The Quantum Health Connection #128 Why Sleep Is a Skill: Rewiring Your Circadian Rhythm with Mollie Eastman
Oct 14, 2025
Mollie Eastman, a sleep coach and founder of Sleep Is A Skill, opens up about her battle with insomnia and the panic attacks that sparked her quest for restorative sleep. She shares transformative anchor habits like morning light exposure and consistent wake times that can reset your circadian rhythm. Mollie discusses the 'Mind After Midnight' effect, revealing how thoughts can affect sleep. Plus, she highlights the importance of wearable tech and CBT-I in improving sleep health. Her insights remind us that mastering sleep is a vital skill for overall well-being.
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Travel Triggered A Sleep Crisis
- Mollie developed severe insomnia and panic attacks while traveling the world after burning out as a serial entrepreneur in Manhattan.
- That crisis forced her to relearn sleep and ultimately launch Sleep Is A Skill to help others recover.
From Night Owl To Sunrise Lover
- Mollie flipped her late-night lifestyle to becoming an early-morning person and now treasures sunrise time with her husband.
- That behavioral reversal showed her how circadian alignment transformed enjoyment and daily wellbeing.
Two Non-Negotiable Anchor Habits
- Two anchor habits powerfully stabilize circadian rhythm: morning light exposure and a consistent wake time.
- Mollie calls these non-negotiables for restoring mental and metabolic health.