25 episode - Sleep Disorders and How They Impact Cognitive and Mental Functions

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt like you have lost your focus? Like you just have fog above your head and clouds around your usually clear thought process. How often do we relate such states to lack/loss of sleep or imbalance in our sleep health?  It seems that sleep health is the last thing we tend to pay attention to, however sleep health or sleep disorders are major contributors to how we perform, behave, operate and function. Join Larisa Vakulina and Special guest Dr. Andrew Vakulin on Wednesday's The Heart Of Success Show to better understand Sleep Disorders and How they Impact cognitive and mental functions. Highlights of this episode: 01:28 Special Guest Dr. Andrew Vakulin 05:15 Curiosity of a scientific mind06:20 Sleep depravation and its impact on driving ability 07:11 Learning curve for a scientist 08:14 Toughest period in the career of a scientist 09:34 Aspiration to lead research programs 12:13 Sleep problems are ignored as other things take priority 13:14 Scientists are increasing awareness on sleep health 15:00 Scientific research on sleep health is not black and white 16:01 Sleep and our genes 17:58 Sleep apnoea - what scientists are saying 18:50 Sleep apnoea impacts your daily performance 20:05 There is no 'one size fits all" approach to deal with sleep apnoea21:43 Insomnia - what is the definition?22:49 Perpetual loop of insomnia23:44 Real loss of sleep OR perceived lack of sleep 25:39 Insomnia therapies 27:00 Digital technology helps with insomnia27:57 Thinking that you have insomnia is worth than it actually is29:47 Sleep Problems V Mental Health problems - what is the trigger 31:04 Both sleep and mental health problems need to be attended 32:47 Sleep must be a pillar of health - scientists believe 35:10 Having a stable sleep routine is a most important thing 36:09 Behaviours around sleep time 37:52 Bedroom is only for intimacy and sleep 40:19 Sleep is important - chose consciously 41:07 switch off your phone when you go to sleep 42:32 How is sleep apnoea brought about? 43:35 Obesity is risk for developing sleep apnoea44:47 Phenotypes or different characteristics of people prone to sleep apnoea 46:18 Sleep medicine as a field is quite young 47:19 You shouldn't be able to fall asleep easily anywhere anytime 48:37 How many hours we need to sleep? Be in tune with your body50:58 Sleep laboratory at Flinders University at Bedford Park campus 51:58 Many clinical trials for sleep health 53:43 Want to volunteer for sleep health research contact Dr. Andrew Vakulin To connect with Dr. Vakulin call 0408868558 or Google Adelaide Institute of Sleep Support the showConnect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askara_retreatcenter/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@larisa_vakulina?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3635750353214310YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@larisavakulina2499/playlistsTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-vakulina-7aaa15148/Website: https://www.larisavakulina.comTake The Happiness and Abundance Persona Style Quiz to find out what is your Happiness and Abundance Potential! https://www.larisavakulina.com/haps-quiz