The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast
The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast
Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman
The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast, exists to transform the conversation around sleep on the planet! Each episode is a conversation with industry leaders designed to deliver practical takeaways to improve your sleep. The intention is to shift the paradigm of wellness to make SLEEP the #1 focus in our journey towards great health. . For years, my sleep was a problem in my life. When I went through my own challenging period of insomnia while traveling internationally, I felt like there was nowhere to turn. After obsessively learning all that I could about chronobiology and circadian rhythms — what I learned changed my life and I’m committed to sharing what I've learned (and continue to learn!). . Creator Bio: Mollie Eastman (McGlocklin) is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she created what she couldn’t find - a place to go to learn the skill set of sleep. With a background in behavioral change from The Nonverbal Group, she became fascinated with chronobiology and its practical application to sleep and our overall experience of life. Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she’s now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep. In the spirit of that goal, she has created the #2 sleep podcast, written a popular weekly sleep newsletter for over four years, partnered with luxury hotels & lifestyle brands, and has appeared on over 150 podcasts.
268: Dr. Michael J. Breus, PhD, The Sleep Doctor, Bestselling Author & Speaker: What To Do When You Wake Up At 3AM
Dr. Michael J. Breus, PhD has the distinction of being a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is one of only 168 people in the world to have passed the Sleep Medical Speciality board without going to Medical School. World-renowned as The Sleep Doctor™, he is a bestselling author, media personality, keynote speaker, and brand advisor, bringing science-backed sleep expertise to the public for nearly three decades. Tens of millions of Americans silently struggle with poor sleep, from undiagnosed sleep apnea to chronic insomnia. SleepDoctor.com was founded to make sleep health accessible—combining clinical expertise, consumer-friendly tools, and affordable at-home diagnostics so people can finally get the rest they need.
Jul 16
1 hr 12 min
267: Dr. Keith Matheny, ENT Surgeon & Airway Expert Discusses How a 20-Minute Procedure for Nasal Airway Obstruction Improved My Breathing and Sleeping
Aerin Medical is a privately held, venture-backed company headquartered in Mountain View, California. Aerin's mission is to help the millions of people living with chronic ENT conditions breathe better, sleep better, and get back to feeling like themselves. The company's two in-office treatments, VivAer for nasal airway obstruction and RhinAer for chronic rhinitis, use Aerin's proprietary temperature-controlled technology to deliver lasting symptom relief without the downtime of invasive surgery. More than 200,000 patients have been treated with Aerin Medical products to date. DR. KEITH BIO Dr. Keith Matheny is a Vanderbilt-trained Otolaryngologist who has been in community practice in North Dallas for nearly 25 years, with a focus on Rhinology and Sleep through office-based procedures and interventions. He is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of US ENT Partners, an ENT-focused Group Purchasing Organization serving more than 2,700 providers nationwide and helping practices save over $10 million annually through strategic supplier contracts. Dr. Matheny is also an inventor holding dozens of patents related to bioabsorbable drug-delivery implants for sinus and ear surgery, and is the founder of device companies Septum Solutions and Otologic Solutions. In addition, he co-founded Sleep Vigil, a company pioneering Remote Patient Monitoring for sleep apnea patients.
Jul 8
50 min
266: Meredith Oke, Host of the Quantum Biology Collective & Non-Profit Founder: How Your Light Environment Might Be Destroying Your Sleep Quality
Meredith Oke is the host of the Quantum Biology Collective podcast and non-profit founder, Meredith has been down the sleep rabbit hole for years, learning what works, what doesn’t and how to raise a family that sleeps.
Jun 3
48 min
265: Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, Psychiatrist Specializing in Medication Tapering: How Sleeping Pills Can Quietly Backfire Long Term
Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, MD is a psychiatrist renowned for his expertise in the field of drug tapering and withdrawal management. With years of experience in clinical psychiatry, he has developed a particular interest and specialization in assisting patients with the safe and effective tapering of psychiatric medications. His approach is patient-centered, focusing on individualized plans that prioritize the patient's well-being and functioning.
May 27
46 min
264: Kim Rogers, Professor & Creator of ParaFy: Could Parasites Be A Factor In Your Sleep Problems?
Kim Rogers spent over 20 years in Western medicine running 25 healthcare colleges, teaching as a professor, authoring medical materials, and earning two healthcare degrees, all while battling chronic illness herself. In 2019, her health declined severely, leading her and her husband to sell everything and move to their property to build a log home and focus on healing. After exploring natural approaches, including mushrooms, Kim discovered parasite cleansing in 2021. Within days, she saw major results, and after sharing her experience online, her story quickly went viral. Motivated to help others, Kim co-founded RogersHood in 2021, creating ParaFy cleanse kits focused on supporting the body’s detox process. Since then, she has built a community of over a million followers and a growing company with 30+ employees and a self-built 10,000 sq ft manufacturing facility. Through her journey, she also uncovered mold toxicity and chronic Lyme as root contributors to her illness, reinforcing her mission to help others explore deeper causes of their health challenges.
May 19
41 min
263: Dr. Christopher Motley, Alternative Health Practitioner: Why You’re Tired Even After 7-9 Hrs
Dr. Chris Motley is a globally renowned alternative health practitioner specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine, and kinesiology. His mission is to remove fear from health information, and empower individuals to take charge of their well-being. He resides in Nashville.
Apr 29
55 min
262: Andrej Klokner, Founder & CEO of The Klokners Consulting, Productivity Coach: The Productivity Trap Ruining Your Sleep
Andrej Klokner, a Scale Up Coach, CEO, and licensed productivity expert with over 15 years of experience helping leaders grow from 5 to 30 plus team members with more ease. He’s also the creator of the Integrated Man concept.
Apr 20
42 min
261: Dan White & Jai Kapoor, Co-Founder of InRhythm: The Hidden Sleep Problem In Your Home Lighting
Daniel White Daniel White is a Registered Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Health Coach, and Applied Quantum Biology Practitioner specializing in sleep, circadian biology, and behavior change. After struggling with poor health, autoimmune symptoms, and severe sleep deprivation in his early years, he transformed his life through circadian and light-based approaches. Over the past decade, he has educated and coached thousands globally, working with institutions and organizations such as Boston Consulting Group, PwC, Deloitte, and Credit Suisse. His mission is to help people realign with natural rhythms for better health and performance. Jai Kapoor Jai Kapoor is a senior executive in AI and tech, having helped scale companies like Wayve AI and Revolut. He has raised over $1.3 billion from investors including Microsoft, SoftBank, and NVIDIA. His journey into circadian health began after developing severe autoimmune psoriasis, which resolved after applying circadian principles. Jai now focuses on advancing awareness of light and human biology. He is co-founder of In Rhythm and author of The Story of Light. In Rhythm In Rhythm focuses on aligning human biology with natural environmental rhythms. Through products, infrastructure, and education, they help improve sleep and overall health. Their flagship product, the Better Sleep Bulb, is a flicker-free LED designed to mimic natural light cycles and support circadian function.
Apr 15
1 hr 14 min
260: Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, Pioneer in Holistic Dentistry:  Your Dentist Might Know Your Sleep Problem
Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, CNAS, is an internationally recognized author, speaker, and pioneer in holistic dentistry. She founded Total Care Dental and Living Well with Dr. Michelle, offering resources to help people regain their health. After mercury exposure in her dental practice made her ill, she became a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and created "Health-Based Dentistry", linking oral health to overall wellness. Author of six books including "Living Well with Dr. Michelle", she is passionate about teaching and mentoring. A mother and grandmother, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and embracing nature's gifts.
Apr 3
1 hr 1 min
259: Dr. Matt Bernstein, Metabolic Psychiatrist: Your Sleep & Mental Health Problems Might Start With Food
In addition to being a respected clinical psychiatrist for more than 20 years, Dr. Matt Bernstein is Accord’s chief executive officer and one of the leading voices in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. After graduating summa cum laude from Columbia University in New York, N.Y., with a bachelor’s degree in English literature, he received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Bernstein then trained at the MGH McLean Psychiatry Residency Program in Belmont, Mass., where he served as chief resident. He remained at McLean Hospital after residency as a psychiatrist-in-charge and later served as assistant medical director of its schizophrenia and bipolar inpatient program. Dr. Bernstein has developed his passion for community-based care as the chief medical officer at Ellenhorn, a sister program of Accord, where he has pursued alternative ways (such as a focus on metabolism, nutrition, circadian-rhythm biology and exercise) to help individuals achieve their best levels of functioning without relying solely on traditional psychiatric approaches. In addition to serving on the clinical advisory board at Metabolic Mind, Dr. Bernstein is known for organizing the first-ever public conference on metabolic psychiatry in 2023.
Mar 26
50 min
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