Sleep - Dr. David Cunnington

Dr David Cunnington, is a specialist sleep physician delivering quality healthcare to clients with complex sleep problems and promoting sleep health through education, research and advocacy.

David has a passion for all things sleep, and with his breadth of experience and training, is devoted to helping to develop the field of sleep medicine as well as educating health care professionals and the public about sleep.

In this episode, David discusses a range of sleep related topics including:

Why sacrificing sleep is hurting us

Sleep is as important as nutrition and exercise

People make mistakes if they aren't getting enough sleep

Why its difficult to put a number on how much sleep a person needs

Why setting aside 8 hours for sleep is better than trying to achieve 8 hours of sleep

Prioritising sleep is important

Explaining our sleep cycle

How we dream in every stage of sleep

Why we need to learn to turn off our adrenaline system 

Signs of poor sleep quality and what you can do to address it

The difference between tiredness and sleepiness

Trying to hard is the most common barrier to quality sleep

For good sleep we need respect and ambivalence towards sleep 

Impact of alcohol, caffeine, technology and stress 

A range of practical strategies you can start using today to help achieve quality sleep

You can find Dr. David Cunnington at:

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidcunnington/ 

Instagram : @drdavidcunnington 

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/drdavidcunnington 

X (formerly Twitter) : @davidcunnington

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