sleep stages

BIO: 
Chuck Hazzard is an entrepreneur and wearable expert. Chuck is currently working with Heads Up Health, the leading connected health platform being used for remote patient monitoring, precision medicine, and individuals seeking to achieve peak performance. Chuck is also an advisor to CardioMood, a Swiss-made, and clinically validated wearable device.

In the past, Chuck has designed and built computer networks, developed software applications for large corporations, helped build a successful telecommunications business from the ground up, helped a large telecommunications company develop and bring to market products and services yielding an additional $500M in annual revenue, and most recently worked with Oura Ring during their early growth years.

Chuck earned his BA in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Maine, where he also earned his JD at their School of Law. Chuck is also a graduate of the FDN program and is a licensed Heartmath Provider.

SHOWNOTES:

😴  Sleep tracking and wearable technology

😴  Sleep staging explanation

😴  Consistency in sleep patterns

😴  Paying attention to sleep fundamentals

😴  Sleep apnea and wearable devices

😴  ECGs and heart rate tracking

😴  Wearables and fitness tracking

😴 Smart home sleep tracking

😴 Morning sleep routine

😴  Sleep and external data

😴 Sleep and stress management

😴  What can we learn from Chucks’ sleep-night habits?   

😴  Some links to things we touched on, in no particular order:

• Wearables
  • Whoop
  • Garmin
  • Withings
  • Corsano (regulated)/CardioMood (unregulated)
• Bed Sleep Trackers
  • Eight Sleep       Enjoy discount using code: sleepisaskill        
  • Withings Sleep Mat
• Other Sleep/Recovery Aids
  • Essentia
  • EarthPulse
  • Sauna Space
• Digital Therapeutics
  • Hapbee
  • Bellabee
  • Apollo Neuro
  • Melo-Kuro
  • Pulsetto
  • Soaak
• IOS Apps
  • Athlytic
  • Chipr
  • ONVY
  • OwnIT
  • HRV4Training
• Miscellaneous
  • Zeo
  • Binaural Beats
  • Ithlete
    
     

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GUEST LINKS:
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The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - 

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‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter

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Explore the vital connection between sleep and fitness in this insightful episode, 'Sleep: The Secret Ingredient of Fitness'.

Learn how rest enhances weight loss, muscle building, and exercise recovery. Delve into the science of sleep stages and their impact on physical performance.

This episode offers practical tips for improving sleep patterns to optimise fitness results.

Key topics include the role of sleep in metabolism regulation, muscle growth, and effective workout strategies. Ideal for fitness enthusiasts, health-conscious listeners and beginners, this podcast sheds light on sleep's integral role in achieving peak physical health.

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Timestamps:

(01:07) Introduction to Sleep's Role in Fitness Success

(02:15) Exploring Sleep Stages and Fitness Impact

(02:32) Stage 1 Sleep: The Onset and its Effects on Well-being

(03:01) Stage 2 Sleep: Deepening Relaxation and Its Fitness Benefits

(03:32) Stage 3 Sleep: Transitioning to Deep Sleep and Physical Recovery

(04:03) Stage 4 Sleep: The Deep Sleep Stage for Muscle Repair

(04:44) Sleep and Fat Loss: Understanding the Connection

(05:03) Boosting Metabolism Through Quality Sleep

(05:37) Balancing Hunger Hormones with Adequate Sleep

(06:21) Enhancing Fat Loss While You Sleep

(06:56) Free Fat Loss Guide: Tips and Tricks

(07:21) The Role of Sleep in Muscle Growth

(07:35) Growth Hormones and Their Link to Sleep

(07:58) Using Sleep as a Pre-workout for Better Performance

(09:28) Maximising Recovery Through Restful Sleep

(11:15) Enhancing Sleep Quality Through Nutrition

(11:42) Healthy Snacking for Improved Sleep

(12:11) Managing Caffeine for Better Sleep

(14:22) Alcohol's Impact on Sleep Quality

(15:36) Hydration and Its Role in Optimal Sleep

(16:34) Creating an Optimised Sleep Routine for Fitness

(18:16) Takeaway Message: Integrating Sleep into Fitness Regimens

In today's episode, we have an exciting conversation about the revolutionary sleep and health-tracking device, the Oura Ring. 

Shyamal Patel of Oura, Head of Science, speaks with us. With a wealth of experience in the clinical medical device space and being a key member of the innovative team behind the Oura Ring. We delve into the different stages of sleep and how they play a crucial role in maintaining our overall health.

Additionally, Shyamal sheds light on some of the Oura Ring’s new features like their updated sleep stage classification and how to best interpret the data! We'll also explore the value of the sleep and readiness sections of the Oura Ring app and how it can provide valuable insights to help optimize your sleep.

Get ready for an enlightening conversation that will transform your perception of sleep tracking!


BIO:

Shyamal Patel is the Head of Science at ŌURA where he leads an interdisciplinary organization focused on research and development of algorithms that translate sensor data into accurate measures of health and wellbeing. 

He is passionate about building digital health solutions that enable the transformation of healthcare from a largely subjective, episodic and reactive model to become more objective, continuous and proactive. Before ŌURA, Shyamal led data science teams in several startups and most recently at Pfizer where his work was focused on development, validation and deployment of new digital endpoints across multiple therapeutic areas in regulated clinical trials. 

Shyamal has a PhD in electrical engineering with a specialization in signal processing and applied machine learning from Northeastern University. He completed his post-doctoral research at Harvard University and lives in Boston.

SHOW NOTES: 

😴 Shyamal Patel's personal and professional journey with Oura

😴 The Science Behind the Ring:

• The importance of accuracy and scientific validation to Oura's mission
• Discussion of the sleep section and readiness section of the Oura Ring app
• Confusion among users about the new sleep stage classifications feature
• Acknowledging the challenges of distinguishing certain areas for wearables and Oura's continuous improvements

😴 Decoding the Sleep Stages:

• An overview of the four stages of sleep, starting with REM sleep
• What are the impact and benefits of REM sleep

😴 Insights into the Zzz's:

• Implementing consistency and winding down for better sleep
• The accuracy in measuring sleep metrics, Oura ring VS other hand/wrist wearables

😴 Shyamal Patel's experience using different types of wearables to measure sleep

😴 Monitor your sleep, heart rate, activity, and temperature with personalized insights. Check-out OURA RING

 

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GUEST LINKS:

Website: https://ouraring.com/
Instagram: @ouraring
Twitter: ouraring

Shyamal Patel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyamal-patel-7b12124/

DISCLAIMER:

The information contained on this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, medical or health advice. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - 

Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    

‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter

8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize

Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkill

YouTube: 

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A healthy sleep pattern is vital for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. When we consistently get enough high-quality sleep, we experience improved cognitive function, enhanced memory, and better concentration. It also supports a healthy immune system, promotes physical recovery, and helps regulate our hormones. 

Conversely, inadequate sleep can have profound effects on our mental health and weight management. Sleep deprivation can lead to increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. It affects our emotional regulation and can contribute to mood disorders. Additionally, inadequate sleep disrupts the hormones responsible for appetite regulation, often leading to increased cravings for unhealthy food and weight gain. 

Listen in to this episode as I talk with Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, a triple board-certified sleep medicine physician, about the importance of sleep, common misconceptions of sleep, tips for getting optimized sleep, harnessing sleep as a superpower, and recognizing the immense potential that lies within a good night's rest.  

We'll discuss things like optimizing sleep habits by establishing a consistent sleep schedule, why it's helpful to establish a bedtime routine that signals to your body that it's time to unwind, the different stages of sleep and their significance, how watching TV in bed and taking naps can impact sleep, and sleep aids like melatonin.

Dr. Brown is a speaker, coach, educator, writer, and the founder of RestfulSleepMD, where she helps busy professionals and organizations prioritize sleep to achieve their optimal health and thrive and live to their fullest potential. 

As a physician in practice for over a decade and a mom of two who struggled with sleep issues, she fully understands the impact of sleep deprivation on our mental, physical and emotional health. As a result, she has dedicated her career to helping professional women be their best selves. She does this through speaking, coaching, workshops, courses, and programs focused on educating and empowering busy professional women to make sleep a priority as a critical pillar of their health.

She is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and The American Thoracic Society. She is also on the medical advisory board of Baby Center and the expert advisory board of Project Sleep. 

Links :

Website: https://www.restfulsleepmd.com

Social media: IG: @retfulsleepmd

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@DrFunkeBrown

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Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne

Dr. Michael Grandner and I discuss the perils of self-diagnosis and untreated sleeping disorders. Grandner also touches on the ins and outs of the current benefits and limitations of sleep trackers on the market. 

Dr. Michael explains the six ingredients for healthy behavior change and effective ways to break barriers to sleep. He also breaks down precisely when it's time to visit a Sleep Physician or a Sleep Behavioural Specialist.  

If you’re into sleep tracking —what these devices can measure...and what they can’t, and many more insights into your sleep health, get comfortable and dive into this podcast.


GUEST BIO:

Dr. Grandner is the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Center, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UA College of Medicine, with joint appointments in the Departments of Medicine, Psychology (UA College of Science), Nutritional Sciences (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences), and Clinical Translational Science. In addition, he is a faculty member of the Neuroscience and Physiological Sciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs. He is certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and is a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine.

His research focuses on how sleep and sleep-related behaviors are related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, neurocognitive functioning, mental health, and longevity. He has given hundreds of lectures and presentations on topics related to sleep and health, and he is frequently sought as an expert on sleep-related issues.

He has published over 175 articles and chapters on issues relating to sleep and health, and his work has been cited over 8,000 times. He is associate editor of the journal Sleep Health. He serves on the editorial boards of the journals SLEEP, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Journal of Sleep Research, Frontiers in Neurology: Sleep and Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Advances, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, and other journals. He has served on both the Mental Health Task Force and Interassociation Taskforce for Sleep and Wellness for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Mental Health consensus committee for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and works to help improve sleep and performance in professional and non-professional athletes. He is a regular consultant on the topic of sleep health for organizations across the health, technology, and nutritional industries. He is a regular speaker on topics related to sleep and health for students, patients, corporations, and athletes, and has been invited multiple times to the National Institutes of Health, has served as an expert witness for civil, county, and federal cases, and has discussed issues related to sleep health at briefings for the US Congress.

EPISODE SUMMARY: 

💤 Difference between difficulty sleeping and a sleep disorder

💤 Behavioral Sleep Specialists vs Sleep Physicians

💤 Warnings about self-diagnosis through Dr. Google when dealing with sleep problems

💤 The truth about stimulus control

💤 The two significant factors that make it hard to get to sleep

💤 Six ingredients for someone to make a healthy behavior change

💤 How we can adequately utilize sleep tracker and sleep metrics

💤 We must promote self-efficacy, helping people know both that they CAN improve their sleep along with the HOW

💤 Why having a regular bedtime helps make wake-up time reliable

💤 What has been Dr. Grandner's biggest change to his sleep game

And more!​

GUEST BIO:

Dr. Grandner is the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Center, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UA College of Medicine, with joint appointments in the Departments of Medicine, Psychology (UA College of Science), Nutritional Sciences (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences), and Clinical Translational Science. In addition, he is a faculty member of the Neuroscience and Physiological Sciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs. He is certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the American Board of Sleep Medicine and is a Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine by the Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine.

His research focuses on how sleep and sleep-related behaviors are related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, neurocognitive functioning, mental health, and longevity. He has given hundreds of lectures and presentations on topics related to sleep and health, and he is frequently sought as an expert on sleep-related issues.

He has published over 175 articles and chapters on issues relating to sleep and health, and his work has been cited over 8,000 times. He is associate editor of the journal Sleep Health. He serves on the editorial boards of the journals SLEEP, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Journal of Sleep Research, Frontiers in Neurology: Sleep and Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Advances, Annals of Behavioral Medicine, and other journals. He has served on both the Mental Health Task Force and Interassociation Taskforce for Sleep and Wellness for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Mental Health consensus committee for the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and works to help improve sleep and performance in professional and non-professional athletes. He is a regular consultant on the topic of sleep health for organizations across the health, technology, and nutritional industries. He is a regular speaker on topics related to sleep and health for students, patients, corporations, and athletes, and has been invited multiple times to the National Institutes of Health, has served as an expert witness for civil, county, and federal cases, and has discussed issues related to sleep health at briefings for the US Congress.
 

EPISODE LINKS:

Website:  https://www.michaelgrandner.com/

Instagram: @michaelgrandner

Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelgrandner

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grandner/

Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - 

Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    

‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter

8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimize

Sleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastman

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkill

YouTube: 

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Millions of people have trouble getting enough sleep and are looking for solutions. Dove award winning pianist and All Heart podcast host Paul Cardall, who's experienced insomnia as a result of past medical challenges, explains the process of sleep and how music is helping people achieve the REM stage. That final and most important stage of fulfilling a deep sleep happens less and less as we age. Paul talks about his SLEEP project featuring 3 songs he composed during the pandemic to help him enjoy better sleep. He's making this personal tool available to fans so they can wake up refreshed and in a good mood.  This is the 42nd episode of All Heart with Paul Cardall.

LISTEN TO SLEEP 

Why should you listen to this music before going to bed? Music can aid sleep by helping you feel relaxed and at ease. With streaming apps and portable speakers, it’s easier than ever to take advantage of the power of music wherever you go. Given music’s accessibility and potential sleep benefits, it might be a good time to try adding it to your nightly routine. We’ve known for years that music has the ability to enhance our moods and help us relax. This is because music affects different areas of the brain, and stimulates feel-good chemicals. SLEEP is created with certain frequencies that are known to trigger the sleep process in the brain, while relaxing the body.

All Heart by Paul Cardall is sponsored by The Broken Miracle

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ABOUT PAUL CARDALL

Steinway & Sons has endorsed him as one of the world’s finest pianists. Dove Award-winning musician, composer, and producer,  His music is frequently categorized as Classical, Christian and New Age. With 11 No. 1 Billboard albums, 30 million monthly listeners and 3 million subscribed fans on social media. Paul s music has been streamed on platforms worldwide 3 billion times, which makes him one of the most listened to artists of our time.

Paul was born with essentially half a heart and before his first day was finished, surgeons had cut into his infant body to save his life. He would spend virtually all of his life in and out of hospitals and recovering from surgeries. He received a heart transplant in 2009. Living with congenital heart disease has helped Paul understand the trauma imposed, particularly on a young person and their families. Paul has made it his life’s mission to create and share piano music that is healing both physically and emotionally.

Two of the many projects Paul’s involved with include partnering with the The Ryan Seacrest Foundation to donate keyboards to children’s hospitals nationwide. Paul and his wife, Kristina, who is from Cleveland, Ohio and a former Wall-street Analyst, established scholarships for students affected by medical bills associated with congenital heart disease because he believes in getting an education regardless of terminal diagnosis. Paul served as an executive board member of the Saving tiny Hearts Society, which seeds grass roots money for federal grant research in the field of congenital heart disease. In 2011, Utah State Board of Regents awarded Paul Cardall with an honorary doctorate.

Paul has collaborated with Grammy winning artists CeCe Winans and Rachel Yamagata. He released a soundtrack album with a handful of artists for the The Broken Miracle, the No. 1 best-selling Amazon novel by J.D. Netto inspired by Paul's life living with only half a heart. Collaborations include songs and performances with David Archuleta, Tyler Glenn (Neon Trees), Ty Herndon, Thompson Square, Matt Hammitt and many others. 

In 1999, Paul founded Stone Angel Music, a record label, whose catalogue consists of Billboard charting albums by cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, guitarist Ryan Tilby, pianist Jason Lyle Black and David Tolk, Ryan Stewart, and various artist projects with a handful of former American Idol contests like Ashley Hess, Jordon Moyes, and Kenzie Hall. In 2018, Anthem Entertainment Group, one of today’s most powerful publishers, acquired Paul’s catalogue along with the albums he produced for Stone Angel Music, in one of the biggest instrumental acquisitions of the music industry’s history. Anthem also owns music made popular by Tim McGraw, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, the Canadian trio Rush, and countless others.

American Songwriter Magazine invited Cardall is also the host of a successful podcast, All Heart with Paul Cardall, and a YouTube series All Heart Adventures, featuring Cardall in various "bucket list" scenarios--living his life to the fullest, with gratitude and appreciation.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulCardallMusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulcardall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulcardall/

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How much sleep do you get?  Do you notice how sleep deprivation affects you?  Within this podcast Heidi Hadley and Dr Sarah Wilson discuss the importance of sleep.  They delve into the various stages of sleep and how what you do in your day has a huge impact on various stages of sleep.  Do you wake regularly at 3 or 4am?  Learn why this is such a common problem.  Heidi and Sarah discuss the connection of sleep and Alzheimer’s disease.  This podcast will provide proactive measures to improve the quality, depth and length of your sleep.

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Sarah’s website: https://www.sarahwilsonnd.com - https://www.advancedwomenshealth.ca

Additional support:

https://totalsomatics.com/the-power-of-somatics-before-sleep/

https://totalsomatics.com/rest-recentre-recalibrate/

https://www.sarahwilsonnd.com/blog/better-sleep-starts-with-these-5-steps

How to improve your sleep by maintaining your circadian rhythm: WHOOP VP of Performance Kristen Holmes and Director of Analytics Emily Capodilupo talk about the benefits of Sleep Consistency (3:38), where the idea came from (5:49), what we've seen in WHOOP data (9:13), spending more time in deeper stages of sleep (10:31), behaviors that can help (11:32), a case study of a team that traveled west but stayed on Eastern time (14:12), and how it benefited them (17:07), Connor Jaeger's preparation for the 2016 Olympics (19:34), other methods for handling time zone changes (20:26), including a bedtime routine (21:12) and splitting the difference pre-travel (22:05), and getting better sleep despite actually spending less time in bed (23:07).