Could sleeping more be the key to improving your physical and mental health? How much sleep do we really need? Is ‘hustle culture’ destroying our health?

In this episode of Vision of Health, renowned Sleep Expert and Evangelist, Dr Sophie Bostock shares how unlocking the power of sleep can transform your health, making you feel and function at your best.

Dr Sophie is the go to sleep expert in the UK who believes sleep is the unsung hero of mental and physical resilience. With a Medical Degree and a Masters from Nottingham University and a PhD from University College London, Sophie worked on the award-winning sleep improvement programme Sleepio, and went on to launch The Sleep Scientist, specialising in understanding the power of sleep for shielding stress, improving health and performance. Dr Sophie is a renowned sleep consultant for clients in business, the media, the military and olympic athletes. She is well known globally for her Tedx and Google Talks. 

In this episode Dr Sophie delves into the science of sleep and shares the scientifically proven secrets to improving mental and physical health through a good nights sleep. 

This episode covers

• What actually is sleep and what is happening in our body 
• Whether sleep is a neglected pillar of our health
• What happens to our body and health if we don’t get enough sleep
• How much sleep do we actually need? Does this change in throughout our life? 
• Can we sleep too much?
• Is hours of sleep the most important thing, or does quality trump quantity?
• What determines a ‘good nights sleep’?
• What happens if we don’t get enough sleep? What about if this is unavoidable e.g. for new mums or shift workers?
• How to tackle insomnia
• Takeaway tips for unlocking your best nights sleep in 2024.

Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/-Yas8h7w_y4?si=hUWX3qxjTwxt6z5U

If you want to hear more from Dr Sophie Bostock head to her social media page @drsophiebostock or her website https://www.thesleepscientist.com/about and listen to Dr Sophie’s TEDx talk here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itpyzkahff8

This podcast is sponsored by Femfresh™, leaders in feminine hygiene products, who are also committed to opening up conversations on taboo subjects and busting myths on women’s health. You can explore our educational articles on their website https://www.femfresh.co.uk/expert-advice/ or on socials @femfresh_uk

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