Podcast appearances and mentions of sara mednick

Real Life  Devon just got back from Barcelona, where his sister-in-law's wedding was equal parts joyful and medically confusing (house-wide illness, mystery IV drip, etc.). Between family chaos and questioning the overwhelming religious vibes, he managed to sneak in a tour of tapas bars—including Bobby's Free, a barbershop turned speakeasy where you open a safe to get a drink. Also on the agenda: the Sagrada Familia, which still looks like Gaudí teamed up with an alien architect. Take a virtual tour and judge for yourself. Steven went full Jedi at Disney's Star Wars Night on Batuu, adding more lightsabers to a collection that's now approaching General Grievous territory. He caught the live Storyteller Show (“shockingly emotional for a theme park thing”) and did some heavy-duty geeking out at the custom saber forge. Series two sabers are out now. Good luck, your wallet. Ben's been working on his nap game. He's reading Take a Nap! Change Your Life by Sara Mednick (link), thanks to a recommendation from Cool Tools. Lucid dreaming, better brain function, and maybe—just maybe—a dream where he finally builds his own lightsaber. Also: Devon didn't watch The Naboo Movie, which we're still not convinced is real. Future or Now  Ben found a Reddit guide to rewiring your brain—more philosophy than prescription, but helpful as a reminder: break bad loops, reframe your thinking, stay mindful. Simple ideas, not always simple to do. Devon brought the science bombshell: astronomers may have detected a biosignature outside our solar system. It's not a “we found aliens” headline, but it's the strongest hint yet that something biological might be out there. Researchers are cautious, but intrigued. So are we. Steven recapped Andor season 2, episodes 1–3. The political tension is still top-tier, the pacing's tighter, and the existential dread remains on-brand. Also, WondLa season 2 is out now (IMDb), if you need more sci-fi world-building in your queue. Book Club  No book this week—we're recharging. But next time, we're reading “A Brief Dance to the Music of the Spheres” by Michael Kurland from The Best of Omni Science Fiction #6. Read it here, and don't skip the illustrations—they're wild in the best way. Back next week with cosmic dances, dream experiments, and at least one more lightsaber.

Professor Sara C. Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine and author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate (Hachette Go!, pub date: April, 2022) and Take a Nap! Change Your Life. (Workman). She is passionate about understanding how the brain works through her research into sleep and the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Mednick's seven-bedroom sleep lab works literally around-the-clock to discover methods for boosting cognition by napping, stimulating the brain with electricity, sound and light, and pharmacology. Her lab also investigates how the menstrual cycle and aging affect the brain. Her science has been continuously federally funded (National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense Office of Naval Research, DARPA).Dr. Mednick was awarded the Office Naval Research Young Investigator Award in 2015. Her research findings have been published in such leading scientific journals as Nature Neuroscience and The Proceedings from the National Academy of Science, and covered by all major media outlets. She received a BA from Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, in Drama/Dance. After college, her experience working in the psychiatry department at Bellevue Hospital in New York, inspired her to study the brain and how to make humans smarter through better sleep. She received a PhD in Psychology from Harvard University, and then completed a postdoc at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and UC San Diego. She resides in San Diego, CA. SHOWNOTES:

In this conversation, Dr. Sara Mednick, world-renowned scientist, author of the influential book Take a Nap, Change Your Life, and professor directing the Sleep and Cognition Lab at UC Irvine, shares eye-opening insights about the profound link between rest, sleep, longevity, and your overall quality of life.Ever wondered why stress at work drains your energy or why cutting corners on sleep today might sabotage your health decades later? Dr. Mednick breaks down exactly how your daily rest rhythms directly impact everything from emotional resilience and cognitive clarity to your long-term health, immunity, and even susceptibility to Alzheimer's and dementia.She challenges society's obsession with constant productivity, explores why "I'll sleep when I'm old" is a dangerous myth, and reveals the surprising consequences of relying on caffeine and alcohol to "take the edge off."Get a copy of The Power of the Downstate by Sara Mednick.Important Links*Join Thrive in the Middle Today!*Book WhyLead to Train Your Teams*Explore Our ServicesSocial Media*Ben Owden's LinkedIn*Ben Owden's Twitter 

Sara Mednick visits Google to discuss her book, "Take a Nap! Change Your Life." Imagine a product that increases alertness, boosts creativity, reduces stress, improves perception, stamina, motor skills, and accuracy, helps you make better decisions, keeps you looking younger, aids in weight loss, reduces the risk of heart attack, elevates your mood, and strengthens memory. Now imagine that this product is nontoxic, has no dangerous side effects, and, best of all, is absolutely free. This miracle drug is, in fact, nothing more than the nap: the right nap at the right time. Sara Mednik's book Take a Nap! details a scientifically-based breakthrough program that shows how we can fight the fatigue epidemic through a custom-designed nap. The book explains the five stages of the sleep cycle, particularly Stage Two, or Slow Wave Sleep, and REM, and the benefits each one provides; how to assess your tiredness and set up a personal sleep profile; and how to neutralize the voice in your head that tells you napping is a sign of laziness. Using the unique Nap Wheel on the cover and interior graphs and charts, it shows us exactly when our optimal napping time is, and exactly how long we should try to sleep—even how it's possible to design a nap to inspire creativity one day, and the next day design one to help us with our memory. There are tips on how to create the right nap environment, a 16-step technique for falling asleep, a six-week napping workbook, and more. Originally published in November of 2007. Visit http://youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle/ to watch the video.                                

In this episode, we're hosting cognitive neuroscientist Prof. Sara Mednick who is visiting Tübingen all the way from the University of California, Irvine. Being an expert in biorhythms, she explains the importance of natural up- and downstates such as related to sleep, the menstrual cycle and the transition to menopause. What are biorythms and how can we use especially downstates to improve our wellbeing? How can we use the knowledge on hormonal changes to balance our mood and cognition? Sara is here to give us a new perspective on our natural rhythms!Timestamps: 01:30 What are biorythms?03:31: What is the power of downstates?06:42: How can we use biorythms & downstates for our wellbeing & cognition?08:00: Sleep as restorative downstate12:40: What is the menstrual cycle?14:32: How does the menstrual cycle affect other biorythms?15:50: Sleep as mood buffer during the menstural cylce21:40: A change in prespective on the menstrual cylce30:40: Changes in sleep in the transition to menopause34:22: Subjective vs. objective measures of sleep & cognition39:45: Wellbeing during (the transition) to menopause42:53: Summary44:40: A future vision for women's mental health: awareness, reseach & empowerement.Sara's popular-scientific books: https://www.saramednick.com/books"The Power of the Downstate: Recharge Your Life Using Your Body's Own Restorative Systems" (2022)"Take a Nap! Change Your Life. The Scientific Plan to Make You Smarter, Healthier, More Productive" (2006)Thanks to Nina Röhm for supporting & exchanging ideas in preparation of this episode!Sound recording: Nina Röhm with the equipment of the IRTG2804Editing: Franziska WeinmarDo you have any feedback, suggestions, or questions? Get in touch with us: irtg2804.podcast@gmail.comAre you intrigued by this topic and want to be kept updated? Follow us on twitter: @irtg2804 or instagram: @irtg2804 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saviez-vous que des scientifiques ont découvert un nouveau traitement révolutionnaire ? Un traitement qui vous fait vivre plus longtemps, qui booste votre mémoire, vous rend plus créatif, vous maintient en forme, qui prévient les rhumes et la grippe, qui réduit les risques de crise cardiaque et de diabète, et qui en plus vous fera sentir plus heureux, moins déprimé et moins anxieux. Ça vous intéresse ?  Selon Matthew Walker, un neuroscientifique spécialiste du sommeil, je viens de vous donner un aperçu des multiples effets bénéfiques d'une bonne nuit de sommeil. La bonne nouvelle : tout ceci est à notre disposition gratuitement ! Alors dans cet épisode, nous explorerons 6 manières d'améliorer notre sommeil pour pouvoir nous réveiller en pleine forme. En complément du conseil n°5 "Du mouvement dans nos journées" vous pouvez lire ou écouter l'épisode "Un outil bien-être le mouvement" afin d'explorer ses autres bienfaits pour nos vies.

Sara is a Professor at of Psychology at University of California where she directs the Sleep and Cognition Lab. In this episode Sara lays out a little more about the premise of her book: The Power of the Downstate: Recharge Your Life Using Your Body's Own Restorative Systems and we discuss steps that will help you activate more consistent, health-promoting behaviors. Take some notes while you listen and if you really want to dive deep into how to enhance you innate restorative systems read her book. Sara's website: https://saramednick.com For information about me and my work: https://donnalsherman.com

Today's special episode of the Passion Struck podcast highlights some of our best interviews from 2022, showcasing the power of intentional behavior change. There is growing interest in the intersection of neuroscience, behavior science, and alternative health. By studying these fields together, we can better understand the various factors influencing our behavior and well-being and develop more effective approaches to promoting health and reducing suffering.  The Power of Intentional Behavior Change Show Notes Today's episode unites a world-class interdisciplinary team of academic and healthcare experts to advance the science, research, and practice of intentional behavior change, including Katy Milkman, Don Moore, Cassie Holmes, Max Bazerman, Ayelet Fishbach, Jonah Berger, Sara Mednick David Vago, Jordyn Feingold, Scott Barry Kaufman, Kara Fitzgerald, Dominic D'Agostino, Cynthia Li, and Chris Palmer.  By integrating their insights from these fields, we may be able to develop more comprehensive and effective strategies for improving health and quality of life. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/the-power-of-intentional-behavior-change/  Brought to you by American Giant. --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/  --► Prefer to watch this interview: https://youtu.be/LaMgOTvmwgE  Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! --► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles Want to find your purpose in life? I provide my six simple steps to achieving it - passionstruck.com/5-simple-steps-to-find-your-passion-in-life/   Episode 155 with Dr. Katy Milkman: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/ Episode 123 with Dr. David Vago: https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/ Episode 185 with Dr. Cassie Holmes: https://passionstruck.com/cassie-holmes-happier-hour-time-management/ Episode 227 with Dr. Jonah Berger: https://passionstruck.com/jonah-berger-the-catalyst-remove-change-barriers/ Episode 176 with Dr. Ayelet Fishbach: https://passionstruck.com/ayelet-fishbach-get-it-done-find-the-fun-path/ Episode 194 with Dr. Max Bazerman and Dr. Don Moore: https://passionstruck.com/max-bazerman-don-moore-better-choices/ Episode 188 with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman and Dr. Jordyn Feinbold: https://passionstruck.com/jordyn-feingold-scott-barry-kaufman-chose-growth/ Episode 161 with Dr. Sara Mednick: https://passionstruck.com/sara-mednick-recharge-your-brain-body/ Episode 182 with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino: https://passionstruck.com/dr-dominic-dagostino-on-metabolic-health/ Episode 174 with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald: https://passionstruck.com/dr-kara-fitzgerald-become-younger-you/ Episode 216 with Dr. Chris Plamer: https://passionstruck.com/dr-chris-palmer-brain-energy-mental-health/ Episode 228 with Dr. Cynthia Li: https://passionstruck.com/dr-cynthia-li-on-intuitive-healing-using-qigong/   ===== FOLLOW ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m  Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/ 

Heroic: https://heroic.us (← Get your first 14 days free) Heroic Coach: https://heroic.us/coach (← Join 12,500+ Heroes from 110+ Countries!)   Today's Heroic +1 features wisdom from "Take a Nap! Change Your Life" by Mark Ehrman and Sara Mednick. Get more wisdom in less time (including Big Idea highlights of "Take a Nap! Change Your Life"and a 1-hour Sleep 101 masterclass) with a Heroic Premium membership. Start a FREE 7-day premium trial here: http://heroic.us   About Heroic: Heroic integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a beautifully-designed app to help activate your best. Premium Heroic members have access to 600+ of the absolute greatest personal development books distilled into 25-min PhilosophersNotes and 50+ hour-long masterclasses on all areas of a flourishing life. SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/3EF3hQs #sleep #napping #wisdom #personaldevelopment #heroic

Most people think that napping is great! A little break during the middle of the day. But Nancy HATES naps, with a fiery passion. They don't help her feel refreshed, and she just wakes up feeling yucky. But! She has a sinking suspicion that if she gave the whole napping thing a try her way, then maybe she could make napping work for her. So Nancy embarks on the dreaded NAPPING EXPERIMENT... DUN DUN DUN. And chats again with Dr. Sara Mednick to learn: what's so great about napping?Listen to the full episode to hear:- Nancy's personal relationship with napping.- Nancy's journey to accomplish the NAPPING EXPERIMENT... DUN DUN DUN.- Insight into why napping could work for you with sleep expert Dr. Sara Mednick.- Tips for folks with HFA who want to try napping for themselves.Learn more about Dr. Sara Mednick:- Go to https://www.saramednick.com/   - Buy Sara's book Take a Nap, Change Your Life on her website, or wherever books are sold. - Follow Sara on Twitter @Sara_MednickVisit: https://NancyJaneSmith.comLearn More About Self Loyalty School: https://selfloyaltyschool.com

Many of us don't know what to make of napping; does napping provide health benefits, or is that just something we tell ourselves when we feel guilty for dozing off? Professor Sara Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist and a leading expert on napping. She joins the podcast to share what she's learned from studying napping in her seven-bedroom sleep lab!Learn more about Sara Mednick: https://www.saramednick.comhttp://sleepandcognitionlab.orgThis episode is sponsored by A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a Bar: https://pastorandphilosopher.buzzsprout.com

¿Qué hay para mi dentro del libro de lecturas recomendadas del programa conocimiento experto El Poder del Estado Descendente de Sara Mednick? Aprende los secretos para Recuperar Tu Energía cada día y cada noche. Adquiere el libro: https://amzn.to/3r36Wzz Forma Parte de Revolución 180: https://impactoexperto.com/diariorev180 Hazte de mi libro: https://amzn.to/2KmHMXa Mis programas: * Revolución 180: https://impactoexperto.com/diariorev180 * Libro Mentalidad con Proposito: https://amzn.to/2KmHMXa * Podcast Conocimiento Experto: https://open.spotify.com/show/65J8RTsruRXBxeQElVmU0b?si=9f444953f34246ab Mis redes: * Sígueme En Instagram en: https://www.instagram.com/salvadormingo/ * Sígueme en Facebook en: https://www.facebook.com/salvadormingooficial * Sígueme en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SalvadorMingoConocimientoExperto * Sígueme en Twitter en: https://twitter.com/s_mingo ¿Te sientes agotado todo el tiempo? Entonces este análisis es para ti. Presenta algunas formas relativamente fáciles, basadas en la evidencia, de recargar nuestros niveles de energía. Todas estas evidencias se basan en un único principio que proporciona la clave para sentirse con más energía, relajado y capaz de rendir al máximo, tanto mental como físicamente. Entonces, ¿Cuál es esta clave? Bueno, como ya habrás deducido por el título del libro, tiene que ver con aprovechar el poder de algo llamado el estado Descendente ¿Y qué diablos es eso? Bueno, para entenderlo, tienes que saber algunas cosas sobre cómo funcionan algunos de los sistemas de tu cuerpo. Empezaremos por revisarlos, y luego pasaremos a algunos aspectos prácticos. Al final de este análisis, habrás aprendido varios pasos que puedes tomar para reenergizarte, empezando ahora. En este análisis, descubrirás: - por qué experimentas una mini-muerte cerebral cada noche; - cómo sincronizar tu corazón y tus pulmones; y - por qué la sincronización es uno de los aspectos más importantes del sueño, el ejercicio y la dieta. Edicion Mayo 2021 La Dra. Sara C. Mednick es profesora de Psicología en la Universidad de California, donde dirige el laboratorio de Sueño y Cognición (SaC). ¡Su primer libro, Take a Nap! Cambia tu vida, expone las bases científicas de la siesta para mejorar la productividad, la cognición, el estado de ánimo y la salud. El laboratorio de la Dra. Mednick, investiga los mecanismos de la mente y el cuerpo que favorecen la mejora del rendimiento. Ha sido entrevistada por todas las revistas y periódicos importantes, como el New York Times, el New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, el Washington Post y la BBC, y ha aparecido en Good Morning America, entre otros. Enfoque Productividad y Variabilidad del Ritmo Cardiaco Se Firme Salvador Mingo Conocimiento Experto #energia #productividad #salud

¿Qué hay para mi dentro del libro de lecturas recomendadas del programa conocimiento experto El Poder del Estado Descendente de Sara Mednick? Aprende los secretos para Recuperar Tu Energía cada día y cada noche.Adquiere el libro: https://amzn.to/3r36WzzForma Parte de Revolución 180: https://impactoexperto.com/diariorev180Hazte de mi libro: https://amzn.to/2KmHMXaMis programas:* Revolución 180: https://impactoexperto.com/diariorev180* Libro Mentalidad con Proposito: https://amzn.to/2KmHMXa* Podcast Conocimiento Experto: https://open.spotify.com/show/65J8RTsruRXBxeQElVmU0b?si=9f444953f34246abMis redes:* Sígueme En Instagram en: https://www.instagram.com/salvadormingo/* Sígueme en Facebook en: https://www.facebook.com/salvadormingooficial* Sígueme en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SalvadorMingoConocimientoExperto* Sígueme en Twitter en: https://twitter.com/s_mingo¿Te sientes agotado todo el tiempo? Entonces este análisis es para ti. Presenta algunas formas relativamente fáciles, basadas en la evidencia, de recargar nuestros niveles de energía. Todas estas evidencias se basan en un único principio que proporciona la clave para sentirse con más energía, relajado y capaz de rendir al máximo, tanto mental como físicamente.Entonces, ¿Cuál es esta clave? Bueno, como ya habrás deducido por el título del libro, tiene que ver con aprovechar el poder de algo llamado el estado Descendente ¿Y qué diablos es eso? Bueno, para entenderlo, tienes que saber algunas cosas sobre cómo funcionan algunos de los sistemas de tu cuerpo.Empezaremos por revisarlos, y luego pasaremos a algunos aspectos prácticos. Al final de este análisis, habrás aprendido varios pasos que puedes tomar para reenergizarte, empezando ahora.En este análisis, descubrirás:- por qué experimentas una mini-muerte cerebral cada noche;- cómo sincronizar tu corazón y tus pulmones; y- por qué la sincronización es uno de los aspectos más importantes del sueño, el ejercicio y la dieta.Edicion Mayo 2021La Dra. Sara C. Mednick es profesora de Psicología en la Universidad de California, donde dirige el laboratorio de Sueño y Cognición (SaC). ¡Su primer libro, Take a Nap! Cambia tu vida, expone las bases científicas de la siesta para mejorar la productividad, la cognición, el estado de ánimo y la salud. El laboratorio de la Dra. Mednick, investiga los mecanismos de la mente y el cuerpo que favorecen la mejora del rendimiento. Ha sido entrevistada por todas las revistas y periódicos importantes, como el New York Times, el New Yorker, Los Angeles Times, el Washington Post y la BBC, y ha aparecido en Good Morning America, entre otros.Enfoque Productividad y Variabilidad del Ritmo CardiacoSe FirmeSalvador MingoConocimiento Experto#energia #productividad #salud

Nothing hits harder over the age of 30 than a bad night of sleep. When Nancy thinks about rest, she automatically thinks about sleep, and how hard it can be to give ourselves the space to actually allow ourselves to get the full amount of sleep we need. Nancy talks about her personal "sleep rules" and how she's learning to bend them. And we talk to Dr. Sara Mednick, a cognitive neuroscience, author and sleep researcher about the truly magical things that our bodies do while our eyes are shut.Listen to the full episode to hear: Nancy's personal journey with sleep and how she's learning to overcome her ingrained "sleep rules."A conversation about the science of sleep with Dr. Sara Mednick.Tips for folks with HFA who want to harness the power of sleep.Learn more about Sara Mednick:Go to https://www.saramednick.com/Buy Sara's book The Power of the Downstate on her website, or wherever books are sold.Follow Sara on Twitter @Sara_MednickLearn more about Self Loyalty School: https://selfloyaltyschool.com/

Professor Sara C. Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine and author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate (Hachette Go!, pub date: April, 2022) and Take a Nap! Change Your Life. (Workman). She is passionate about understanding how the brain works through her research into sleep and the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Mednick's seven-bedroom sleep lab works literally around-the-clock to discover methods for boosting cognition by napping, stimulating the brain with electricity, sound and light, and pharmacology. Her lab also investigates how the menstrual cycle and aging affect the brain. Her science has been continuously federally funded (National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense Office of Naval Research, DARPA).Dr. Mednick was awarded the Office Naval Research Young Investigator Award in 2015. Her research findings have been published in such leading scientific journals as Nature Neuroscience and The Proceedings from the National Academy of Science, and covered by all major media outlets. She received a BA from Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY, in Drama/Dance. After college, her experience working in the psychiatry department at Bellevue Hospital in New York, inspired her to study the brain and how to make humans smarter through better sleep. She received a PhD in Psychology from Harvard University, and then completed a postdoc at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and UC San Diego. She resides in San Diego, CA.Please enjoy my conversation with Sara Mednick.

A good way to keep one's cognitive faculties strong is to go to bed at a decent hour, according to Dr. Sara Mednick, director of the Sleep and Cognition Lab at the University of California, Irvine. Her research shows the amount of deep sleep we get in mid-life is critical for preventing dementia as we age.  It's so important that Dr. Mednick recommends getting to bed at 9pm since deep sleep happens at the beginning of the night and you want to get as much of it as possible.  A phase of sleep she calls “downstate” is important to the rhythm of life because it allows people to restore energy for their waking hours. If toxic proteins accumulated in the brain during daytime are not flushed out at night, they can build into “plaques and tangles” that become part of dementia. Healthy long-term sleep patterns, Dr. Mednick says, can prevent “memory pathologies.”  Professor Sara Mednick, PhD is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine and author of The Power of the Downstate. She is passionate about understanding how the brain works through her research into sleep and the autonomic nervous system. Dr. Mednick's seven-bedroom sleep lab works literally around-the-clock to discover methods for boosting cognition by napping, stimulating the brain with electricity, sound and light, and pharmacology. Her lab also investigates how the menstrual cycle and aging affect the brain. Her science has been continuously federally funded (National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense Office of Naval Research, DARPA). Dr. Mednick's media links-  Website: http://www.saramednick.com/ Instagram: @sara_mednick_downstate Twitter: @Sara_Mednick Thank you to our Cutting Edge Health supporters: CZTL Methylene Blue Get a $10 discount by using this link: https://cztl.bz?ref=3OqY9 on an order of $70 or more OR use this discount code at checkout: jane10 Renue by Science: 10% off NMN https://renuebyscience.com/product/pure-nmn-sublingual-powder-30-grams/ Enter jane10 at checkout for 10% off.   Cutting Edge Health podcast website:  https://cuttingedgehealth.com/   Cutting Edge Health Social and YouTube: YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQj21tuf2rxidc8Kg8A5_NQ Instagram - https://instagram.com/cuttingedgehealthpodcast Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/Cutting-Edge-Health-Podcast-with-Jane-Rogers-101036902255756   Please note that the information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a replacement for medical advice. The Cutting Edge Health podcast, its employees, guests and affiliates assume no liability for the application of the information discussed. Special thanks to Alan, Maria, Louis and Nicole on the Cutting Edge Health team!

EPISODE 153 - Sara Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine and author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate and Take a Nap! Change Your Life. She was awarded the Office Naval Research Young Investigator Award in 2015. Her research findings have been published in such leading scientific journals as Nature Neuroscience and The Proceedings from the National Academy of Science, and covered by all major media outlets. Sara resides in San Diego, CA; you can learn more at her website: saramednick.com. In the episode, she explains what the terms “Upstate” and “Downstate” mean, lifestyle changes we can all make to optimize our time spent in the Downstate, negative health effects that can occur after too much time spent in the Upstate…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/153 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

If you're like me, you may have a case of email apnea, where you stop taking restful breaths when you open a work email. Or maybe you're in the habit of shining blue light into your eyes long after sunset through your phone. Many of us are doing all kinds of things throughout the day that put us in a constant state of fight or flight arousal, with long-term impacts on health, productivity and happiness.My guest for today's episode is Sara Mednick, author of The Power of the Downstate, a book about the art and science of rest and relaxation – why it's so important, the best ways to go about getting more of it, and the time of day when our bodies are biologically suited to get the most benefits from it. As a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine, Mednick has a great scientific background on this topic. Read her bio here. Show notes3:10 – The definition of “upstates” and “downstates”                              5:50 – The power of 6 slow, deep breaths per minute to balance the nervous system9:05 – Watching out for mouth breathing and email apnea13:30 – Different ways of breathing for different goals16:35 – Body rhythms – what is heart rate variability and why is it so important?21:05 – Are you naturally a morning or night person? Nature vs nurture  27:10 – The perfect storm that gets in the way of following our circadian rhythms29:15 – The evolution of our pre-bedtime downstates – why it's important to check in with your cave mates 30:10 – The culture shift needed for more people to follow their circadian rhythms and improve their health35:10 – Employers and communities can build downstates into daily work and life38:15 – Choosing how we react to the world 41:00 – Being smarter about peak performance 45:09 – The science of pacing yourself for long-term productivity49:42 – The science of light exposure for circadian rhythms 52:20 – Where to learn more about Sara Mednick's research and writingLinks:Sara Mednick's website https://www.saramednick.com/  and her Twitter Mednick's recent book - The Power of the Downstate Mednick's book on the benefits of napping - Take a Nap! Change Your LifeThe blue light blocking glasses recommended in Mednick's book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019C3O2UE?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details An app for measuring heart rate variability - Elite HRV app  https://elitehrv.com/ Thorne take-home Melatonin test 

By far the most downloaded episode of this podcast is Episode 17 – Self Help Sobriety – whether it was a trick of the algorithm or touching a nerve, Elizabeth's words about how she was trying to wean herself from self help literature got out there. And now she's back this week to share that she's taken a tumble off that wagon and is back to attempting to read herself through her current moment. Check out the episode for some book recommendations if you're looking for a little personal development yourself.  Radiant BadassChris Martin, Creativity CoachEpisode 17 – Self Help SobrietyStolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention – and How to Think Deeply againDark Horse: Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of FulfillmentBittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us WholeFrom Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness & Deep Purpose in the 2nd half of lifeSomeday is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Way to Propel Your Creative LifeThe Power of the Downstate: Recharge Your Life Using Your Body's Own Restorative SystemsThe Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive AgainDigital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World 

Dr. Sara Mednick is renowned sleep expert and a cognitive neuroscientist Professor of Psychology at the University of California. Her goal is to understanding how the brain and body works. Her lab does this through an around the clock seven-bedroom research study into sleep and the autonomic nervous system. Her research findings have been published in leading scientific journals such as Nature Neuroscience, The Proceedings from the National Academy of Science, and as well as many media outlets. She is the author of The Power Of The Downstate. Drawing on her original findings—and those of others across many fields of medicine—Dr. Mednick creates a comprehensive picture of the Upstate/Downstate rhythms that orchestrate all of our bodies' vital systems, along with a novel theory that aging is caused by spending less and less time in Downstate activities. The Power of the Downstate offers practical, evidence-based insight into how we can all enable those systems to work together in better harmony. Dr. Mednick will discuss: How our bodies and minds are guided by a natural Upstate/Downstate rhythm—and how our modern lifestyles disrupt these rhythms to our detriment; How our vital organs and systems benefit from spending more time in the Downstate – which decreases the risk for Alzheimer's disease, chronic illness, and early death; How we can activate the Downstate through rethinking how to breathe, eat, sleep and exercise; and The practical four-week Downstate RecoveryPlus Plan. How we can be alert, productive, and cognitively sharp during the day, feel greater intimacy and affection, and enjoy consolidated, restorative sleep at night . . . expand our years of mental and physical vitality.

Dr. Sara Mednick is renowned sleep expert and a cognitive neuroscientist Professor of Psychology at the University of California. Her goal is to understanding how the brain and body works. Her lab does this through an around the clock seven-bedroom research study into sleep and the autonomic nervous system. Her research findings have been published in leading scientific journals such as Nature Neuroscience, The Proceedings from the National Academy of Science, and as well as many media outlets. She is the author of The Power Of The Downstate. Drawing on her original findings—and those of others across many fields of medicine—Dr. Mednick creates a comprehensive picture of the Upstate/Downstate rhythms that orchestrate all of our bodies' vital systems, along with a novel theory that aging is caused by spending less and less time in Downstate activities. The Power of the Downstate offers practical, evidence-based insight into how we can all enable those systems to work together in better harmony. Dr. Mednick will discuss: How our bodies and minds are guided by a natural Upstate/Downstate rhythm—and how our modern lifestyles disrupt these rhythms to our detriment; How our vital organs and systems benefit from spending more time in the Downstate – which decreases the risk for Alzheimer's disease, chronic illness, and early death; How we can activate the Downstate through rethinking how to breathe, eat, sleep and exercise; and The practical four-week Downstate RecoveryPlus Plan. How we can be alert, productive, and cognitively sharp during the day, feel greater intimacy and affection, and enjoy consolidated, restorative sleep at night . . . expand our years of mental and physical vitality.

Sara, in her down to earth style, shares her vast scientific knowledge about how we can listen to, and utilize, our body's innate rhythmic cycles to increase our overall health. Sara has a vast and deep knowledge of our body's fascinating rhythmic nature and, more than that, she is devoted to bring her knowledge out into the wider world so we can all understand and work with our body's cyclic nature. This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation.For more information about her work: https://saramednick.com

Abi Morgan - The importance of hope, the power of everyday superheroes, and the moments of magic throughout daily life. | Brought to you by ZocDoc (https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck). Abi Morgan is a playwright, author, and screenwriter. Her plays include Skinned, Sleeping Around, Splendour, Tiny Dynamite, Tender, Fugee, 27, Love Song, and The Mistress Contract. Her television work includes My Fragile Heart, Murder, Sex Traffic, Tsunami – The Aftermath, White Girl, Royal Wedding, Birdsong, The Hour, River, and The Split. Her film writing credits include Brick Lane, Iron Lady, Shame, The Invisible Woman, and Suffragette. She has several films currently in development and has won several awards, including Baftas and an Emmy for her film and TV work. Abi Morgan is the author of the new book, This Is Not a Pity Memoir, where she writes about the trials and difficulties of steering a new life where her own cherished husband doesn't remember her. Purchase This is Not a Pity Memoir: https://amzn.to/3SakCoK (Amazon Link) --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/kurt-wilkin-on-whos-your-mike/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank You to Our Sponsors This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Zocdoc, which is the start of a better health care journey for you. Find and book top-rated local doctors on demand. Visit them in their offices or video chat with them from home. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck. Download the Zocdoc app for FREE and start your search for a top-rated doctor today. What I Discuss With Abi Morgan About the Importance of Hope Abi Morgan explains, "If people took one thing away from my book, it would be hope. Hope you're not alone. Hope that there can be joy again. Hope that you can survive something truly, leftfield. Hope that you can turn the world back upside down the right way. That's what I would hope for hope." 0:00 Teaser and Annoucements 3:02 Introducing Abi Morgan 4:30 Nomadic Upbringing 8:47 Working with Merry Streep, Ralph Fines, and Carrie Mulligan  13:02 Abi Morgan's hit show The Split 15:30 Why Divorce isn't a failure 18:56 This is Not a Pity Memoir Overview 23:35 We all go through some kind of crisis 27:04 Why Abi felt like an imposter 30:03 Spending seven months in a coma 34:47 Delusional misidentification condition 37:09 You change your attitude towards mortality 40:08  Tiny superhero acts that were everywhere 44:57 The importance of hope 48:05 Analysis and wrap-up  Where to Find Abi Morgan: *This is Not a Pity Memoir is Being Adapted for TV * The Split Can Be Viewed Now In the United States: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/abi-morgan-the-split-iron-lady-b2078275.html *Instagram: https://whttps://www.instagram.com/abimorgan9/ Show Links * My solo episode on Why Average Choices Lead to an Average Life: https://passionstruck.com/why-average-choices-lead-being-mediocre/ * My interview with Kara Robinson Chamberlain on how she escaped from a kidnapping by a serial killer: https://passionstruck.com/kara-robinson-chamberlain-be-vigilant/  * My interview with Jean Oelwang on the power of partnerships: https://passionstruck.com/jean-oelwang-what-will-you-love-into-being/  * My interview with Sara Mednick, Ph.D. on the power of the downstate and its impact on performance and health: https://passionstruck.com/sara-mednick-recharge-your-brain-body/  * My interview with Katy Milkman, Ph.D. on how to create lasting behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/  * My interview with David Yaden, Ph.D. on self-transcendence, psychedelics, and behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/  * My interview with Michael Slepian Ph.D.:  https://passionstruck.com/michael-slepian-the-secret-life-of-secrets/ * My interview with Admiral Sandy Stosz on how to lead in unchartered waters: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-sandy-stosz-leader-with-moral-courage/  * My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/ * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/   -- John R. Miles is the CEO, and Founder of PASSION STRUCK®, the first of its kind company, focused on impacting real change by teaching people how to live Intentionally. He is on a mission to help people live a no-regrets life that exalts their victories and lets them know they matter in the world. For over two decades, he built his own career applying his research of passion struck leadership, first becoming a Fortune 50 CIO and then a multi-industry CEO. He is the executive producer and host of the top-ranked Passion Struck Podcast, selected as one of the Top 50 most inspirational podcasts in 2022. Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/  ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast

Kurt Wilkin and I discuss his new book Who's Your Mike?: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to the People You'll Meet on Your Entrepreneurial Journey. | Brought to you by ZocDoc (https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck). Kurt Wilkin is an experienced entrepreneur and founder of Hire Better. In his debut book, Who's Your Mike? Kurt reveals how entrepreneurs can transform their companies by minimizing hiring mistakes, investing in high potentials, and making the difficult decisions to drop dead weight from their team. * Purchase a copy of Who's Your Mike: (https://amzn.to/3Bkth1F) Amazon Link * Watch Kurt discuss his new book in this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tLZRbD7e4E  --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/kurt-wilkin-on-whos-your-mike/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank You to Our Sponsors This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Zocdoc, which is the start of a better health care journey for you. Find and book top-rated local doctors on demand. Visit them in their offices or video chat with them from home. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck. Download the Zocdoc app for FREE and start your search for a top-rated doctor today. What I discuss With Kurt Wilkin About Who's Your Mike Kurt and I discuss why, by putting the right talent in the right places—and pinpointing who is holding the company back—entrepreneurs can unlock meaningful change that will enable their organization to grow, scale, and thrive. We discuss avatars from the book written as a la “choose your own adventure,” so entrepreneurs can pick and choose the chapters that will be most helpful to them. 0:00 Teaser and Annoucements 2:43 Introducing Kurt Wilkin 4:13 Big 4 Accounting Foundation 7:22 Failure was not an option 8:00 Who's Your Mike origin 15:13 The problem with PowerPoint  18:34 Why not rely solely on psychometrics 23:09 The importance of the utility player 26:08 Betty gone bad 27:41 Harry the hustler 32:57 Why growth is hard 35:29 Two-in-the-box concept 39:24 The problem with most CHROs 43:35 Why the recruiting industry is broken 47:51 When the CEO is not right to lead the company 52:42 Analysis and wrap-up  Where to Find Kurt Wilkin: *Website: https://www.kurtwilkin.com/  *Hire Better: https://hirebetter.com/  *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-wilkin-7345255/  * Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtwilkin/  Show Links * My solo episode on Why Average Choices Lead to an Average Life: https://passionstruck.com/why-average-choices-lead-being-mediocre/ * My interview with Kara Robinson Chamberlain on how she escaped from a kidnapping by a serial killer: https://passionstruck.com/kara-robinson-chamberlain-be-vigilant/  * My interview with Jean Oelwang on the power of partnerships: https://passionstruck.com/jean-oelwang-what-will-you-love-into-being/  * My interview with Sara Mednick, Ph.D. on the power of the downstate and its impact on performance and health: https://passionstruck.com/sara-mednick-recharge-your-brain-body/  * My interview with Katy Milkman, Ph.D. on how to create lasting behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/  * My interview with David Yaden, Ph.D. on self-transcendence, psychedelics, and behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/  * My interview with Michael Slepian Ph.D.:  https://passionstruck.com/michael-slepian-the-secret-life-of-secrets/ * My interview with Admiral Sandy Stosz on how to lead in unchartered waters: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-sandy-stosz-leader-with-moral-courage/  * My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/ * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/   -- John R. Miles is the CEO, and Founder of PASSION STRUCK®, the first of its kind company, focused on impacting real change by teaching people how to live Intentionally. He is on a mission to help people live a no-regrets life that exalts their victories and lets them know they matter in the world. For over two decades, he built his own career applying his research of passion struck leadership, first becoming a Fortune 50 CIO and then a multi-industry CEO. He is the executive producer and host of the top-ranked Passion Struck Podcast, selected as one of the Top 50 most inspirational podcasts in 2022. Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/  ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast  

Kara Robinson Chamberlain - Why you must be vigilant about your safety. Brought to you by AppSumo's application marketplace (https://social.appsumo.com/passion), Gusto's all-in-one HR solution https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck, the Policygenius insurance comparison website (https://www.policygenius.com/), and Indeed the platform for hiring (https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck). Kara Robinson Chamberlain was 15 years old when she was approached by a man in her friend's front yard in Columbia, South Carolina. At first, the gentleman appeared friendly, but then he drew a gun, shoved it against her neck, and forced Kara into the back of his car into a storage bin. Over the next 18 hours, Kara was held and sexually assaulted before she miraculously escaped her capture. Kara's quick action and extensive information she provided law enforcement unveiled that her kidnapper was not only a pedophile but a serial killer who had murdered three other female victims in Virginia: 16-year-old Sofia Silva in 1996 and a year later, sisters 12-year-old Kati Lisk and 15-year-old Kristin Lisk. Kara's story is nothing short of remarkable. Not only did Kara Robinson Chamberlain heroically escape her kidnapper, but her bravery was instrumental in aiding the police in catching a serial killer before he could murder another victim. Listener discretion is advised. --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/kara-robinson-chamberlain-be-vigilant/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank you to our sponsors *AppSumo - Head to https://social.appsumo.com/passion for 10% off already discounted prices. *Gusto - Go to https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck for three months of free payroll, benefits, and HR.  *Indeed - Head to https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck, where you can receive a $75 credit to attract, interview, and hire in one place.  *Policygenius - Save 50% or more on life insurance at https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck. What I discuss with Kara Robinson Chamberlain I thought Kara's story and her long recovery of overcoming the trauma it caused needed to be told. I invited Kara to be on the Passion Struck podcast to narrate her account in her own words. In addition to discussing what happened in 2002, we also discuss why outwardly showing strength can hide how a victim is dealing with their trauma. Kara explains how her coping with trauma started to take over her life and the steps she took to overcome it. She describes how she is now using her ordeal and years of work in law enforcement to communicate to groups worldwide.  Kara tells her account as a tool to help train those who work with victims. She also wants to empower people to become their best version regardless of their past.  Where you can find Kara Robinson Chamberlain: * Website: https://www.kararobinsonchamberlain.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kararobinsonchamberlain/ * Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kararobinsonchamberlain * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kararobinsonchamberlain * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/karachamberlain * Twitter: https://twitter.com/KR_Chamberlain Links from the show * PEOPLE.com, 2022, https://people.com/crime/kara-robinson-chamberlain-survived-serial-killer-helped-catch-him-as-teen/.  * Fox News, FOX News Network, 14 Oct. 2021, https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/kara-robinson-true-crime-documentary.  * Listen to my solo episode from last week on how you overcome the culture of exceptionalism: https://passionstruck.com/how-do-you-overcome-culture-of-exceptionalism/  * Check out my interview with Virgin Unite President Jean Oelwang if you want to learn how to build powerful partnerships. * My interview with Sara Mednick, Ph.D. on the power of the downstate and its impact on performance and health: https://passionstruck.com/sara-mednick-recharge-your-brain-body/  * My interview with Katy Milkman, Ph.D. on how to create lasting behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/  * My interview with David Yaden, Ph.D. on self-transcendence, psychedelics, and behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/  * My interview with Michael Slepian Ph.D.:  https://passionstruck.com/michael-slepian-the-secret-life-of-secrets/ * My interview with Admiral Sandy Stosz on how to lead in unchartered waters: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-sandy-stosz-leader-with-moral-courage/  * My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/ * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/   -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast  

Dr. Sara Mednick joins me to discuss why bringing yourself to the downstate allows you to restore, recharge and reinvigorate your brain and body. Professor Sara C. Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine, and the author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate which was released in April and Take a Nap! Change Your Life. She is passionate about understanding how the brain works through her research into sleep and the autonomic nervous system. * Purchase The Hidden Power of the Downstate: https://amzn.to/3AIzUKT (Amazon link) * Purchase Take a Nap! Change Your Life: https://amzn.to/3OSFzSS (Amazon link) --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/sara-mednick-recharge-your-brain-body/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. I discuss the Power of the Downstate with Sara Mednick in this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast Sara Mednick joins the Passion Struck podcast to discuss why most people find themselves immersed in "upstate" moments that magnify our stress engines, but it doesn't have to be that way. Dr. Mednick shows us how we can assess the most repairing and restorative aspects of sleep through moments and activities that occur in our day-to-day by diving into the Downstate. Dr. Mednick's seven-bedroom sleep lab works literally around the clock to discover methods for boosting cognition by napping, stimulating the brain with electricity, sound and light, and pharmacology.  0:00 Announcements 3:11 Introducing Dr. Sara Mednick 5:02 Becoming a sleep expert 10:13 The need to look at sleep holistically 13:27 What is the downstate? 17:24 How stress impacts sleep 22:20 Discrimination impacts the balance between the rev and the restore systems 25:48 Why does modern culture deny rest? 28:34 Regulating your upstate and downstate 36:29 How to become a downstate Maven 39:46 Importance of the Vagus nerve 45:54 How sleep disorders correlate with neurodegenerative diseases 49:47 Importance of sleep habits 54:28 Wrap up and synthesis Where you can find Dr. Sara Mednick: * Website: https://www.saramednick.com/  * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sara_Mednick  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara_mednick_downstate/  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramednick/  Links from the show * My interview with Katy Milkman Ph.D. on how to create lasting behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/  * My interview with David Yaden Ph.D. on self-transcendence, psychedelics, and behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/  * My interview with Michael Slepian Ph.D.:  https://passionstruck.com/michael-slepian-the-secret-life-of-secrets/ * My interview with Admiral Sandy Stosz on how to lead in unchartered waters: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-sandy-stosz-leader-with-moral-courage/  * My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/ * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/   -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast

If you're like most people, the relentless daily grind of go-go-go, do-do-do, can run down your energy and deplete your resources. While most of us find our lives full of “Upstate” moments that rev up our stress engines, it doesn't have to be this way.Sleep researcher Dr. Sara Mednick, shows how we can access the most replenishing and repairing aspects of sleep through activities and moments that happen during our day by diving into our “Downstate.” Dr. Mednick shows that bringing ourselves back to the Downstate is critical for our health, well-being, and cognitive longevity.Her new book is: "The Power of the Downstate."

The traditional pattern in life is to hit the ground running when the alarm sounds in the morning, go full speed ahead all day with the possibility of a short break over the lunch hour, cap it off with a session at the gym, kids activities or errands before – if we're lucky – crashing on the couch for a bit of mindless TV before crawling into bed and then starting the whole process over the next day. What if there was a better approach available? A way to recharge our lives through a natural restoration process that wasn't based on some hokey-pokey song and dance but rather established, evidence-based practices? Welcome to the Catalyst Health, Wellness & Performance Coaching Podcast. Today's guest is Cognitive Neuroscientist, Dr Sara Mednick, author of the exciting new book The Power of Downstate, which takes the reader through the research-based strategies to tap into the opportunities provided by purposeful downstate extension and enhancement to make the most of our personal and professional lives. Looking for weekly tips, tricks and turbo boosts to enhance your life? Sign up for the CATALYST 5 here, a brief weekly bullet point list of 5 ideas, concepts or boosts Dr. Cooper has discovered to improve your personal and professional life!For more information about the Catalyst Community, earning your health & wellness coaching certification, the annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium and much more, please see https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ or reach out to us Results@CatalystCoachingInstitute.com If you'd like to share the Be A Catalyst! message in your world with a cool hoodie, t-shirt, water bottle stickers and more (100% of ALL profits go to charity), please visit https://teespring.com/stores/be-a-catalyst If you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Forum Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218.  This is an awesome group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more. Finally, if you enjoy the Catalyst Podcast, you might also enjoy the YouTube Coaching Channel, which provides a full library of freely available videos covering health, wellness & performance: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel

In this always-on world, it can be a challenge to find downtime. But cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sara Mednick, author of the new book, The Hidden Power of the Downstate, says that spending too much time in our upstate is leaving us unhappy, exhausted and unhealthy. In this episode, she explains the need for us to discover our downstate and leverage it to enjoy a healthier, happier life. In this episode, you'll learn: What the downstate is and why it's so important. How spending too much time in the upstate can harm your health. What activities we can engage in to get some of the same health benefits as being in our downstate.

In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Sara C. Mednick, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine and author of The Hidden Power of the Downstate and Take a Nap! Change Your Life. (Workman). She will share her findings on how the brain works through her research into sleep and the autonomic nervous system. Listen in and learn about Power of Downstate and how we can recharge our life using our own body's restorative systems. Show notes: deepintosleep.co/episode/power-of-downstate

Tim spoke with Sara Mednick, cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California. She spoke about her new book called:  The Power of the Downstate about what simple, scientifically-proven steps we can all take—men and women, young and old—to reduce stress. Also on the show, John Pehrson. John is a community leader and talked about his magnificent job in the city of Seattle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're trying to improve your sleep, thinking about doing so right before you get into bed might not be the best approach. Dr. Sara Mednick, is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine, and the author of the new book The Power of the Downstate. This episode is part of our month-long “Mental Health Reboot” series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. According to her research, Dr. Mednick says that we need to take a more holistic approach to getting better sleep, and that sleep is just one of the ways that our bodies rest and restore. In this conversation, we talk about:The nuances of nappingDr. Mednick's definition of the “downstate”Whether there are practices that can compensate for poor sleepWhy heart rate variability is an important measurement of healthWhy sex is so helpful for sleepAnd when to take melatonin to best effectFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/sara-mednick-445See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael reveals how getting some shut-eye during the day could boost your memory and your heart health - and even help your productivity! Research reveals that a simple daily nap could slash your risk of heart attack by half, and have a noticeable impact on your brain, by helping improve your emotional control and boosting memory. In this episode, our volunteer Caroline catches some Zzzs in between work meetings, while nap expert Dr Sara Mednick delves into the different stages of sleep, telling Michael when to nap, and for how long, for the greatest benefit.

Dr. Sara Mednick, author of The Power of the Downstate joins the show talking about the power of relaxing, ways to slow breathing down and how to relax to go bed.

Sarah Isgur, Staff Writer for The Dispatch and ABC News Analyst joins Brennan and Marxkors talking about the latest with Roe v Wade and if all this could have an impact on the midterm elections especially with the younger voters. Dr. Sara Mednick, author of The Power of the Downstate joins the show talking about the power of relaxing, ways to slow breathing down and how to relax to go bed.

It's no secret that lack of sleep can interfere with our lives. So, how important are healthy sleep patterns to the brain? And can we harness the restorative power of sleep while we're awake? Cognitive neuroscientist and author of The Power of the Downstate, Sara Mednick, PhD, talks about the positive effects of sleep and the downstate on our bodies, including improving perception, our creativity, and enhancing our understanding of the world around us. 

Dr. Sara C. Mednick, PhD, author of THE POWER OF THE DOWNSTATE: Recharge Your Life Using Your Body's Own Restorative Systems, talks with Jillian about the importance of honoring circadian rhythms, melatonin, blue light blockers, and more for metabolism, immunity, and disease prevention. She explains the best times to sleep, eat, and exercise for optimal health. Plus, she tells us key supplements, breathing exercises, and lifestyle habits for better recovery, more energy, and a longer life. Guest Links:Website: https://www.saramednick.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/Sara_MednickIG: https://www.instagram.com/sarailoveyoumore/For 25% off The Fitness App by Jillian Michaels, go to www.thefitnessapp.com/podcastdealFollow us on Instagram @JillianMichaels and @MartiniCindyJillian Michaels Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1880466198675549Email your questions to JillianPodcast@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thank you to our sponsor InsideTracker. Go to http://insidetracker.com/ageist for 20% off all products today. Learn more about and sign up for the 3rd, highly anticipated Mastermind Seminar and Cohort: https://www.weareageist.com/how-to-super-age-a-mastermind-seminar-and-group-ii/ What is the balance of upstate and downstate? How can we optimize our recovery? When is the best time to do HIIT workouts? When is the best time to do strength training? How can we optimize our sleep?Sara Mednick, PhD, professor and author, joins us on the SuperAge podcast to explain the upstate and the downstate and how we need both in order to live better. We also discuss the best times of day to workout, how to optimize our sleep, and the importance of recovery. “Every little cell in your body has a clock and it's looking for consistencies, consistent patterns. So the more you stay consistent with something, eating behavior, exercise behavior, or even thinking, all of that stuff your body is paying attention to.” “The earlier you eat, the earlier your onset of melatonin, which is your sleep hormone, and the later you eat, the later the onset of melatonin. You're going to be pushing your ‘I'm getting tired' signals the later you eat.” “You should keep your feet and your hands outside of the covers when you're sleeping because it's the best way for the heat to be constantly leaving your system while keeping your core warm.”Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome to the SuperAge podcast00:00:40 David's upcoming travel plans00:01:58 Sign up for the SuperAge Mastermind Seminar and Group starting April 12th00:03:13 Call into the SuperAge podcast to ask a question or share a comment: (801) 871-529100:03:49 David answers caller question about weight training00:07:41 Thank you to our sponsor InsideTracker00:09:45 Welcome Sara Mednick, PhD00:11:40 What is the upstate and the downstate?00:14:22 About HRV (heart rate variability)00:23:52 Stress adaptation00:26:12 Sleep and recovery 00:28:57 Best time of day to do HIIT and strength training00:33:42 Best time of day for brain performance00:34:16 The importance of time restricted eating00:42:33 When to do the sauna00:47:09 HRV and inversions00:49:17 Recap of the episode Listen to the SuperAge podcast wherever you get your pods.Call into the podcast to get your question or comment answered on the air: (801) 871-5291Connect with Dr. Sara Mednick:WebsiteBooks

Sleep – we spend a third of our lives doing it, we know it is a powerful longevity tool, yet we continue to skimp on it. I know from personal experience – improving my sleep after struggling for years was a total game-changer. And in this episode of New Frontiers, I'm joined by Dr. Sara Mednick, world-renowned sleep scientist, professor of psychology at the University of California, and director of the Sleep and Cognition Lab to discuss her exciting research findings and new lexicon for understanding stress. Together we explore why aligning sleep with the nervous system's downstate is more important than sleep duration for optimal restoration and longevity – AND how you can use heart-rate variability to measure restore function. We also talk about green exercise, harnessing the power of dreams, setting health boundaries, the connection between meal timing and melatonin, and WOW -- so much more. This one is a gem-packed session for sure, so get ready to take some notes and get inspired! And if you don't mind, please consider leaving a review on iTunes or wherever you listen to New Frontiers! Every thumbs-up helps us reach more people! Thank you! ~DrKF

For a behind the scenes look into some of the articles we read when we create the show, check out our Pocket collection at http://getpocket.com/slate. Every day around 2:00 p.m. Rob hits a brick wall. A busy job and two young children have zapped all of his energy, and he's desperate to do something—anything—to make it through the rest of the workday. Enter the elusive and often guilt-ridden midday nap. But there too Rob struggles to really rest and then wake up without making things worse. On this episode of How To!, we bring on Dr. Sara Mednick, author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life and the forthcoming book The Hidden Power of the Downstate. Sara draws on years of research at her sleep lab to advise Rob, and all of us, how to stay energized during a long day (Hint: It might not involve napping at all).   If you liked this episode, check out: “How To Sleep” with Andy Puddicombe, co-founder of Headspace.  Do you have a question with no easy answers? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. To listen to How To! and other Slate podcasts with zero ads, read unlimited articles on Slate.com, and support Slate's journalism, sign up for Slate Plus now: slate.com/howtoplus. For a limited time only, you can get $25 off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a behind the scenes look into some of the articles we read when we create the show, check out our Pocket collection at http://getpocket.com/slate. Every day around 2:00 p.m. Rob hits a brick wall. A busy job and two young children have zapped all of his energy, and he's desperate to do something—anything—to make it through the rest of the workday. Enter the elusive and often guilt-ridden midday nap. But there too Rob struggles to really rest and then wake up without making things worse. On this episode of How To!, we bring on Dr. Sara Mednick, author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life and the forthcoming book The Hidden Power of the Downstate. Sara draws on years of research at her sleep lab to advise Rob, and all of us, how to stay energized during a long day (Hint: It might not involve napping at all).   If you liked this episode, check out: “How To Sleep” with Andy Puddicombe, co-founder of Headspace.  Do you have a question with no easy answers? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. To listen to How To! and other Slate podcasts with zero ads, read unlimited articles on Slate.com, and support Slate's journalism, sign up for Slate Plus now: slate.com/howtoplus. For a limited time only, you can get $25 off your first year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, we explore sleep with Sara Mednick and her book,  Take a Nap! Change your Life:  The Scientific Plan to Make you Smarter, Healthier and More Productive.Key Points from the Episode:Our Great-Grandparents slept alot longer than we doThe average American gets 6.7 hours of sleep on the average weekday.How can we optimize our sleep better, so we can flourish in life more?Other resources:Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email David@teammojoacademy.com, or if you want to leave us a quick FREE, painless voicemail, we would appreciate that as well.Also, we love to hear book recommendations and other nuggets of wisdom that you care to share.powered by https://www.teammojoacademy.comBe sure to check out our very affordable Academy Review membership program at http:www.teammojoacademy.com/support

It sounds too crazy to be true: Corporations and scientists using sounds and smells to influence people's dreams. But targeted dream incubation is not limited to the realm of science fiction. Scientists use the method to help patients overcome addictions such as smoking, and corporations have launched advertising campaigns that encourage willing participants to participate in having their dreams shaped. Sara Mednick, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at UCI, is worried about the potential misuse of dream incubation and recently joined about 40 other sleep and dream scientists in signing an open letter voicing their concerns. In this episode of the UCI Podcast, Professor Mednick discusses how dream incubation works, and how sleep keeps people healthy.

The nap is a completely foreign concept to our host, Neil Hedley. Because Neil typically takes an hour or so to fall asleep, intentional short-duration sleep has normally been beyond his grasp. Then, he met Dr. Sara Mednick. Sara is Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of California, Irvine and author of the book, Take a Nap! Change your life (affiliate link). She looked at data from a study involving napping habits in nearly 4,000 elementary school children. Subsequently, she and her team found some fascinating patterns. For example, it turns out that the nap is among the things credited for improvements in cognition, psychological wellness - including what Sara and her team referred to as "grit" - and reduced emotional and behavioral problems. We've talked before about sleep duration, like in two episodes with Dr. Adrian Owen OBE, but we've never gotten into detail on a quick siesta. As a result, that detail shows up here. We talk about everything from how sleep hygiene applies to a short snooze, to the idea of a coffee nap. We're wired to nap, Sara says. Or at least some of us are. Daylight doesn't have the same impact on the crowd that's predisposed for grabbing some quick shut-eye, for example. Furthermore, some people actually get better sleep at night when their day includes a nap. Especially when it happens as far removed as possible from their nighttime sleep. Sara told us, "a twenty-minute nap at any time of the day is really not going to interfere with your sleep." Moreover, she says if you do it earlier in the day, and for a little bit longer, even an hour and a half, "we haven't shown any differences in nighttime sleep." Linkapalooza https://www.saramednick.com/ (You've got to see Sara's website). (Be sure to check out the Nap Wheel!)

A few weeks ago, I had an opportunity to read this excerpt from Sara Mednick ' s book, Take a Nap and Change Your Life! “ One in five adults is so sleepy that it interferes with his or her daily activities a few days a week, while an additional 20 percent report impairment a few days a month. Our standard of living is slipping. Our students are underperforming. Our collective health is deteriorating. But continually overlooked is the role of that quiet little demon: fatigue. ”