Sleep isn’t just rest — it’s brain maintenance.

In this Think Shift episode, host Mantazh Khanna (Brain Coach, PhD cand., MBA, MS) speaks with Dr. Simon Smith, a clinical psychologist and sleep scientist at the University of Queensland, about what really happens in the brain during sleep and why quality matters more than quantity.

They unpack circadian rhythms, blue light, caffeine, alcohol, and sleep trackers — cutting through the noise to share what the latest science actually says about restorative rest.

You’ll learn:

• What your brain does while you sleep
  

• Why 8 hours isn’t enough if the quality is poor
  

• The truth about blue light, caffeine, and alcohol
  

• How consistency builds better sleep hygiene
  

• When to seek help for chronic sleep issues

  
  

Actionable Takeaways:

Keep a consistent routine, get morning light, dim screens before bed, and track how you feel, not just what your device says.

Guest: Dr. Simon Smith — Clinical Psychologist & Sleep Scientist

Host: Mantazh Khanna — Brain Coach, Neuroscience Researcher, Cancer Survivor, PhD cand., MBA, MS

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