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The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman 266 Episodes Jun 3, 2026

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

266: Meredith Oke, Host of the Quantum Biology Collective & Non-Profit Founder: How Your Light Environment Might Be Destroying Your Sleep Quality Jun 3, 2026 00:48:01 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 May 27, 2026 00:46:12 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? May 19, 2026 00:41:43 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 Apr 29, 2026 00:55:27 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? 😴
262: Andrej Klokner, Founder & CEO of The Klokners Consulting, Productivity Coach: The Productivity Trap Ruining Your Sleep Apr 20, 2026 00:42:40 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 Apr 15, 2026 01:14:48 😴  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 Apr 3, 2026 01:01:38 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 Mar 26, 2026 00:50:42 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 Mar 17, 2026 00:58:55 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 Mar 7, 2026 00:48:37 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!) Feb 27, 2026 01:15:09 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 Feb 25, 2026 00:54:02 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

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