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This is a Radio Cherwell Original Podcast

Hosted by: Aleksandra Jedlinska

In this episode, I’m joined by two leading voices shaping the future of sleep. I begin with Lisa Artis from The Sleep Charity, exploring the organisation’s major milestones, its growing national impact, and the practical habits that define strong sleep hygiene. Lisa breaks down what really works, why consistent routines matter, and how small changes can transform nightly rest.

Next, Dr. Nicola Barclay, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in Sleep Medicine at the University of Oxford, shares insights from her team’s latest trials focused on people experiencing sleep difficulties alongside anxiety or depression. We discuss how listeners can take part, why this research matters, and how understanding sleep more deeply can open new pathways to improved mental health. Enquiries: spectrum.study@ndcn.ox.ac.uk.