Better Sleep Anywhere: Practical Tips for Neurodivergent Sleepers with Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan (Part Two)

In part two, Ben and sleep expert Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan dive into the practical side of sleep. They discuss how parents of neurodivergent children can better support rest, the most common questions on sleep, and why it’s the “golden thread” that unites everything.Nerina unpacks the science of dreams, the role of our senses, and shares practical tips - from sleeping in new places to strategies for emotional regulation. With warmth and wisdom, she reveals how small, intentional choices can transform the way we rest.CW: Mental health and abuse00:00 Introduction1:05 Sleep Tips for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids2:46 The Corporate World & Creating a Safe Nervous System3:31 The Most Common Questions About Sleep Answered5:08 How to Change Unhealthy Sleep Behaviours6:29 Sleep as the Golden Thread That Unites Everything7:58 Why Do We Dream? The Science Behind It9:12 How Long Do Dreams Actually Last?10:16 Dreams vs. Nightmares: What’s the Difference?11:07 How Sights, Sounds & Smells Impact Sleep15:40 Touch & Sleep: Best Accessories for Better Rest16:50 Dr. Nerina’s Top Tips for Sleeping in a New Place19:43 Emotional Regulation & Setting Boundaries for Better Sleep22:41 Dr. Nerina’s Green Dot Badge_________On "The Hidden 20%," host Ben Branson chats with neurodivergent [ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's etc.] creatives, entrepreneurs, and experts to see how great minds.. think differently.Host: Ben BransonProduction Manager: Phoebe De LeiburnéVideo Editor: James ScrivenSocial Media Manager: Charlie YoungMusic: Jackson GreenbergBrought to you by charity The Hidden 20% #1203348______________Follow & subscribe…Website: www.hidden20.orgInstagram / TikTok / Youtube / X: @Hidden20charityBen Branson @seedlip_benDr. Nerina Ramlakhan @drnerinaIf you'd like to support The Hidden 20%, you can buy a "green dot" badge at https://www.hidden20.org/thegreendot/p/badge. All proceeds go to the charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.