<p>Imagine making a career out of sleeping? Well that's what today's guest does. Alex Shannon @followthenap is the world's first sleep influencer and chats to Julie about his experience in pursuing the best night's sleep.</p>

Ian Chambers

One thing that unites us all is sleep. The average person spends about 26 years sleeping and it plays a huge role in the world’s daily routine. But most of us have lived through the struggle of trying to drift off at night. Whether it’s a newborn baby, a big work assignment or general anxiety, the feeling of lying awake in bed can be agonising. It can affect everything including your memory, relationships, work and long-term health. Psychologist Dr Julie Smith is on the hunt for the perfect night’s rest, so in this podcast  she’ll be speaking to people who’ve overcome insomnia and mastered the art of sleep. This includes experts on sleep hygiene, hypnotherapy, baby sleep-training and nutrition related to rest. By the end of this series you should be able to experience the bliss of a beautiful night's sleep. You’ll feel refreshed and ready to take on whatever life throws at you.