Learn about letting go of control and making commitments. Trusting others and seeking advice in uncertain times is highlighted. The importance of not needing to know it all is discussed.

Explore the concept of being present and focusing on one thing at a time rather than multitasking in this episode. Also, discover Quince, a brand that offers high-quality items at affordable prices with ethical manufacturing practices.

Explore struggles with meditation and the importance of attitude, observation, and awareness in the practice. Discover Quince, a brand offering affordable luxury and gift ideas including buttery soft cashmere sweaters.

Discover the importance of physical well-being for a long and happy life, but how formal meditation training cultivates a unique quality of mind that cannot be replaced by physical activities.

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Dr. Aric Prather discusses the accuracy and limitations of sleep trackers, emphasizing their role as tools for behavior change rather than definitive measures of sleep quality.

Discover strategies for preventing and managing jet lag; learn about adjusting sleep schedules with melatonin when traveling across different time zones and how our bodies can adapt and improve sleep.

Explore the meaning and significance of dreams and the challenges in interpreting them, including their connection to REM sleep and the impact on memory consolidation and emotional processing. Discover the link between nightmares and trauma, and learn about image rehearsal therapy as a treatment for chronic nightmares related to PTSD.

Learn how sleep patterns change as we age and strategies for maintaining consistent sleep. Explore the decrease in deep sleep and increase in sleep apnea with age and discover techniques to improve sleep.

Exploring the effects and risks of sleep aids, including the effectiveness of melatonin. Tips for stopping sleep aid use and gaining confidence in natural sleep. Stay tuned for episodes on sleep myths and sleep trackers.