Sleep Smarter, Not Longer with Gerald Quigley

Sleep isn’t just downtime — it’s actually one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. In this chat, pharmacist and Master Herbalist Gerald Quigley shares why sleep is a true superpower, especially when life gets busy or stressful. He explains how sleep gives our body and mind a chance to rest, repair, and rejuvenate — the three R’s — and why that matters at every age. You’ll learn: Why 90-minute sleep cycles might be the key to waking up refreshed How sleep supports your mood, memory, hormones, and overall wellbeing What changes as we age — and how to adjust your sleep expectations If you’ve ever felt like 8 hours isn’t doing the trick, this episode gives you real insights (without the fluff). ----more---- Stars and Stories Podcast Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland. Listen here: https://blackstarradio.com.au/stars-and-stories/ Meet Gerald Gerald Quigley is a practising Community Pharmacist, as well as an Accredited Herbalist. Gerald is a Pharmacist and Master Herbalist based in Melbourne. He is a media health commentator heard each week on many radio stations.    He is co-hosts the House of Wellness radio program heard each Sunday on the Nine Radio Network live across Australia.  Gerald is a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.  Gerald’s passion is to empower each person to make sensible health decisions, and to continually maintain and improve their quality of life, especially as they age.