In this episode, Dr Elizabeth Halstead talks about everything to do with what sleep is, why we sleep, and why we need to prioritise it.

The points of discussion include:

• Circadian rhythm
• The parasympathetic nervous system
• ‘Why’ do we sleep
• Routine and bedroom hygiene to improve sleep
• Things preventing sleep and sleep quality
• Nutrition to aid and prevent sleep
• How many hours per night
• Are power naps helpful?
• Can you average out sleep time?
• Morning Routine
• Insomnia 
• Other sleep disorders to be aware of
• How COVID-19 has affected our sleep and why
• Family sleep priorities throughout COVID-19
• Other options if sleep methods aren’t working
• Sleep apps
• Supplements 

Dr Halstead is a chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society and is trained in cognitive and behavioural sleep treatment. Alongside providing private therapy at Treat my Sleep, Dr Halstead is the Deputy Director of the Lifespan Learning and Sleep Laboratory at University College London, Institute of Education, developing research programmes in sleep.

You can reach Dr Elizabeth Halstead on the following links:

Website - www.treatmysleep.co.uk

Email - liz@treatmysleep.co.uk

Facebook - www.facebook.com/treatmysleep

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