050: Dr. Amir Reuveny, CEO of Wesper: A New At-Home Tool to Help You Better Understand Your Sleep (And Guide You On What To Do About It!)

START HERE! Sleep Obsession Origin Story :): A brief introduction to the Sleep Is A Skill podcast! by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

8 min listen

018: Todd White, CEO of Dry Farm Wines, "The Ultimate Biohackers Wine": Why most traditional wines are high in both sugar & alcohol and stand to wreck your sleep...and what to do about. by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

42 min listen

012: Tara Youngblood, Chilipad CEO & Co-Founder. Author of Reprogram Your Sleep: The Sleep Recipe That Works: ❄️ Have you ever woken up in a sweat in the middle of the night? Then this is the podcast for you. Tara Youngblood and her husband first created the Chilipad cooling sleep mattress pad to solve their sleep challenges and have since created a movement in the sleep arena. Their cooling mattress pads and weighted blankets help support a robust circadian rhythm by aiding in lowering core body temperature 2 to 3 degrees each night. Today, due to lifestyle challenges, indoor cooling obstacles, insulating mattress & bedding materials, and hormonal fluctuations, consistent temperature reduction at night is no longer guaranteed in our modern society. Not to mention that Tara’s “sleep recipe” approach is something that we can fold into our sleep optimization methodology. Guest Bio: Tara Youngblood, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Chili Sleep and Author of Reprogram Your Slee by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

41 min listen

003: Science Behind Circadian Rhythm Lighting w/ Brilli, Dr. Doug Steel & Jill Sherman: Have you ever considered what your indoor lighting is doing to your health and your sleep? In this episode, we get into the science behind light's impact on our sleep...and methods to improve our circadian rhythm through indoor lighting options. Brilli is the first company to focus on improving health, wellness, mood, energy and sleep through something we’re all surrounded with every day of our lives: LIGHT. by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

60 min listen

001: The World Sleep Society Answers All Your Sleep Questions! #WorldSleepDay: What better way to kick off The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast than to celebrate WORLD SLEEP DAY!?! Today we sit down with Allan O'Bryan, the Executive Director of The World Sleep Society, to learn more about the thing that we spend a third of our lives doing! Here's a little more about Allan: Allan O’Bryan is the Executive Director of the World Sleep Society, a professional nonprofit association dedicated to advancing sleep medicine and research worldwide. Described as a strategic, innovative, analytical, and solution-focused problem solver. He has been involved with the organization since 2007, with developing the awareness and education programs. World Sleep Day public awareness initiative includes a global public campaign with over 300 sleep delegates around the world conducting educational sleep initiatives on World Sleep Day. The World Sleep congress initiative is the bi-annual educational conference of t by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

44 min listen

006: Dr. Eric Nofzinger, creator of Ebb Sleep, teaches how cooling a hyperaroused brain can help us sleep at night!: Did you know that your inability to "turn off your brain" can literally HEAT up your brain? I can't think of a more illustrative example of the power that our thoughts have over our biology and our sleep results than this episode. Dr. Eric Nofzinger created a product that you wear on your head at night that literally cools the prefrontal cortex. "Ebb is born from decades of research including 3,800 night studies by a renowned sleep researcher and studies of brain scans revealed a revolutionary new way to sleep." Btw, I don't get anything out of this, I just think this concept is incredibly interesting and can prove helpful for certain people! by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

54 min listen

014: Kara Collier, Director at Nutrisense, Continuous Glucose Monitors for healthy individuals looking to improve their glucose stability (and improve their sleep & circadian rhythm!) by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

52 min listen

023: Dr. Kirk Parsley, aka Doc Parsley, aka Navy SEAL Sleep Doc! Learn how this former SEAL (and doctor!) approaches sleep with his Sleep Remedy!: The amount of people that have messaged asking about Doc Parsley’s Sleep Remedy, or sharing their improved Oura, Whoop, Biostrap (etc) stats, is wild. That’s why when I was connected with him to do this podcast recently, I was so excited to learn more about his story and his methods. Check out the episode to learn more about how the doctor to Navy SEALs (and a former SEAL himself) approaches the topic of sleep optimization. ___________ Dr. Kirk Parsley served as an Undersea Medical Officer at Naval Special Warfare Group One from June 2009 to January 2013. While there, he led the development and supervised the group’s first Sports Medicine Rehabilitation center. He is a former SEAL, and received his Medical Degree from Bethesda, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) in 2004. He interned in Obstetrics and Gynecology at by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

56 min listen

002: Dr. Jamie Zeitzer, Stanford U. & CMO Lumos Flux, Light Therapy & Sleep!: Episode #2 is all about LIGHT! And there is a reason for that... Strengthening your circadian rhythm is central to everything that we do at Sleep Is A Skill. And it turns out that understanding and utilizing light is one of the most important ways to fulfill that goal. Thankfully Dr. Jamie Zeitzer is a leader in this area and provides some incredible and practical takeaways that you can implement immediately. by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

51 min listen

007: Dr. Jamie Seeman, creator of Doctor Fit & Fabulous, Discusses How Hormones, Keto, & Glucose Impact Sleep!: If you haven’t considered how glucose could be impacting your sleep, health, & moods...you might want to start. Relatedly, if you’re exploring how keto could affect your sleep & hormones, this episode is for you! JAIMIE'S BIO Those that don’t have time for wellness will eventually have to make time for illness. My name is Dr. Jaime Seeman, a board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist with a background in Nutrition, Exercise and Health Science. I am also a current Fellow in Integrative Medicine and a Board Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist. I am a wife and a mom to three little girls. I have a passion for preventative medicine. As a former college athlete I got away with poor nutrition most of my life, until the ultimate stress test of your health…PREGNANCY! Weight gain and fatigue became a constant battle. Low thyroid function, hormonal imbalance and pre-diabetes cre by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

34 min listen

011: Ariel Garten, co-founder of Muse: The Brain Sensing headband, teaches us how to use neurofeedback for emotional regulation and to improve sleep.: For those of you who find emotional regulation (i.e., a brain on autopilot!) to be at the source of your sleep difficulties, this podcast is for you. Ariel Garten is the Muse’s creator, a neurofeedback tool that sits on your head like a headband and essentially acts as a “guru in your pocket, guiding your brain back to a calm state of mind when it loses focus. Guest Bio: Garten is co-founder of InteraXon, the makers of Muse: the brain sensing headband. Muse is the award-winning wearable technology that assists and trains meditation and mindfulness. Before founding InteraXon, Ariel was not only trained as a neuroscientist and psychotherapist but also started her own international clothing line while she worked in labs researching Parkinson’s disease and hippocampal neurogenesis. Her creativity and entrepreneurial head combined with he by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

44 min listen

016: Ellen Vora MD, Functional Medicine Psychiatrist, Provides A Modern Approach to Mental Health & Sleep Beyond Pharmaceuticals: ?Mental health & sleep. It can often be a real chicken and the egg question around what comes first; either way; they are undeniably interconnected. One thing was clear for me when my anxiety was at it’s highest; my sleep was at it’s lowest. What is so unique about our guest, Ellen Vora, is that despite being a board-certified psychiatrist with degrees from Columbia and Yale, she is challenging the status quo by taking a functional approach to mental health. You’re going to love what she has to say about sleep, sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medications, mood and what to do about it. Guest Bio: Ellen Vora, MD, graduated from Columbia University medical school, received her B.A. in English from Yale University, and she’s a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approach to mental health–-c by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

45 min listen

004: Handel Group, Laurie Gerber: How LYING is keeping you from sleeping at night!: I am releasing this 24 hours after recording it because I believe that it is THAT urgent for people really struggling with there sleep right now in the face of Covid-19. Bring a pen and paper because this coach to the stars came prepared!! Laurie Gerber is a Head Coach of Handel Group® Life Coaching, an international coaching company, which specializes in teaching individuals to take focused and powerful action in every area of their lives. Passionate about personal development, Laurie has been coaching individuals and groups for over 15 years. She specializes in relationship and marriage coaching and is the #1 marriage and relationship coach based in NYC. She spreads her message of empowerment through public speaking events, such as the 2019 TedX Brooklyn, live international events, one-on-one coaching, virtual coaching courses, and on radio and in TV appearances such as MTV’s True Life Special: I’m by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

41 min listen

028: Amy Killen MD, Sex & Sleep: The bidirectional relationship of the two and what can you do to improve your results in both areas?: What is the bidirectional relationship between sex and sleep? Tune into this week's episode and prepare to be fascinated! :) Amy Killen MD is an anti-aging and regenerative physician specializing in sexual optimization, aesthetics, and longevity medicine. In this episode of Sleep Is A Skill, Dr. Killen talks about her story and how her work transforms the conversation around sex & sleep. *Spoiler: As a former ER physician, she knows a thing or two about sleep optimization. by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

45 min listen

005: Ksenia Avdulova, creator of Breakfast Criminals shares how creating RITUALS both morning & night can aid in great sleep!: SLEEP RITUALS. Here at Sleep Is A Skill we advocate a clear “bookend” approach to your days to support your sleep. What that means is that you’re looking to create an intentional morning ritual and evening ritual that you execute each morning and night. Thankfully, Ksenia, creator of Breakfast Criminals has brings a new level of creativity and mastery to this concept. Her approach to both morning rituals and evening rituals have created a movement of wellness that can support your sleep, TONIGHT. by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

40 min listen

021: Tim Antos, CEO of Kokoon / Nightbuds, How a former insomniac made smart sleep earbuds & built a sleep coaching platform!: Tim Antos joins us to discuss why you can’t forget about NOISE in your quest to improve your sleep! We explor some of the latest in audio technology designed specifically to enhance the quality of sleep. I was particularly excited and grateful to have Tim on the show, considering he’s in the midst of an inspiring Kickstarter campaign that is already on course to hit $700,000 after only a few days on the site. Dive in to learn more about sound, sleep quality, and sleep coaching from an ex-insomniac turned serial entrepreneur. GUEST BIO: Tim is a mechanical engineer and former insomniac. He founded Kokoon in 2013 to make sleep science more accessible to consumers on their own terms. His company have two products that work with an app platform to deliver audio coaching and content tailored to the individual based on their data. by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

28 min listen

010: David Samson, Anthropology Professor, What Primates Can Teach Us About Leveraging Circadian Rhythm For Great Sleep: ?David is an anthropology professor, research, writer, and thinker on the topic of sleep & evolution. If there were such a thing as the rockstar of evolutionary biology & sleep...he would be it. He brings a fresh, fun, and tirelessly researched look at the link between human evolution and sleep. He truly lives his brand of investigating the relationship between sleep, health, and cognition in human and non-human primates. In this podcast, he even gets in the weeds on how to fit all of life into a circadian paradigm. Where should you put alcohol & video gaming from a circadian perspective? He’s got you covered. Samson helps us understand how stress and anxiety (think, COVID-19), have roots in our history and sleep. ?Have you ever considered sleep’s role in evolution? Prepare to be fascinated. by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

38 min listen

025: Dr. Ty Canning, Psy.D. & Consultant at Lief Therapeutics, The Best HRV Training Wearable That Nobody Is Talking About! [FDA-Cleared & May Be Covered By Your Insurance!]: Can improving your overall sleep quality be as simple as taking some deep breaths? When our Heart Rate Variability (HRV) changes, it will determine how good we feel throughout the day and how well we sleep at night. Dr. Ty Canning tells us all about a new type of biofeedback device, the most accurate health tracking device you can get on the market. With this device and a few other tips around breathwork, he explains just how the Lief biofeedback device can actively cue us to change some of our health habits. In this episode of Sleep is A Skill Podcast, you’ll gain insights into one of the most straightforward solutions for a good night’s rest and learn how to improve your quality of sleep over time. by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

36 min listen

017: Nir Eyal, Bestselling Author of Indistractable & Hooked, Teaches us how to manage our days to prioritize sleep (7 days a week!) in a highly distractable world. *Spoiler: It is possible!: Prioritizing sleep is a big deal in the 21st century. How do we become Indistractable when we are hooked on so many gadgets and gizmos? My guest literally wrote the books on both of these topics! These works have made a difference in my life, and it was such an incredible opportunity to get to interview such a tremendous thought leader in the world of behavioral change. One of the biggest problems that clients at Sleep Is A Skill face is how to manage their days so that they feel that they can genuinely be OFF and relax in the evenings before sleep. In this episode, we will explore exactly how to become Indistractable so that you can honor your word to yourself to show up to be, as Nir puts it, “available” for sleep when you said you would, consistently. Additionally, when you get into that bed by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

40 min listen

026: Julian Jagtenberg, Founder of Somnox, Welcome to The Future of Sleep: The World's First “The Sleep Robot”: The future of sleep is here! Julian Jagtenberg, Founder of Somnox, has created a robotic sleep device to aid us in our nighttime struggles. And no, this is not an R2D2 type of robot, but something much more comfortable to sleep with. Somnox was born from Julian’s desire to help his mother manage and overcome insomnia without the need for prescription medication. As an industrial design engineer, Julian is on a mission to develop soft robotics to contribute to health and well-being. In this episode of Sleep is A Skill, we discuss some of the science behind our breathing patterns, practice some new breathing techniques, and then connect the conversation back to the essence of all life. BREATH! by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

46 min listen

027: Dr. Lindsey Elmore, Founder of the Young Living Education, Podcaster and Wellness Expert - Ditch the Sleeping Pills and Discover the Holistic Approaches to Sleep: Say goodbye to your sleeping pills and hello to these new recommendations for sleep. There are many experts out there and a lot of “quick fixes” for sleep, but there is only one Lindsey Elmore. She helps people with every aspect of their health journey and creates the ultimate roadmap for their health. In this episode of Sleep is A Skill, Lindsey walks us through one of her own roadmaps for sleep and overall wellness. From herbal remedies to essential oils and even genetics, we cover A LOT! Tune in to hear how you can start to dramatically change your own self-awareness and improve your circadian rhythm tonight. by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

42 min listen

008: Alisa Vitti, bestselling author & creator of The Cycle Syncing Method, how our infradian rhythm can impact our sleep: If you're a woman of childbearing years & looking to improve your sleep...this podcast is for you. Alisa Vitti is a pioneer in the area of hormonal health and wellbeing. Particularly, in the world of sleep, understanding just how your infradian rhythm influences your sleep can be a game changer. Alisa helps us understand how syncing our cycle with our behaviors can become a lifestyle that can support greater levels of health, wellness, and (of course!) sleep. Alisa Vitti's Bio: Alisa Vitti is a women’s hormone and functional nutrition expert and pioneer in female biohacking. She is the best selling author of WomanCode, and her new book, In the FLO. She is the creator of the Cycle Syncing Method™— a female centric diet and lifestyle program that leverages hormonal patterns for optimal health, fitness and productivity. As the founder of FLOLiving.com, she has bu by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

47 min listen

036: Sameer Sontakey, Co-Founder and CEO of Biostrap, An All in One Biomarker Device, Meet Biostrap: The Wearable Sleep Tracker Disrupting the Wellness Industry: After a transformative weight-loss journey, Sameer Sontakey became obsessed with health and how one can take better control of their well-being. Now Sameer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Biostrap -- a health-tracking wearable device and platform offering the world's most advanced science-based technology to improve global health. Through a clinically validated wrist-worn device, Biostrap utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to provide comprehensively individualized and population-level insights into one's physiology and overall health, help users to manage stress, monitor sleep, activity, meditation, brain health, and heart health. Sameer shares the science behind Biostrap, his stance on training your body for optimizing sleep, and where the future of wearable sleep technology is heading. by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

47 min listen

013: Dr. Nina Bausek, Ph.D., Chief Scientist of PN Medical, Creators of The Breather, a Respiratory Trainer: ?️Have you noticed that your respiratory rate numbers are on the higher side while you sleep? This podcast will unpack how you can begin to train this area. I first heard about PN Medical and their respiratory trainer (The Breather) from XPT, a performance training company created by big wave surfer and innovator, Laird Hamilton, and former professional athlete, Gabrielle Reece. PN Medical has been in the respiratory training business for decades and recently gained a lot of attention in the face of Covid-19, as people look to improve their respiratory health. Dr. Nina Bausek, the Chief Scientist of PN Medical, go deep to understand precisely what weak breathing can do our health and sleep… and what to do about it. Guest Bio: Nina Bausek, Ph.D., serves as Chief Scientist of PN Medical and is part of the PN Medical Science Board of advisory. A graduate of the University of Vi by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

40 min listen

034: Christian Chasmer, Partner & COO of Vessel, At-Home Wellness Testing in the Palm of Your Hand!: Imagine having the power to gain a full diagnostic of your current health right in the comfort of your own home? Vessel has given us the capability to do so. Christian Chasmer, Partner and COO of Vessel demistfys this new technology by walking us through their at home wellness testing kit. The personalized analysis that is affordable to all, will provide you with the ability to get a breakdown of any deficiencies, give unique recommendations specific to you and connect you with actual wellness professionals all from the palm of your hand! Growing up in a small town in Southern New Jersey, Christian was raised to live life with “no what-ifs.” Using this mentality to guide him in his career, he started multiple businesses, consulted with 7 and 8 figure companies on systems, leadership, and scaling before becoming a partner and COO at health tech company Vessel. The secret to his success l by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

44 min listen

019: Elizabeth Grojean, Founder of Baloo Living, Weighted Blankets 101: Every Question Answered!: I am asked a LOT about one sleep “gadget” in particular...it’s relatively low-tech, but lands as a very confusing concept: weighted blankets! “How heavy should it be?” “Will it hurt my joints?” “How do you wash it?” “Should I get it just for me or to cover the whole bed?”, “Will it get too hot?” and beyond. Despite a history of use in psychiatric units for potential calming properties, weighted blankets are relatively new for the average consumer and have certainly experienced an uptick in interest on the heels of Covid-19. People who love them say that they calm their nerves, reduce their anxiety, and make them feel more grounded/safe. Anecdotally, many of my single clients, in particular, speak to the experience of feeling supported and like that the bed feels all-around less lonely. I’m so grateful to have my friend and creator of Baloo Living, a wildly successful eco-conscious weight by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

33 min listen

015: Dr. Deborah Rozman Ph.D, President of Heartmath, How daily Heart Rate Coherence / HRV training can change your life & sleep!: ?Heartmath (or as I like to call it, a lie detector for your heart rhythm / HRV!) has been around for over 25 years and stands on a mountain of scientific research conducted at the HeartMath Institute on the psychophysiology of stress, emotions, and the interactions between the heart and brain. There are over 300 peer-reviewed or independent studies utilizing HeartMath techniques or technologies to achieve beneficial outcomes that have been published. Continued training to learn how to reliably bring your heart into a state of coherence, has been shown to result in improved sleep for many who use it. I personally have found Heartmath to reliably sift out if I’m truly engaged in the training… or actually stressed out, distracted, or disengaged...and provide me with the real-time feedback to get myself back in the game. The color-coding system and end-of-tr by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

43 min listen

009: Dr. June Chin, author of Cannabis & CBD, teaches how THC & CBD can be used to support our sleep: Cannabis & CBD can be transformative for many dealing with nighttime pain, anxiety, and insomnia. In this episode, we speak to industry leader, Dr. June Chin, to better understand the ins and outs of the complex area in plant medicine as it relates to sleep. by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

31 min listen

033: Dr. Ron Gharbo, HRV Expert: The circadian dance between your brain and heart: This week, we talk about heart rate variability and all five million impacts it has on your body. Well, just two of them: sleep and mindfulness. Dr. Raouf (Ron) Gharbo completed his specialty residency medical training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at an elite program at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode of Sleep Is A Skill, Ron talks about his story and why he believes measuring heart rate variability is important. Get your heart rate up with this one! by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

47 min listen

022: Dr. Casey Means, CMO & Co-founder Levels Health, How a continuous glucose monitor is key to improving your sleep & wakeups!: Few things are as impactful for my client's sleep, health, and mental health as balancing their blood sugar! That's why I encourage as many clients as possible to wear a continuous glucose monitor (even if only for 1 month) to get at the source of the 'WHAT' and the 'WHEN' about their diet that is throwing off their sleep and their health. Thankfully, Dr. Casey Means shares all of her wisdom around exactly what can help make a difference with stabilizing your blood sugar, even if you don't get the monitor (although, I highly suggest that you do!!). [If you do pull the trigger, use this link to skip the 40k person waitlist! levels.link/sleepisaskill ] Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of metabolic health company Levels, and Associate Editor of the International Journal of Disease Reversal and Preventi by The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

52 min listen

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050: Dr. Amir Reuveny, CEO of Wesper: A New At-Home Tool to Help You Better Understand Your Sleep (And Guide You On What To Do About It!)

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