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    <description>Everybody seems to be obsessed with sleep. Tracking it. Talking about it. Stressing over it. Losing (more) sleep over it. But what about actually getting better at it? Sleep Doctor Michael Breus combines science, storytelling, and practical advice to leave listeners with the tools they need to improve their sleep and their entire lives. Whether you’re entering menopause, trying to get your kid down for a nap, or overwhelmed by which sleep supplements are worth your money, Dr. Breus and his expert guests are here to help you sleep better. Better in Bed is a new series from Lemonada Media, created in partnership with Sleep Doctor.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>Everybody seems to be obsessed with sleep. Tracking it. Talking about it. Stressing over it. Losing (more) sleep over it. But what about actually getting better at it? Sleep Doctor Michael Breus combines science, storytelling, and practical advice to leave listeners with the tools they need to improve their sleep and their entire lives. Whether you’re entering menopause, trying to get your kid down for a nap, or overwhelmed by which sleep supplements are worth your money, Dr. Breus and his expert guests are here to help you sleep better. Better in Bed is a new series from Lemonada Media, created in partnership with Sleep Doctor.</itunes:summary>
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      <description>Ever wonder what your brain is actually doing while you sleep? In this episode, Dr. Michael Breus sits down with legendary brain coach Jim Kwik — who also happens to be his former sleep patient — to break down the powerful link between sleep and brain performance. Jim opens up about his childhood brain injury, years of severe sleep deprivation, and the surgery that changed his life after being diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. Then he shares the ideas behind his new book, Limitless Daily, including the phenomenon of ‘sleep inertia’ — that foggy window right after you wake up when your mind is most open.



For more information about the episode, head here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast.



Stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook, and Instagram.



For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.



Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.



Upgrade your sleep. Visit coopsleepgoods.com/BETTERINBED to get 20% off your first order.

Chapters:

0:00 What your brain does while you sleep

0:20 Meet Jim Kwik, the Brain Coach

2:43 Jim's childhood traumatic brain injury and "the boy with the broken brain"

5:06 Rock bottom: 90 minutes of sleep a night and hospitalization

6:38 Diagnosis: severe obstructive sleep apnea and the surgery&amp;nbsp;

7:59 Does poor sleep undermine brain training techniques?

9:17 Introducing Limitless Daily and sleep inertia

9:43 Sponsor: Coop Sleep Goods pillows

11:11 What is sleep inertia?

15:36 Building a mental morning routine

17:43 Dr. Breus's physical morning routine (breaths, water, sunlight)

19:06 The power of reading fiction for the mind

22:16 Human intelligence vs. AI and cognitive offloading

22:44 The MIT ChatGPT study on memory and mental effort

24:13 Sponsor: Sleep Doctor home sleep study

26:27 Mailbag question: Is cramming worth losing sleep?

26:57 Sleep, memory consolidation, and the brain's "night shift"

27:45 Dreams, creativity, and famous ideas born from sleep

30:15 The Pomodoro Technique for studying

33:33 The "end of day" visualization exercise

34:22 Doom scrolling and sleep procrastination

35:32 Setting your "true north" each morning

36:16 Closing and takeaways
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
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      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Michael Breus, Sleep Doctor</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Ever wonder what your brain is actually doing while you sleep? In this episode, Dr. Michael Breus sits down with legendary brain coach Jim Kwik — who also happens to be his former sleep patient — to break down the powerful link between sleep and brain performance. Jim opens up about his childhood brain injury, years of severe sleep deprivation, and the surgery that changed his life after being diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. Then he shares the ideas behind his new book, Limitless Daily, including the phenomenon of ‘sleep inertia’ — that foggy window right after you wake up when your mind is most open.



For more information about the episode, head here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast.



Stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook, and Instagram.



For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.



Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.



Upgrade your sleep. Visit coopsleepgoods.com/BETTERINBED to get 20% off your first order.

Chapters:

0:00 What your brain does while you sleep

0:20 Meet Jim Kwik, the Brain Coach

2:43 Jim's childhood traumatic brain injury and "the boy with the broken brain"

5:06 Rock bottom: 90 minutes of sleep a night and hospitalization

6:38 Diagnosis: severe obstructive sleep apnea and the surgery&amp;nbsp;

7:59 Does poor sleep undermine brain training techniques?

9:17 Introducing Limitless Daily and sleep inertia

9:43 Sponsor: Coop Sleep Goods pillows

11:11 What is sleep inertia?

15:36 Building a mental morning routine

17:43 Dr. Breus's physical morning routine (breaths, water, sunlight)

19:06 The power of reading fiction for the mind

22:16 Human intelligence vs. AI and cognitive offloading

22:44 The MIT ChatGPT study on memory and mental effort

24:13 Sponsor: Sleep Doctor home sleep study

26:27 Mailbag question: Is cramming worth losing sleep?

26:57 Sleep, memory consolidation, and the brain's "night shift"

27:45 Dreams, creativity, and famous ideas born from sleep

30:15 The Pomodoro Technique for studying

33:33 The "end of day" visualization exercise

34:22 Doom scrolling and sleep procrastination

35:32 Setting your "true north" each morning

36:16 Closing and takeaways
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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<p><br></p>
<p>For more information about the episode, head here: <a href="https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast"><u>https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast</u></a>.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Stay up to date with Lemonada on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lemonadamedia"><u>Facebook</u></a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/"><u>Instagram</u></a>.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors"><u>lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</u></a>.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at <a href="http://lemonadapremium.com"><u>lemonadapremium.com</u></a>.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Upgrade your sleep. Visit <a href="http://coopsleepgoods.com/BETTERINBED"><u>coopsleepgoods.com/BETTERINBED</u></a> to get 20% off your first order.</p>
<p><br>Chapters:</p>
<p>0:00 What your brain does while you sleep</p>
<p>0:20 Meet Jim Kwik, the Brain Coach</p>
<p>2:43 Jim's childhood traumatic brain injury and "the boy with the broken brain"</p>
<p>5:06 Rock bottom: 90 minutes of sleep a night and hospitalization</p>
<p>6:38 Diagnosis: severe obstructive sleep apnea and the surgery&nbsp;</p>
<p>7:59 Does poor sleep undermine brain training techniques?</p>
<p>9:17 Introducing Limitless Daily and sleep inertia</p>
<p>9:43 Sponsor: Coop Sleep Goods pillows</p>
<p>11:11 What is sleep inertia?</p>
<p>15:36 Building a mental morning routine</p>
<p>17:43 Dr. Breus's physical morning routine (breaths, water, sunlight)</p>
<p>19:06 The power of reading fiction for the mind</p>
<p>22:16 Human intelligence vs. AI and cognitive offloading</p>
<p>22:44 The MIT ChatGPT study on memory and mental effort</p>
<p>24:13 Sponsor: Sleep Doctor home sleep study</p>
<p>26:27 Mailbag question: Is cramming worth losing sleep?</p>
<p>26:57 Sleep, memory consolidation, and the brain's "night shift"</p>
<p>27:45 Dreams, creativity, and famous ideas born from sleep</p>
<p>30:15 The Pomodoro Technique for studying</p>
<p>33:33 The "end of day" visualization exercise</p>
<p>34:22 Doom scrolling and sleep procrastination</p>
<p>35:32 Setting your "true north" each morning</p>
<p>36:16 Closing and takeaways</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Know Your Chronotype, Own Your Day</title>
      <description>In this solo episode, Dr. Michael J. Breus dives deep into chronotypes — the individual biological patterns that determine when we naturally wake, sleep, and perform at our best. He explains the science behind sleep drive and circadian rhythm, then breaks down his four chronotype categories: Lions, Bears, Wolves, and Dolphins — the last being his own addition to the traditional three-category model, developed to account for people with chronic insomnia and heightened anxiety. Dr. Breus walks through optimal timing across each chronotype for sleep, naps, exercise, and work.



Take the chronotype quiz here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/chronotypes/chronotype-quiz



For more information about the episode, head here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast.



Stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook, and Instagram.



For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.



Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.



Upgrade your sleep. Visit coopsleepgoods.com/BETTERINBED to get 20% off your first order.



Chapters:

00:00 What are chronotypes?

02:11 How melatonin and cortisol create your chronotype

04:16 Taking the Chrono Quiz

05:26 Chronotype 1: Lions (early birds)

06:30 Chronotype 2: Bears (the middle 55%)

07:28 Chronotype 3: Wolves (night owls)

08:27 Chronotype 4: Dolphins (insomnia-linked type)

10:21 How menopause can shift your chronotype

11:34 Sponsor: Coop Sleep Goods pillows

12:53 Sleep cycles by chronotype

14:19 Ideal wake and bed times for each chronotype

16:24 Napping rules by chronotype

18:38 Best exercise timing: running, fat burning, strength training

22:00 Sponsor: Sleep Doctor

25:00 Adapting your day if you're a Lion

26:37 Adapting your day if you're a Bear

28:49 Adapting your day if you're a Wolf

30:37 Adapting your day if you're a Dolphin

33:05 Case study 1: The Lion who runs out of gas

35:00 Case study 2: The Wolf forced into an early schedule

37:59 Key takeaways for chronotype adaptation

39:02 Closing and credits
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:summary>In this solo episode, Dr. Michael J. Breus dives deep into chronotypes — the individual biological patterns that determine when we naturally wake, sleep, and perform at our best. He explains the science behind sleep drive and circadian rhythm, then breaks down his four chronotype categories: Lions, Bears, Wolves, and Dolphins — the last being his own addition to the traditional three-category model, developed to account for people with chronic insomnia and heightened anxiety. Dr. Breus walks through optimal timing across each chronotype for sleep, naps, exercise, and work.



Take the chronotype quiz here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/chronotypes/chronotype-quiz



For more information about the episode, head here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast.



Stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook, and Instagram.



For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.



Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.



Upgrade your sleep. Visit coopsleepgoods.com/BETTERINBED to get 20% off your first order.



Chapters:

00:00 What are chronotypes?

02:11 How melatonin and cortisol create your chronotype

04:16 Taking the Chrono Quiz

05:26 Chronotype 1: Lions (early birds)

06:30 Chronotype 2: Bears (the middle 55%)

07:28 Chronotype 3: Wolves (night owls)

08:27 Chronotype 4: Dolphins (insomnia-linked type)

10:21 How menopause can shift your chronotype

11:34 Sponsor: Coop Sleep Goods pillows

12:53 Sleep cycles by chronotype

14:19 Ideal wake and bed times for each chronotype

16:24 Napping rules by chronotype

18:38 Best exercise timing: running, fat burning, strength training

22:00 Sponsor: Sleep Doctor

25:00 Adapting your day if you're a Lion

26:37 Adapting your day if you're a Bear

28:49 Adapting your day if you're a Wolf

30:37 Adapting your day if you're a Dolphin

33:05 Case study 1: The Lion who runs out of gas

35:00 Case study 2: The Wolf forced into an early schedule

37:59 Key takeaways for chronotype adaptation

39:02 Closing and credits
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this solo episode, Dr. Michael J. Breus dives deep into chronotypes — the individual biological patterns that determine when we naturally wake, sleep, and perform at our best. He explains the science behind sleep drive and circadian rhythm, then breaks down his four chronotype categories: Lions, Bears, Wolves, and Dolphins — the last being his own addition to the traditional three-category model, developed to account for people with chronic insomnia and heightened anxiety. Dr. Breus walks through optimal timing across each chronotype for sleep, naps, exercise, and work.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Take the chronotype quiz here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/chronotypes/chronotype-quiz</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>For more information about the episode, head here: <a href="https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast"><u>https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast</u></a>.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Stay up to date with Lemonada on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lemonadamedia"><u>Facebook</u></a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/"><u>Instagram</u></a>.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors"><u>lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</u></a>.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at <a href="http://lemonadapremium.com"><u>lemonadapremium.com</u></a>.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Upgrade your sleep. Visit <a href="http://coopsleepgoods.com/BETTERINBED"><u>coopsleepgoods.com/BETTERINBED</u></a> to get 20% off your first order.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p>
<p>00:00 What are chronotypes?</p>
<p>02:11 How melatonin and cortisol create your chronotype</p>
<p>04:16 Taking the Chrono Quiz</p>
<p>05:26 Chronotype 1: Lions (early birds)</p>
<p>06:30 Chronotype 2: Bears (the middle 55%)</p>
<p>07:28 Chronotype 3: Wolves (night owls)</p>
<p>08:27 Chronotype 4: Dolphins (insomnia-linked type)</p>
<p>10:21 How menopause can shift your chronotype</p>
<p>11:34 Sponsor: Coop Sleep Goods pillows</p>
<p>12:53 Sleep cycles by chronotype</p>
<p>14:19 Ideal wake and bed times for each chronotype</p>
<p>16:24 Napping rules by chronotype</p>
<p>18:38 Best exercise timing: running, fat burning, strength training</p>
<p>22:00 Sponsor: Sleep Doctor</p>
<p>25:00 Adapting your day if you're a Lion</p>
<p>26:37 Adapting your day if you're a Bear</p>
<p>28:49 Adapting your day if you're a Wolf</p>
<p>30:37 Adapting your day if you're a Dolphin</p>
<p>33:05 Case study 1: The Lion who runs out of gas</p>
<p>35:00 Case study 2: The Wolf forced into an early schedule</p>
<p>37:59 Key takeaways for chronotype adaptation</p>
<p>39:02 Closing and credits</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The Sleep Anxiety Fix No One Talks About with Mollie Eastman</title>
      <description>Dr. Michael J. Breus sits down with Mollie Eastman, founder of Sleep Is a Skill, to explore the connection between anxiety and sleep. Mollie shares her personal journey from debilitating sleep anxiety and acute insomnia—rooted in a chaotic upbringing and years of benzodiazepine use—to discovering alternative paths to rest and healing like psychedelics and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I). The episode closes with practical safety guidelines for anyone considering recreational substances as a sleep aid, and Mollie's two core anchor habits: a consistent wake time and morning bright light exposure.

Note: This episode discusses recreational drug use for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice—listeners should consult a healthcare professional before trying anything discussed.

Learn more about Mollie Eastman at sleepisaskill.com and follow her on TikTok and Instagram. For more information about the episode, head here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast.



Upgrade your sleep. Visit coopsleepgoods.com/BETTERINBED to get 20% off your first order.



Stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook, and Instagram.



For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.



Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.

Chapters:

00:00 Medical disclaimer

01:31 How Mollie slept last night (and her psychedelic journey)

03:14 Defining sleep anxiety

03:22 How international travel triggered Mollie's insomnia

04:44 "Sleep is like love" — chasing sleep makes it worse

05:01 Doctors, benzos, and the fear of a pharmaceutical path

06:00 How Mollie pulled herself out of insomnia

06:48 Connecting psychedelics and sleep

07:16 Mollie's trauma background and psilocybin experimentation

08:19 Tracking HRV and sleep improvements with Oura data

10:12 Beckley Institute and legal psychedelic retreats

11:04 How to safely screen for and prepare for a retreat

13:10 Nervous system dysregulation and unresolved trauma

14:04 "Hardware vs. software" — why psychedelics target the root cause

15:27 Fear as the root of insomnia

16:36 Sponsor: Coop Sleep Goods pillows

18:06 Listener question: THC gummies for sleep

18:41 Dr. Breus on THC, CBN, and CBD dosing

20:33 Mollie on THC for sleep onset vs. optimization

22:09 Cannabis risks for seniors

24:40 ACT-I therapy, explained

25:15 CBT-I vs. ACT-I&amp;nbsp;

28:28 Sponsor: Sleep Doctor

29:32 Insights from Dr. Satchin Panda (Salk Institute)

30:16 Eating timing, digestion, and melatonin

33:05 Living in Austin as a "healthy geography"

33:23 Latitude, sunlight strength, and mitochondrial health

35:05 Time spent indoors (EPA data) and vitamin D

36:23 Mollie's top two anchor habits for better sleep

37:03 Where to find Mollie Eastman (Sleep Is a Skill)

39:06 Recap: understanding sleep anxiety

40:25 Guidelines for safely exploring recreational drugs for sleep

41:56 Outro &amp; credits
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Michael Breus, Sleep Doctor</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0967ef4a-814f-11f1-ac1a-334ee6d7e4a0/image/a403d742f639cde03ac56f7d2cc00e54.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle/>
      <itunes:summary>Dr. Michael J. Breus sits down with Mollie Eastman, founder of Sleep Is a Skill, to explore the connection between anxiety and sleep. Mollie shares her personal journey from debilitating sleep anxiety and acute insomnia—rooted in a chaotic upbringing and years of benzodiazepine use—to discovering alternative paths to rest and healing like psychedelics and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I). The episode closes with practical safety guidelines for anyone considering recreational substances as a sleep aid, and Mollie's two core anchor habits: a consistent wake time and morning bright light exposure.

Note: This episode discusses recreational drug use for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice—listeners should consult a healthcare professional before trying anything discussed.

Learn more about Mollie Eastman at sleepisaskill.com and follow her on TikTok and Instagram. For more information about the episode, head here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast.



Upgrade your sleep. Visit coopsleepgoods.com/BETTERINBED to get 20% off your first order.



Stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook, and Instagram.



For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.



Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.

Chapters:

00:00 Medical disclaimer

01:31 How Mollie slept last night (and her psychedelic journey)

03:14 Defining sleep anxiety

03:22 How international travel triggered Mollie's insomnia

04:44 "Sleep is like love" — chasing sleep makes it worse

05:01 Doctors, benzos, and the fear of a pharmaceutical path

06:00 How Mollie pulled herself out of insomnia

06:48 Connecting psychedelics and sleep

07:16 Mollie's trauma background and psilocybin experimentation

08:19 Tracking HRV and sleep improvements with Oura data

10:12 Beckley Institute and legal psychedelic retreats

11:04 How to safely screen for and prepare for a retreat

13:10 Nervous system dysregulation and unresolved trauma

14:04 "Hardware vs. software" — why psychedelics target the root cause

15:27 Fear as the root of insomnia

16:36 Sponsor: Coop Sleep Goods pillows

18:06 Listener question: THC gummies for sleep

18:41 Dr. Breus on THC, CBN, and CBD dosing

20:33 Mollie on THC for sleep onset vs. optimization

22:09 Cannabis risks for seniors

24:40 ACT-I therapy, explained

25:15 CBT-I vs. ACT-I&amp;nbsp;

28:28 Sponsor: Sleep Doctor

29:32 Insights from Dr. Satchin Panda (Salk Institute)

30:16 Eating timing, digestion, and melatonin

33:05 Living in Austin as a "healthy geography"

33:23 Latitude, sunlight strength, and mitochondrial health

35:05 Time spent indoors (EPA data) and vitamin D

36:23 Mollie's top two anchor habits for better sleep

37:03 Where to find Mollie Eastman (Sleep Is a Skill)

39:06 Recap: understanding sleep anxiety

40:25 Guidelines for safely exploring recreational drugs for sleep

41:56 Outro &amp; credits
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        <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Michael J. Breus sits down with Mollie Eastman, founder of Sleep Is a Skill, to explore the connection between anxiety and sleep. Mollie shares her personal journey from debilitating sleep anxiety and acute insomnia—rooted in a chaotic upbringing and years of benzodiazepine use—to discovering alternative paths to rest and healing like psychedelics and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I). The episode closes with practical safety guidelines for anyone considering recreational substances as a sleep aid, and Mollie's two core anchor habits: a consistent wake time and morning bright light exposure.</p>
<p>Note: This episode discusses recreational drug use for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice—listeners should consult a healthcare professional before trying anything discussed.</p>
<p>Learn more about Mollie Eastman at <a href="https://www.sleepisaskill.com/.com"><u>sleepisaskill.com</u></a> and follow her on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill"><u>TikTok</u></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman/?hl=en"><u>Instagram</u></a>. For more information about the episode, head here: <a href="https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast"><u>https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast</u></a>.</p>
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<p><br><strong>Chapters:</strong></p>
<p>00:00 Medical disclaimer</p>
<p>01:31 How Mollie slept last night (and her psychedelic journey)</p>
<p>03:14 Defining sleep anxiety</p>
<p>03:22 How international travel triggered Mollie's insomnia</p>
<p>04:44 "Sleep is like love" — chasing sleep makes it worse</p>
<p>05:01 Doctors, benzos, and the fear of a pharmaceutical path</p>
<p>06:00 How Mollie pulled herself out of insomnia</p>
<p>06:48 Connecting psychedelics and sleep</p>
<p>07:16 Mollie's trauma background and psilocybin experimentation</p>
<p>08:19 Tracking HRV and sleep improvements with Oura data</p>
<p>10:12 Beckley Institute and legal psychedelic retreats</p>
<p>11:04 How to safely screen for and prepare for a retreat</p>
<p>13:10 Nervous system dysregulation and unresolved trauma</p>
<p>14:04 "Hardware vs. software" — why psychedelics target the root cause</p>
<p>15:27 Fear as the root of insomnia</p>
<p>16:36 Sponsor: Coop Sleep Goods pillows</p>
<p>18:06 Listener question: THC gummies for sleep</p>
<p>18:41 Dr. Breus on THC, CBN, and CBD dosing</p>
<p>20:33 Mollie on THC for sleep onset vs. optimization</p>
<p>22:09 Cannabis risks for seniors</p>
<p>24:40 ACT-I therapy, explained</p>
<p>25:15 CBT-I vs. ACT-I&nbsp;</p>
<p>28:28 Sponsor: Sleep Doctor</p>
<p>29:32 Insights from Dr. Satchin Panda (Salk Institute)</p>
<p>30:16 Eating timing, digestion, and melatonin</p>
<p>33:05 Living in Austin as a "healthy geography"</p>
<p>33:23 Latitude, sunlight strength, and mitochondrial health</p>
<p>35:05 Time spent indoors (EPA data) and vitamin D</p>
<p>36:23 Mollie's top two anchor habits for better sleep</p>
<p>37:03 Where to find Mollie Eastman (Sleep Is a Skill)</p>
<p>39:06 Recap: understanding sleep anxiety</p>
<p>40:25 Guidelines for safely exploring recreational drugs for sleep</p>
<p>41:56 Outro &amp; credits</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Eat This Before Bed For Great Sleep with Mona Sharma</title>
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Learn more about Mona Sharma at monasharma.com and follow her on Youtube, TikTok, and Instagram. For more information about the episode, head here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast.



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Learn more about Mona Sharma at monasharma.com and follow her on Youtube, TikTok, and Instagram. For more information about the episode, head here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast.



Stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook, and Instagram.



For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.



Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What if getting better sleep was as simple as the last meal you ate before bed? In a lot of ways, it is! Dr. Michael J. Breus speaks with celebrity nutritionist Mona Sharma about when to eat dinner based on your bedtime, the best meals to set you up for sleep success, and what to do when that inevitable sweet tooth emerges.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Mona Sharma at <a href="https://www.monasharma.com/"><u>monasharma.com</u></a> and follow her on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/mona13799"><u>Youtube</u></a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mona.sharma.wellness"><u>TikTok</u></a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/monasharma/"><u>Instagram</u></a>. For more information about the episode, head here: <a href="https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast"><u>https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast</u></a>.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Stay up to date with Lemonada on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lemonadamedia"><u>Facebook</u></a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/"><u>Instagram</u></a>.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors"><u>lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</u></a>.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at <a href="http://lemonadapremium.com"><u>lemonadapremium.com</u></a>.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Why Menopause Destroys Your Sleep — And How to Fix It with Dr. Vonda Wright</title>
      <description>Did you know that menopause technically only lasts one day? Tell that to your sleep! If your sleep hygiene has gotten out of whack during your menopausal years, this episode is for you. Together, Dr. Michael J. Breus and double-board certified orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright explain why you’re experiencing irregular, unpredictable sleep and what to do about it. They dig into brain chemistry, hormone replacement therapy, hot flashes, restless leg syndrome, and their exact supplement regimen. Plus, a listener question from Laura, whose brain wants to fall asleep but her body keeps waking her up.



Learn more about Dr. Vonda Wright at drvondawright.com and follow her on Youtube and Instagram. For more information about the episode, head here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast.



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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:25:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <itunes:author>Michael Breus, Sleep Doctor</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Did you know that menopause technically only lasts one day? Tell that to your sleep! If your sleep hygiene has gotten out of whack during your menopausal years, this episode is for you. Together, Dr. Michael J. Breus and double-board certified orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright explain why you’re experiencing irregular, unpredictable sleep and what to do about it. They dig into brain chemistry, hormone replacement therapy, hot flashes, restless leg syndrome, and their exact supplement regimen. Plus, a listener question from Laura, whose brain wants to fall asleep but her body keeps waking her up.



Learn more about Dr. Vonda Wright at drvondawright.com and follow her on Youtube and Instagram. For more information about the episode, head here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast.



Stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook, and Instagram.



For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.



Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Did you know that menopause technically only lasts one day? Tell that to your sleep! If your sleep hygiene has gotten out of whack during your menopausal years, this episode is for you. Together, Dr. Michael J. Breus and double-board certified orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright explain why you’re experiencing irregular, unpredictable sleep and what to do about it. They dig into brain chemistry, hormone replacement therapy, hot flashes, restless leg syndrome, and their exact supplement regimen. Plus, a listener question from Laura, whose brain wants to fall asleep but her body keeps waking her up.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Dr. Vonda Wright at <a href="https://www.drvondawright.com/"><u>drvondawright.com</u></a> and follow her on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@vondawright"><u>Youtube</u></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drvondawright/?hl=en"><u>Instagram</u></a>. For more information about the episode, head here: <a href="https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast"><u>https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast</u></a>.</p>
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<p>Stay up to date with Lemonada on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lemonadamedia"><u>Facebook</u></a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/"><u>Instagram</u></a>.</p>
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<p>For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors"><u>lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</u></a>.</p>
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      <title>Better in Bed with The Sleep Doctor (Official Trailer)</title>
      <description>Better sleep changes everything—and this podcast is here to help you get it.

Join Dr. Michael J. Breus, The Sleep Doctor, and expert guests as they separate sleep fact from fiction, unpack the science behind how we sleep, and share practical advice you can actually use. From insomnia and sleep apnea to toddler sleep struggles, supplements, and those frustrating 3 a.m. wakeups, no topic is off limits.

You'll also hear smart conversations about the latest research on wearables, psychedelics, longevity, and the trends shaping the future of sleep.

Whether you're looking to sleep better tonight or better understand what's keeping you up, Better in Bed with The Sleep Doctor will give you the knowledge and tools to wake up feeling your best.

From Lemonada Media and Sleep Doctor. New episodes begin August 19.



Learn more about Sleep Doctor at sleepdoctor.com and follow Dr. Michael Breus on Youtube and Instagram.

Stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook, and Instagram.

For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.

Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
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Join Dr. Michael J. Breus, The Sleep Doctor, and expert guests as they separate sleep fact from fiction, unpack the science behind how we sleep, and share practical advice you can actually use. From insomnia and sleep apnea to toddler sleep struggles, supplements, and those frustrating 3 a.m. wakeups, no topic is off limits.

You'll also hear smart conversations about the latest research on wearables, psychedelics, longevity, and the trends shaping the future of sleep.

Whether you're looking to sleep better tonight or better understand what's keeping you up, Better in Bed with The Sleep Doctor will give you the knowledge and tools to wake up feeling your best.

From Lemonada Media and Sleep Doctor. New episodes begin August 19.



Learn more about Sleep Doctor at sleepdoctor.com and follow Dr. Michael Breus on Youtube and Instagram.

Stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook, and Instagram.

For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.

Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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<p>You'll also hear smart conversations about the latest research on wearables, psychedelics, longevity, and the trends shaping the future of sleep.</p>
<p>Whether you're looking to sleep better tonight or better understand what's keeping you up, Better in Bed with The Sleep Doctor will give you the knowledge and tools to wake up feeling your best.</p>
<p>From Lemonada Media and Sleep Doctor. New episodes begin August 19.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Learn more about Sleep Doctor at <a href="http://sleepdoctor.com"><u>sleepdoctor.com</u></a> and follow Dr. Michael Breus on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheSleepDoctor"><u>Youtube</u></a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesleepdoctor/?hl=en"><u>Instagram</u></a>.</p>
<p>Stay up to date with Lemonada on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lemonadamedia"><u>Facebook</u></a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lemonadamedia/"><u>Instagram</u></a>.</p>
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<p>Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at <a href="http://lemonadapremium.com"><u>lemonadapremium.com</u></a>.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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