186. The psychology of sleep

186. The psychology of sleep

Sleep is one of our most vital functions but how many of us actually know that much about it, the links to our physical functioning, mental health, relationships and overall wellbeing. What about some of the strange experiments they've conducted to investigate dreams or how long we can go without sleep? In today's episode we take a deep dive into the psychology of sleep, including:

  • Why we need sleep?
  • What actually is REM sleep?
  • The Russian Sleep Experiment
  • Sleep debt
  • Sleep as a form of self sabotage
  • Revenge bedtime procrastination
  • The impact of blue light and screens in the bedroom
  • How to improve your sleep hygiene and more

Listen now for when you want to maximise your shut eye!

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382. How is AI actually impacting our brains?

382. How is AI actually impacting our brains?

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381. Are friendships REALLY meant to be inconvenient?

381. Are friendships REALLY meant to be inconvenient?

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380. A big life update...

380. A big life update...

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379. I got an STD in my 20s, now what?

379. I got an STD in my 20s, now what?

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378. Your guide to surviving the dating apps in your 20s

378. Your guide to surviving the dating apps in your 20s

One minute it’s exciting, the next it’s endless options, half-conversations, and the dismissive feeling of being judged (or ignored) by people who don’t actually know you. In this episode, we’re getti...

26 Tammi 47min

377. Why do we resist change?

377. Why do we resist change?

When we move through our 20s, it can feel like everyone else is making big, brave moves - new cities, new jobs, new relationships - while we’re stuck in the same place, overthinking every possible out...

22 Tammi 39min

376. 7 tips for moving to a new country in your 20s

376. 7 tips for moving to a new country in your 20s

Moving to a new city is one of the most exciting (and emotionally challenging) things you can do in your twenties. Whether it’s for work, study, love, or a fresh start, leaving behind what’s familiar ...

19 Tammi 32min

375. The psychology of friendship trios

375. The psychology of friendship trios

Navigating friendship in your 20s is already complicated – so what happens when we add a third person into the mix? The group chat might be buzzing, there’s always someone to talk to, and belonging to...

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