The Impulsive Thinker

The Hidden Sleep Disorder Blocking Your ADHD Success | Mollie Eastman

Apr 28, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Mollie Eastman, creator of Sleep is a Skill and a specialist in behavioral change and chronobiology, shares her insights on the interplay between sleep disorders and the ADHD entrepreneurial spirit. Mollie highlights how conditions like insomnia and sleep apnea can undermine energy and productivity. She introduces innovative solutions like at-home sleep testing and technology to improve sleep quality. Discover the crucial links between sleep health, emotional well-being, and business success, empowering entrepreneurs to tackle their sleep challenges.
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INSIGHT

Sleep Apnea Disrupts Sleep Quality

  • Sleep apnea causes repeated breathing interruptions that fragment sleep and reduce quality.
  • This disrupts deep sleep stages and triggers stress responses, making falling back asleep difficult.
ADVICE

Use At-Home Sleep Tests

  • Use at-home sleep apnea tests like sleep image rings or Watch Pat for easy, affordable diagnosis.
  • These tests help detect respiratory sleep disorders conveniently without visiting a lab initially.
ADVICE

Recognize Sleep Disorder Red Flags

  • Watch for red flags like excessive daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, dry mouth, irregular waking, and loud snoring.
  • These symptoms strongly indicate a possible sleep disorder requiring evaluation and possibly a sleep test.
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