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Join Lifestyle Medicine expert Dr Darren Morton and psychologist Simon Matthews as they explore key topics about health and wellbeing. Learn amazing and practical tips to live your best life.
Struggling to Stick to New Habits? This Might Be Why
The Lift Podcast
33 minutes 17 seconds
6 months ago
Struggling to Stick to New Habits? This Might Be Why
Why Sleep Might Be the Most Important Habit of All
In this episode, Simon and Darren explore the powerful connection between sleep, learning, and behaviour change.
They explain how sleep—especially deep sleep and REM sleep—plays a vital role in memory consolidation, emotional regulation, and your ability to create and maintain healthy habits.
If you’ve ever struggled to stick to a new routine or wondered why change feels so hard, this conversation reveals how improving your sleep could be the missing piece.
💡 In this episode:
How sleep affects your brain’s ability to learn and grow
Why deep and REM sleep are essential for emotional health
The science behind sleep and behaviour change
Why sleep is a foundational tool for building healthy habits
Practical insights for better rest and better results
Follow the show for more insights on health, behaviour, and how to live well—every day.
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The Lift Podcast
Join Lifestyle Medicine expert Dr Darren Morton and psychologist Simon Matthews as they explore key topics about health and wellbeing. Learn amazing and practical tips to live your best life.