E26 - Dr. Monika - Sleep Matters

Send us Fan MailDr. Monika Sharma, Founder of Sleep Moksha, Consultant and Researcher, Behavioural Sleep Medicine, having spent over 13 years in sleep academia at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital; Max Super Specialty Hospital; etc., India and University of Pennsylvania; VA Medical Center; Brown Medical University, USA and the voice behind Sleep Moksha- A Sleep wellness Institute.On this episode Sleep Matters, Dr. Monika and I discussed various aspects of sleep. What’s sleep deprivation, impact of mental health and the role of sleep. What is sleep debt and can this be made-up over time?.  Steps one can take to improve sleep quality. Impact of delayed circadian rhythm and the impact of blue light. Join me on this information rich discussion on sleep.Timestamps Sleep as a performance enhancing activity - 5:24Myths & ignorance of sleep - 12:51Sleep and mental health - 17:57Improving sleep quality - 22:56Bluelight impact - 27:41Rapid fire round - 30:18Quality vs Quantity of sleep - 33:39Key quotes and references from the episode:We cannot be fully healthy unless our sleep is healthyGood sleep and mental health is a badge of honorBeing perfect is a delusionSleep is the unsung hero of mental healthCharacteristics of the Five Basic Brain WavesFrequency band | Frequency | Brain statesGamma (γ) | >35 Hz | ConcentrationBeta (β) | 12–35 Hz | Anxiety dominant, active, external attention, relaxedAlpha (α) | 8–12 Hz | Very relaxed, passive attentionTheta (θ) | 4–8 Hz | Deeply relaxed, inward focusedDelta (δ) | 0.5–4 Hz | SleepWebsite - Sleep MokshaBook Recommendation : Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and DreamsIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -July 16’21.Have you purchased the copy of Inspire Someone Today, yet? - Give it a go geni.us/istbookAvailable on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify