The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

Blood sugar levels can directly impact our sleep and vice versa. Sleep deprivation can lead to insulin resistance and other health problems.In this episode, Danielle Hamilton, a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in blood sugar regulation, joins us to help demystify this connection between blood sugar and sleep! She is also the creator of the Blood Sugar Mastery Program and the host of the very successful, Unlock Your Sugar Shackles Podcast! For years, Danielle suffered from PCOS and the symptoms that come along with it. She tried many healthy options to regulate her hormonal imbalance, but these were not enough. That is until she learned about the connection between blood sugar & PCOS — not to mention her other health problems!Danielle discusses blood sugar management, what causes an increase in blood sugar levels and how it can affect our health and sleep. We also talk about ways to support stabilizing blood sugar with the help of continuous glucose monitoring, sleep trackers, food diet, and lifestyle change.It's essential to monitor your blood sugar regularly. Whether you have diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS, cravings, or the many other symptoms that can come with blood sugar dysregulation. This will allow you to track your progress and make any needed adjustments.Listen now and learn how to restore your insulin sensitivity and overall health. GUEST BIO: Danielle Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in blood sugar regulation & digestion. She became interested in blood sugar issues when she learned that Insulin Resistance was at the root of her PCOS. She was able to reverse her PCOS, cystic acne, PMS & weight loss resistance by reversing Insulin Resistance. Her mission is to help others uncover their blood sugar & insulin issues (as most people don't know the early signs), as well as help them optimize digestion for low-carb diets. Dani promotes a holistic approach to reversing Insulin Resistance which goes beyond just changing macros. She is the host of the Unlock the Sugar Shackles Podcast and the creator of the Blood Sugar Mastery Program.SHOW NOTES: 🍬What sparked Danielle's interest in becoming a blood sugar specialist🍬Effects of glucose on health, well-being, and sleep🍬Can insulin resistance affect sleep?🍬What is the most common contributor to insulin resistance 🍬A lack of sleep results in increased production of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. 🍬 Some natural treatments for PCOS and hormone imbalance🍬What is healthy and unhealthy hunger? 🍬What types of diets can help lower and control blood sugar 🍬Snacking less frequently allows our body to rest between meals and reduces digestive stress. 🍬Why it is important to check your blood sugar regularly🍬Danielle’s night sleep routineAnd more!​SPONSOR: Huge shoutout to our sponsor: Biooptimizers! They are my nightly source for magnesium supplementation - go to www.magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill for the kind I use every night! Website: daniellehamiltonhealth.comInstagram:  @daniellehamiltonhealthFacebook: facebook.com/daniellehamiltonhealthDISCLAIMER:The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. 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

Benzodiazepines (often referred to as benzos) are often prescribed to treat anxiety, seizures, and sleep disorders. Some of the most common benzos include Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, and Valium. In this episode, the Author of “Dopamine Nation” & “Drug Dealer, MD,” Psychiatrist & Stanford professor Dr. Anna Lembke, joins us to discuss the sleep-related drug benzos and why it's called a "Hidden Epidemic." Dr. Lembke notes that between 1990 and 2012, the rate of benzo use increased, leading to widespread addiction and overdose rates.Dr. Lembke discusses her journey as a therapist specializing in addictions and explains the risks associated with long-term benzodiazepine use and the process of helping patients get off these hugely addictive drugs.  Thankfully, the latest neuroscience research has allowed her and others to understand better what's happening in the brain as we become addicted and what happens when we embark on the process of getting off of them.Benzodiazepines cause many physical changes in your body and brain. These can be unpleasant and frightening, but they can also be eased off gradually & responsibly with the support of trained professionals. If you or someone you know is struggling with long-term benzodiazepines, you will want to listen to this episode!GUEST BIO: Anna Lembke, MD is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she is the author of more than a hundred peer-reviewed publications, has testified before the United States House of Representatives and Senate, has served as an expert witness in federal and state opioid litigation, and is an internationally recognized leader in addiction medicine treatment and education.In 2016, she published Drug Dealer, MD – How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It’s So Hard to Stop (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2016), highlighted in the New York Times as one of the top five books to read to understand the opioid epidemic (Zuger, 2018).  Dr. Lembke appeared in the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, an unvarnished look at the impact of social media on our lives.  Her latest book, Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence (Dutton/Penguin Random House, August 2021), was an instant New York Times bestseller and explores how to moderate compulsive overconsumption in a dopamine-overloaded world.SHOW NOTES: 💊Dr. Anna Lembke's journey as a therapist specializing in addictions💊Dr. Lembke believed that healthcare providers need to be more educated about addiction treatment💊Why she is calling the addition of benzodiazepines a "hidden epidemic."💊What happens when benzos and opioids are combined💊Withdrawal symptoms of benzodiazepines  in some individuals💊What are the risks associated with benzodiazepine abuse, aside from cognitive impairment💊Benzodiazepines for treating insomnia💊How do we explore tapering safely and responsibly?💊Helpful resource: Ashton Manual and Benzodiazepines Alliance💊What is Dr. Lembke’s sleep-centric night and morning routineAnd more!​ Website: annalembke.comDISCLAIMER:The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. 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

GUEST BIO: Wade Lightheart is an Author, Athlete, Nutritionist, and Expert in Fixing Digestion.3-Time Canadian national All Natural Bodybuilding Champion who competed as a vegetarian, former Mr. Universe Competitor, and host of The Awesome Health podcast, Wade Lightheart is one of the world’s premier authorities on Natural Nutrition and Training Methods. Having majored in Sports Science at the University of New Brunswick, he has authored numerous books on health, nutrition, and exercise which have sold in over 80 countries.Wade also serves as an advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute and is the Co-Founder and President of BiOptimizers, a digestive and health optimization company. He’s been in the health industry for over 25 years, coached thousands of clients, and is sought out by athletes and high-performance-oriented individuals worldwide for his advice on how to optimize their health and fitness levels. SHOW NOTES: 💊 Wade's history: From vegetarian bodybuilder to the owner of a supplement company💊 Double-blind study VS clinical research💊 How technological innovation impacts the circadian biological rhythms💊 A low level of physical activity affects sleep💊 Wade's sleep problems and his recovery💊 Can vitamins supplement an unhealthy diet💊 A destructive lifestyle and a lousy diet are connected to poor sleep💊 Why eating late negatively affects our sleep💊 How Wade's vitamin deficiency led him to discover the importance of magnesium in our body💊 What are the health benefits of magnesium and its different forms💊 Wade's nightly sleep routine And more!​SPONSOR: Huge shoutout to our sponsor: Biooptimizers! They are my nightly source for magnesium supplementation - go to www.magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill for the kind I use every night!EPISODE LINKS: Website: bioptimizers.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bioptimizers/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BiOptimizers/QUOTES: "You can't supplement your way out of a bad lifestyle, but the right supplement to your lifestyle integrations can put you over the top."can't - Wade LightheartDISCLAIMER:The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. 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

GUEST BIO: Jay T. Wiles, Clinical Health Psychologist, HRV Subject Matter Expert, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Hanu Health. Dr. Jay is currently working as the Health Behavior Coordinator at WJB Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC and the Greenville Outpatient VA Clinic. He has specialized training in health behavior coaching, health assessment, nutritional interventions for mental and physical health, Motivational Interviewing, applied psychophysiology, and consultation. Dr. Wiles works as a consultant for companies/organizations, practitioners, and individual patients on nutritional psychology, health behavior change, applied psychophysiology, and health promotion/disease prevention via complementary and integrative practices. He is also Board Certified in Tai Chi for Rehabilitation.Biohacker babes, Lauren Sambataro and Renee Belz. Lauren and Renee grew up in a health-driven family that prioritized the fundamentals of wellness and self-care. Their father, Gene Sambataro, The Original Biohacker and pioneer of Holistic Dentistry, taught them the importance of individualization and experimentation from a very young age. Renee, a Certified Nutritional Consultant and Holistic Lifestyle Coach with a Master's degree in Nutrition, and Lauren, a Broadway performer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Functional Health Coach, feel a strong passion and drive to not only share each of their journeys toward wellness, but their strategy and motivation to discover our unique bodies through the world of Biohacking. Their podcast, the Biohacker Babes, aims to create insight into the body's natural healing abilities, strengthen your intuition, and empower you with techniques and modalities to optimize your health and wellness.SHOW NOTES: 😴 How your diet and meal-timing could impact your sleep😴 Circadian intermittent fasting & early time-restricted feeding😴 Jay's experience with  intermittent fasting and its effect on his glucose levels😴 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and how it could help metabolic problems😴 How sleep quality could be improved by trying some new approaches😴 Dr. Jay and how our body responds in various situations using biohacking tech😴 Having used mouth tape, what are everyone’s thoughts about them?😴 Mouthtaping benefits re: promoting nasal breathing  😴 Renee warns you to remain cautious and get tested if you're not sure if you have sleep apnea or any other issues😴Lauren talks about bio-individuality and how the  best way for people to determine whether a product works for them is through their data and their own experiences.😴And more!​SPONSOR: Huge shoutout to our sponsor: Biooptimizers! They are my nightly source for magnesium supplementation - go to www.magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill for the kind I use every night!WEBSITE:https://www.drjaywiles.com/thebiohackerbabes.comINSTAGRAM:drjaywiles biohacker_babesFACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/biohackerbabes https://www.facebook.com/DrJayWilesDISCLAIMER:The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. 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

Dr. Michael Grandner and I discuss the perils of self-diagnosis and untreated sleeping disorders. Grandner also touches on the ins and outs of the current benefits and limitations of sleep trackers on the market. Dr. Michael explains the six ingredients for healthy behavior change and effective ways to break barriers to sleep. He also breaks down precisely when it's time to visit a Sleep Physician or a Sleep Behavioural Specialist.  If you’re into sleep tracking —what these devices can measure...and what they can’t, and many more insights into your sleep health, get comfortable and dive into this podcast.GUEST BIO:Dr. Grandner is the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Center, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UA College of Medicine, with joint appointments in the Departments of Medicine, Psychology (UA College of Science), Nutritional Sciences (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences), and Clinical Translational Science. In addition, he is a faculty member of the Neuroscience and Physiological Sciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs. He is certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and is a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine.His research focuses on how sleep and sleep-related behaviors are related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, neurocognitive functioning, mental health, and longevity. He has given hundreds of lectures and presentations on topics related to sleep and health, and he is frequently sought as an expert on sleep-related issues.He has published over 175 articles and chapters on issues relating to sleep and health, and his work has been cited over 8,000 times. He is associate editor of the journal Sleep Health. He serves on the editorial boards of the journals SLEEP, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Journal of Sleep Research, Frontiers in Neurology: Sleep and Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Advances, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, and other journals. He has served on both the Mental Health Task Force and Interassociation Taskforce for Sleep and Wellness for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Mental Health consensus committee for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and works to help improve sleep and performance in professional and non-professional athletes. He is a regular consultant on the topic of sleep health for organizations across the health, technology, and nutritional industries. He is a regular speaker on topics related to sleep and health for students, patients, corporations, and athletes, and has been invited multiple times to the National Institutes of Health, has served as an expert witness for civil, county, and federal cases, and has discussed issues related to sleep health at briefings for the US Congress.EPISODE SUMMARY: 💤 Difference between difficulty sleeping and a sleep disorder💤 Behavioral Sleep Specialists vs Sleep Physicians💤 Warnings about self-diagnosis through Dr. Google when dealing with sleep problems💤 The truth about stimulus control💤 The two significant factors that make it hard to get to sleep💤 Six ingredients for someone to make a healthy behavior change💤 How we can adequately utilize sleep tracker and sleep metrics💤 We must promote self-efficacy, helping people know both that they CAN improve their sleep along with the HOW💤 Why having a regular bedtime helps make wake-up time reliable💤 What has been Dr. Grandner's biggest change to his sleep gameAnd more!​ GUEST BIO:Dr. Grandner is the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Center, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UA College of Medicine, with joint appointments in the Departments of Medicine, Psychology (UA College of Science), Nutritional Sciences (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences), and Clinical Translational Science. In addition, he is a faculty member of the Neuroscience and Physiological Sciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs. He is certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and is a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine.His research focuses on how sleep and sleep-related behaviors are related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, neurocognitive functioning, mental health, and longevity. He has given hundreds of lectures and presentations on topics related to sleep and health, and he is frequently sought as an expert on sleep-related issues.He has published over 175 articles and chapters on issues relating to sleep and health, and his work has been cited over 8,000 times. He is associate editor of the journal Sleep Health. He serves on the editorial boards of the journals SLEEP, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Journal of Sleep Research, Frontiers in Neurology: Sleep and Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Advances, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, and other journals. He has served on both the Mental Health Task Force and Interassociation Taskforce for Sleep and Wellness for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Mental Health consensus committee for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and works to help improve sleep and performance in professional and non-professional athletes. He is a regular consultant on the topic of sleep health for organizations across the health, technology, and nutritional industries. He is a regular speaker on topics related to sleep and health for students, patients, corporations, and athletes, and has been invited multiple times to the National Institutes of Health, has served as an expert witness for civil, county, and federal cases, and has discussed issues related to sleep health at briefings for the US Congress. EPISODE LINKS:Website:  https://www.michaelgrandner.com/Instagram: @michaelgrandnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/michaelgrandnerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grandner/ 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

🧘The 6 major categories of sleep.🧘The 2 most common sleep conditions: snoring and sleep apnea.🧘The relationship between weight gain/obesity and snoring/sleep apnea.🧘Snoring is a health issue, not just a quality of life issue.🧘What are your options if you are experiencing symptoms of sleep apnea?🧘How the STOP-Bang Questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness Scale can help you determine whether you have sleep apnea.🧘How you can study your sleep at home.🧘Should you receive in-lab studies?🧘What are the solutions for these sleep conditions?🧘Possible benefits of palette expansion, especially in children.🧘Should you use mouth tape while you sleep?🧘How losing weight could help your sleep apnea. QUOTES:“It turns out that snoring is just not a quality of life issue. It can be a health issue as well.” EPISODE LINKS:Website: www.sleepcheckupmd.comInstagram: https://www.instagram/sleepcheckupmd Twitter: https://twitter.com/sleepcheckupmd DISCLAIMER:The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. 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

🧘Do people sleep better together or apart?🧘The history of sleep and how cultural norms change the way we sleep throughout time.🧘The role of safety and security in sleep.🧘The psychological benefit of sharing a bed with your significant other.🧘Solutions for improving shared sleep.🧘Signs of sleep disorders and when to seek medical treatment.🧘How to communicate with your partner about ways to improve sleep.🧘Benefits of being well-slept.🧘How protecting and preserving sleep can be a powerful strategy for protecting and preserving our closest relationships.🧘How to create a bedtime ritual with your partner to promote relationship quality and sleep.QUOTES:“In many ways, I feel like sleep is a window…into sort of the most vulnerable aspects of our…existence.”“When you’re well slept, you’re a happier person. You’re healthier. You’re a better communicator. You’re less prone to conflict. You’re less prone to the development of mood disorders like depression and anxiety. And that plays a big role in the health of your relationship.”EPISODE LINKS:Website: www.wendytroxel.comInstagram: https://www.instagram/sharingthecoversTwitter: https://twitter.com/wendytroxelLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-troxel-b40080abDISCLAIMER:The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. 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

🧘What is NuCalm? And how can this revolutionary, patented technology help your sleep?🧘Inventing a technology that quickly and safely relaxes the mind without side effects.🧘How NuCalm taps into your nervous system to calm you without using prescription or other types of drugs.🧘The connection between stress and sleep and how regulating one is vital for optimizing the other.🧘Discovering that sleep is about 80% dependent on the human stress response.​​🧘The ways in which NuCalm provides access to stress responses and helps improve sleep in the process.🧘How NuCalm was able to get the only patent in the world for balancing the human autonomic nervous system, which governs fear, stress, anxiety, depression, fight, or flight, the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.🧘A description of what actually happens when you use NuCalm to improve your stress or sleep.🧘The three different ways in which NuCalm improves your sleep and how it is different from all other sleep optimization techniques.🧘Why it’s important for adults to dream and how NuCalm helps to make up for the GABA deficiencies that occur to most people as they age.🧘How NuCalm can help auxiliary issues that affect sleep, like PTSD or anxiety or other stress-related struggles.GUEST BIO:Jim Poole is the Chairman, President and CEO of Solace Lifesciences, Inc. He is an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in the healthcare, biotechnology, market research, dental, financial services, and IT industries. Since 2009 Mr. Poole has managed the strategic direction and ongoing operations of Solace Lifesciences, Inc., the neuroscience company that created the world’s first and only patented, clinically-proven platform that allows humans to change their mental state on-demand without drugs, without side effects, and without compromise.  In 2015, Solace Lifesciences, the maker of NuCalm®, was granted the world’s sole patent for “Systems and Methods for Balancing and Maintaining the Health of the Human Autonomic Nervous System.” A New York state native, Poole earned a BA in psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an MBA in International Business & Marketing from Babson College.EPISODE LINKS:www.nucalm.comjim.poole@nucalm.comUse the Promo Code mm10off for 10% off a NuCalm product.DISCLAIMER:The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. 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

💊Barton Scott shares the path that led him to found Upgraded Formulas, a supplement company with a “Test, Don’t Guess” mentality.💊How Upgraded Formulas is focused on helping people find the right supplements to optimize their sleep.💊The importance of treating the underlying cause of sleep and health problems instead of just treating the symptoms.💊What sets supplements and minerals from Upgraded Formulas apart from the products of other companies.​​💊A discussion on the particle size of a mineral and how that affects absorption, and by default, effectiveness in the body.💊The positive effects of magnesium on sleep optimization metrics like deep sleep, REM sleep, and other factors.💊Why it’s important to test your mineral levels on a regular basis to understand what your body needs for healthy sleep and other physical ailments.​​💊How Upgraded Formulas makes testing affordable and accessible to people who want to improve their sleep and health outcomes.​​💊Preparing yourself for testing and understanding that minerals are the building blocks of the hormones that regular your body.💊Hormones affect so many areas of your life from sleep to focus to sex drive.💊Barton shares his sleep routine and what supplements he’s personally taking to help optimize his sleep quality.GUEST BIO: Barton Scott was a chemical engineer and used this background coupled with being a nutritionist and researcher, to create Upgraded Formulas. Barton is passionate about helping people combat the stressors of daily life, the toxicity of the modern world, the utter lack of nutrients, and the mineral absorption issues that we all face, and he has made it his mission to reduce suffering by increasing the public’s understanding of the human body’s interrelationships. Upgraded Formulas also supports Charitywater.org in the great work they do!EPISODE LINKS:https://www.upgradedformulas.com/https://www.instagram.com/askbarton/https://twitter.com/itsbartonscotthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/1bartonscottbarton@upgradedformulas.com DISCLAIMER:The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. 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

☀️How Brian’s physical and sleep health journey led to the birth of Sauna Space.☀️Addressing the symptoms of fatigue, acne, and other health issues through holistic means and the detoxification properties of sauna.☀️Looking back into history at the work of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, who invented the electric incandescent light bath and wrote the first book on light therapeutics.☀️Brian’s experiments into building his own light bath and experiencing great sleep when he did light therapy right before bed.☀️Getting rid of all his sleep problems and the other unexpected benefits Brian experienced while using light therapy.☀️How Sauna Space grew from building small light therapy units for friends and family into a business with over 40 employees and multiple products.☀️The studies that support the health and regenerative properties of red and near-infrared light therapy.​​☀️Taking the knowledge gleaned from scientific studies and turning it into a product that people can use at home.☀️Sauna acts similarly to cold therapy to regulate body temperature and improve sleep results.☀️How the various detoxifying aspects of sauna help with quality of sleep.​​☀️A new breakthrough in using photobiomodulation to optimize sleep through mitochondrial melatonin.☀️What makes the indoor environment so stressful to humans and what people can do to make it more naturalistic.☀️The importance of flickering when it comes to light, how it’s connected to things like migraines, insomnia, and depression, and what Sauna Space is doing about it.☀️Why lack of sleep and mind-racing is related to unnatural light and sources of EMF that didn’t exist even a hundred years ago.GUEST BIO: Brian Richards is a nationally known expert in sauna therapy, light therapy, and EMF science. In 2013, he founded SaunaSpace, a company that combines cutting-edge infrared technology with the age-old practice of sauna. In 2008, Brian faced an important health decision: start taking pharmaceuticals for acne, insomnia, and adrenal fatigue OR try full-spectrum sauna therapy coupled with ancestral practices like clean diet, proper sleep, and yoga. By opting for the natural approach, Brian rapidly transformed his health. This life-changing experience inspired him to create SaunaSpace. In 2013, he founded SaunaSpace, a company that combines cutting-edge infrared technology with the age-old practice of sauna. In his journey to develop the perfect product, Brian has immersed himself in the science and research behind light, heat, electromagnetism and the human body. Thirteen years later, he brings a refreshing approach to natural living, biohacking and natural health transformation.EPISODE LINKS:https://sauna.space/?rfsn=4195269.19fecehttps://www.instagram.com/saunaspace/https://twitter.com/SaunaSpacehttps://www.facebook.com/saunaspace/https://www.linkedin.com/company/saunaspaceDISCLAIMER:The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. 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