178. Sleep is A Skill – MOLLIE MCGLOCKLIN

Mollie McGlocklin the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast and the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, a company that optimizes people's sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she created what she couldn't find - a place to go to learn the skill set of sleep. Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she's now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep. We discuss:  How does sleep affect our health? Why sleep is an important skill set for the modern society  How hormones are impacted by your quality of sleep The impacts of sleep deprivation How optimizing your sleep can contribute to your mental health What is chronobiology and circadian rhythm entrainment?  Why sun exposure first thing in the morning and at sunset important  Why creating a consistent sleep schedule is important  Practical tips to understanding and optimizing how you sleep  What are some of the most helpful sleep gadgets on the market? What is social jet lag, and how do we prevent it? Can creative bouts co-exist with healthy sleep?  Anticipatory anxiety and sleep  The kind of content that can interfere with your sleep and how to be mindful of what you consume before bed  Positive psychology and sleep Sleep ritual idea for couples What to do if it's time to go to bed and you can't get sleepy The shocking truth about mealtime and sleep Sleep rituals  How "gratitude emails" became Mollie's longest standing daily ritual  What it's like to get engaged at Amangiri in Utah The non-sleep deep rest protocol (NSDR) from Andrew Huberman that changes everything Mollie walks us through her morning and nighttime routines Top biohacks for sleep Related episodes: 177, 169, 161, 42,  Resources:  Ksenia on Sleep Is A Skill Podcast, episode 5 Motion activated red night lights Auto on/off red night lights Connect with Mollie:  Website: Sleep Is A Skill Connect with Ksenia:  kseniabrief.com Ksenia's email list Instagram @ksenia.brief YouTube Ksenia Brief TikTok @ksenia.brief Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts Follow the podcast on Spotify