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Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 24min

214: Miesha Tate, UFC fighter & Big Brother Champ: Anticipatory Anxiety & Sleep For Performance (Plus My Insomnia Story!)

Miesha Tate is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion and still an active fighter in the UFC. Outside of fighting, she hosts the Built for Growth podcast, where she interviews a wide range of guests on mindset, resilience, health, and entrepreneurship. She’s passionate about health and wellness and regularly speaks at events and conferences on topics like longevity, recovery, and performance, drawing from both personal experience and global wellness practices.When she’s not training or traveling, Miesha enjoys spending time with her family and coaching the next generation of athletes. SHOWNOTES:😴  How insomnia became the wake-up call of a lifetime😴  Still reaching for sleeping pills? What you really need to know😴  Is your anxiety about sleep actually making it worse?😴  From body scans to breathwork—how to physically let go for better sleep😴  The power of morning light (and why it’s non-negotiable)😴  Alcohol, late dinners, and your Oura Ring: what the data says😴  Practical tools and circadian-crafted routines to help you stay on track—no matter the time zone😴  How emotions, trauma, and suppressed feelings disrupt your sleep😴  Why writing things down could be the most overlooked sleep tool😴  Why your environment might be mimicking a casino (and wrecking your sleep)😴  From vitamin D to growth hormone: your sleep health isn’t just about sleep😴  And so much more! SPONSORS:‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mieshatate/, @builtforgrowthpodcastYoutube: Builtforgrowth DISCLAIMER:The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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Jun 18, 2025 • 56min

213: Ronda Holman, Co-Founder of Airway Coach: How Airway Dysfunction Sabotages Your Sleep—and What You Can Do to Fix It!

Ronda Holman, known as The Airway Champion and Co-Founder of Airway Coach, shares her journey from struggling with undiagnosed airway disorders to advocating for better breathing practices. She discusses how mouth breathing negatively affects sleep quality and overall health. Ronda highlights the importance of proper tongue posture and offers actionable strategies for improving sleep through breathing techniques. Listeners will also learn about the impact of nighttime routines and community support in achieving better sleep.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 1min

212: Dr. Neel Bulchandani, Integrative Airway & Feeding Chiropractor: Unraveling Tension: The Tongue, Fascia & Sleep Connection

BIO:Dr. Neel Bulchandani is an intra- and inter-disciplinary healer specializing in solving complex problems related to sleep, airway, feeding, and mobility. He uses systems thinking and a kaleidoscopic approach (nod to Thomas Edison) in order to help all ages -- babies to adults. He began as a chiropractor 17 years ago, and then 9 years ago, when his daughter was born with a tongue tie, he went down the rabbit hole of tethered oral tissues and airway/feeding centered health. Already curious and delving into fascia and visceral work (organs), Neel dove even deeper in order to help figure out the surrounding issues related to his daughter's feeding issues. He developed a Floor of the Mouth Protocol, and has online courses for both practitioners and patients where he aids them in freeing tongue and mouth tension. He has created an Airway Map comprised of 70 areas in the body that are often restricted when there are issues with the mouth, like tongue tie, narrow palates, etc. He's begun a tour across many cities in 2025 to teach other practitioners his method, and will be in Phoenix in June, Boise in July, Chicago in August, Minnesota in September, and Sarasota and Dallas in November. He's married to Dawn, and dad to 3 (Serenity, Cypress, and Zephyr). He does in-person and virtual appointments, and is based in Santa Barbara. He also sees patients in Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, and the Bay Area.SHOWNOTES:😴  Is your tongue sabotaging your sleep?😴  The floor of mouth protocol: A new healing frontier😴  How a tongue tie changed everything😴  Why releasing under-the-tongue tension impacts your whole body😴  Violet light therapy: The new nervous system reset?😴  Top 5 body misalignments from tongue ties😴  Can 2 minutes of tongue work ground you?😴  How stress, mold, trauma, and facial tension affect the mouth-body connection😴  From insomnia to deep sleep: Dr. Bulchandani’s sleep night routine😴  Is your sleep position throwing off your organs?😴   Use code SLEEPSKILL20 to get Tongue Press for $20 ($70 off the standard price of $90) https://www.neelbulchandani.com/tongue-press😴  And many more! SPONSORS:‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskillGUEST LINKS:Website: https://www.neelbulchandani.com/tongue-pressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drneelbulchandani/DISCLAIMER:The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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May 23, 2025 • 59min

211: Dr. Eugene Lipov, Co-Founder & CMO of Stella: The Sleep-Trauma Connection -- New Procedure Calming PTSD & Supporting Sleep

Dr. Eugene Lipov is one of the world’s leading experts on the treatment of symptoms related to post-traumatic stress.Truly, a pioneer in stellate ganglion treatment for symptoms of PTSD, he knows first-hand that trauma can be all-consuming. Growing up with a veteran father stricken with PTSD, and a mother with debilitating depression who eventually took her own life, he truly understands the impact that trauma can have on the lives of many. He’s made it his mission to help others relieve their traumatic suffering from PTSD and restore hope to their spirit.In 2006, Dr. Lipov pioneered the use of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for the treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — a procedure that was initially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the 1950s for the treatment of certain types of pain and circulation disorders. It is performed with an injection of medication into a collection of nerves at the bottom of the front side of your neck. It is most commonly known as a pain-relieving treatment, used to relieve hot flashes for menopause and cancer patients and treating shingles — and, now, to alleviate symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). SHOWNOTES:😴  What is the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)—and how can it reset your sleep?😴 Is sleep fragmentation a hidden sign of trauma?😴 Could PTSD, postpartum depression, and hot flashes all be connected to your nervous system?😴 What role does the amygdala play in your restless nights?😴 Are you skipping deep sleep—and missing out on critical brain detox?😴 Do dogs have PTSD too?😴 Is your nightly melatonin, yoga nidra, or lavender spray doing anything?😴 Still relying on benzos or alcohol to fall asleep?😴 What does real sleep recovery look like after trauma?😴 Is SGB (Stellate Ganglion Block) right for you?Plus:😴 Dr. Lipov’s own nightly routine, his thoughts on tech, light therapy, and what he believes is the future of trauma-informed sleep care.😴 And many more! SPONSORS:‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS:Instagram:  dreugenelipovLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenelipov/ DISCLAIMER:The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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May 19, 2025 • 59min

210: Emily Neumann, Primal Trust™ Academy Mentor: From Dysregulation to Deep Rest: Unlocking Sleep Through Nervous System Healing

BIO:Although Emily was previously trained and certified in Acupressure, Reiki, and other healing modalities, she found herself caught up in the chaos of corporate life for years- along the way having two children and working seven days a week, her personal perfect health storm came knocking. After going from doctor to doctor, countless testing and diagnoses, Emily turned to Nervous System Regulation through Primal Trust Academy and has transformed her health and her life. She now works as a 1 on 1 mentor for the academy and has been featured on podcasts and brought her experience and resources to instagram as Nervous System Nerd to arm others with the tools, knowledge, and deep self understanding that helped her take her health and her life back. SHOWNOTES:😴  What is nervous system dysregulation, and how does it sabotage your ability to fall and stay asleep?😴  Why chronic stress, trauma, and health issues often all show up together—and how they’re more connected than we think.😴  The Story Behind Primal Trust: Healing Beyond Protocols😴  Emily’s personal journey from retreat director to chronic illness to radical healing😴  Why Your Sleep Troubles Might Be Wired In—Literally😴  Discover how visualizations and the Reticular Activating System can help rewire your brain for better sleep😴  Is Your Window of Tolerance Paper Thin?😴  Do tiny triggers overwhelm you or send you into a spiral?😴  Why this could be the sign you need to regulate, not just cope😴  Emily shares the nighttime ritual that changed everything😴  Why the brain doesn’t know the difference between a felt sense and a lived one—and how to use that to your advantage😴  Morning Matters: Are You Starting Your Day in Fight-or-Flight?😴  Try This 3-Part Journaling Prompt to Shift Your State Tonight😴  What is the “sound of Primal Trust”? And how does it bring us back to self?😴  Why doing the work from self-love, not self-loathing, is the ultimate key to transformation😴  Learn about Primal Trust’s 3-level Academy and how it's helping people reclaim their health, resilience, and rest😴 Use code EMILY10 for 10% off your first month >> Primal Trust😴 And many more! SPONSORS:‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control that will boost your deep sleep & heart rate variability - all while dropping your wakeups, heart rate, & respiratory rate. Code: sleepisaskill🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. Https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS:Website:  https://www.primaltrust.org/Instagram: @nervous_system_nerd DISCLAIMER:The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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May 13, 2025 • 59min

209: Ben Azadi, Founder of Keto Kamp & Best Selling Author: Sleep, Sugar & Self-Image: Unlocking Metabolic Freedom

In 2008, Ben Azadi was an obese man who went through a personal health transformation of releasing 80 pounds of extra weight, and getting metabolically healthy. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. Ben has a 10 year mission to help over 1 million people naturally reverse their diabetes. Ben, the founder of Keto Kamp, has over 17 years of experience in the health industry, and he's the author of four best-selling books, including his latest Keto Flex. Ben is the author of the upcoming book Metabolic Freedom, published with Hay House. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet since 2013. He is known as 'The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function. Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. Ben is the host of a top 15 podcast, The Metabolic Freedom Podcast which won Keto Podcast of The Year (2022) by The Metabolic Health Summit. Ben has the fast growing Ben Azadi YouTube channel with over 400,000 subscribers and 25 million video views, and TikTok channel with over 330,000 subscribers and over 50 million video views. Ben is a keynote speaker who delivered a keynote lecture for Ketocon 2022, 2023, and Hack Your Health 2024; and he's been featured in Forbes, Tampa’s NBC WFLA, LA Weekly, Disrupt Magazine, NY Times Mag, LA Entertainment Weekly and other publications.SHOWNOTES:😴  What do 93% of Americans have in common—and how it impacts sleep 😴  Can poor sleep cause metabolic disease?😴  Why is sleep the ‘Swiss Army knife’ of your metabolism?😴  A deep dive into late-night eating, 3 AM glucose crashes, and how meal timing impacts recovery.😴  Learn about “Vitamin G” 😴  Does your self-image determine your sleep quality?😴  Is your wearable making you anxious? —and how to use it for insights, not identity.😴  What does a metabolic health expert actually do at night? –Ben walks us through his full routine.😴  Mouth taping: Biohacking gimmick or real game changer?😴  Why your bedtime might matter less than your wake-up time😴  The best morning habits to set your sleep up for success🎁  BONUS for Sleep Is a Skill listeners:Buy Ben’s new book, Metabolic Freedom, and get free access to his full metabolism course featuring exclusive expert interviews.👉 metabolicfreedombook.com😴  And many more!SPONSORS:‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control for deep, restorative rest every night. Code: sleepisaskill🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill​ GUEST LINKS:Website:  Metabolic Freedom New Book  www.metabolicfreedombook.com Instagram: @thebenazadiX: @thebenazadiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebenazadiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/ DISCLAIMER:The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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May 12, 2025 • 36min

208: Todd Anderson, Co-Founder of Dream Performance & Recovery: 208: Todd Anderson, Co-Founder of Dream Performance & Recovery: Sleep Smarter, Breathe Better, Recover Faster: Your Guide to Optimized Sleep

Todd is the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Dream Performance & Recovery, makers of performance sleep products. His obsession and passion for fitness, nutrition, sleep and overall human performance optimization began when he was a walk-on for the Michigan State University football team. His successful college career led to an NFL opportunity for the Rams in 2012, where he took his passion for the strength and conditioning side of the sport to performance coaching. Starting as a trainer, he moved quickly into leadership and education and ultimately decided to take his learnings and skill sets into speaking and entrepreneurship. Todd has worked with several leaders in the sleep and recovery space to dive into the psychology of sleep and recovery and went on to take numerous continuing education courses surrounding sleep and now holds more than 10 certifications in fitness, nutrition and performance (CSCS, NSCA, NCSF, and more). Todd has been speaking on sleep for over 5 years as a sleep expert and co-founded Dream Performance and Recovery in 2023, designing the highest quality science-backed sleep performance products. He is currently working towards a Sleep Psychology PhD. SHOWNOTES:😴  Discover Todd’s unexpected journey from the field to founding a sleep performance brand😴  What changed when Todd met a sleep psychologist from UCLA?😴  How Todd’s personal sleep experiments uncovered the power of routines, nervous system regulation, and breath awareness😴  Why Todd created high-performance sleep tools—and how to choose the right ones for your routine.😴  The surprising role of awareness in better breathing and sleep😴  Todd’s New Innovation to Help Men Protect Fertility😴  BONUS for Sleep Is a Skill listeners: 🎁Use code SLEEPISASKILL (all caps) at Dream Recovery for an exclusive discount. 😴 And many more! SPONSORS:‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control for deep, restorative rest every night. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill​GUEST LINKS:Website:  https://www.toddanderson42.com/Instagram: @toddanderson42 / @dream.recoveryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DreamRecovery.io?_rdc=1&_rdrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-anderson-b563ba32/ DISCLAIMER:The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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May 2, 2025 • 50min

207: Arjen de Jong, PhD: Founder & CEO, AirTulip: The Untold Connection Between Air Quality & Sleep—From Allergies to Snoring

BIO:Arjen is a PhD aerospace engineer (NASA, Ferrari, Nikon, ASML). He likes to use engineering to make a positive impact.SHOWNOTES:😴  How Arjen leveraged his aerospace and acoustics background to revolutionize sleep environments😴  The origin story of AirTulip — a smart headboard that creates a "clean air bubble" around your sleep zone😴  Why traditional air purifiers fall short and how AirTulip uses laminar airflow to prevent air mixing😴  The powerful impact of air quality on deep sleep, allergies, snoring, asthma, and recovery😴  Surprising fact: indoor air is typically 5x dirtier than outdoor air😴  AirTulip's noise level breakthrough: designed using jet engine software to be ultra-quiet (~26 dB!)😴  EMF-conscious design: shielded and grounded motor, zero wireless connectivity😴  How the AirTulip reduces triggers for snoring and allergy-induced sleep disruptions😴  AirTulip use cases: from parents with kids and pets to athletes tracking recovery data😴  The overlooked role of airflow direction in your bedroom and why your pillow area matters most😴  Bonus: The real story behind the name "AirTulip" (yes, it involves a giant 8-foot tulip-looking purifier!)😴   And many more! SPONSORS:‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control for deep, restorative rest every night. Code: sleepisaskill🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill​ GUEST LINKS:Website:  $200 discount on Air Purifying Headboard with the code: SLEEPISASKILL on our website https://airtulip.co/Twitter: https://x.com/AirTulipIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjendejong-phd/ DISCLAIMER:The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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Apr 26, 2025 • 53min

206: Dr. Daniel Gartenberg, Sleep Scientist, Founder of SleepSpace: How CBT-I, Sleep Tech, and Holistic Support Can Transform Your Sleep Journey

Dr. Daniel Gartenberg is a sleep scientist and the founder and CEO of SleepSpace, a company that develops innovative solutions for improving sleep quality and health. He has a PhD in cognitive psychology from George Mason University and more than 15 years of experience in sleep research and technology.Dr. Gartenberg has received over $3.5 million in grant awards from the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Aging to create a connected smart bedroom system that uses natural remedies like sound, light, and temperature, along with wearable and nearable devices, to diagnose and treat sleep disorders. His current focus is on a solution for detecting and treating insomnia and sleep apnea, to reduce cardiometabolic risk and the risk of Alzheimer's disease. By leveraging recent advances in AI and sensor technology, Dr Gartenberg led the SleepSpace team to develop one of the most accurate sleep detection systems. The company also completed a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) on a new digital treatment for insomnia that works alongside a trained provider.Dr. Gartenberg has >20 peer-reviewed publications and a viral TED Talk with over 5 million views. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Penn State University in the Department of Biobehavioral Health, where he conducted research on sleep and cognition. He is a scientific consultant for a number of sleep related companies including Wesper, MDbiowellness, CPAP.com, Soltec Health, and more. SHOWNOTES:😴  How Daniel’s lifelong battle with poor sleep😴  Daniel’s academic journey to a PhD focused on fatigue, vigilance, and sleep apnea😴  Tech-Backed Solutions That Actually Help😴  Quantified Self Movement & DIY Sleep Science😴  Why 80% of Sleep Apnea Cases Are Still Missed😴  The Dynamic Sound Machine Concept😴  How Daniel navigates sleep as a new dad—and how his baby’s bedtime routine helps structure his own wind-down ritual. 😴  CBD, GABA, and Natural Sleep Aids😴  And many more! SPONSORS:‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control for deep, restorative rest every night. Code: sleepisaskill 🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill​ 😴 Struggling with STRESS and restless nights? The Align Mat uses PEMF therapy to calm your nervous system, lower cortisol, and set you up for deeper, more restorative sleep—all while you simply lie down. I literally use it every single night! Code: sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS:Website: www.sleepspace.com, mdbiowellness.com, wesper.co,  soltechealth.com, ettitude.comInstagram: @doctor.snoozeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gartenberg-phd-54aa5713/ DISCLAIMER:The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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Apr 17, 2025 • 52min

205: Anne Rahe, CEO and Educator of GST Body: Fascia, Flow & Freedom: How Releasing Tension in Your Body Can Unlock Deeper Sleep

For the past 25+ years, Anna Rahe has delved deep into a liberating and empowering relationship with fascia so that as many people as possible can invest in their health, restore their vitality, and heal themselves with the proprietary tools she has created. As the founder, CEO and educator of GST Body, Anna has spoken about holistic body care through fascia around the world, partnered with top athletes, surgeons, physicians and celebrities, and been featured in various publications, from Shape to Elle, Net-a-Porter to The Wall Street Journal. SHOWNOTE:😴  What fascia is—and why it could be the missing link in your sleep struggles😴  Anna's 25-Year Journey from Chronic Illness to Fascial Freedom😴  How fascia acts as your body’s energetic “smart grid” and impacts nervous system regulation—impacting your ability to rest.😴  The sleep benefits of compression, traction, and rotation (aka “washing” your fascia)😴  How stored emotions and trauma in fascia may affect your sleep—and how to gently release them😴  Daily Fascial Hygiene Explained😴  Issues in the Tissues: Fascia as an Emotional Organ😴  Why letting go of the obsession with “perfect sleep” might actually be the key to sleeping better.‍SPONSORS:‍🪟Ublockout— Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Enjoy 10% OFF. Code: SLEEPISASKILL​ ‍🛌🏻 Transform your sleep with Eight Sleep’s cooling mattress—personalized temperature control for deep, restorative rest every night. Code: sleepisaskill‍🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill​‍😴 Struggling with STRESS and restless nights? The Align Mat uses PEMF therapy to calm your nervous system, lower cortisol, and set you up for deeper, more restorative sleep—all while you simply lie down. I literally use it every single night!Code: sleepisaskill GUEST LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gstbody/ https://www.instagram.com/annaraheofgst/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSTBodyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annarahe/ DISCLAIMER:The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A

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