Master the Skill of Sleep with Mollie Eastman

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Chris Hutchins

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🗓️ 10 January 2024

⏱️ 83 minutes

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Summary

#151: Sleep expert Mollie Eastman shares practical tips to optimize and transform your sleep. She delves into the fundamentals and benefits of quality sleep and explores factors that impact sleep including lighting, temperature, dietary habits, exercise routines and more. She also highlights the importance of sleep technology, including wearable trackers and mattresses. Mollie Eastman is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. She is also the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/optimizing-sleep-mollie-eastman Partner Deals DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Mint Mobile: $15/mo for unlimited wireless on the nation's largest 5G network Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix Anyday: 15% off non-toxic microwave cookware Oura Ring: My favorite wearable tracker for sleep, fitness, stress & health Eight Sleep: $150 off the Eight Sleep Pod to cool, heat, track, & sleep better For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned Mollie Eastman: Website | Podcast | Newsletter | Instagram Episode #073: Dr. Wendy Troxel, Ph.D., Author of Sharing the Covers: Going Beyond A "Sleep Divorce"; Explore How To Get Better Quality Sleep As A Couple - Together Or Separate Episode #116: Dr. Satchin Panda, Groundbreaking Author, Professor, & Researcher: Top Circadian Rhythms Expert Answers WHEN You Should Eat, Move, & MORE For Great Sleep! 10 Signs Of Unoptimized Sleep Wearable Sleep Trackers: Oura Ring | WHOOP | Garmin | Biostrap | Muse At Home Sleep Tests: Lofta | Empower Sleep Mattresses: Eight Sleep | Chilipad by Sleepme | SleepNumber Dr. Wendy Troxel’s Book: Sharing the Covers: Every Couple's Guide to Better Sleep All the Hacks Episode #97: Optimizing Your Health: Diagnostic Tests, Choosing a Doctor, Sleep, Longevity, Inflammation and More with Jordan Shlain MD Full Show Notes (02:30) The Fundamentals of Sleep (08:32) Ways to Estimate the Quality of Your Sleep (17:10) Why Sleep Is So Important (18:13) How Many Hours of Sleep Do We Need & How Frequently Do We Need It? (25:49) Ways to Get the Benefits of Sleeping Without Sleep (29:19) Learning Sleep as a Skill to Optimize Sleep (35:44) The Impact of Lighting (44:07) The Impact of Your Environment: Temperature, Mattress & Pillows (49:29) Best Sleeping Positions (52:29) Getting At-Home Sleep Tests (55:06) The Impact of Screen Time Before Sleep (58:14) The Impact of Food & Drinks (1:06:51) The Impact of Exercise (1:08:08) Tips to Fall Asleep Well (1:14:52) Sleeping With a Partner (1:17:25) Using Sleep Trackers & Sleep Technology Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to another episode of all the hacks, a show about upgrading your life, money, and travel.
0:08.0	I'm your host, Chris Hutchins, and today let's talk about one of the most important things we can all optimize.
0:13.8	Sleep.
0:14.6	So whether you're someone who struggles with sleep or you just want to
0:17.9	strive for perfection, this episode will go deep on the entire spectrum. Everything from environment, technology, food, drink, exercise, and a lot more.
0:26.8	I am confident it will leave you with a few changes to make that will help you start waking up even more ready to take on your day.
0:33.5	When I decided to do this episode,
0:35.0	I wasn't sure who to bring on as a guest,
0:37.0	but huge thank you to three-time all the hacks guest, Lee Rowan,
0:40.5	who texted me immediately after listening to a talk about sleep from our guest today
0:44.8	Molly Eastman saying I had to invite her on the show. Molly is the creator of Sleep as a
0:49.9	skill and also hosts one of the top sleep podcasts in the world.
0:54.0	She is a wealth of information and I'm so excited to be talking to her,
0:57.6	so let's jump in right after this.
1:00.0	I was walking through Costco recently looking for samples as we all do at Costco
1:06.0	and the last sample station was for an electrolyte drink,
1:08.0	but when I looked at the ingredients,
1:10.0	there were 11 grams of sugar in each serving which is so crazy but here's the thing
1:15.6	staying hydrated and replenishing electrolytes is so important
1:19.0	electrolyte deficiency or imbalance can cause headaches cr cramps, fatigue, brain fog and weakness.
1:24.8	Thankfully, our sponsor today is Element and they help anyone stay hydrated without the sugar
1:30.2	and other dodgy ingredients found in popular electrolyte and sports drinks.
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