insomnia

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Apr 11 min read

How to Solve Insomnia: Why insomnia happens, and how to get your sleep back under control - Webinar recording

In this recorded live session, find out what causes chronic insomnia and the most powerful techniques for resolving insomnia

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Are sleep-deprived Mums (and Dads) at risk behind the wheel?

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jan 252 min read

Are sleep-deprived Mums (and Dads) at risk behind the wheel?

Could being the parent of a sleepless infant put you at similar risk behind the wheel as being over the limit for drunk driving?

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation: a technique for deeper sleep

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Feb 2, 20233 min read

Progressive Muscle Relaxation: a technique for deeper sleep

A script for progressive muscle relaxation

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How to use a Sleep Diary to transform your sleep habits

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Mar 31, 20223 min read

How to use a Sleep Diary to transform your sleep habits

In an age of wearable tech, the paper sleep diary is often neglected, yet it can be one of the simplest tools to improve your sleep patterns

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jan 5, 20225 min read

Tired and lonely?

The links between loneliness and poor sleep, and how to tackle both January sees the media full of energising posts about new habits, but...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Dec 5, 20214 min read

How to Fight Winter Fatigue

At least 1 in 5 adults experience a triad of symptoms commonly known as the ‘Winter Blues’: lack of energy, low mood and over-eating.

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Nov 30, 20213 min read

Sleeping in Pregnancy

Why I am so tired? Many women experience fatigue long before they have a visible bump. Most adults need 7 to 9 hours sleep, but surveys...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Oct 17, 20214 min read

Sleep and the Menopause

Sleep problems are very common for women going through menopause, and can have a huge impact on quality of life. Research suggests that...

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Can you bank sleep to improve performance?

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jun 12, 20211 min read

Can you bank sleep to improve performance?

I am well aware of the irony of finalising this video after 11pm at night 🤦 but no-one's perfect 😉 This video is all about what to do,...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jun 12, 20211 min read

The Insomnia Diaries, by Miranda Levy

If you're interested in how to recover from insomnia, I would heartily recommend this book. Miranda's story takes sleep problems to an...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Apr 20, 20211 min read

Why does Stress Mess with your Sleep?

In this video I explore why some people are more vulnerable to poor sleep in response to stress, and 3 opportunities to change things.

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Apr 4, 20211 min read

How to Relax (Part 1)

This is a simple 2 minute exercise you can do anywhere to help you relax, and switch off the 'fight or flight' stress response.

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Why do some people struggle with sleep, while others sleep well?

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Mar 19, 20211 min read

Why do some people struggle with sleep, while others sleep well?

In this video I explain one model to explain how insomnia develops. We all start with some sort of predisposition, which makes some...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Mar 11, 20211 min read

The Food Medic Podcast

It was a tremendous privilege to be invited to speak to Dr Hazel Wallace, aka The Food Medic. Hazel is currently working as a doctor...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Mar 4, 20212 min read

My Top 10 Sleep Books on World Book Day

In honour of World Book Day, thought I'd pick out my current top 10 books on sleep, and sleep science.. it's a changing feast but there...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Feb 19, 20211 min read

How not to fall asleep

This week, I've had the great privilege to feature on a couple of podcasts. Whenever I have a an event which could have a big audience, I...

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How to Strengthen the Bed Sleep Connection

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jan 22, 20211 min read

How to Strengthen the Bed Sleep Connection

Do you struggle to sleep in your own bed, but feel sleepy on the sofa? If you've experienced poor sleep for a while, it might be that...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jan 7, 20211 min read

How to fall back to sleep

In the second of my weekly videos for 2021, I demonstrate a technique to get back to sleep in the middle of the night. I explain why we...

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How to fall asleep when adrenaline is keeping you awake

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Oct 14, 20205 min read

How to fall asleep when adrenaline is keeping you awake

It’s hard to sleep when we’re stressed. Most of us know this all too well, but the stresses we face are rarely life threatening. Even...

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How can you protect your sleep in lockdown? 10 Sleep Commandments

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Apr 30, 20205 min read

How can you protect your sleep in lockdown? 10 Sleep Commandments

Humans are brilliantly adaptive, and as we start to accept these new norms, sleep will start to become deeper again...

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