Podcast 457: This podcast will put you to sleep

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p> <p><br></p> <p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk to Matt Gallant, author and CEO of <a href="https://bioptimizers.com/">BiOpitimizers</a> and <a href="https://nootopia.com/">Nootopia</a>, about what affects sleep quality, the relationship between sleep and mental health, the pros and cons of taking melatonin, why we all need different amounts of sleep, how to improve sleep quality naturally, and so much more!</p> <p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p> <p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/this-podcast-will-put-you-to-sleep</p> <p><br></p> <p>Get my favorite sleep supplement here: www.sleepbreakthrough.com/drleaf</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-<strong>NOOM: Sign up for your trial today at </strong><a href="http://noom.com/DRLEAF"><strong>Noom.com/DRLEAF</strong></a><strong>. And check out Noom’s first ever book, </strong><em><strong>The Noom Mindset,</strong></em><strong> a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available to buy now wherever books are sold.</strong></p> <p><strong>-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://betterhelp.com/drleaf"><strong>betterhelp.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p> <p><strong>2:40</strong> Why we shouldn’t stress about sleep</p> <p><strong>4:00</strong> Some ways to avoid worrying about getting enough sleep</p> <p><strong>6:00</strong> Preparing for sleep starts during the day!</p> <p><strong>7:05</strong> The truth behind sleep trackers</p> <p><strong>8:50</strong>, <strong>12:29</strong> How light affects sleep</p> <p><strong>12:45, 31:00</strong> Why it is better to optimize our natural melatonin production</p> <p><strong>19:30</strong> The different stages of sleep &amp; why they are important</p> <p><strong>22:40</strong> Su