The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman
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Dec 3, 2025 • 43min

243: Dr Joseph Dituri, (‘Dr. Deep Sea’!): The Hyperbaric Secret to Better Sleep: What 100 Days Underwater Revealed

Dr Joseph Dituri, also known as Dr. Deep Sea, is a biomedical engineer, former U.S. Navy saturation diver, and professor who lived underwater for 100 days as part of Project Neptune— a groundbreaking scientific mission to study how extended high-pressure environments affect the human body and brain. During his time beneath the sea, Dr. Dituri and everyone who visited him experienced something extraordinary — their deep and REM sleep doubled, reaching an unheard-of 60–66% each night. SHOWNOTES: 😴 What 100 days underwater revealed about deep sleep😴 How hyperbaric oxygen became a surprising sleep breakthrough😴 Which hyperbaric protocols actually work and which don’t😴 Why pressure metabolism can reset your sleep depth😴 How oxygen and pressure may enhance brain repair and memory😴 Why chronic inflammation might be your hidden sleep disruptor😴 How hyperbaric therapy could boost HRV recovery fast😴 The unexpected sleep upgrade that changed his nights forever😴😴  And many more SPONSORS:🧠 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: Book - The Art and Science of Hyperbaric MedicineInstagram: @drdeepseaLinkedIn: Joseph Dituri, Ph.D.Book - The Art and Science of Hyperbaric MedicineDISCLAIMER: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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Nov 27, 2025 • 56min

242: Andrew Poles, Executive Coach & Ultra-Endurance Athlete: The Hidden Reason You Can’t Sleep: Being ‘Incomplete’

Andrew Poles is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and ultra-endurance athlete dedicated to helping visionary founders scale their businesses without burning out.With 20+ years of experience, Andrew has coached over 10,000 leaders from companies like NASA, Dell, Schwab, Epic Games, and Netflix. After leading and turning around multi-million-dollar businesses, he left the corporate world to launch his coaching practice—hitting six figures in six weeks and doubling year over year since.Andrew’s approach blends neuroscience, leadership psychology, and storytelling, helping first-time founders navigate the leap from individual contributor to visionary CEO.As an ultra-endurance athlete, Andrew also understands high performance on a whole different level—training for and completing the grueling Telluride 100 Mountain Bike Race at 10,000 feet elevation. His upcoming book explores what endurance sports teach about leadership, mindset, and breaking past self-imposed limits.SHOWNOTES:😴 How do unresolved emotions + conversations quietly sabotage your sleep each night?😴 What does it really mean to be “complete + present” — and why does it transform your nights?😴 How can a messy to-do list + calendar create hidden sleep debt you don’t even notice?😴 Where does being out of integrity + alignment show up in your body and your sleep?😴 Why do unfinished relationships + resentments keep waking you up at 3am?😴 How does speaking with truth + intention instantly shift nighttime stress?😴 How can clear promises + boundaries create more calm in your evenings?😴 Why does replacing memory with a real system + capture tool improve deep rest?😴 How does completing your day with reflection + journaling shift your nervous system?😴 Why does “being complete” increase your presence + peace faster than any gadget?😴  And many moreSPONSORS:🧠 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: www.andrewpoles.comYouTube: Andrew Poles CoachingLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andrewpolesDISCLAIMER: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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Nov 20, 2025 • 50min

241: Part 2: Dr. Raleigh Duncan, Founder and CEO, Clearlight: Sauna Heat: The Missing Link in Deep Sleep & Nervous System Regulation

Dr. Raleigh Duncan is widely recognized for his expertise in infrared therapy and is one of the most significant contributors to technologies that support healing the human body. He is a Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic and founded Clearlight over 28 years ago—now a global leader in infrared saunas and innovative wellness solutions.He is considered one of the early pioneers in infrared sauna technology, holding multiple patents and patents-pending for Clearlight’s signature innovations. His work includes developing the patented Carbon/Ceramic infrared heaters and Clearlight’s True Wave™ far infrared and full-spectrum heaters, known for deeper infrared penetration and industry-leading low EMF/ELF levels.Dr. Duncan has a long history of serving the wellness and fitness industries, designing systems and health products from concept to manufacturing with a strong focus on safety, quality, and consumer care.SHOWNOTES:😴  The  Ancient rituals behind modern hot–cold therapy😴  How saunas + therapy improve emotional outcomes😴  How infrared therapy impacts inflammation + mood😴  Why cold plunges feel easier after sauna😴  How hot baths support nightly wind-down😴  Why sauna timing depends on nervous system😴  Stacking healing modalities inside your sauna😴  Keeping your phone away improves sleep😴  What does Dr. Duncan’s personal sleep setup looks like and what can we learn from it?😴  How contrast therapy strengthens the body😴   If you’re considering investing in a Clearlight Sauna, Dr. Duncan shares an exclusive Sleep Is A Skill offer, the code SLEEPSKILL is valid for 15% off an order on shop.infraredsauna.com and users can save $600 - $1000 on their sauna on infraredsauna.com through Dec. 1SPONSORS:🧠 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://infraredsauna.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearlightsaunas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saunaworksTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clearlight_life?lang=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clearlight-wellness‍‍DISCLAIMER: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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Nov 8, 2025 • 54min

240: Brian Johnson, Triple-certified Building Biologist: The Silent Sleep Killers Hiding Inside Your Home

SENERGY360 founder Brian Johnson began his career in the lumber industry as a certified lumber grader, where he discovered firsthand how conventional building materials could contribute to unhealthy living conditions through issues like mold growth. This early insight sparked his lifelong passion for healthier home construction and ultimately inspired the creation of SENERGY360, a company dedicated to building spaces that support both human and environmental wellness.Today, Brian stands as the only General Contractor in the country to hold triple certification from the Building Biology Institute—an achievement that underscores his expertise in integrating health science with construction. His holistic approach combines modern building technology with natural principles, incorporating circadian lighting, advanced air and water filtration, non-toxic materials, and low-EMF design to create homes that are not only sustainable but truly restorative for the body and mind.SHOWNOTES:😴  How can your home become a sanctuary for sleep and deep restoration?😴  How did Brian Johnson pioneer “healthy home” standards rooted in biology, not marketing?😴  What does a truly mold-free, non-toxic, and circadian-aligned home look like?😴  Why lighting design might be the biggest hidden factor sabotaging your sleep😴  How the wrong dimmer switches create dirty electricity and stress your nervous system😴  What’s the truth about LED lighting, friend or foe to your circadian rhythm?😴  How low-voltage lighting and ethernet wiring can cut EMFs while enhancing sleep quality😴  Inside Synergy 360: the 360-degree approach to designing for health and performance😴  Why your bedroom wiring, lighting color, and air quality all affect melatonin production😴  How Brian optimizes his own sleep routine through grounding and caffeine-free living😴  What’s next: the Healthy Builders Academy and how Brian plans to train the next wave of wellness-focused builders😴   And many moreSPONSORS:🧠 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://element.senergy360.com/https://healthyhomesummit.com/Instagram: senergy360DISCLAIMER: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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Nov 3, 2025 • 48min

239: Martin McPhilime, Respiratory & Sleep Scientist: The Hidden Link Between Breathing, CO₂ & Deep Sleep That No One Talks About

Martin is a renowned authority in Breath Science, bringing together an impressive blend of expertise as a Respiratory and Sleep Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, and Behavioural Science Practitioner. With over 15 years of experience in research, clinical work, and training, Martin is not only a consultant, scientist and educator but also a passionate advocate for healthy, connected living. Martin is the founder of Performance Through Health and The School of Breath Science. Who is committed to his vision of creating a world where people can achieve optimal health and happiness his unique blend of academic rigor, clinical expertise, and personal passion positions him at the forefront of the Breath Science field, making him a trusted figure in helping others achieve their best health and raising the standard of scientific understanding in the breath and wellbeing space. SHOWNOTES:😴 What if your breathing patterns are quietly sabotaging your deep sleep?😴  How breathing reveals your nervous system state and why safety unlocks deep rest😴  Why stressed brains struggle to let go at night and how to train calm😴  Can you train sleep like a skill? Science-backed behavior rhythms that change rest😴  Why consistent wake time may matter more than total sleep hours😴  The underrated power of slow breathing before bed, how long is enough?😴  Functional vs dysfunctional breathing and how it shows up in sleep😴  CO₂ sensitivity and its link to light sleep & nighttime wake-ups😴  What breath-work can and cannot,  do for sleep apnea😴  How leptin and metabolic stress affect nighttime breathing😴  Should you ditch your sleep tracker? Ortho-insomnia explained😴  What respiratory rate really reveals about stress load & sleep readiness😴  How scent + stillness before bed can anchor the nervous system 😴  And many more SPONSORS:🧠 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://schoolofbreathscience.com                 https://performancethroughhealth.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/performancethroughhealth                 https://www.instagram.com/martinmcphilimey/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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Oct 31, 2025 • 47min

238: Adam Ludwin, Founder of Fivepointfive App, Improve HRV, Calm Your Mind, and Sleep Deeper

After dropping out of university Adam started his first digital marketing business from his mother’s hallway aged just 21 and soon went on to found Captify Technologies, a global marketing technology company. Over 10 years, he scaled it to 300 staff across 13 markets and drove revenues to over $60m per year before successfully exiting the business in July 202Along the way, the relentless pressure of building a global company began to take a toll on his health — a moment that sparked deep self-reflection. As he explored stress, sleep, and nervous system science, he discovered functional breathwork and realized it could be the key to transforming modern wellbeing.After studying with breath expert Patrick McKeown, Adam launched FivePointFive with a mission to redefine wellness. Today, FivePointFive blends science-backed breathwork, real-time biometrics, and accessible habit design to help people improve stress, sleep, and mental performance — one breath at a time. SHOWNOTES:😴  How breathwork transformed a burned out tech founder into a wellness innovator😴  Why most of us breathe wrong and how it silently sabotages sleep and stress😴  What makes breathwork different from meditation (and why results are guaranteed)😴  The 3 pillars of breathwork: mind, body, and sleep and how they work together😴  How to use breathwork to shift into parasympathetic calm fast😴  Why just 3 to 5 minutes of breathwork a day can improve HRV, focus, and sleep😴  Habit stacking breathwork into real life (walks, treadmill, commute, desk)😴  How FivePointFive blends guided coaches and wearables for real time feedback😴  The ideal breath rhythm: 5.5 seconds in, 5.5 seconds out😴  The sleep breathing connection: slow nasal breathing and mouth taping😴  Simple anxiety reset: short inhales, longer exhales or the “sigh” technique😴  Why awareness of breathing patterns is the ultimate stress superpower😴  Breathwork for nighttime wake ups and how to prevent them😴  How practicing breath control by day improves your nervous system by night😴  Real stories of people improving insomnia and reducing sleep apnea symptoms😴  Experience how breathwork can upgrade your sleep, stress, and nervous system, in just a few minutes a day. Apple App Store (iOS): FivePointFive: Breathworkhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/fivepointfive-breathwork/id6469338436 SPONSORS:🧠 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.fivepointfive.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_fivepointfive/LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/adam-ludwin 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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Oct 27, 2025 • 36min

237: Lynne Peeples, Science Journalist & Author of The Inner Clock: Reprogram Your Circadian Rhythm: The Secret Code of Sleep & Health

Lynne Peeples is an author and journalist covering science, health, and the environment. Her writing has appeared in The Guardian, Scientific American, Nature, HuffPost, NBC News, The Atlantic, and other publications. Before becoming a journalist, she crunched numbers as a biostatistician for HIV clinical trials and environmental health studies. Peeples is a recipient of an MIT Knight Science Journalism fellowship and an Alfred P. Sloan Foundation book grant. She also holds master’s degrees in biostatistics from the Harvard School of Public Health and in science journalism from New York University. She lives in Seattle. SHOWNOTES:😴  Your inner clock: the secret driver of sleep and health😴  Why growing up in dark winters fueled a lifelong struggle with insomnia😴  What a baseball team’s locker room lighting revealed about circadian rhythms😴  Can cutting yourself off from daylight reset your body clock? (inside a nuclear bunker experiment)😴  What happens when your heart rate and temperature, and sleep rhythms fall out of sync😴  The 3 c’s to transform your circadian health😴  How morning light sets you up for easier nights (and why indoor light isn’t enough)😴  Does the timing of your meals matter more than you think for sleep quality?😴  How alcohol—even in small amounts, wrecks your sleep data😴  The surprising truth about blue light at night: tv vs. phone vs. overhead lighting😴  Sunglasses, blue blockers, and modern light hacks, what really helps or harms?😴  Melatonin myths: when and how to take it for best effect😴  The biggest aha moment in managing sleep from years of data tracking😴 Check out the book “Your Inner Circle” by Lynne Peeples.😴  And many more! SPONSORS:🧠 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.penguinrandomhouse.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynne.peeples/X: https://x.com/lynnepeepsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynne.peeplesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnepeeples/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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Oct 24, 2025 • 58min

236: Ryan Jensen, Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Center: From Exhausted to Energized: A Super Bowl Champion’s Battle with Sleep Apnea

Super Bowl Champion and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen joins the conversation to discuss a critical health issue that impacts lives both on and off the field — sleep apnea. He recounts the pivotal moment that changed everything: a season marked by significant weight loss, declining mood, and reduced performance, culminating in a candid call from his father that prompted an at-home sleep study. The results were alarming, ten hours in bed yielding only eighty minutes of restorative sleep, with over fifty apnea events per hour. Initiating CPAP therapy not only revived his professional career but, more importantly, saved his life.SHOWNOTES:😴 What happens when a Super Bowl champion discovers his toughest rival isn’t on the field, but in his sleep?😴 The tough-love call that flipped everything: What did Ryan’s dad say that saved his life?😴 50+ times an hour without breath… How did one device bring Ryan back?😴 Why do even elite athletes miss the silent signs of sleep apnea and what clues could you be ignoring?😴 The simple travel hack that keeps Ryan’s sleep therapy on point anywhere😴 The headgear-free breakthrough changing how he (and thousands more) use CPAP for good😴 How better sleep transformed his focus and mood (on and off the field)😴 The tiny nightly habits—from mouth taping to morning light—that changed Ryan’s recovery game😴 What’s inside Ryan’s sleep setup that fuels peak performance?😴 The one step you can take tonight to breathe deeper, sleep better, and live stronger😴 Check out BLEEP SLEEP: https://suresealcpap.com/sleepisaskillUse code: SLEEPISASKILL for 10% OFF SPONSORS:🧠 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://suresealcpap.com/sleepisaskillInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bleep_sleep/                    https://www.instagram.com/redman7715/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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Oct 22, 2025 • 55min

235: Dr. Dan Pardi, Qualia CHO: Part 2: Mitochondria, NAD & Energy: The Cellular Blueprint for Better Sleep

Dr. Dan Pardi is the Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, where he leads education initiatives focused on advancing healthspan and optimizing peak performance. Qualia Life Sciences develops products rooted in complex systems science, a framework that recognizes the body’s natural ability to self-regulate and heal. Their growing product line includes support for brain health, cellular health, NAD+ levels, and most recently, Stem Cells.Dr. Pardi holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Leiden University and Stanford. His work is dedicated to translating cutting-edge scientific research into practical tools and programs that help people live longer, healthier, and higher-performing lives. SHOWNOTES:😴  Mitochondria: The hidden link between energy and deep sleep?😴  Are we more mitochondria than human?😴  NAD: The cellular currency shaping restorative sleep.😴  How do we truly boost NAD, and why it matters.😴  Do complex formulas outperform single nutrients?😴  Red light: Energy booster or placebo calm?😴  What does pressure reveal about sleep and performance?😴  Grounding: Pseudoscience or bioelectric truth?😴  Sleep design or discipline, what matters more?😴  Why do some habits endure while others decay?😴  Is your caffeine timing quietly sabotaging sleep?😴  Sleep: Feedback, not just discipline.😴  What do your nights reveal about your health?😴  Can simple rituals train deeper rest?😴  The overlooked skill for better sleep.😴   Check out QUALIA LIFE, http://www.qualialife.com/sleepisaskill  Use 15% Use code: SLEEPISASKILL SPONSORS:🧠 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.qualialife.com/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/qualialife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QualialifeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpardi/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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Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 2min

234: Dr. Dan Pardi, Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences: Part 1: The Daily Reset: Light, Sleep, and the Future of Human Performance

Dr. Dan Pardi is the Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, where he leads education initiatives focused on advancing healthspan and optimizing peak performance. Qualia Life Sciences develops products rooted in complex systems science, a framework that recognizes the body’s natural ability to self-regulate and heal. Their growing product line includes support for brain health, cellular health, NAD+ levels, and most recently, Stem Cells.Dr. Pardi holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Leiden University and Stanford. His work is dedicated to translating cutting-edge scientific research into practical tools and programs that help people live longer, healthier, and higher-performing lives. SHOWNOTES:😴  What is sunlight anchoring, and how does morning light reset your clock?😴  How much daylight do you really need to perform and sleep well?😴  What’s the most effective way to manage jet lag in a global schedule?😴  Can sleep be developed as a measurable performance skill?😴  Which pillar of health, sleep, diet, or movement, needs attention first?😴  What do sleep medications really change in your brain’s architecture?😴  What lessons can Stanford’s sleep pioneers teach us about progress and humility?😴  How did insights from genomics lead to breakthroughs in sleep science?😴  What makes the Loop Model a powerful framework for lasting behavior change?😴  Does meal timing have a measurable impact on sleep and recovery?😴  How can executives manage late dinners without compromising sleep?😴  How are movement, gut health, and sleep interlinked for better performance?😴   Check out QUALIA LIFE, http://www.qualialife.com/sleepisaskill  Enjoy 15% OFFUse code: SLEEPISASKILL SPONSORS:🧠 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.qualialife.com/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/qualialife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QualialifeLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpardi/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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