Sleep Science: Debunking Myths & Optimising Your Rest with Prof. Michael Gradisar

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Optimising Human Performance

OpHP Ltd

26 episodes

2 months ago

Unleashing the peak potential of humans who work in the most challenging and pressuring environments.

Martin Jones and Jonpaul Nevin, human performance specialists speak to world experts across the full spectrum of human performance topics, ranging from mindfulness and perfectionism, sleep, nutrition and optimal physical preparation.

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Unleashing the peak potential of humans who work in the most challenging and pressuring environments.

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Sleep Science: Debunking Myths & Optimising Your Rest with Prof. Michael Gradisar

Optimising Human Performance

44 minutes 9 seconds

2 months ago

Sleep Science: Debunking Myths & Optimising Your Rest with Prof. Michael Gradisar

World-renowned sleep expert Dr. Michael Gradisar explains the truth behind some of the most commonly misunderstood topics regarding sleep, including the impact of blue light, technology and magnesium. He also discusses the unique sleep challenges faced by high-stress professionals, and offers practical advice for helping children and adolescents to sleep better.

Guest, Cast & Crew

Dr. Michael Gradisar is a sleep researcher and clinical psychologist specialising in sleep disorders, specifically insomnia & circadian rhythm disorders. After many years working in academia, he is currently Head of Sleep Science at sleepcycle.com, an app that helps users to track and improve their sleep.

Hosted by Martin Jones & Jonpaul Nevin https://www.ophp.co.uk

Produced & edited by Bess Manley

Resources

Sleep Cycle https://sleepcycle.com/
‘Helping Your Child With Sleep Problems’ by Michael Gradisar & Rachel Hiller https://www.amazon.co.uk/Helping-Your-Child-Sleep-Problems/dp/1472138724
Michael’s published work on Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?hl=en&user=Q7Yn6bgAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
Review of blue light research https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1087079224000376
Review of Magnesium effectiveness https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8053283/
Nodding Off by Alice Gregory https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nodding-Off-Science-Sleep-Cradle/dp/1472946189
Sleepio https://www.sleepio.com/sleepio/nhs/391#1/1

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Chapters

00:15 Introducing Michael: Sleep Researcher and Clinical Psychologist

01:39 Understanding the Importance of Sleep

03:10 Debunking Sleep Myths: Blue Light and Sleep Hygiene

11:06 The Truth About Magnesium and Sleep

15:17 Technology and Sleep: Coping Mechanisms and Emotional Regulation

18:31 Sleep Challenges in Children and Adolescents

20:40 Navigating the Sleep Roadmap

21:25 Sleep Solutions for Infants and Teenagers

22:26 Technology's Impact on Sleep

25:03 Challenges in High-Stress Professions

28:51 Personalized Sleep Strategies

37:14 Follow Science, Not Scientists

41:08 Final Thoughts and Resources

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