74. Why 3 A.M. Wake-Ups Are Trying to Tell You Something with Mollie Eastman

What if the secret to deep, restorative sleep begins at sunrise, not bedtime?

In this grounding episode, I sit down with sleep educator and former insomniac Mollie Eastman to explore why rest is a skill, and how light, food, temperature, and mindset shape the way we sleep. Together, we uncover why so many of us feel tired but wired, how morning sunlight and meal timing set the stage for deep rest, and what to do when you wake up at 3 a.m.

Mollie shares compassionate, science-backed insights on alcohol, blue light, circadian rhythms, and the nervous system, showing us that sleep isn’t about perfection, but about remembering how to work with our bodies instead of against them.

If you’re ready to restore your nights and reclaim your energy, this episode is for you.

Mollie Eastman is the creator of Sleep Is a Skill, a podcast and platform dedicated to helping people transform their sleep through science and circadian wisdom.

We Also Discuss:

00:00 – Welcome & Why Sleep Is a Skill

09:40 – Morning Light and Circadian Rhythm Basics

19:20 – Sleep Anxiety, Mindset, and Nervous System Health

29:00 – Sleep Apnea and Common Sleep Disorders

38:40 – Alcohol, Food Timing, and Deep Sleep Quality

48:20 – Blue Light, Scrolling, and Sleep Disruption

58:00 – Hormones, Cortisol, and Restorative Sleep

01:07:40 – Wearables, Sleep Metrics, and Biohacking Rest

01:17:20 – Sleep Positions, Ancient Wisdom, and Final Takeaways

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Learn more about Mollie Eastman

Instagram: @mollie.eastman Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/