Angela is joined by sleep optimisation expert, Mollie Eastman, who shares her personal journey of experiencing a sleep breakdown and how it led her to delve into the world of sleep. She discusses the common misconceptions and labels people have about their sleep, such as being a "bad sleeper" or a "night owl." , and focusses upon the fact that sleep is a skill that can be improved and optimised.
Mollie also explains the importance of sleep duration and the ideal range of seven to nine hours, highlighting the need to focus on sleep quality, including factors like sleep fragmentation and wake-ups during the night, providing insights into the causes of wake-ups during sleep and suggesting strategies to improve sleep regularity and alignment with circadian rhythms.
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Consistency in sleep schedule is crucial for optimising sleep quality. Aim to wake up at the same time every day, plus or minus 30 minutes, to strengthen your circadian rhythm.
Wake-ups during the night are normal, but prolonged periods of wakefulness can indicate underlying sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. If you experience frequent wake-ups, it is important to get tested and seek appropriate treatment.
Consumer-grade wearables, including the Oura Ring, provide less accurate metrics for sleep stages compared to brain-based wearables. While they can give a general idea of sleep quality, it is important not to rely solely on these devices for accurate sleep stage information.
Light exposure plays a significant role in regulating our circadian rhythm. Aligning your exposure to natural light throughout the day can help regulate your sleep-wake cycle. This includes avoiding bright light exposure in the evening and ensuring exposure to natural light during the day.

BEST MOMENTS
"So what the do nothing method really looks like is that you are continuing to wake up at around your same wake up time."
"And this is very different with shift workers. They've got a whole other way of managing things."
"Hand and wrist-based trackers are making their best guess as it relates to sleep stages."
"It is normal to have a wake up or two throughout the course of the night. It starts to be problematic when we start to think about how long we are now awake."
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Mollie Eastman is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change.  After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she created wha