Have you ever looked in the mirror after a bad night and thought, my face did not sign up for this? You're not imagining it. That dullness, the sunken eyes, the fine lines that look a little deeper than they did yesterday — that's your skin talking. And when a few bad nights turn into a few bad months, it stops being about looking tired and starts being about accelerated aging. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. HeeJin Kim — a physician trained in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Geriatric Medicine who has since become a skincare expert and beauty educator. She and her sister founded PureenMD, with locations in Fort Lee, New Jersey and Seoul, Korea. She blends dermatology-informed routines, evidence-based ingredients, and Korean skincare philosophy into strategies real people can actually follow. We get into what's real and what's hype — including the part where she tells me, on the record, that half of what I've been buying doesn't do what I thought it did. In this conversation: Why HeeJin asks every patient how they sleep before she talks about products What one bad night does to your skin — and what chronic poor sleep does that's structurally different The cortisol–acne connection that doesn't stop when you leave your twenties Collagen 101: why production peaks around age 28 and what actually slows the decline Oral collagen — where the evidence is thin, where it isn't, and why she takes it anyway Topical collagen: the honest answer (it's not what the label implies) Korean vs. American sunscreen — the regulatory reason they feel different, and why "made in Korea" on Amazon may not mean what you think Why anti-sunscreen content goes viral and why it's wrong The short list: gentle low-pH cleanser, moisturizer, SPF — then vitamin C and retinol after 30 Retinol vs. retinal vs. tretinoin, and how to start without wrecking your barrier PDRN, "salmon sperm," and which serums are worth it Is eye cream a scam? (Her answer surprised me.) Gwanri — the Korean philosophy of maintenance, and why barrier preservation beats aggressive lasers and peels The one habit she'd change for every woman listening — and the overnight window most of us are scrolling straight through And a bonus cameo from my daughter's drum practice, because this is real life. --> may need to get removed if not including.  If you take away one idea about how your nights are showing up on your face in the morning, do something kind for your future skin: protect your sleep tonight. Sleep is not a luxury. It may also be the most underrated skincare product that exists — and it's free.

Have you ever looked in the mirror after a bad night and thought, my face did not sign up for this? You're not imagining it. That dullness, the sunken eyes, the fine lines that look a little deeper than they did yesterday — that's your skin talking. And when a few bad nights turn into a few bad months, it stops being about looking tired and starts being about accelerated aging. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. HeeJin Kim — a physician trained in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Geriatric Medicine who has since become a skincare expert and beauty educator. She and her sister founded PureenMD, with locations in Fort Lee, New Jersey and Seoul, Korea. She blends dermatology-informed routines, evidence-based ingredients, and Korean skincare philosophy into strategies real people can actually follow. We get into what's real and what's hype — including the part where she tells me, on the record, that half of what I've been buying doesn't do what I thought it did. In this conversation: Why HeeJin asks every patient how they sleep before she talks about products What one bad night does to your skin — and what chronic poor sleep does that's structurally different The cortisol–acne connection that doesn't stop when you leave your twenties Collagen 101: why production peaks around age 28 and what actually slows the decline Oral collagen — where the evidence is thin, where it isn't, and why she takes it anyway Topical collagen: the honest answer (it's not what the label implies) Korean vs. American sunscreen — the regulatory reason they feel different, and why "made in Korea" on Amazon may not mean what you think Why anti-sunscreen content goes viral and why it's wrong The short list: gentle low-pH cleanser, moisturizer, SPF — then vitamin C and retinol after 30 Retinol vs. retinal vs. tretinoin, and how to start without wrecking your barrier PDRN, "salmon sperm," and which serums are worth it Is eye cream a scam? (Her answer surprised me.) Gwanri — the Korean philosophy of maintenance, and why barrier preservation beats aggressive lasers and peels The one habit she'd change for every woman listening — and the overnight window most of us are scrolling straight through And a bonus cameo from my daughter's drum practice, because this is real life. --> may need to get removed if not including. If you take away one idea about how your nights are showing up on your face in the morning, do something kind for your future skin: protect your sleep tonight. Sleep is not a luxury. It may also be the most underrated skincare product that exists — and it's free.

Have you ever looked in the mirror after a bad night and thought, my face did not sign up for this? You're not imagining it. That dullness, the sunken eyes, the fine lines that look a little deeper than they did yesterday — that's your skin talking. And when a few bad nights turn into a few bad months, it stops being about looking tired and starts being about accelerated aging. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. HeeJin Kim — a physician trained in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Geriatric Medicine who has since become a skincare expert and beauty educator. She and her sister founded PureenMD, with locations in Fort Lee, New Jersey and Seoul, Korea. She blends dermatology-informed routines, evidence-based ingredients, and Korean skincare philosophy into strategies real people can actually follow. We get into what's real and what's hype — including the part where she tells me, on the record, that half of what I've been buying doesn't do what I thought it did. In this conversation: Why HeeJin asks every patient how they sleep before she talks about products What one bad night does to your skin — and what chronic poor sleep does that's structurally different The cortisol–acne connection that doesn't stop when you leave your twenties Collagen 101: why production peaks around age 28 and what actually slows the decline Oral collagen — where the evidence is thin, where it isn't, and why she takes it anyway Topical collagen: the honest answer (it's not what the label implies) Korean vs. American sunscreen — the regulatory reason they feel different, and why "made in Korea" on Amazon may not mean what you think Why anti-sunscreen content goes viral and why it's wrong The short list: gentle low-pH cleanser, moisturizer, SPF — then vitamin C and retinol after 30 Retinol vs. retinal vs. tretinoin, and how to start without wrecking your barrier PDRN, "salmon sperm," and which serums are worth it Is eye cream a scam? (Her answer surprised me.) Gwanri — the Korean philosophy of maintenance, and why barrier preservation beats aggressive lasers and peels The one habit she'd change for every woman listening — and the overnight window most of us are scrolling straight through And a bonus cameo from my daughter's drum practice, because this is real life. --&gt; may need to get removed if not including.&nbsp; If you take away one idea about how your nights are showing up on your face in the morning, do something kind for your future skin: protect your sleep tonight. Sleep is not a luxury. It may also be the most underrated skincare product that exists — and it's free.

Your Skin Knows You Didn't Sleep: Sleep, Skin Aging & the Truth About Korean Skincare with Dr. HeeJin Kim

What if waking up refreshed wasn't luck — but strategy?Elite athletes don't leave sleep to chance. They treat it like training, nutrition, and recovery — because at the pro level, the margins are a game of inches. This week, Dr. Alison Kole is joined by Dr. Abhinav Singh — better known as "The Sleep Vigilante" — sleep physician for the Indiana Pacers and WNBA Indiana Fever, Medical Director of the Franciscan Sleep Disorders Program, Associate Clinical Professor at Marian University, and author of Sleep to Heal.Together they translate elite-level sleep strategy into something you can use in real, everyday life — whether you're a road-warrior executive, a weekend athlete, or just tired of being tired.In this episode:<ul><li>The "Athlete Sleep Paradox": why the people who need the most sleep get the least</li><li>Why a bad night isn't "just tired" — it's under-recovery, with real consequences for injury, repair, and performance</li><li>"Tomorrow starts tonight": protecting your sleep window like a standing appointment with your future self</li><li>The PACE method: Predictable timing, Air, Calm, Environment</li><li>Sleep banking, jet lag strategy, and why melatonin is "the dinner bell, not the dinner"</li><li>Travel non-negotiables: sun before screen, a digital last call, and a portable sleep kit (mask, earplugs, a familiar scent)</li><li>What actually happens during deep sleep and REM — muscle repair, growth hormone, memory filing, and mood regulation</li><li>Why consistently sleeping 5-6 hours is chronic under-recovery — "cooking your body on a slow crock pot burner"</li><li>Napping done right: the 20-30 minute midday recharge (a healthy snack, not a meal)</li><li>Process over perfection: why chasing a perfect sleep score will drive you crazy — and what to do instead</li></ul>Dr. Singh's bottom line: treat sleep like a standard, not a suggestion. Don't go chasing sleep — set the stage, and let it come to you.⚠️ And remember: if you're doing everything right and still waking unrefreshed, don't sleep on your sleep disorders. Talk to a professional sooner rather than later.📖 Dr. Singh's book: Sleep to Heal 🧭 Alison's jet lag tool mentioned in the episode: Timeshifter appIf this episode changed the way you think about sleep — even a little — share it with someone who needs to hear it. Like, follow, subscribe, and help spread the message!

What if waking up refreshed wasn't luck — but strategy? Elite athletes don't leave sleep to chance. They treat it like training, nutrition, and recovery — because at the pro level, the margins are a game of inches. This week, Dr. Alison Kole is joined by Dr. Abhinav Singh — better known as "The Sleep Vigilante" — sleep physician for the Indiana Pacers and WNBA Indiana Fever, Medical Director of the Franciscan Sleep Disorders Program, Associate Clinical Professor at Marian University, and author of Sleep to Heal. Together they translate elite-level sleep strategy into something you can use in real, everyday life — whether you're a road-warrior executive, a weekend athlete, or just tired of being tired. In this episode:The "Athlete Sleep Paradox": why the people who need the most sleep get the leastWhy a bad night isn't "just tired" — it's under-recovery, with real consequences for injury, repair, and performance"Tomorrow starts tonight": protecting your sleep window like a standing appointment with your future selfThe PACE method: Predictable timing, Air, Calm, EnvironmentSleep banking, jet lag strategy, and why melatonin is "the dinner bell, not the dinner"Travel non-negotiables: sun before screen, a digital last call, and a portable sleep kit (mask, earplugs, a familiar scent)What actually happens during deep sleep and REM — muscle repair, growth hormone, memory filing, and mood regulationWhy consistently sleeping 5-6 hours is chronic under-recovery — "cooking your body on a slow crock pot burner"Napping done right: the 20-30 minute midday recharge (a healthy snack, not a meal)Process over perfection: why chasing a perfect sleep score will drive you crazy — and what to do insteadDr. Singh's bottom line: treat sleep like a standard, not a suggestion. Don't go chasing sleep — set the stage, and let it come to you. ⚠️ And remember: if you're doing everything right and still waking unrefreshed, don't sleep on your sleep disorders. Talk to a professional sooner rather than later. 📖 Dr. Singh's book: Sleep to Heal 🧭 Alison's jet lag tool mentioned in the episode: Timeshifter app If this episode changed the way you think about sleep — even a little — share it with someone who needs to hear it. Like, follow, subscribe, and help spread the message!

What if waking up refreshed wasn't luck — but strategy?Elite athletes don't leave sleep to chance. They treat it like training, nutrition, and recovery — because at the pro level, the margins are a game of inches. This week, Dr. Alison Kole is joined by Dr. Abhinav Singh — better known as "The Sleep Vigilante" — sleep physician for the Indiana Pacers and WNBA Indiana Fever, Medical Director of the Franciscan Sleep Disorders Program, Associate Clinical Professor at Marian University, and author of Sleep to Heal.Together they translate elite-level sleep strategy into something you can use in real, everyday life — whether you're a road-warrior executive, a weekend athlete, or just tired of being tired.In this episode:<ul><li>The "Athlete Sleep Paradox": why the people who need the most sleep get the least</li><li>Why a bad night isn't "just tired" — it's under-recovery, with real consequences for injury, repair, and performance</li><li>"Tomorrow starts tonight": protecting your sleep window like a standing appointment with your future self</li><li>The PACE method: Predictable timing, Air, Calm, Environment</li><li>Sleep banking, jet lag strategy, and why melatonin is "the dinner bell, not the dinner"</li><li>Travel non-negotiables: sun before screen, a digital last call, and a portable sleep kit (mask, earplugs, a familiar scent)</li><li>What actually happens during deep sleep and REM — muscle repair, growth hormone, memory filing, and mood regulation</li><li>Why consistently sleeping 5-6 hours is chronic under-recovery — "cooking your body on a slow crock pot burner"</li><li>Napping done right: the 20-30 minute midday recharge (a healthy snack, not a meal)</li><li>Process over perfection: why chasing a perfect sleep score will drive you crazy — and what to do instead</li></ul>Dr. Singh's bottom line: treat sleep like a standard, not a suggestion. Don't go chasing sleep — set the stage, and let it come to you.⚠️ And remember: if you're doing everything right and still waking unrefreshed, don't sleep on your sleep disorders. Talk to a professional sooner rather than later.📖 Dr. Singh's book: Sleep to Heal 🧭 Alison's jet lag tool mentioned in the episode: Timeshifter appIf this episode changed the way you think about sleep — even a little — share it with someone who needs to hear it. Like, follow, subscribe, and help spread the message!

Sleep Like a Pro: Stealing the Elite Athlete Playbook with Dr. Abhinav Singh, "The Sleep Vigilante"

I explore the science of sleep and mental health, and address Sleep FAQs with my Oak Health Center partners Andrew Brewer and Dr. Esther Park.

I explore the science of sleep and mental health, and address Sleep FAQs with my Oak Health Center partners Andrew Brewer and Dr. Esther Park.

I explore the science of sleep and mental health, and address Sleep FAQs with my Oak Health Center partners Andrew Brewer and Dr. Esther Park.

Sleep and Mental Health: The OHC Edition

I get deep with Dr. Michael Yurcheshen on burnout and my transition to a telemedicine Sleep practice, and we discuss the risks and benefits of this technology in the post-COVID era.

I get deep with Dr. Michael Yurcheshen on burnout and my transition to a telemedicine Sleep practice, and we discuss the risks and benefits of this technology in the post-COVID era.

I get deep with Dr. Michael Yurcheshen on burnout and my transition to a telemedicine Sleep practice, and we discuss the risks and benefits of this technology in the post-COVID era.&nbsp;

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly of Telemedicine

Concerns about sleep in kids? Listen and learn as I chat with pediatric sleep specialist Lourdes Delrosso about what to look for, when to seek advice from a specialist, and sleep in teens.

Concerns about sleep in kids? Listen and learn as I chat with pediatric sleep specialist Lourdes Delrosso about what to look for, when to seek advice from a specialist, and sleep in teens.

Concerns about sleep in kids? Listen and learn as I chat with pediatric sleep specialist Lourdes Delrosso about what to look for, when to seek advice from a specialist, and sleep in teens.&nbsp;

Pediatric Sleep Pearls

I chat with author and Sleep expert Dr. Pedram Nevab on the potential risks and benefits of using natural supplements and over-the-counter medications to help you sleep.

I chat with author and Sleep expert Dr. Pedram Nevab on the potential risks and benefits of using natural supplements and over-the-counter medications to help you sleep.

I chat with author and Sleep expert Dr. Pedram Nevab on the potential risks and benefits of using natural supplements and over-the-counter medications to help you sleep.&nbsp;

Plants, Hormones, and OTC Sleep Aids: Friend or Foe?

I chat with Dr. Karin Johnson from UMass-Baystate on the fallacy of Daylight Savings Time, why the Sunshine Protection Act is dangerous to our health, and what you can do about it.

I chat with Dr. Karin Johnson from UMass-Baystate on the fallacy of Daylight Savings Time, why the Sunshine Protection Act is dangerous to our health, and what you can do about it.

I chat with Dr. Karin Johnson from UMass-Baystate on the fallacy of Daylight Savings Time, why the Sunshine Protection Act is dangerous to our health, and what you can do about it.&nbsp;

Mythbusters unite to "Save Standard Time"!

I discuss with insomnia guru Dr. Jennifer Martin what cognitive behavioral therapy is and why it is the best drug-free method for fixing insomnia.

I discuss with insomnia guru Dr. Jennifer Martin what cognitive behavioral therapy is and why it is the best drug-free method for fixing insomnia.

CBTi-what? with Jen Martin

I chat with Infectious Disease specialist Erica Kaufman to better understand how sleep can affect the function of our immune system, and how infection can affect our sleep.

I chat with Infectious Disease specialist Erica Kaufman to better understand how sleep can affect the function of our immune system, and how infection can affect our sleep.

I chat with Infectious Disease specialist Erica Kaufman to better understand how sleep can affect the function of our immune system, and how infection can affect our sleep.&nbsp;

Sleep and the Immune System with Dr. Erica Kaufman

Internal Medicine and Sleep Specialist Dr. Valerie Cacho and I discuss sleep and it's effect on our food choices and weight, and she provides her top 5 sleep-promoting foods.

Internal Medicine and Sleep Specialist Dr. Valerie Cacho and I discuss sleep and it's effect on our food choices and weight, and she provides her top 5 sleep-promoting foods.

Internal Medicine and Sleep Specialist Dr. Valerie Cacho and I discuss sleep and it's effect on our food choices and weight, and she provides her top 5 sleep-promoting foods.&nbsp;

Top 5 Functional Foods for Sleep with Dr. Val Cacho

Practical ways to improve your sleep naturally. Season 1 coming May 2023!

Practical ways to improve your sleep naturally. Season 1 coming May 2023!

Sleep Biohacking 101

Hosted by Dr. Alison Kole—a triple-boarded pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine physician, reformed chronic insomniac, devoted mom, and unapologetic sleep health creator—this hit podcast takes you on the real, unfiltered journey inside the science and soul of sleep. Each week, with wisdom forged from the trenches of night shifts and the chaos of motherhood, Alison sits down with top-tier experts and ordinary people with extraordinary sleep stories, unraveling how sleep shapes happiness, health, and destiny. If you want the 360° truth—the wins, the setbacks, the breakthroughs—about why every hour of sleep could be the most important hour of your life, this is the show that will change how you see your pillow forever. Sleep isn’t just her passion—it’s the key to waking up to your potential. Hit subscribe and transform your nights, days, and dreams.

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Hosted by Dr. Alison Kole—a triple-boarded pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine physician, reformed chronic insomniac, devoted mom, and unapologetic sleep health creator—this hit podcast takes you on the real, unfiltered journey inside the science and soul of sleep. Each week, with wisdom forged from the trenches of night shifts and the chaos of motherhood, Alison sits down with top-tier experts and ordinary people with extraordinary sleep stories, unraveling how sleep shapes happiness, health, and destiny. If you want the 360° truth—the wins, the setbacks, the breakthroughs—about why every hour of sleep could be the most important hour of your life, this is the show that will change how you see your pillow forever. Sleep isn’t just her passion—it’s the key to waking up to your potential. Hit subscribe and transform your nights, days, and dreams.

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