Sleep Divorce, Toxic Mattresses, & Creating A Sleep Sanctuary - With Jack Dell'Accio

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May 12, 2025

Jack Dell'Accio, founder of Essentia and certified Sleep Coach, dives into the fascinating world of sleep. He uncovers how sleep quality directly affects mental health and relationships, discussing the trend of 'sleep divorce'. Dell'Accio shares insights on optimizing sleep environments, the importance of deep and REM sleep, and how nutrients like Reishi mushrooms can enhance rest. He also critiques toxic mattress materials and presents organic alternatives that promote better sleep. Learn how better sleep can transform your life!

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INSIGHT

Sleep Quality Impacts Aggression & Mood

Poor sleep quality is consistently associated with higher aggression and irritability in both children and adults.
Sleep deprivation reduces compassion, empathy, and regulates mood, impacting all relationships significantly.

INSIGHT

Focus on REM and Deep Sleep

REM sleep and deep sleep are the crucial phases that greatly affect recovery and wellness.
Total sleep hours matter less than the quality and amount of REM and deep sleep achieved.

ADVICE

Align Sleep Needs with Partner

Align sleep schedules and respect differing pre-sleep routines like TV watching to avoid disrupting your partner's sleep.
Communicate openly about each other's sleep needs and create mutual agreements for the shared sleep space.

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Sleep is an essential function that impacts every single facet of your life and well-being. Getting a better night’s sleep often comes down to optimizing your sleep environment. On today’s show, you’re going to learn how to improve your relationships, reduce your exposure to toxins, and upgrade your health by enhancing your sleep quality. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is Jack Dell’Accio. Jack is the founder and CEO of the organic mattress company, Essentia, and a certified Sleep Coach. He’s passionate about helping folks heal and recover through the power of optimized sleep. In this conversation, Jack and I are nerding out on our common passion—sleep hygiene. We’re going to discuss which sleep cycles are the most critical for improving your health, the toxins that are hiding in your mattress and how to get on the same sleep schedule as your partner. You’re also going to learn about how your sleep quality impacts your mood and your relationships, the truth about electromagnetic fields in your bedroom, and what to look for if you’re ready to upgrade to a non-toxic mattress. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

The connection between poor sleep and higher levels of aggression.
Which two sleep phases are the most important.
How your sleep environment impacts your nervous system.
Why sleeping pills don’t actually improve sleep quality.
How sleep quality and relationship health are linked.
The crucial role that sleep plays in recovery.
What a sleep divorce is, and how to avoid it.
The #1 household item that emits the most toxins.
Why your temperature is a key ingredient to sleeping well.
How EMFs can affect your sleep quality.
The interesting science of how quartz can improve sleep quality.
Why spring mattresses aren’t optimal.
How sleeping well can help your body heal.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Foursigmatic.com/model -- Get an exclusive discount on your daily health elixirs!
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