Savage Perspective Podcast More Than Counting Sheep with James Swanwick
Oct 6, 2023
58:12
Are you looking for ways to improve your sleep? Or do you perhaps struggle with addiction?
James Swanwick is an Australian-American entrepreneur who helps casual drinkers reduce or quit alcohol. A sleep evangelist, James is the co-founder (with his brother Tristan Swanwick) of the popular health brand Swanwick Sleep, which produces blue light-blocking glasses to improve well-being and sleep quality. (https://alcoholfreelifestyle.com/about) I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and where it took us, and I hope you'll also take something from it.
What we discussed:
- James' background and why he became interested in sleep optimization (2:04)
- Blue light blocking glasses and the science behind them (3:51)
- Benefits of blue light exposure in the morning and avoiding alcohol in the evening (10:30)
- Avoiding caffeine the hours before going to bed at night (12:07)
- How alcohol hinders sleep quality (14:26)
- Why James stopped drinking (18:25)
- My 365-day sober challenge (21:57)
- Living life the way nature intended (24:20)
- Why people become addicted to substances (26:47)
- Childhood stories that helped shape who he is (29:55)
- Being self-aware and finding fulfillment (33:57)
- Journaling and mindset work (35:02)
- Business ownership as a personal development program (37:48)
- His clientele (40:00)
- The benefits of daily gratitude journaling (43:21)
- Addiction recovery and human psychology (50:48)
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