An Academic's Perspective on Sleep Threats

We’ve all been there—different bed, strange noises, mystery thermostat settings—and suddenly your “dream” vacation or business trip comes with a side of sleeplessness. But hotel sleep doesn’t have to be a gamble. In this episode, we will:

• Explore why the “first night effect” sabotages rest in unfamiliar places
• Share 10 science-backed strategies to optimize any hotel room for sleep
• Learn how to manage temperature, light, and noise—even when you can’t control the building
• Discover how bringing small comforts from home can calm an over-alert brain
• Review simple, evidence-based tricks to dodge jet lag and keep your circadian rhythm on track

Produced by: Maeve Winter

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Thanks for listening and sleep well!