Introduction
We all know good sleep is essential. But so many of us struggle to prioritise it. Today I am joined by Dr Neil Stanley, one of the world’s leading authorities on sleep. I took the opportunity to ask him everything I could about sleep – from dispelling common myths, to talking about the impact of stress, sex and melatonin on sleep, and of course answering the most-asked question: “How much sleep do I really need?” Dr Stanley joins me to answer everything and more, and I bet you’ll be surprised by a couple of his answers.
Show Notes
- How much sleep does the average person really need? [05:00]
- The four stages of sleep [10:01]
- Dreams and their impact on sleep [15:33]
- The impact of stress on sleep [21:39]
- Does sex positively affect sleeping habits? [25:45]
- Insomnia explained [27:25]
- Is poor sleep hereditary? [35:00]
- The impact of depression and anxiety on sleep [38:20]
- Common myths about melatonin [43:16]
- How CBD and marijuana could help you fall asleep [47:30]
- How sleeping habits differ across nationalities, cultures and religions [49:45]
- Why sleep is the best thing you can do when sick [56:00]
- The average life expectancy of someone with poor sleeping habits [01:02:18]
- How to master consistency in sleep [01:04:45]
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