You can't sleep despite working long hours. You feel tired and often toss and turn at night. Dr. Aric Prather, a nationally known sleep expert, guides us to healthier sleep habits. I challenge you to incorporate some recommendations after listening to this episode and see if you are more productive and feel better. Please take a look at the bio and references.

00:00 Why prioritize sleep over other activities?

04:48 Sleep clears brain waste, possibly slowing Alzheimer's

09:14 Tip #1: Consistent wake-up time.

12:59 Bed should be reserved exclusively for sleep. Well, almost exclusively.

16:13 Sleep patterns shift with age and culture.

20:05 Constructive worry

22:57 Can't fully recover lost sleep long-term.

26:45 Caffeine and alcohol negatively impact sleep quality.

28:33 Segmented sleep is common, consider behavioral solutions (CBT)

31:52 Screen for sleep apnea to improve health.

34:59 Rituals create a calming bedtime transition.

39:45 Dr. Ince offers spiritual meditation, summary