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The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

148: Ryan Blaser, Founder and CEO of Test My Home: Building Biology - How Your Home Enviroment Might Be Sabotaging Your Sleep!

Dec 7, 2023
Ryan Blaser, the Founder and CEO of Test My Home, dives deep into building biology and how our home environments influence sleep. He shares his inspiring journey from suffering health issues due to mold exposure to becoming an expert in environmental wellness. Listeners learn actionable tips for optimizing sleep spaces, such as improving ventilation and minimizing electronic interference. Ryan also discusses the importance of creating a dedicated sleep sanctuary and the surprising link between diet and sleep quality.
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Quick takeaways

  • Indoor environments filled with toxins like mold and chemicals significantly disrupt sleep quality and overall health.
  • Building biology focuses on how air quality, chemical exposure, and other factors influence human health and sleep patterns.

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The Impact of Indoor Environments on Sleep

Most Americans spend over 90% of their time indoors, which can negatively affect circadian rhythms and sleep quality. Poor indoor environments, often filled with toxins such as mold and chemicals from common household products, contribute significantly to sleep disturbances and other health issues. The episode emphasizes the necessity of cultivating a healthier indoor atmosphere to optimize sleep and well-being. Individuals should prioritize improving their living spaces to enhance their overall health and sleep quality.

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