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Feb 2020
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14. The science behind sleeping well wit...

Poppy Jamie
About this episode

In this episode sleep researcher for 25 years and author of 'How to Sleep Well' Dr Neil Stanley dives into busting myths behind sleep while teaching us about what actually happens during sleep. We discuss the sleep deprivation epidemic, the causes, and potential solutions. This chat is filled with lots of take-away nuggets and full of clarity over quite a jumbled arena in wellness. I hope you enjoy!


Find Dr Neil Stanley on twitter: @drneilstanley

Find his website and links to his brilliant book: http://www.thesleepconsultancy.com


A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The intention for this podcast is to share conversations on the subjects that can nurture our life from the inside. Just like physical exercise takes work and commitment, I believe our emotional health requires the same attention. Life throws curve balls unexpectedly and these can feel much more manageable when we know more about our mind. I hope these episodes are helpful in sharing tools, tips and insights into our brilliant hardware that can feel faulty but always fixable. I would love to hear from you if you have any feedback or guest suggestions, please find me on instagram @poppyjamie and @happynotperfect.


Want to feel a bit happier? Download my mindfulness app Happy Not Perfect. The app gives you a daily work-out for your mind that helps you to rest, process thoughts and trains positive thinking. Perfect as a morning mind-set routine or when you need to calm down in moments of anxiety or stress. On IOS and Android. www.happynotperfect.com


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