Sleepless
Almost known to everyone: sleeplessness. Especially in times of stress, it can happen that you cannot get to sleep or wake up in the middle of the night. When does sleeplessness turn into insomnia and become a more serious condition? How should you deal with it? Writer and insomniac Marina Benjamin gives a new perspective on being awake at night and we learn more from sleep physician Guy Leschziner.
Show notes
Rituals helps you to slow down, take the time to relax, and find a moment of peace in your busy day. In the podcast series ’The Art of Sleep’ you learn from a variety of experts how you can improve and induce restful sleep. Join Dagmar Brusse, Creative Director at Rituals, and host Christopher Chambers on their journey of discovery into the world of sleep.
Being awake while everyone in the world seems to be asleep. Unfortunately, that is something recognizable for everyone, now and then. But what if this becomes a structural state of being? Writer Marina Benjamin has been struggling with insomnia since her childhood. So, she decides to research this topic. In this episode, she shares some of her surprising discoveries. Find out more about Marina and her work here: marina-benjamin.com
And we talk with Guy Leschziner, he is a consultant neurologist and sleep physician. He has extensive experience in treating people who have profound insomnia. He explains that working on behavioral changes has often a much more lasting effect than medication. Find more about Guy's ideas and work here: guyleschziner.com
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