Stompcast Pt 3: Stressed, Wired and Wide Awake: How Modern Life Is Stealing Your Sleep | Oli Patrick
Jul 2, 2025
Oli Patrick, a sleep and energy expert and host of 'The Energy Equation,' delves into the complexities surrounding modern sleep challenges. He discusses how micro-stresses affect mental health and disrupt sleep patterns. Caffeine's influence on energy management is unveiled, along with the transformative benefits of reducing alcohol intake. Together with Dr. Alex George, they explore practical strategies for improving sleep quality amidst today’s distractions, advocating for mindfulness and effective nighttime rituals for better well-being.
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Sleep Restores Energy and Cleanses Brain
- Sleep is our body's prime opportunity to restore energy and cleanse the brain of metabolic waste.
- The brain builds adenosine during wakefulness, creating sleep pressure that forces restorative sleep.
Modern Life Disrupts Sleep Rhythms
- Our circadian rhythm syncs with light and dark to regulate cortisol and melatonin for alertness and sleep.
- Modern life disrupts this rhythm by exposing us to inconsistent light, sleep times, and stimulation.
Magnesium Aids Sleep Quality
- Alex George has taken magnesium for months and noticed it helps him fall asleep faster.
- Many people experience deeper, more relaxed sleep by supplementing magnesium due to modern soil depletion.