More Than Counting Sheep with James Swanwick
Are you looking for ways to improve your sleep? Or do you perhaps struggle with addiction? James Swanwick is an Australian-American entrepreneur who helps casual drinkers reduce or quit alcohol. A sleep evangelist, James is the co-founder (with his brother Tristan Swanwick) of the popular health brand Swanwick Sleep, which produces blue light-blocking glasses to improve well-being and sleep quality. (https://alcoholfreelifestyle.com/about) I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and where it took us, and I hope you'll also take something from it. What we discussed: James' background and why he became interested in sleep optimization (2:04) Blue light blocking glasses and the science behind them (3:51) Benefits of blue light exposure in the morning and avoiding alcohol in the evening (10:30) Avoiding caffeine the hours before going to bed at night (12:07) How alcohol hinders sleep quality (14:26) Why James stopped drinking (18:25) My 365-day sober challenge (21:57) Living life the way nature intended (24:20) Why people become addicted to substances (26:47) Childhood stories that helped shape who he is (29:55) Being self-aware and finding fulfillment (33:57) Journaling and mindset work (35:02) Business ownership as a personal development program (37:48) His clientele (40:00) The benefits of daily gratitude journaling (43:21) Addiction recovery and human psychology (50:48) Where to find James: Instagram Alcohol Free Lifestyle If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!