The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

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 longevity strategies. He is currently working on his masters degree in dietetics along with certifications as an integrative health professional and cellular health advisor. Dylan is a God first family man that has his sights set on not only helping others to improve their health, wellness and quality of life but to also be an inspiration to everyone! SHOWNOTES: 😴 From athlete to biohacker: What Dylan's winding path taught him about sleep 😴 Why “I fall asleep fast” can still hide a sleep problem 😴 What really wakes you at 3 a.m.: Stress loop, screens, or physiological triggers 😴 Eat earlier, sleep deeper: How evening calories quietly hijack recovery 😴 Blue light done right: Daytime harmony vs. nighttime block—what’s the difference? 😴 Data as a mirror: How tracking nudges real behavior change 😴 Undiagnosed and common: Why testing for sleep disorders is essential 😴 Social jet lag at home: Does your weekend schedule undo your week’s progress? 😴 How to craft your circadian day 😴 Timeless nights: Ditch the clock to stop the 3 a.m. spiral 😴 Bedroom audit: darker, cooler, quieter, what’s your next 1% upgrade? 😴 Workout timing matters: Why finishing earlier smooths sleep onset and duration 😴 Evening wind-down & Morning momentum that works 😴 Break the late-night loop: Shifting from 3–4 a.m. to 10:30–11 p.m. 😴 Progress over perfection: The mindset that keeps Dylan’s change moving 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill ☕️ Too wired to sleep? MUD\WTR is a coffee alternative with mushrooms + adaptogens that gives you calm, focused energy, without the crash, jitters, or sleep disruption. Start your day and wind down with their morning & evening blends. 🛌 Save 15% + get a free frother + meditation app access at www.mudwtr.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Website: https://peptidepro.io Instagram: @dylangemelli Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DylanGemelli/ DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A

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. Chawla completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Ohio and her fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Rush University Medical Center. Beyond her clinical and academic roles, Dr. Chawla aims to simplify the complexities of sleep medicine for the general public. She is an avid advocate for the importance of sleep health, using her expertise to educate and connect with a broader audience. Through her presence on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok (@sleeping.beauty_MD), she provides valuable insights, tips, and a behind-the-scenes look into the life of a sleep medicine expert. Dr. Chawla is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to sleep health information, advocating for its integration into comprehensive medical care and public health awareness. SHOWNOTES: 😴 What is sleep apnea really and why it’s not just about weight or age? 😴 Snoring, waking up to use the restroom, daytime fatigue… Could these be overlooked warning signs? 😴 Home sleep test vs in lab study: Which one is right for you? 😴 Sleep apnea basics: What’s the difference between mild, moderate, and severe? 😴 CPAP therapy in 2025: Still bulky or now sleek and comfortable? 😴 Are there alternatives to CPAP: From oral appliances to positional devices 😴 Can you really see results within days of starting treatment? 😴 How behavioral sleep medicine can help you adjust to CPAP and break through resistance 😴 What is central sleep apnea and how does it differ from obstructive sleep apnea? 😴 Why you should keep your threshold low when deciding whether to see a sleep physician 😴 A surprising resource: How Project Sleep’s free hotline can guide you to the right help 😴 Dr. Chawla’s morning routine for better sleep: Walking, daylight, and the power of a 10,000 lux light 😴 Dr. Chawla’s biggest aha moment: How consistency in routines transformed her sleep 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill ‍ ☕️ Too wired to sleep? MUD\WTR is a coffee alternative with mushrooms + adaptogens that gives you calm, focused energy, without the crash, jitters, or sleep disruption. Start your day and wind down with their morning & evening blends. 🛌 Save 15% + get a free frother + meditation app access at www.mudwtr.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Instagram: @sleeping.beauty_MD Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aurowellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aurowellness Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auro.wellness?_t=8nrXA1jnFeM&_r=1 DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram:...

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 Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging & Increase Energy. After 11 years of clinical research on the master antioxidant, glutathione, Dr. Patel and his team developed a patented technology to deliver Glutathione topically, changing the game on how best to absorb GSH systemically. From this technology he additionally developed The Auro GSH Antioxidant Delivery System to create a skincare line to deliver antioxidants more efficiently and effectively than ever before at potent concentrations. SHOWNOTES: 😴 From pharmacy to sleep: Why Dr. Patel left “forever pills” to chase real healing 😴 The two complaints Dr. Patel heard most: “I’m tired” and “I can’t sleep” 😴 Menopause and sleep: How balancing hormones (especially progesterone) can be a game changer 😴 Oxidative stress 101: Why your brain (2% of body weight, 20% of oxygen use) is ground zero 😴 Glutathione, but different: How a topical cellular delivery approach changed the results 😴 Not a sedative: How lowering oxidative stress can make sleep show up on its own 😴 When wired-and-tired execs can’t shut off: Dr. Patel’s rare, supervised use of low-dose active thyroid (T3) 😴 The Endocrine Pyramid: Fix stress first, stabilize diet and insulin next, then tune hormones 😴 Magnesium as a first move: Relaxing the body before chasing complex solutions 😴 Night routine that works: Books, meditation tracks, and back sleeping 😴 Morning priming: Oxygenating breaths, gratitude practice, and visualizing three wins 😴 Hyperbaric at home: Why extra oxygen leaves Dr. Patel sleeping deeply and thinking clearly 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill ‍ ☕️ Too wired to sleep? MUD\WTR is a coffee alternative with mushrooms + adaptogens that gives you calm, focused energy, without the crash, jitters, or sleep disruption. Start your day and wind down with their morning & evening blends. 🛌 Save 15% + get a free frother + meditation app access at www.mudwtr.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Discover how glutathione works. Read the deep dive: https://aurowellness.com/blog/does-glutathione-helps-with-sleep/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Aurowellness Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aurowellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aurowellness Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@auro.wellness?_t=8nrXA1jnFeM&_r=1 DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/ Twitter:...

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 women to build health from a place of connection: to self, to nature and to community. SHOWNOTES: 😴 How do hormones, ovulation, and fertility connect with sleep? 😴 What personal health struggles led our guest to pivot into women’s hormone health? 😴 Why is sleep often the first “tell” when stress and hormones are out of balance? 😴 What role does circadian rhythm play in fertility and hormone balance? 😴 How can lifestyle “low-hanging fruit” like light, caffeine, and routines improve sleep? 😴 Why are minerals like magnesium, calcium, sodium, and potassium unsung heroes for sleep? 😴 How does under-eating or blood sugar instability sabotage sleep and hormones? 😴 How does cycle syncing help optimize nutrition, workouts, and even sleep quality? 😴 Why is progesterone called the “sleep hormone,” and what happens when it’s low? 😴 What morning and evening routines support better sleep for women (and moms!)? 😴 What was Kaely’s biggest “aha” moment for healing sleep and hormones? 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can You STILL See Your Hand In Front Of Your Face When You Are In Bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill ☕️ Too wired to sleep? MUD\WTR is a coffee alternative with mushrooms + adaptogens that gives you calm, focused energy, without the crash, jitters, or sleep disruption. Start your day and wind down with their morning & evening blends. 🛌 Save 15% + get a free frother + meditation app access at www.mudwtr.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Website: www.kaelyrd.com Instagram: @kaelyrd DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A

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 does your breathing during the day influence your ability to fall asleep at night? 😴 What’s the difference between “offline” tools: daytime breath practices, and “online” tools: in-the-moment fixes at 3am? 😴 How can slow, intentional breathing (SIB) switch your nervous system into recovery mode? 😴 Why is remembering moments of relaxation as important as the breath itself? 😴 Can short, 2–3 minute practices throughout the day actually improve sleep more than long sessions at night? 😴 What role does self-awareness play in breaking the cycle of stress and insomnia? 😴 How do unconscious habits like “email apnea” silently disrupt your physiology? 😴 Why is training your “breathing autopilot” the secret to long-term resilience? 😴 What does outcome-based breath work mean, and how can it reshape your health strategy? 😴 Can breath work really support those with sleep apnea or disordered breathing? 😴 How does the nervous system’s plasticity mean it’s never too late to change, even after decades of poor patterns? 😴 Why is recovery just as crucial as performance, and how can breath work bridge the two? 😴 What’s the most powerful daily shift: waiting until bedtime to relax, or sprinkling “mini off-switch” moments across your day? 😴 What has been the biggest personal aha moment about breath and sleep from our guest? 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can You STILL See Your Hand In Front Of Your Face When You Are In Bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill ☕️ Too wired to sleep? MUD\WTR is a coffee alternative with mushrooms + adaptogens that gives you calm, focused energy, without the crash, jitters, or sleep disruption. Start your day and wind down with their morning & evening blends. 🛌 Save 15% + get a free frother + meditation app access at www.mudwtr.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Instagram: @breathbodytherapy Fix Your Own Breathing: https://www.breathbodytherapy.com/breath-training-online-course DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook:...

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 Breath AS Medicine Trainings offer Continuing Education in the healthcare, health & wellness, fitness, allied health and sleep medicine communities. His trainings were also a CME course with George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Ed’s breathwork was studied by the Harvard Medical Research team with IEL. Ed is the Breath Expert for Goldie Hawn’s MindUP organization. Ed is a Breath Master on The Breath Source breathwork app (Android & IOS). Learn more about Ed at www.edharrold.com SHOWNOTES: 😴 How can breath be the missing link to deeper, restorative sleep? 😴 What role does nose breathing vs. mouth breathing play in your sleep quality? 😴 Why do racing thoughts at 3 a.m. hijack your rest and how can breath reset your nervous system? 😴 Can your diaphragm muscle be the key to better sleep, posture, and emotional balance? 😴 How does controlling your breath lower stress hormones and improve immunity for better sleep? 😴 What simple breathing practices stop panic when you wake up at night? 😴 How can alternate nostril breathing calm anxiety and bring you back to sleep? 😴 Why does exhaling longer than you inhale calm your body for deeper sleep? 😴 How can breathwork shift chronic insomnia patterns and retrain your brain? 😴 Why does closing your mouth at night dramatically improve sleep and breathing health? 😴 What is the connection between sleep, breath, and your vagus nerve? 😴 Can slowing your breath rate to 6–8 breaths per minute unlock calm, restorative sleep? 😴 Discover how intentional, therapeutic breathing can transform health, wellness, and performance with Ed Harrold’s Breath AS Medicine e-learning series 👉https://www.edharrold.com/breath-medicine-elearning-trainings 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can You STILL See Your Hand In Front Of Your Face When You Are In Bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill ‍ ☕️ Too wired to sleep? MUD\WTR is a coffee alternative with mushrooms + adaptogens that gives you calm, focused energy, without the crash, jitters, or sleep disruption. Start your day and wind down with their morning & evening blends. 🛌 Save 15% + get a free frother + meditation app access at www.mudwtr.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Website: https://www.edharrold.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/Ed_Harrold Facebook: www.facebook.com/EdHarrold ‍ Twitter: www.x.com/EdHarrold LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/EdHarroldGoBeGreat DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website:...

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 the author of the Longevity Master Plan and cookbook Eating For Longevity. Her social media and podcast following reaches over 100,000 people and is growing quickly. She is also a member of the Gerontological Society of America and the Aging Society of America. Zora received a Masters of Gerontology at the prestigious University of Southern California. She is a certified sports nutrition coach and an Oxygen Advantage Advanced Breathwork Instructor. SHOWNOTES: 😴 How can surgery completely disrupt your sleep, and what can you do about it? 😴 What mindset shift helped Zora face not one but two hip replacements with calm and resilience? 😴 How did biohacking play a role in preparing for surgery and speeding up recovery? 😴 Which supplements, peptides, and protocols supported healing, reduced inflammation, and protected sleep? 😴 Can tools like NuCalm, meditation, or breathwork really lower anxiety before surgery? 😴 Why protein, muscle mass, and even blood flow restriction training can make or break recovery 😴 What does Zora’s current sleep routine look like after two surgeries, and what practices still make the biggest difference? 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can You STILL See Your Hand In Front Of Your Face When You Are In Bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill ☕️ Too wired to sleep? MUD\WTR is a coffee alternative with mushrooms + adaptogens that gives you calm, focused energy, without the crash, jitters, or sleep disruption. Start your day and wind down with their morning & evening blends. 🛌 Save 15% + get a free frother + meditation app access at www.mudwtr.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Website: http://hackmyage.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/hackmyage Facebook: http://facebook.com/hackmyage ‍Twitter: http://twitter.com/hackmyage LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zora-benhamou-37167017/ DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/ Twitter:...

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 as well as health coaches and professionals looking to expand the repertoire of tools in their toolkits. SHOWNOTES: 😴 How did a life-changing psychedelic experience shift Alexis’ entire career path—and eventually lead to founding “The Light Lab”? 😴 From losing 100 pounds to working in a top metabolism lab: How did these personal and professional transformations shape her views on health? 😴 Why might blue light at the wrong time be silently sabotaging your hormones, mitochondria, and sleep quality? 😴 What’s the real reason sunrise, grounding, and “dark darkness” could be your most powerful (and free) health tools? 😴 How can you use cold plunges, sauna sessions, and even your bedroom’s magnetic field to upgrade your rest? 😴 What’s missing from the conversation on circadian biology, and why is Alexis determined to break free from centralized science? 😴 Are EMFs in your sleep environment quietly disrupting your body’s master clock—and how can you protect yourself? 😴 What’s Alexis’ own sleep routine, and which single change made the biggest overnight difference? 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can You STILL See Your Hand In Front Of Your Face When You Are In Bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Instagram: dralexisjazmyn DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A

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 forefront of innovative products like those from Leela Quantum Tech, a company revolutionizing energy healing through quantum-charged tools and EMF-neutralizing technologies. From wearable quantum devices to solutions for homes and bodies, Todd is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of quantum energy with the world. SHOWNOTES: 😴 What surprising experiment with a necklace completely changed Todd Shipman’s perspective on quantum physics? 😴 Why does the word “quantum” often get dismissed as “woo-woo” — and what’s the hard science behind it? 😴 How can quantum products help harmonize and neutralize harmful environmental stressors like EMFs? 😴 What do double-blind placebo-controlled studies reveal about quantum energy’s effect on HRV and brainwave activity? 😴 Can a “quantum bubble” protect you from the EMFs in high-tech cars, city apartments, and travel environments? 😴 How can charging food and water in a quantum block improve taste, structure, and even reduce allergic responses? 😴 What unexpected results did Todd experience when testing quantum energy with foods he’s allergic to? 😴 Why are the benefits of quantum energy products about more than just sleep, from ATP production to faster wound healing? 😴 How does Todd’s morning sunrise ritual and evening red-light environment set the stage for optimal sleep? 😴 What are Todd's biggest non-negotiables for protecting his sleep, and how does he balance them with social connection? 😴 Breathing tips that go beyond calm—learn to activate your “internal cleanse” 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can You STILL See Your Hand In Front Of Your Face When You Are In Bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Website: https://leelaq.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/leelaquantum DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A

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 Synovation Medical Group. He has led the Awakening Awareness Program and Inward Inquiry for the Emerging Sciences Foundation which can be found on YouTube. He has published numerous scientific papers and medical book chapters on the cerebrospinal fluid, disability, and pain management. He has also published "I Am", "All One", and "All Love" which are three books exploring topics of awareness, primarily for kids, but really for people of all ages. He has also published "Close Your Eyes, What Do You See?" with his son, which is a story about imagination and intention. And he also published "A is for Awarness: A Consciousness Expanding Alphabet", a new alphabet book. These can all be found on Amazon. He continues to create programs to help patients with chronic pain and investigate the cerebrospinal fluid and integrate new research to evolve the hypothesis of The Cerebrospinal Fluid and I Am. SHOWNOTES: 😴 What is cerebrospinal fluid and how does it play a secret role in your sleep? 😴 Could your brain’s detox system only activate while you’re sleeping? 😴 Discover how the glymphatic system “cleans house” during deep rest 😴 Learn how breath becomes a powerful lever for regulating your nervous system 😴 One simple breathwork tweak to shift you into parasympathetic, rest-and-digest mode 😴 What happens when you inhale through your nose—and how it impacts your brain 😴 How your breath “pumps” cerebrospinal fluid and clears toxins from the brain 😴 What’s the “internal river” of your brain and why flow matters for mental clarity 😴 Why nervous system regulation might be more effective than melatonin for better sleep 😴 How to “nudge” your sleep schedule gradually—without shocking your system 😴 Could a silly word like “toes” help your child (or you) fall asleep instantly? 😴 Why sleep is a skill—and how mindfulness, mantra, and micro-practices retrain your system 😴 Why you should think in months (not days) when resetting your nervous system 😴 How an elephant encounter in Africa transformed Dr. Zappaterra’s sleep forever 😴 Breathing tips that go beyond calm—learn to activate your “internal cleanse” 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can You STILL See Your Hand In Front Of Your Face When You Are In Bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Instagram: @drzappaterra LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauro-zappaterra-md-phd-594b75a5/ Dr. Mauro’s books: I AM (Awareness)ALL ONE (Awareness) ALL LOVE (AwarenessClose Your Eyes, What Do You See? DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To...

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 nervous system? 😴 Why are people saying they can’t sleep without this one product? 😴 Can light pressure on your face trick your body into deep rest? 😴 How did yoga nidra inspire a whole new sleep innovation? 😴 Is your pillow the secret comfort tool during grief or stress? 😴 Think routine is enough? Why your sleep setup might matter more. 😴 What’s the hidden link between light sensitivity, migraines, and poor sleep? 😴 Want deeper sleep? Try stacking PEMF, red light... and this. 😴 Mouth tape, blackout, soundscapes—what's really working for sleep sanctuaries? 😴 Can one pillow activate your parasympathetic system—no meds needed? 😴 Is your sleep telling you something about your emotional state? 😴 Does your morning routine secretly predict your sleep quality? 😴 Sleeping like a burrito? Why is this cozy method trending 😴 Can building a bedtime “pod” help calm nighttime anxiety? 😴 How does mindful design and community play into your best sleep yet? 😴 Check-out www.sleepcrown.com/online-store, use SLEEPISASKILL for a $15 savings + free US shipping for Classics and Travelers. 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can You STILL See Your Hand In Front Of Your Face When You Are In Bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Website: Sleep Crown Pillows Instagram: @sleepcrown DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A

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 and a pioneer in innovative health and wellness solutions. The Berkeley-based wellness company designs, manufactures, and distributes infrared saunas and other complementary healing devices worldwide. Dr. Duncan is widely considered one of the early pioneers in infrared sauna technologies and has patents or patents-pending for much of the technology Clearlight uses. For example, Clearlight was the first company to develop patented Carbon/Ceramic infrared heaters capable of delivering a deeper, more penetrating infrared wavelength, while also offering the lowest EMF (electromagnetic fields) and EF (extremely low frequency) available on the market. Clearlight’s proprietary True Wave™ far infrared and full spectrum infrared sauna heaters were designed, tested, and approved by Dr. Duncan. Dr. Duncan has continued to demonstrate a history of serving the health, wellness, and fitness industries. His vast experience includes designing systems to help heal the body, envisioning and creating health products from inception to execution, including all phases of manufacturing and quality control. Dr. Duncan is driven by a strong desire and proven track record of taking care of consumers’ concerns and consistently meeting their needs. Before founding the company, Dr. Duncan spent 25 years implementing computer-controlled machinery for many manufacturing facilities in the US. Dr. Duncan obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Excelsior College and his doctorate from Life West Chiropractic College. In addition to his certification as a Doctor of Chiropractic, he is trained in CranioSacral, Network Chiropractic, and Lymphatic Massage. Dr. Duncan is also an accomplished musician. His LP, Falling Away, debuted in the fall of 2024, underscoring Clearlight’s longstanding commitment to music, which continues to help fuel growth in the company’s wellness solutions. He splits his time between Berkeley, CA, Mendocino, CA, and Chelsea, NY. SHOWNOTES: 😴 Could sweating be the missing piece in your sleep routine? 😴 Sauna before bed? Here's what timing, temp, and routine worked best 😴 Softer skin after sauna? What that might be saying about detox 😴 Can a sauna session feel like a light workout? Especially as we age? 😴 EMFs, glues, and weird smells: What to actually look out for in a home sauna 😴 What’s the deal with red light saunas vs. regular heat? 😴 Can layering red light, salt, and heat give your body an extra edge? 😴 How an over 70 sauna founder fine-tuned his sleep (and what we can learn from it) 😴 Why relaxing before bed might be just as important as your bedtime 😴 What exactly are heat shock proteins—and why do people talk about them with saunas? 😴 “The elder hours”: Could middle-of-the-night wakeups serve a deeper purpose? 😴 Are saunas safe for kids? A look at the research and real-world practices 😴 Can a quick sweat after your workout actually help your recovery and sleep? 😴 What small habit made the biggest difference in Dr. Duncan’s sleep (aside from Sauna)? 😴 Explore how Clearlight Infrared Sauna supports deeper, more restorative sleep by helping your body relax and unwind before bed: https://refer.infraredsauna.com/77vLvS 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can You STILL See Your Hand In Front Of Your Face When You Are In Bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling...

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, Emma runs Project Sleep’s Sleep Apnea Education and Awareness Program. Through this program, she develops and implements new awareness and educational initiatives, events, and activities to empower people with sleep apnea to seek diagnosis, support, and care. SHOWNOTES: 😴 Why did a terrifying moment behind the wheel became a wake-up call that changed Emma Cooksey’s life forever? 😴 How did this once-exhausted suburban mom become one of sleep apnea’s most powerful advocates? 😴 What’s the real face of sleep apnea, and why is it not what you think? 😴 Can a smartwatch really detect signs of sleep apnea? 😴 What breakthrough treatments are emerging are sleep apnea pills, implants, and stimulators the future? 😴 Why CPAP therapy isn’t the only option anymore and what Emma is using instead 😴 What’s the “Let’s Face It” campaign—and how can you be part of this movement? 😴 Could your teen’s “laziness” or fatigue be a sign of undiagnosed sleep apnea? 😴 How perimenopause impacted Emma’s sleep and what changes helped her take control 😴 Why just “losing weight” is an oversimplified—and harmful—response to sleep apnea 😴 Is it time we made sleep apnea screening as routine as a blood pressure check? 😴 What’s Emma’s biggest “aha” moment after 16 years of living with sleep apnea? 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can You STILL See Your Hand In Front Of Your Face When You Are In Bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Website: https://project-sleep.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_sleep/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-cooksey-sleep-apnea/ DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A

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 Public Service Award for significantly advancing the mission of the SRS through advocacy and public policy efforts. SHOWNOTES: 😴 Julie shares her terrifying moment of realizing something was deeply wrong with her sleep? 😴 The turning point in Julie’s diagnosis journey (and how it almost got missed) 😴 How one sports therapist’s comment cracked open the mystery behind Julie’s symptoms. 😴 Facing Narcolepsy: How Julie came to terms with it. 😴 Why Project Sleep exists and who it’s trying to reach first 😴 Struggling with sleep but don’t know where to turn? 😴 Learn about Project Sleep’s helpline 😴 The science behind why storytelling matters in public health education. 😴 Truth behind federal funding for sleep—and how Project Sleep is working to change it. 😴 Sleep equity: Reaching underserved communities 😴 New program you should know about: project-sleep.com/helplineRising Voices Program😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can You STILL See Your Hand In Front Of Your Face When You Are In Bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Website: https://project-sleep.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remrunner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieFlygareAuthor/ Twitter: https://x.com/remrunner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieflygare/ DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A

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 uncover a different way to address sleep apnea. Dr. Petkus' innovative approach to sleep apnea is simple and effective. He discovered that snoring and sleep apnea can be addressed by simply restoring the body's natural breathing pattern. Now, he is eager to share this approach with the millions struggling with sleep apnea, snoring, and poor sleep. This way, people can wake up refreshed without relying on a CPAP, mouthguards, or invasive surgical proceduresb Dr. Petkus earned his Master of Science in Physiology at Pennsylvania State University, where he was awarded a research fellowship and was a peer-reviewed and published author. He earned his Master’s in Public Health and Medical Degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Thereafter, he attended a residency in Family Medicine to help patients on the front line of chronic disease. Now, he helps people worldwide through education and coaching to overcome sleep apnea. Additionally, he hosts his own YouTube channel on everything related to sleep apnea and sleep. He currently lives in Tallahassee, Florida. For more information, please visit https://optimalcircadianhealth.com SHOWNOTES: 😴 Is a hidden breathing problem stealing your nights? 😴 How Dylan turned his sardine-can dreams into better breathing 😴 Why fixing your airway means more than just using a cpap 😴 What does “respiratory loop gain” mean for your sleep? 😴 How your tongue, nose, and soft palate team up to block your rest 😴 Box breathing, corpse pose, and other simple sleep apnea hacks 😴 Does your diet secretly worsen your airway at night? 😴 How a few millimeters in your airway can double your sleep quality 😴 When to keep your cpap and when to rethink your plan 😴 Why your daytime breathing shapes your nighttime sleep? 😴 The power of hypoxia training (yes, it’s safe!) 😴 How Dylan’s nightly amish routine keeps his circadian rhythm strong 😴 The biggest aha: sleep is not just a nighttime game 😴 How to learn more: Dylan’s book, videos, and apnea reset protocol 😴 Dr. Dylan Petkus invites you to try his proven breathing program risk-free for 7 days — and wake up clear-headed, rested, and energized. Click below to start today. 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can You STILL See Your Hand In Front Of Your Face When You Are In Bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Website: ochnow.com/thrive Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN0GrxE7780vr5O2U5sO2w Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OptimalCircadianHealth/ DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual...

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 9+ years of his career, Warren worked as a published scientist and Environmental Consultant, cleaning and evaluating chemical and heavy metal impacts on human health and the environment. This work exposed him to these toxins, and he eventually fell ill with an "unexplainable illness." The symptoms, including chronic pain, weight gain, and anxiety, were so severe that he struggled to find a reason to live. But he refused to give up on himself. Over time, he realized that embracing a non-toxic lifestyle was the answer he needed to facilitate his body's natural restoration process. Warren now guides himself with mindful attention to the five primary methods of toxin exposure: consumption, inhalation, absorption, frequencies, and mindset. Now living in Utah with his wife and three young daughters, he is grateful for his family's support as he pursues his mission to assist others in adopting a non-toxic lifestyle. SHOWNOTES: 😴 Discover how Warren’s battle with heavy metal poisoning and mold exposure stole his nights 😴 Is Stress really the enemy of good sleep? 😴 Why Warren says “it takes no skill to pop a pill”—and what actually works instead 😴 Could Your Home Be Making You Sleepless? 😴 Warren breaks down hidden toxins—like fragrances and off-gassing furniture 😴 Heavy Metals, Mold, & Hormones: What the connection? 😴 Warren’s favorite low-cost detox hacks (like binders before bed) to help your body unload toxins while you sleep 😴 Practical tips to transform your bedroom 😴 Grounding & Electricity: Are Your Gadgets Killing Your Melatonin? 😴 Warren explains melatonin resistance—why some people actually get more awake after taking it 😴 How long does it really take to fix your sleep? 😴 What can we learn from Warren’s sleep journey and sleep routine 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Website: https://beacons.ai/nontoxicdad Instagram: @nontoxicdad Facebook: @nontoxicdad DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok:...

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 from both personal experience and global wellness practices. When she’s not training or traveling, Miesha enjoys spending time with her family and coaching the next generation of athletes. SHOWNOTES: 😴 How insomnia became the wake-up call of a lifetime 😴 Still reaching for sleeping pills? What you really need to know 😴 Is your anxiety about sleep actually making it worse? 😴 From body scans to breathwork—how to physically let go for better sleep 😴 The power of morning light (and why it’s non-negotiable) 😴 Alcohol, late dinners, and your Oura Ring: what the data says 😴 Practical tools and circadian-crafted routines to help you stay on track—no matter the time zone 😴 How emotions, trauma, and suppressed feelings disrupt your sleep 😴 Why writing things down could be the most overlooked sleep tool 😴 Why your environment might be mimicking a casino (and wrecking your sleep) 😴 From vitamin D to growth hormone: your sleep health isn’t just about sleep 😴 And so much more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/, @builtforgrowthpodcast Youtube: Builtforgrowth DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A

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 dedicated the last 5 years helping patients and strangers understand the negative affects of oral breathing on their oral health. Ronda runs the airway protocol for her general dental practice helping patients rule out sleep apnea and find custom solutions to breathe better while they sleep. Ronda not only has a passion to help people discovered the root cause to so many non-communicable diseases, but she grew up with an undiagnosed airway disorder herself. After connecting the signs to the symptoms it is her mission to help others learn to see the signs so they can advocate for themselves. Many people do not understand the bio mechanics a breathing. Nor do they understand the detrimental effects over breathing/mouth breathing has on sleep quality. Ronda had extraction retraction orthodontics completed when she was 12 years old. She was diagnosed with upper airway resistance syndrome when she was 37 years old. Ronda then made a choice to either live with struggling to breathe during sleep every night and continue to watch her oral health decline or make a change to improve her airway health. She shares her passion every day to help people understand the difference between sleep (surviving) and quality sleep (thriving) and its inter-relationship between airway health and breathing. Here is the link to all of the tools that have helped other humans breathe better while they sleep. https://msha.ke/airwaycoach SHOWNOTES: 😴 Why Ronda believes your function matters not just your CPAP machine 😴 The airway-health clues hiding in your mouth right now 😴 Tools that changed her life: lip tape, nasal dilators, foam rollers, and headstands?! 😴 Why your sleep isn’t “fine” just because you’re not gasping for air 😴 How to identify if you're a "habitual mouth breather" (and what to do) 😴 The #1 indicator that your breathing habits have truly changed for the better 😴 Curious to learn more about your airway health? Ronda is offering a 1-on-1 Zoom session. Enjoy 10% oFF using code SLEEPISASKILL10 https://www.airwaycoach.com/offers/6Pa73oez?coupon_code=SLEEPISASKILL10 😴 And many more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Instagram: the_airway_champion DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program:...

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 down the rabbit hole of tethered oral tissues and airway/feeding centered health. Already curious and delving into fascia and visceral work (organs), Neel dove even deeper in order to help figure out the surrounding issues related to his daughter's feeding issues. He developed a Floor of the Mouth Protocol, and has online courses for both practitioners and patients where he aids them in freeing tongue and mouth tension. He has created an Airway Map comprised of 70 areas in the body that are often restricted when there are issues with the mouth, like tongue tie, narrow palates, etc. He's begun a tour across many cities in 2025 to teach other practitioners his method, and will be in Phoenix in June, Boise in July, Chicago in August, Minnesota in September, and Sarasota and Dallas in November. He's married to Dawn, and dad to 3 (Serenity, Cypress, and Zephyr). He does in-person and virtual appointments, and is based in Santa Barbara. He also sees patients in Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area. SHOWNOTES: 😴 Is your tongue sabotaging your sleep? 😴 The floor of mouth protocol: A new healing frontier 😴 How a tongue tie changed everything 😴 Why releasing under-the-tongue tension impacts your whole body 😴 Violet light therapy: The new nervous system reset? 😴 Top 5 body misalignments from tongue ties 😴 Can 2 minutes of tongue work ground you? 😴 How stress, mold, trauma, and facial tension affect the mouth-body connection 😴 From insomnia to deep sleep: Dr. Bulchandani’s sleep night routine 😴 Is your sleep position throwing off your organs? 😴 Use code SLEEPSKILL20 to get Tongue Press for $20 ($70 off the standard price of $90) https://www.neelbulchandani.com/tongue-press 😴 And many more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Website: https://www.neelbulchandani.com/tongue-press Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drneelbulchandani/ DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook:...

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 impact that trauma can have on the lives of many. He’s made it his mission to help others relieve their traumatic suffering from PTSD and restore hope to their spirit. In 2006, Dr. Lipov pioneered the use of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for the treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — a procedure that was initially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the 1950s for the treatment of certain types of pain and circulation disorders. It is performed with an injection of medication into a collection of nerves at the bottom of the front side of your neck. It is most commonly known as a pain-relieving treatment, used to relieve hot flashes for menopause and cancer patients and treating shingles — and, now, to alleviate symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). SHOWNOTES: 😴 What is the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)—and how can it reset your sleep? 😴 Is sleep fragmentation a hidden sign of trauma? 😴 Could PTSD, postpartum depression, and hot flashes all be connected to your nervous system? 😴 What role does the amygdala play in your restless nights? 😴 Are you skipping deep sleep—and missing out on critical brain detox? 😴 Do dogs have PTSD too? 😴 Is your nightly melatonin, yoga nidra, or lavender spray doing anything? 😴 Still relying on benzos or alcohol to fall asleep? 😴 What does real sleep recovery look like after trauma? 😴 Is SGB (Stellate Ganglion Block) right for you? Plus: 😴 Dr. Lipov’s own nightly routine, his thoughts on tech, light therapy, and what he believes is the future of trauma-informed sleep care. 😴 And many more! SPONSORS: ‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ 🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS: Instagram: dreugenelipov LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenelipov/ DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter 8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkill YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A