Tips for Better Sleep (S5 E15)

Last Updated on June 20, 2024 by Michelle

This episode is chocked full of so much great advice from Dr. Aric Prather, a world-renowned sleep scientist and author of The Sleep Prescription: Seven Days to Unlocking Your Best Rest

You may be surprised at how many traditional sleep “solutions” Dr. Prather debunks or suggests you look at a whole new way, while giving very doable, commonsense suggestions to help you get your best sleep ever.

You’re not going to find deep scientific concepts in this episode, but doable, wondrous bite-size tips that may unlock perfect, restful sleep

Where to Listen or Watch

Listen on Apple Podcasts here: Tips for Better Sleep, with Dr. Aric Prather, Season 5 Episode 15 of the Simple Doesn’t Mean Easy Podcast

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Tips for a Better Sleep, with Dr. Aric Prather

In this episode:

How our society’s view on busyness and productiveness is hurting our sleep
How research shows we are the better version of ourself if we get restful, regenerative sleep
Health problems that are shown to result from inadequate sleep
Added sleep difficulties for menopausal women
How depression and insomnia are interlinked
The most common stimulant used by people around the world and why it’s a big challenge
The half-life of caffeine as a stimulant and how long it is in your body, impacting your sleep
Is there a hereditary variability to how well we metabolize caffeine?
How hyper-vigilance impacts our sleep
Debunking melatonin as a silver bullet for sleep (how clinical trials rank it similar to a placebo)
Debunking blue light glasses as a silver bullet for sleep
Why it’s more important to consider the content we’re consuming than worry about the blue light
How our body craves predicability and how regulation helps the brain make its best choices
#1 tip for improving our homeostatic sleep drive & why it matters
The worst thing to tell someone who has trouble sleeping
Can naps help us sleep better?
Ideal length for a nap
Is there a way to avoid waking up at night?
Is it detrimental to use the snooze button in the morning? How to know.
Magnesium and sleep
What to do about a snoring spouse