140. Dr Carmel Harrington, Executive Sleep Guru on the Myths and Factors That Drive Sleep for Optimal Health, Joy and Performance

In this episode, we meet  Dr Carmel Harrington, Executive Sleep Guru on the myths and factors that drive sleep for optimal health, joy and performance.   Go to: www.chiefmaker.com.au/140   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com.au/score-card   Dr Harrington has been working in the world of sleep for nearly 20 years. A former lawyer and educator, she has a PHD in Sleep Medicine from Sydney University and consults with companies and educational institutions both here and overseas on sleep health.   An internationally recognised sleep expert, she is amazed at the seemingly little importance given to sleep. Emerging research clearly shows that sleeping well is a key component to optimal performance and health and if we want to be at the top of our game we need to ensure we get the best sleep possible.   Dr Harrington is the Managing Director of Sleep for Health and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Children's Hospital Westmead. She has written two books "The Sleep Diet" (MacMillan Press 2012) and "The complete guide to a good night's sleep" (MacMillan Press 2014).   In this episode we talk about:  The crazy myths we carry about sleep and how short-circuiting this vital human function does far more than just make us tired The different kinds of sleep and how many hours we need each night Polyphasic sleep, caffeine, alcohol, diet  What to do when you can't sleep.   Connecting with Dr Carmel Harrington You can reach Carmel via her website, sleepforhealth.com.au.   Books and resources mentioned in the episode The Sleep Diet - by Dr Carmel Harrington The complete guide to a good night's sleep - by Dr Carmel Harrington The 4-Hour Body - by Tim Ferriss