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Jun 11
21m 17s

Shiftwork and Insomnia

Daniel Erichsen
About this episode

This episode of Insomnia Insight explores whether shift work causes insomnia, emphasizing that misclassifying wakefulness as a threat is the real issue. It addresses sleep hygiene, flexible sleep windows, and befriending wakefulness for better sleep. The presenter also introduces his new book 'Principles of NATO' and recommends other insomnia resources.

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