Mollie Eastman I Sleep Is A Skill, New York, NY (2026)

01/14/2026

Sleep apnea can impact your s*x life and your relationship more than people realize.

It is not just snoring. Fragmented sleep can mean lower energy, mood shifts, less patience, and feeling less confident, which can quietly affect intimacy and connection. Some couples even end up sleeping separately because nights feel so disrupted.

Treatment helps, but adherence matters. If a setup feels bulky, loud, or too medical, embarrassment can get in the way of consistency.

If you suspect sleep apnea, please get tested. Then focus on the basics that support great sleep too: morning light, dim nights, consistent timing, and stress downshifts.

For couples who want a more discreet option, a mask-free, no-headgear setup can help keep your face clear and stay quiet for bed-sharing. Eclipse by Bleep ()is one option to consider.

Comment BLEEP for more info.

Not medical advice. If you suspect sleep apnea or have symptoms like loud snoring, gasping, or daytime sleepiness, talk with your clinician or a sleep specialist.

01/13/2026

What could sleeping underwater for 100 nights teach us about sleep optimization (you need to hear this!)?!
Dr. Joseph Dituri…aka Dr. Deep Sea (), a biomedical engineer and former Navy saturation diver who lived (and slept!) 100 days underwater during Project Neptune…takes us on an insane sleep deep dive (pun intended!)!

Under increased pressure and oxygen, his deep + REM sleep doubled, night after night. We’re talking moving from 30 to 33% combined to 60–66% total in deep & REM sleep depth, not just for him but for everyone who visited. With millions struggling to sleep, this discovery opened a whole new line of questioning around metabolism, oxygen, and recovery.

We cover:
• Why pressure + oxygen changed sleep architecture
• How metabolism may drive deeper Deep & REM
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy & recovery
• What this could mean for everyday sleep optimization

If deeper sleep is possible in the most unexpected environment on Earth… what are we missing at home and how could we work this into our day-to-day lives?!

👉 Comment “DEEP” and I’ll DM you the link to the full episode.

01/08/2026

Ever do everything right for sleep… and still wake up tired?

In this episode, I sit down with Brian Johnson, founder of SENERGY360 (), to talk about what most people miss (or don’t know to look for): the building biology of your home. Sleep isn’t just about supplements or bedtime routines…it’s about the environment your nervous system is soaking in all day… and night (!) long.

Brian is the only general contractor in the U.S. with triple certification from the Building Biology Institute, and his work bridges sleep science, circadian biology, and healthier homes…from air quality and humidity to lighting, EMFs, and where your outlets are placed while you sleep.

We cover:
• Why indoor air quality & humidity directly affect sleep
• How circadian-aligned lighting supports melatonin
• The impact of blue light & tech exposure at night
• Low-EMF bedrooms and why outlet placement matters
• Why “healthy sleep” starts with your built environment
If your sleep still feels off despite doing all the “right” things… this conversation might explain why.

👉 Comment “HOME” and I’ll DM you the link to the full episode.

12/29/2025

Ever notice that your mind races the moment your head hits the pillow?

When you breathe out longer than you breathe in, through your nose, you’re signaling safety to your nervous system, and you’re activating the parasympathetic state your body needs for sleep.

Our guest, Adam Ludwin, (/) learned this firsthand after scaling Tify Technologies to 300 employees across 13 markets and exiting for over $100M (!) and realizing success was costing him his health. That wake-up call led him to functional breathwork with Patrick McKeown and to building five point five, an app designed to make breathwork simple, measurable, and accessible.

In this episode, we explore:
– How longer exhales calm racing thoughts
– Breathwork’s impact on HRV and sleep latency
– Simple, nose-breathing shifts you can use tonight
If falling asleep feels harder than it should…

✨ What if your breath is the missing piece?

💬 Comment “BREATH” and I’ll DM you the link to the full episode and the link to download the app.

12/17/2025

Ever notice how your mind keeps running the moment you try to sleep?

Andrew Poles shares why sleep isn’t only about routines or supplements, it’s also about completion. When promises are broken, values feel off, or conversations stay unfinished, the body holds onto that information. And often, it shows up as overthinking at night.

We talk about how integrity, leadership pressure, and unresolved mental loops quietly interfere with deep sleep, especially for high performers - and how to close the day more cleanly.

Andrew Poles is an executive coach and leadership strategist who’s worked with 10,000+ leaders at NASA, Netflix, and Epic Games. He’s also an ultra-endurance athlete helping high performers scale without burning out.

In this episode, we cover:
😴 Why “completion” matters for sleep
😴 Integrity, broken promises, and the nervous system
😴 Burnout, leadership pressure, and rest
😴 How to end the day without mental carryover

If you’ve ever felt tired but wired at bedtime, you need to listen to this one.

💬 Comment “COMPLETION” and I’ll DM you the link to the full episode 🎧

12/08/2025

If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” and struggle to let the day end, your body reads that as danger, and it shows up in your breathing, your nervous system, and your ability to reach deep, restorative sleep.

In this episode, I’m joined by Martin McPhilimey, (), a leading authority in Breath Science, Respiratory & Sleep Science, Exercise Physiology, and Behavioral Science. With 15+ years in research and clinical practice, he’s on a mission to help people understand how breathing, safety, and emotional regulation shape our sleep more than we realize.

What we cover:
• Why anxious brains resist going to sleep,
• How “perceived danger” keeps you stuck in light sleep,
• What your breathing reveals about your stress load,
• and practical, science-backed steps to create safety in the body before bed.
If you’ve ever felt tired but wired, this conversation is going to hit home.

CTA: Comment “BREATH” and I’ll DM you the link to the full episode.

12/04/2025

💡 What if the LIGHT around you is shaping your mood, energy… and even your lifelong sleep struggles?

This week on the Sleep Is A Skill Podcast, I sat down with award-winning science journalist and author Lynne Peeples (.peeples), and this conversation genuinely stopped me in my tracks. She shared a pivotal moment from her research: a pro sports team installed bright, bright lights before games to elevate energy, then shifted to warm, dim lights devoid of blue afterward to help players wind down, and the results were so profound that she wondered whether her own lifelong struggles with sleep were rooted in missing the right light cues.

That question led Lynne deep into the science of how light shapes our circadian rhythms, emotional health, and overall well-being. Her background is extraordinary; before becoming a journalist whose work appears in The Atlantic, Scientific American, The Guardian, and more, she worked as a biostatistician for HIV clinical trials. With master's degrees from Harvard and NYU, plus an MIT Knight Science Journalism fellowship, Lynne brings both scientific precision and compassionate storytelling to this conversation.

🎧 Episode Show Notes: Top 3 Takeaways
• How light impacts your emotional health, performance, and sleep
• Why our modern indoor lifestyle disrupts ancient circadian patterns
• Practical steps to build a healthier, more supportive light environment

👉 Comment “LIGHT” and I’ll DM you the full episode!

12/01/2025

Here’s why your sleep hack failed again. 😭

😴 Half of Americans report “bad sleep”, and the root cause often has nothing to do with stress or schedules… It's the way we train our sleep.

In Part 1 of my conversation with Dr. Dan Pardi, Chief Health Officer at Quality of Life Sciences, (), we uncover why sleep isn’t something you “treat”… it's a skill you build every single day (hence why I believe so strongly in the name of this company!).

We dig into:
The surprising “morning trigger” that resets your entire sleep cycle
The overlooked 30–60 minute window your sleep secretly depends on
How sleep pressure works and why it’s not just “feeling tired”
The role your mitochondria play in sleep quality
Why your nights improve only when your days are aligned
If you’ve wondered why your sleep changes week to week, or why one habit works then suddenly stops this episode reveals the deeper system at play.

👉 Comment “SLEEP” and I’ll DM you the link for the full episode.

11/21/2025

🔥 SLEEP & SAUNA: Why heat can boost mood + nervous system resilience

In today’s episode, our guest joins us from INSIDE his sauna (!) and stands as one of the true pioneers of infrared therapy, Dr. Raleigh Duncan. Yes… he’s literally recording from the sauna :) while breaking down the science behind how heat + cold can transform your sleep and nervous system.

Since November is National Sleep Comfort Month and we are all still adjusting to the time change, this conversation is all about using nightly rituals to support better sleep, overall health, and wellness so you are not tempted to crash at 7:30 pm.

Dr. Duncan, founder of and creator of the patented Carbon/Ceramic and True Wave infrared systems (which boast some of the lowest EMF/ELF levels in the industry), explains what’s really happening when you step into the heat: your heart rate rises, your vessels open, and then your body drops into deep parasympathetic calm. Think dopamine release, muscle relaxation, and that “clear head” feeling we all crave.

We unpack:
• How contrast therapy could potentially support deeper sleep
• Why heat can boost mood + nervous system resilience
• His best strategies for jet lag recovery
• Who should and shouldn’t sauna before bed
• How to pair heat, cold, and breath for better nightly rest

If you’ve ever wondered how to use these tools to sleep better, travel smoother, and feel more regulated, especially during National Sleep Comfort Month, this one’s for you.

❓What’s your current relationship with heat or cold therapy, love it or still curious?

Comment "HEAT" below, and I’ll DM you the full episode plus a Black Friday Clearlight discount code/link.

11/05/2025

Did you know that iron plays a key role in how your brain regulates sleep?

It’s one of MANY hidden factors that can make or break your rest. Low iron can leave you feeling drained, foggy, and wide awake at night…while high iron can quietly damage your brain, disrupting the very neurotransmitters (like GABA & dopamine) that help you feel calm and focused. 🧠💤

Dr. Christy Sutton, () clinician, author, and root-cause detective behind The Iron Curse shares how she helps patients uncover hidden genetic landmines and restore balance through natural, personalized care.

In this episode:
🩸 The iron–sleep connection beyond restless legs (and why both low and high levels can steal your rest)
🧬 How genetics and hormones quietly shape your sleep, focus, and mood
🌙 What to test, what ranges really matter, and when inflammation hides the full story

Comment “IRON” and I’ll send you the link to the full episode.

10/01/2025

If your anxiety spikes and your HRV drops when you overdo coffee (especially late in the day!!), you’re not broken.

It’s just your system reacting to overstimulation, ongoingly (and it could be impacting your sleep, even if you don’t realize it!)!

Too much caffeine, especially later in the day, can raise heart rate, fragment sleep, and lower HRV. As someone who studies sleep for a living, I pay close attention to this research.

A massive umbrella review published in 2025 showed HRV is consistently altered when the nervous system is under strain.

That’s why I swapped my second cup of coffee for MUD\WTR (). The Original blend has about 35 milligrams of caffeine from chai compared to the 90 to 100 you get in coffee. I still feel focused, but my sleep and HRV trends thank me.

Try the swap for three weeks and notice the difference yourself.

Comment ‘HRV’ and I’ll send you the link to their starter kit with a free frother.

08/03/2025

Beware the blue light bedtime rabbit hole 🕳️

Blue light + your phone in bed = the perfect recipe for wrecked melatonin and rough sleep.

A late-night blue light 💡 bath + scrolling might feel harmless, but here’s what’s really happening:

💡Your brain stays in “day mode” under blue light

💡 Melatonin release is delayed or suppressed

💡Deep, restorative sleep doesn’t stand a chance 💤

It’s not just me saying this. 248 circadian scientists reached a global consensus that light bulbs at night, like the kind from plain ole bright light bulbs…disrupts sleep and damages your circadian health.

If you want better sleep and next-day energy, try this:

1. Park your phone and don’t bring it into your bed

2. Switch to incandescents and/or red/warm light in the evening

3. Save your scrolling for daylight hours, your body clock will thank you 🌙

📲Share this with the friend who “just checks one thing” in bed every night and LOVES the big light! 💡

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