Episode #94: The Sleep Episode You Didn't Know You Needed with Dr. Ben Long

Episode #94: The Sleep Episode You Didn't Know You Needed with Dr. Ben Long   Dr. Benjamin Long is a sleep medicine physician who noticed something curious: His Christian patients had rich bedtime rituals—prayer, Scripture, quiet—but never thought to lean on them when sleep wouldn't come. You don’t have to be spiritual to appreciate this episode. He and Dr. Cindy explore the science of sleep, why your teenager isn't lazy, and what faith traditions might have known about rest long before the research caught up.   In this episode, we cover: (4:00) Where are we screwing things up regarding sleep?  (6:00) Diving into Circadian Rhythms.  (11:00) What detriment do we see when we’re working in a second- and third-shift world? (15:00) Is there a connection between aging and requiring less sleep? (16:00) Breaking down the pros and cons of naps.  (25:00) Making the connection between sleep and spirituality.  (32:00) Helpful hints to improve our sleep habits.  (34:00) Rapid-fire questions   Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks Dr. Cindy’s Merch   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/   About Dr. Benjamin Long Dr. Benjamin Long is a dual-board certified sleep doctor by day & seminary student by night with an interest in the integration of theology and sleep.  These interests have led to his debut book "Sleep Habits Journal: Practices, Prayers, & Devotions to Ease Your Sleepless Nights."  He lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife, son, and their dog-Rolo.   Follow Dr. Long Instagram Substack Tik Tok Website   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast    For Cindy's script: "If you enjoyed today's conversation, my Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.