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Rest Obsessed

Rest Obsessed

FromAre You Sleeping?


Rest Obsessed

FromAre You Sleeping?

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Apr 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Meet host Kate Berlant, and get ready for a deep dive into the fascinating world of sleep. So… how DID you sleep last night? If your answer is great, terrible, or so-so, welcome! Our society is obsessed with sleep; the best ways to do it, the tech to measure it, and how to hack it. Why? Maybe you want to work, play and live at peak performance with as little sleep as possible. Or maybe you throw money at sound machines, motion pillows and sleeping pills to deepen your rest. Sleep is at the core of our survival. So why aren’t we better at it? What happens when we don’t get enough? And what does our sleep say about us and our culture? We’re pulling back the covers on all of it, with some of the most fascinating sleepers, and our own sleep experts. So snuggle up.

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Released:
Apr 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (11)

Everyone needs to sleep, and everyone has a story to tell. The way we sleep, or struggle with sleep, can tell us a lot about who we are. And if you are feeling exhausted, or worried about your sleep, you are not alone. Join host Kate Berlant as she meets some of the most fascinating sleepers in the country. And, leading sleep experts help uncover the mysteries that play out during our unconscious hours.  Sisters discover the secret behind their short-sleep superpower. A woman composes music in her dreams. A man tries to keep his life together while being forced to sleep in his car. An Olympian trains to perform at her best while struggling to get enough rest. Plus, sleep stories and questions from you! Brought to you by Mattress Firm, with Vox Creative, Are You Sleeping? Is setting out to dive deep into sleep. Join us. Subscribe now, and learn more about the show at www.vox.com/areyousleeping