Caroline Lustenberger, a leading sleep researcher with a PhD in neuroscience from ETH Zurich, joins me to uncover the truths about sleep and its impact on our health and well-being. With her deep expertise, Caroline explores the science behind how and why we sleep, debunks common myths, and provides practical advice for improving sleep quality.

Expect to learn why the “8-hour rule” doesn’t apply to everyone, how modern habits like screen time and caffeine affect your sleep, and the role of light and temperature in creating the ideal sleep environment. Caroline also shares insights on the effectiveness of sleep supplements and trackers, managing early morning wake-ups, and her groundbreaking work with the Herencia initiative, which connects sleep research to Alzheimer’s prevention. This episode is packed with actionable tips to help you rest better and wake up refreshed.

CONTACT CAROLINE

https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-lustenberger-891493219/

https://sleepfulness.ch/

BOOK AUTHORED BY CAROLINE

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MORE ABOUT THE HERENCIA INITIATIVE

https://herencia-global.org/who-we-are/

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Common misconceptions about sleep

05:00 Individual sleep needs and the myth of 8 hours

12:30 Changes in sleep patterns as we age

18:00 Techniques for falling asleep and managing sleep challenges

25:00 How to create an ideal sleep environment