroscientist: Unlocking the Power of the Downstate: The Science of Naps, HRV & Rhythmic Restoration
Professor Sara C. Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine and author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate (Hachette Go!, pub date: April, 2022) and Take a Nap! Change Your Life. (Workman). She is passionate about understanding how the brain works through her research into sleep and the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Mednick’s seven-bedroom sleep lab works liter
202: Dr. Martin Moore-Ede, Best-Selling Author, Leading Expert on Circadian Clocks & Light: The Future of Healthy Lighting: Optimizing Sleep & Health
Martin Moore-Ede MD PhD is a world-leading expert on circadian clocks and how light impacts human sleep & health. As a professor at Harvard Medical School, he led the team that located the human circadian clock. and showed how it was synchronized by light. He founded the Circadian Light Research Center which identified the key blue wavelengths that control the circadian clock, and patented & devel
201: The Circadian Roundtable: Sleep, Light & Glucose with Danielle Hamilton & Kristin Weitzel
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200: Dr. László Boros, UCLA Prof & Biochemist: Unlocking the Hidden Link Between Deuterium & Sleep
Dr. Boros holds a Doctor of Medicine (M. D.) degree from the Albert Szent-Györgyi School of Medicine, Szeged, Hungary and is a retired Professor of Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Metabolism of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine. Dr. Boros is the co-inventor of the stable isotope-based dynamic metabolic profiling (SIDMAP) technology, which is a functional biochemistry
199: Alyssa Blue, FDNP & Co-founder of Align Mat: From Overdrive to Deep Sleep: How PEMF Mat Helps You Truly Relax
Alyssa is a non practicing Aerospace engineer that found the human body more fascinating than rockets. After suffering a health crisis in her early 20's she went on a decade long journey learning how to heal herself. Today as an FDNP, her research background shines, taking a deep dive to investigate her clients bioindividuality and walking with them on a path back to balance. Out of a necessity to
198: Dr. Jacob Liberman, Author & Pioneer in Light, Vision & Consciousness: How to Rewire Your Brain & Let Go for Better Sleep
Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman’s discoveries in the fields of light, vision, and consciousness have been enthusiastically endorsed by luminaries in the fields of health, science, and spirituality from Deepak Chopra and Bruce Lipton to Eckhart Tolle. His newest book, Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living, reveals how light guides our every step, so we may fulfill our reason f
197: Christa Biegler - Dietitian Nutritionist & Author: Gut-Sleep Reset: How to Heal Your Microbiome for Deep, Restorative Sleep
Christa Biegler is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast, and author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook. She helps health-savvy women overcome food sensitivities and fatigue without restrictive dieting to beat bloat, burnout & eczema breakouts. She lives with her unicycling husband & kids in the Midwest. The Less Stressed Life Podcast & Nutrition mission
196: Dr. Valerie Cacho – Integrative Sleep MD & Women’s Sleep Expert | Sleep Apnea in Women: The Overlooked Epidemic You Need to Know About
Valerie Cacho, MD, is an integrative sleep medicine physician and women's sleep expert. Her interests and expertise include diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders, mind-body approaches to insomnia, self-compassion and mindfulness, clinical hypnotherapy, and promoting sleep health and whole living. She is the president and founder of Sleep Life Med, a tele-sleep practice in Hawaii and Cali
195: Dr. Dan Cohen, Neurologist [Soltec Health]: Boost Deep Sleep, Calm Your Nervous System, & Alleviate Stress
Dr. Daniel Cohen is a Neurologist and serial entrepreneur. He co-founded SOLTEC Health to study the healing effect of magnetic waveforms on sleep and neurodegenerative conditions.SOLTEC Health (https://soltechealth.com/) has developed a safe, non-invasive, drug-free platform technology that can greatly expand the already growing field of neuromodulation. With this new disruptive technology, it is
194: Tah Whitty, Emotional Navigation Coach & Trauma Healer: How Radical Honesty & Psychedelics Transformed 30 Years Of Insomnia
Tah Whitty is a Master Emotional Navigation Coach, Registered Nurse of 32 years, and co-founder of The Condor Approach, the world’s leading certification for Psychedelic Informed Integration Coaches. An expert in trauma and shadow navigation, Tah helps Gen-X individuals unlock emotional and physical healing. He also leads EmotionALL, SisTah Sanctuary, and Free Bruh, empowering individuals through
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