Chapters:
00:00:00 - Sleep Disturbances Impact and Intervention
00:05:18 - The Importance of Sleep
00:10:45 - The Importance of Sleep for Physical and Mental Health
00:16:18 - Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness
00:21:33 - REM Sleep and Dreaming
00:27:21 - Sleep Issues and Hormone Balance
00:33:06 - Factors Impacting Sleep Quality
00:38:36 - Tips for Bette ... Show More
Apr 2024
186. The psychology of sleep
<p>Sleep is one of our most vital functions but how many of us actually know that much about it, the links to our physical functioning, mental health, relationships and overall wellbeing. What about some of the strange experiments they've conducted to investigate dreams or how lo ... Show More
42m 39s
Mar 2025
SNP38: What is Quality Sleep?
Sleep is one of the most critical yet often overlooked components of health, performance, and overall well-being. Poor sleep quality or insufficient sleep can disrupt circadian rhythms, impair glucose metabolism, and alter hunger signals, leading to increased food intake, reduced ... Show More
22m 11s
Oct 2025
How can you improve your sleep for better mental and physical health?
536. Sleep isn't a luxury; it's a foundational deposit in your "mental health bank." In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at why consistent sleep is essential for mood, memory, immunity, and heart health. She looks at the minimum recommended sleep amount and discusses the po ... Show More
14m 2s
Feb 2022
Bite-Sized: Why Sleep Is So Important to Your Health
We’re joined by Guy Meadows, physiologist, and leading sleep expert, to discuss why sleep is such an integral element of our health.
Here’s a quick recap:
Why sleep is so key for supporting and improving our mental health
How long we should be sleeping for
How sleep supports o ... Show More
14m 17s
Nov 2024
2770: You Probably Need More Sleep by Tonya Lester on Physical & Mental Well-Being
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Episode 2770:
Sleep is a non-negotiable element of physical and mental well-being, yet too many people still underestimate its impo ... Show More
10m 12s