Decoding Sleep: The Key to Mental Health and Beyond

In a captivating exploration of sleep's profound impact on our mental and physical well-being, this episode delves into a wide array of topics, guided by notable experts. We start by discussing the pressing decline in mental health among girls, supported by insights from various sources including Forbes and Discover Magazine. The conversation then progresses with Dr. Mari Swingle and Jay Gunkelman, who provide an in-depth analysis of the Theta Beta Ratio's evolution since 1999, highlighting how decreased sleep and disrupted circadian rhythms contribute to ADD/ADHD and bipolar disorders. Through engaging discussions, we uncover the modern challenges families face, the pressures exerted by social media, and the phenomenon of "sleep competition." The experts also touch upon the transformation in lighting technology from incandescent to LED and its effects on our sleep cycles. With a focus on solutions, we explore practical interventions like "Granny Glechoma Glasses" for screen light filtration and neurofeedback techniques for improving sleep quality in athletes, students, and those dealing with trauma. The episode doesn't shy away from complex topics like the impact of sleep deprivation on mental states, the therapeutic potential of REM sleep, and the pitfalls of common sleep aids. Whether you're intrigued by the science of sleep, looking for ways to improve your mental health, or curious about the intersection of technology and well-being, this episode offers valuable knowledge, innovative solutions, and thought-provoking insights for everyone. Key Moments: 0:004:12 Links for Discussion https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2024/02/28/the-devastating-decline-in-girls-mental-health-7-ways-you-can-help/?sh=6e1953443c04   https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/more-time-and-less-work-could-mean-that-mental-health-increases-as-we-age   https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/employee-relations/meeting-mental-health-needs-across-generations   https://theconversation.com/sleep-and-circadian-rhythm-problems-linked-with-poor-mental-health-new-research-223895 4:29 Dr Mari Joins 5:37 Jay Gunkelman Screen Share on Theta Beta Ration ADD vs Normal 1999 across time 6:38 Kids are sleeping 2 hours less per night than in 1999 7:45 Circadian Problems ADD 8:49 Bipolar and circadian Rhythm 10:18 Map USA and Solar Radiation vs CDC Map Incidence ADDHD 11:35 Restless Legs Breathing problem 12:30 Theta Beta Drop Occipital Region Dr Mari Swingle 13:30 Expectations of young families play role 14:50 Comparatives online for young women 15:50 Sleep Competition who gets the social reward 16:50 The color of lights in past vs now Grandma's light shades 19:15 Melatonin Sunset 20:40 Granny Glechoma Glasses 23:17 Teen Suicide not coping with environments lack of sleep compounds the issue towards insanity Sleep Deprivation 25:14 Rage Events Pseudo bulbar affect 26:14 Excess Sleep Depression Martijin Arns 27:15 3 days without sleeping cut off 28:27 Is sleep the easiest thing to correct? 30:50 Elite Athlete Sleep Problems Using SMR to correct Beta 33:04 Students 33:20 Trauma 34z;55 Thalamic Gating Amygdala 35:50 Yuri Kropotov ERP 37:00 Dreams? 38:05 REM Sleep 41:10 Sleep Aids make it worse 42:40 Pete's dream 44:27 Pete's rubber sheets bed wetting 46:05 5-9 Bedwetting ages 47:10 Cut fof Urination ages to get checked 50:00 What are you training Neurofeedback for Sleep 51:50 Sleep Hygiene 52:30 Snoring Partners #SleepHealth #MentalWellbeing #Neurofeedback #CircadianRhythm #ADHD #BipolarDisorder #SocialMediaPressure #SleepHygiene #REMsleep #EliteAthletes #TraumaRecovery #LightingEffects #SleepAids #ThetaBetaRatio #MentalHealthAwareness