The Science of Sleep: How Stress & Sound Affect Your Rest with Dr. Paul Harris

#8: Why do so many of us struggle with sleep? In this episode of The Science of Sound, host Aaron Fournier sits down with Dr. Paul Harris, a naturopathic doctor with over 56 years of experience, to uncover the science behind sleep, stress, and recovery. Learn how chronic stress disrupts sleep cycles, the role of cortisol and the autonomic nervous system, and how sound frequencies can help restore balance. Key Takeaways: Chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels can severely disrupt sleep cycles. The glymphatic system is responsible for detoxing the brain during deep sleep. Poor gut health can negatively impact sleep and brain function. Sound frequencies can help regulate the autonomic nervous system and improve sleep quality. Optimizing deep sleep enhances recovery, cognitive performance, and overall health. 0:00 Introduction 0:26 The Importance of Sleep 1:05 Functional Medicine and Root Cause Focus 2:10 Chronic Stress and Rising Sleep Issues 3:50 The Link Between Stress and Sleep Disruption 4:38 Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Imbalance 6:34 The Limbic System and Trauma Loops 8:00 Using Soaak Frequencies to Reset the Body 9:07 Cortisol’s Impact on Sleep and Melatonin 11:45 Real Cortisol Lab Results and Insights 14:49 Causes of Nighttime Cortisol Spikes 15:27 Cortisol, Brain Health, and Weight Gain 17:20 Grounding and Vibrational Health 18:36 The Power of Magnesium 20:33 Sleep Stages and Brain Detoxification 22:29 Toxins, Tau Proteins, and Alzheimer’s Risk 24:57 Gut-Brain Connection and Leaky Gut 26:33 Finding Your Ideal Bedtime 27:26 Melatonin and Natural Sleep Aids 30:21 Blood Sugar Regulation and Sleep Disruption 34:11 Customizing Your Sleep Protocol 43:52 A Day in Dr. Harris’s Life Follow Soaak & The Science of Sound Podcast: Website – Soaak Technologies App – Soaak Frequency Therapy Instagram – @thesoaakpodcast Sponsors: Visit soaak.com/app and enter code Soaakpod for your first month free! Produced by Soaak Technologies Inc.