025 - Why You Can’t Sleep (And How to Fix It). Advice From A S.L.E.E.P Expert - Tom Coleman

In this episode of The Survival Project, I am joined by Tom Coleman, health scientist and sleep specialist, for a deep conversation on sleep, stress, circadian rhythm, recovery, and modern life.Tom shares why so many people are struggling with sleep, the biggest misconceptions around insomnia, why light sleep is just as important as deep sleep, and how stress, screens, caffeine, supplements, and daily habits all influence the quality of our rest.We also discuss:why sleep problems often start long before bedtimethe connection between stress, hypervigilance, chronic illness, and poor sleephow circadian rhythm really workswhether magnesium, melatonin, and sleeping tablets actually helpwhy shift workers and parents have such a tough time with sleepsimple practical tools to start improving sleep naturallyThis episode is full of grounded, practical advice for anyone dealing with insomnia, broken sleep, racing thoughts, stress, chronic fatigue, or nervous system overload.If sleep has been a struggle for you, this conversation is for you.To contact Tom or learn more about his work you can do so at https://www.tomcoleman.ie