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The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

Written by: Mollie McGlocklin Mollie Eastman
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 The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast, exists to transform the conversation around sleep on the planet! Each episode is a conversation with industry leaders designed to deliver practical takeaways to improve your sleep. The intention is to shift the paradigm of wellness to make SLEEP the #1 focus in our journey towards great health. . For years, my sleep was a problem in my life. When I went through my own challenging period of insomnia while traveling internationally, I felt like there was nowhere to turn. After obsessively learning all that I could about chronobiology and circadian rhythms — what I learned changed my life and I’m committed to sharing what I've learned (and continue to learn!). . Creator Bio: Mollie Eastman (McGlocklin) is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, and the host of The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast. Sleep Is A Skill is a company that optimizes people’s sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, she created what she couldn’t find - a place to go to learn the skill set of sleep. With a background in behavioral change from The Nonverbal Group, she became fascinated with chronobiology and its practical application to sleep and our overall experience of life. Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she’s now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep. In the spirit of that goal, she has created the #2 sleep podcast, written a popular weekly sleep newsletter for over four years, partnered with luxury hotels & lifestyle brands, and has appeared on over 150 podcasts.2020 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Biological Sciences Hygiene & Healthy Living Philosophy Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 254: Ramona von Leden, PhD, Neuroscientist & Scientific Affairs Advisor at Neuronic: Bad Sleep? Neuroscientist Explains How A Light Helmet Could Help

    254: Ramona von Leden, PhD, Neuroscientist & Scientific Affairs Advisor at Neuronic: Bad Sleep? Neuroscientist Explains How A Light Helmet Could Help
    Feb 18 2026
    Ramona is a neuroscientist and scientific strategist with deep experience at the intersection of neuroscience, rehabilitation, and emerging health technologies. She earned her BS in Psychology from Brown University, her PhD in Neuroscience from the Uniformed Services University (where her research focused on the modulation of inflammation following Neurotrauma, including publications on the impact of photobiomodulation on microglial activation), and she completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Neurology Department at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.Ramona is the Senior Director of US Medical Affairs for Winback America, and serves as a Scientific Advisor for two start ups, Neuronic and the Brainnovation Network. She specializes in translating complex science into real-world clinical and commercial outcomes — from leading research and publication efforts to building clinician training programs. In these roles, she oversees clinical research, education, and regulatory positioning. At Neuronic specifically, she supports research efforts to demonstrate the efficacy of transcranial photobiomodulation on cognitive function and a variety of neurological conditions.She is passionate about leveraging technology to help people achieve their highest quality of life and brings a practical, collaborative approach to connecting science, clinical practice, and business strategy. SHOWNOTES:😴 How did Ramona von Leden go from neuroscience to sleep tech strategy at Neuronic?😴 Why is photobiomodulation sleep more than just “red light therapy”?😴 Can light help TBI sleep issues by calming a dysregulated nervous system?😴 How can 40 Hz support focus while 10 Hz helps you wind down?😴 What does it mean when your sleep latency suddenly drops to minutes?😴 How does light charge mitochondria instead of stimulating the brain?😴 What is the glymphatic system, and why does sleep unlock brain cleanup?😴 How might light improve blood flow and nitric oxide for calm and recovery?😴 What do early Neuronic studies suggest about insomnia and sleep quality?😴 Why can near-infrared light work even if you cannot see it?😴 What simple night routine upgrades made the biggest difference for sleep?😴 What is the big takeaway from Why We Sleep, and why is sleep non-negotiable for brain health?😴 Discover how Neuronic LIGHT can support your brain health through the power of light. Use code SLEEPISASKILL to save $100 on your entire order. Minimum purchase of USD 500 required.GUEST LINKS:Website: neuronic.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuronic/ DISCLAIMER:The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. 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/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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    58 mins
  • 253: Chuck McGee III, Founder of Iced Viking Breathworks: Stop Sabotaging Your Nervous System

    253: Chuck McGee III, Founder of Iced Viking Breathworks: Stop Sabotaging Your Nervous System
    Feb 13 2026

    Chuck McGee III is a breathwork instructor and ACT practitioner known for cutting through wellness noise with practical, no-nonsense nervous system tools. A Type 1

    Diabetic and traumatic brain injury survivor, he combines lived experience, physiology, and breathwork to help people regain agency over stress, pain, and performance.

    SHOWNOTES:

    😴 How did breathwork become Chuck’s “bartender-to-breath” origin story?

    😴 What if every emotional breath has a pattern—what are you unconsciously breathing into today?

    😴 Is your phone posture quietly training stress into your body?

    😴 How does a long exhale drop heart rate and signal safety fast?

    😴 What is tool shuffling, and why shouldn’t you rely on one method?

    😴 How do you build consistency with no shoulds attached?

    😴 What’s your minimum viable practice so habits actually stick?

    😴 Does one breath truly count as real breathwork?

    😴 Is mouth taping about cadence and co2—not just nasal breathing?

    😴 What’s the bedtime sleep shift from “will i sleep?” to “how soft can i breathe?”

    😴 Join Chuck’s breathwork session here: https://www.icedvikingbreathworks.com/breathing-session

    😴 And many more

    SPONSORS:

    🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill

    GUEST LINKS:

    Website: https://www.icedvikingbreathworks.com/breathing-session

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

    DISCLAIMER:
    The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. 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:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 252: Dr. Aric Prather, UCSF Sleep Psychologist & Author of The Sleep Prescription, Poor Sleep & Mental Health Are Linked

    252: Dr. Aric Prather, UCSF Sleep Psychologist & Author of The Sleep Prescription, Poor Sleep & Mental Health Are Linked
    Feb 11 2026

    😴 Why insomnia feels so personal — like something in you suddenly broke

    😴 Is insomnia an early warning sign for depression and anxiety?

    😴 If you fix sleep first, can mental health symptoms ease too?

    😴 Why caring too much about sleep can quietly make it worse

    😴 The bedtime habit that feels logical but keeps insomnia alive

    😴 “Helpful” coping strategies that secretly sabotage sleep

    😴 Night owl living in a morning world: when biology fights society

    😴 The stress–sleep loop: how bad sleep makes life feel heavier

    😴 Why CBTI is considered the gold standard for insomnia

    😴 The single sleep habit that matters more than bedtime

    😴 And many more


    SPONSORS:

    🧠 If You “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” At Night…try a quality magnesium supplement that addresses ALL the necessary forms of magnesium that you need to support calming your nervous system and sleeping deeply. https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill

    GUEST LINKS:

    Website:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671991/the-sleep-prescription-by-aric-a-prather-phd/

    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aric-prather

    DISCLAIMER:
    The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. 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:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A
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    50 mins
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