The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

BIO:

Arjen is a PhD aerospace engineer (NASA, Ferrari, Nikon, ASML). He likes to use engineering to make a positive impact.

SHOWNOTES:

😴  How Arjen leveraged his aerospace and acoustics background to revolutionize sleep environments

😴  The origin story of AirTulip — a smart headboard that creates a "clean air bubble" around your sleep zone

😴  Why traditional air purifiers fall short and how AirTulip uses laminar airflow to prevent air mixing

😴  The powerful impact of air quality on deep sleep, allergies, snoring, asthma, and recovery

😴  Surprising fact: indoor air is typically 5x di...

Dr. Daniel Gartenberg is a sleep scientist and the founder and CEO of SleepSpace, a company that develops innovative solutions for improving sleep quality and health. He has a PhD in cognitive psychology from George Mason University and more than 15 years of experience in sleep research and technology.

Dr. Gartenberg has received over $3.5 million in grant awards from the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Aging to create a connected smart bedroom system that uses natural remedies like sound, light, and temperature, along with wearable and nearable devices, to diagnose and treat sleep disorders. His...

For the past 25+ years, Anna Rahe has delved deep into a liberating and empowering relationship with fascia so that as many people as possible can invest in their health, restore their vitality, and heal themselves with the proprietary tools she has created. 

As the founder, CEO and educator of GST Body, Anna has spoken about holistic body care through fascia around the world, partnered with top athletes, surgeons, physicians and celebrities, and been featured in various publications, from Shape to Elle, Net-a-Porter to The Wall Street Journal.

SHOWNOTE:

😴  What fascia is—and why...

Dr. Jacob Ambrose is a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Restore Psychology where he provides therapy services. Dr. Jacob specializes in working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, and relationship concerns. His therapy style includes Shadow Work, Dynamic therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral strategies. Finally Dr. Jacob is currently providing educational content on psychological contents via social media and a podcast titled "Two Dudes Talkin' Therapy" co-authored with Dr. Vincent Barbieri. 
 

SHOWNOTES:

😴  How sleep issues often signal deeper emotional imbalances—fear, sadness, or anger hiding in plain sight

😴  The vicious cycle of insomnia, anxiety, and...

Professor Sara C. Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine and author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate (Hachette Go!, pub date: April, 2022) and Take a Nap! Change Your Life. (Workman). She is passionate about understanding how the brain works through her research into sleep and the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Mednick’s seven-bedroom sleep lab works literally around-the-clock to discover methods for boosting cognition by napping, stimulating the brain with electricity, sound and light, and pharmacology. Her lab also investigates how the menstrual cycle and aging affect the brain. Her science has been co...

Martin Moore-Ede MD PhD is a world-leading expert on circadian clocks and how light impacts human sleep & health. As a professor at Harvard Medical School, he led the team that located the human circadian clock. and showed how it was synchronized by light. He founded the Circadian Light Research Center which identified the key blue wavelengths that control the circadian clock, and patented & developed the first evidence-based healthy circadian lights. His new book “THE LIGHT DOCTOR Using Light to Boost Health, Improve Sleep and Live Longer” is an Amazon bestseller and can be ordered at https://www.amazon.com/Ligh...

😴  Why light is medicine—and also a potential toxin

😴 The importance of “bookending” your day (Mollie’s signature phone shut-down ritual)

😴 Danielle’s take on blood sugar drops at 3AM and what to do about it

😴 The sneaky ways stress spikes glucose (even from doing laundry!)

😴 How modern lighting wrecks melatonin—and what to do about it

😴 Easy, low-cost upgrades to make your home circadian-friendly

😴 Why eating earlier = better blood sugar, better sleep, better YOU

😴 The mindset piece: why “I’m just a night owl” might be the most dangerous label of all

Dr. Boros holds a Doctor of Medicine (M. D.) degree from the Albert Szent-Györgyi School of Medicine, Szeged, Hungary and is a retired Professor of Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Metabolism of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine. Dr. Boros is the co-inventor of the stable isotope-based dynamic metabolic profiling (SIDMAP) technology, which is a functional biochemistry tool used for detailed biochemical and deutenomics related drug testing, library screening, lead optimization and in vitro and in vivo phenotype profiling. The core technology involves studying natural and disease/drug induced variations in stable non-radiating stable 13C (carbon) a...

Alyssa is a non practicing Aerospace engineer that found the human body more fascinating than rockets. After suffering a health crisis in her early 20's she went on a decade long journey learning how to heal herself. Today as an FDNP, her research background shines, taking a deep dive to investigate her clients bioindividuality and walking with them on a path back to balance. 

Out of a necessity to help more people than their client practice would allow; Alyssa and Mike, her partner in life and business, embarked on a 2.5 year journey of R&D to co-create A...

Dr. Jacob Israel Liberman’s discoveries in the fields of light, vision, and consciousness have been enthusiastically endorsed by luminaries in the fields of health, science, and spirituality from Deepak Chopra and Bruce Lipton to Eckhart Tolle. His newest book, Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living, reveals how light guides our every step, so we may fulfill our reason for being. For more information, please visit www.jacobliberman.org

SHOWNOTES:

😴  The hidden role of light in energy, biology, and consciousness

😴  How circadian rhythms, melatonin, and deep sleep...

Christa Biegler is an award-winning dietitian nutritionist, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast, and author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook. She helps health-savvy women overcome food sensitivities and fatigue without restrictive dieting to beat bloat, burnout & eczema breakouts. She lives with her unicycling husband & kids in the Midwest. The Less Stressed Life Podcast & Nutrition mission is that everyone deserves a less stressed life without inflammation, food sensitivities and fatigue.
 

SHOWNOTES:

😴  How Krista Biegler Built a Less Stressed Life—And what it means for your sleep

😴  How stress, inflammation, and gut health impa...

Valerie Cacho, MD, is an integrative sleep medicine physician and women's sleep expert. Her interests and expertise include diagnosing and treating medical sleep disorders, mind-body approaches to insomnia, self-compassion and mindfulness, clinical hypnotherapy, and promoting sleep health and whole living. She is the president and founder of Sleep Life Med, a tele-sleep practice in Hawaii and California. Additionally, Dr. Cacho is the CEO of Sleephoria, a sleep health resource for women founded on the belief that a well-rested woman has the energy, clarity, and drive to change the world.
 

SHOWNOTES:

😴  What major gaps in care...

Dr. Daniel Cohen is a Neurologist and serial entrepreneur. He co-founded SOLTEC Health to study the healing effect of magnetic waveforms on sleep and neurodegenerative conditions.

SOLTEC Health (https://soltechealth.com/) has developed a safe, non-invasive, drug-free platform technology that can greatly expand the already growing field of neuromodulation. With this new disruptive technology, it is now possible to influence a region of the central nervous system, the brainstem, which includes the autonomic nervous system. The technology addresses the #1 health complaint in the U.S. – POOR SLEEP!

Previously, Dr. Cohen co-founded and managed CNS, Inc. un...

Tah Whitty is a Master Emotional Navigation Coach, Registered Nurse of 32 years, and co-founder of The Condor Approach, the world’s leading certification for Psychedelic Informed Integration Coaches. An expert in trauma and shadow navigation, Tah helps Gen-X individuals unlock emotional and physical healing. He also leads EmotionALL, SisTah Sanctuary, and Free Bruh, empowering individuals through retreats and masterminds.

Tah’s work in conflict resolution and mediation has saved clients millions in legal fees by fostering clarity and collaboration. Known for his epic hugs and full presence, Tah inspires safety, connection, and transformation worldwide.

SHO...

Minerals are the unsung heroes of our bodies and lives, often overlooked, but essential. Caroline Alan, also known as The Mineral Geek, is here to change that. Coming from a career in the corporate world, Caroline found herself struggling physically, mentally and energetically.  During her journey back to health, Caroline encountered plant-based minerals and their incredible ability to support a return to natural balance in the body. 

Because of her personal experience, Caroline delved deep into research on why minerals are important in human physiology and how they work in the body.  This journey took her deep int...

Dr. Jennifer Giordano, widely recognized as Dr. G, is a psychiatrist who uses a holistic approach to help those who want to take an active role in their health and avoid, decrease, or stop using psychiatric medications.  She saw the major gap in the medical community in the understanding of psych med tapering and wanted to help fill it, which grew into working one-on-one with hundreds of people to safely and successfully navigate the tapering terrain.
 

SHOWNOTES:

💊  What are the risks of rapid tapering

💊  What is Protracted Withdrawal

💊  Could your medications be...

Dr. Torrie Thompson is renowned for her expertise in identifying and addressing the root causes of her clients' symptoms. She specializes in health optimization by uncovering hidden toxins and infections such as mold, Lyme disease, environmental toxins, and heavy metals. This allows her clients to perform at their highest potential and feel their best. Her passion for health and optimization stems from her own decade-long health struggles as a teenager and young adult. Now, she is on a mission to educate and empower others to take control of their health and live the lives they have always dreamed of.<...

Bastian is the director and co-founder of Circadian, a natural health nutter and ambassador for circadian rhythms and natural living. His own health journey led to the creation of the Circadian app.

SHOWNOTES:

😴  HHow did Bastian overcome his chronic fatigue and low energy?

😴  What inspired in creation of Circadian Life app—and how can it transform health?

😴  Which shift in light, meals, or movement boosts energy most?

😴  Lifestyle shifts for better sleep

😴  What’s one mistake almost everyone makes at night that disrupts their circadian rhythm?

😴  What mak...

Hannah Went has a lifelong passion for longevity and breakthrough, disruptive technologies that drive radical improvement to the human condition. She attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with a degree in Biology. During that time, she had multiple research internships studying cell signaling and cell biology. After graduation, she worked for the International Peptide Society as their Director of Research and Content. Through work in the integrative medicine industry, Hannah saw an opportunity for methylation based age diagnostics and started TruDiagnostics in 2020. TruDiagnostic is a company focusing on methylation array-based diagnostics for life extension and preventive healthcare serving...

Kristin is a health and high-performance maven, nutrition specialist, certified fitness trainer, and leader in the global breathwork and cold exposure space. Her SHERPA Breath & Cold Instructor Training program has trained over 175 coaches and healers across North America and the Caribbean using the transformative power of breathwork and ice plunges.

Her trademark wit, wisdom, and female biohacking expertise are shared on international stages as well as in her 'Warrior Woman Mode' coaching programs that guide women to optimal health and vitality.

Kristin also hosts the WELLPOWER Podcast which blends biohacking and wellness subject matter expertise...

Tony Wrighton is a UK-based journalist and broadcaster. His presenting career has spanned two decades, being a regular presenter on channels including Sky News, Sky Sports News, ITV and LBC. He is a bestselling author and his NLP- based books have been translated into 13 languages. (See books for more details).

He hosts a podcast called Biohacking News by Zestology featuring all the latest from the world of biohacking and health.

He started training in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in 2004. Over the years, he has progressed to the top of the field in these skills (Practitioner, Master...

Danielle “Dani” Hamilton is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a renowned blood sugar expert specializing in using a personalized circadian and quantum approach to optimizing metabolic health. Her journey into this specialized field was fueled by her personal battle with PCOS, hypoglycemia, acne, and weight loss resistance, which she successfully reversed after learning that blood sugar issues and metaboic issues were at the root.

After working with clients for several years and helping hundreds reverse their metabolic issues like insulin resistance, there were others who continued to struggle, despite doing "everything right." Encouraged to dig deeper, Dani...

Julia Britz is a licensed naturopathic doctor who received her training from Bastyr University in San Diego, CA. She specializes in supporting people who are struggling with mental health issues such as OCD, disorders eating and psychiatric medication tapering. Her passion for working with individuals suffering from these lonely conditions is that she too was a “hopeless case”, but got better.

Dismissed by doctors, she was told over and over there was nothing else she could try beyond pharmacotherapy, and so was inspired to create myocddiary.com, a site dedicated to documenting the daily life of OCD and...

Rachel Varga, BSN, RN, CANS, Double Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist

Since 2011, Rachel has been offering medical aesthetic rejuvenation in the specialty of Oculoplastics and is known for providing a natural and healthy-looking transformation. She has performed over 20,000 rejuvenation procedures and is also a trainer for other practitioners on rejuvenation procedures including medical grade skin care, laser skin rejuvenation, injectables including neuromodulators and dermal fillers, and slowing aging in general. Rachel is passionate about delivering the highest standard of care, with a focus on what the patient’s specific rejuvenation goals are, and a tailored approach to su...

Kate Willis is an esteemed leader in Healthcare and MedTech, known for her strategic prowess and innovative approaches. Currently, she serves as the Vice President of Commercialization at Neurovalens, responsible for leading all global and US commercial functions, including the US launch. Her career highlights include serving as the Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy, where she has been a powerful force in shaping industry standards and policies.

Kate's robust track record of leadership extends through premier companies such as Nevro, Medtronic, Nuvasive, and Zimmer Biomet, where her initiatives have not only spurred organizational growth but have...

Smart Nora is a health tech company on a mission to help 2.6 billion people suffering from snoring and sleep apnea. Nora's patented technology has helped more than 100,000 customers improve their sleep and as a result their mood, energy, and relationships.  
 

SHOWNOTES:

😴 Behrouz shared how Smart Nora is helping both snorers and their partners finally enjoy uninterrupted sleep!

😴 Breakthrough method and science behind the Smart Nora that could silence snoring?

😴 Mouthguards, chin straps, and Smart Nora? 😴 How does Smart Nora really work? The results from SleepScore Labs and some impressive improvements in snoring and...

Dr. Leland Stillman studied Biology and Environmental Health at Connecticut College and received his medical doctorate from the University of Virginia. He then trained in Internal Medicine at Maine Medical Center. He practiced as a Hospitalist for three years following his residency training. He went on to found his own practice just before COVID. He has a longstanding interest in alternative medicine, and now focuses on functional and integrative medicine in his practice.

SHOWNOTES:

😴 What does real wellness truly mean beyond just the absence of illness?

😴 How shifting your focus to cult...

Dr. Ratti Handa, a practicing dentist in the Boston area since 1999, has always been deeply curious about the person behind the teeth. Her journey toward promoting overall health and healing through dentistry eventually led her to adopt a biologically holistic approach, with a focus on airway-centered dentistry.

Dr. Handa’s philosophy shifted to viewing the person through the lens of airway health, rather than solely focusing on teeth and gums. Today, she rarely addresses issues related to teeth, gums, or bite without first evaluating the patient's airway.

Over the years, Dr. Handa has suc...

Dr. Joe DiDuro is dedicated to helping people live a more fulfilling life. His passion is to help people by teaching them how they can create neuroregeneration and healing in their own lives. He is the founder and president of the nonprofit organization

In his 40 years of clinical experience, Dr. DiDuro has come to understand the very low quality of life that people affected by neurodegenerative diseases experience and that their disability touches every aspect of their existence; personal, social, and family. Dr. DiDuro has made it his life’s work to help end this suffering, initiate th...

Kirk Parsley completed SEAL training at the age of 19 and served as a 60-gunner on SEAL Team Five in Coronado, California. He left the SEAL community in 1994 to pursue a college education. Later, he re-entered the US Navy to attend the military's medical school in Bethesda, Maryland, where he was commissioned as a Navy Officer in 2000.

After completing medical school, internship, and residency, Kirk returned to the SEAL teams as the physician for the West Coast SEAL teams. Kirk was tasked with helping the world's most elite warriors optimize and maintain their performance after eight years of...

Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson is the CEO of Seraphina Therapeutics. A seasoned veterinary epidemiologist and public health scientist, Stephanie previously served at the World Health Organization and U.S. Navy. With a life-long mission of helping people (and our fellow animals) age better, Stephanie’s award-winning approach to improving human and animal health has been featured on NPR, BBC, CBS, and National Geographic. In her time as CEO, Seraphina Therapeutics has been recognized for its extensive research and education on pentadecanoic acid (C15:0).

Stephanie received her B.S. in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience from UC San Diego, D.V...

Alexandra Zatarain is the Co-Founder and VP of Brand and Marketing of Eight Sleep, the world's first sleep fitness company. A marketer and brand-builder, Alexandra has built the Eight Sleep brand and scaled the company’s revenue from $0 to its current state. She has done this by redefining a once dormant category, changing the narrative around sleep through the creation of the sleep fitness movement.

In 2017, Alexandra was named by Forbes to the 30 Under 30 list in Consumer Technology, and in 2020 she was named by INC as one of the top 100 Female Founders. Alexandra is also an angel in...

Nikko Kennedy is a perinatal quantum biology practitioner and certified labor and postpartum doula with a B.S. in Biology and Psychology. She lives in Oregon with her husband and their 4 children. Learn more about her work at nikkokennedy.com and www.brighterdaysdarkernights.com.

SHOWNOTES:

😴  Importance of Circadian Rhythms in Pregnancy and Birth

😴 Nikko's journey: From personal experience to expertise

😴 Impact of circadian rhythms on the perinatal journey

😴 Setting newborns up for better sleep through circadian alignment

😴 Nico's own experience with blocking blue light during pregnancy

😴...

Dr. Sarah Silverman is a Stanford-trained holistic sleep specialist, insomnia expert, and wellness consultant who's passionate about sleep health and wellness. Dr. Sarah uses a personalized, mindfulness-based approach to help improve sleep problems. Notably, she is an expert in Cognitive Behavior Therapy for insomnia (CBTi), the first-line, drug-free approach for adults with chronic insomnia. CBTi is an effective way to improve sleep naturally and overcome chronic insomnia without medication. Dr. Sarah is the founder and CEO of Sleep & Shine, a boutique sleep telehealth practice offering personalized and holistic sleep services. She is also the founder and CEO of ZzzHaus (“Sl...

Jeffrey Durmer is a systems neuroscientist, neurologist, and sleep medicine physician. He earned his MD and Ph.D. in systems neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, is the past director of the Emory University Sleep Laboratory and Pediatric Sleep Medicine Program, and co-founder of Nox Health, a population sleep healthcare company based in the Atlanta, GA, and Nox Medical, a leading sleep technology firm based in Reykjavik, Iceland.

He is a member of the NIH Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board, serves on the Board of Directors of the RLS Foundation, is chair of the American Academy of...

Price Latimer and Maya Crowne are the co-founders of Alkemis Paint, the world's first wellness paint. Price Latimer is an interdisciplinary artist, designer, and curator with over 25 years of experience. She collaborates with a diverse range of clients on creative direction, fine art, interiors, branding, and hospitality. Her work spans private residences, collections, public spaces, and commercial projects, consulting on all things art and design related.

Maya Crowne is an experienced Financial Services and startup professional. She started her career on Wall Street and was an early employee at the energy-tech unicorn RigUp (now Workrise). Her expertise...

Dr. Tyler Panzner is a Ph.D. scientist trained in pharmacology, cancer, neuroscience, and inflammation research who has had a lifelong passion for understanding how substances effect the body. While his scientific training spans well over a decade, his passion for genetics and personalized medicine started ~7 years ago and he's pursued his goal of personalizing vitamin, supplement, and lifestyle protocols for each individual based on their unique genetic code. He not only figures out exactly what your unique cells need, but also educates about which vitamins, supplements, and foods will clash with your unique biology. Using this approach he...

Dr. Zaghi graduated from Harvard Medical School, completed residency in ENT (Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery) at UCLA, and Sleep Surgery Fellowship at Stanford University. The focus of his sub-specialty training is on the comprehensive treatment of tongue-tie, nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, snoring, and obstructive sleep apnea. He is very active in clinical research relating to sleep disordered breathing with over 80+ peer-reviewed research publications in the fields of neuroscience, head and neck surgery, and sleep-disordered breathing.

Dr. Zaghi is particularly interested in studying the impact of tethered-oral tissues (such as tongue-tie) and oral myofascial dysfunction on maxillofacial...

As a college athlete, supposedly at the pinnacle of health, Carrie began suffering chronic joint issues and insomnia. After her first child was born, she developed debilitating stomach pain, adrenal fatigue, and brain fog. Armed with a BS in Biology, an MS in Nutrition, and certifications as a personal trainer, massage therapist, and breathing coach, she still couldn't find the root of her issues. That's when she found quantum biology. Now, as an online educator, clinician, and faculty member of the Quantum Biology Collective, Carrie's mission is to teach her clients how to create a healing environment by applying...

😴 Sleep Tracking and Insights: Phil's 5-Year Journey with Sleep Tracking

😴 How Phil Maximizes His Performance

😴 Transform Your Sleep Environment: Insider Tips from a Poker Pro

😴 Game-Changing Sleep Strategies You Need to Know

😴 What can we learn from Phil’s sleep-night habits 

😴 And more!


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