AG1 is sponsoring today's show. To get 1 year's FREE VITAMIN D and 5 FREE TRAVEL PACKS visit: https://bit.ly/43FwxQl Download my FREE Sleep Guide HERE: https://bit.ly/3OzqCap Did you know that up to 40% of adults in Western countries struggle to get enough sleep? While some societies have historically never even had a word for insomnia, our modern world has created an epidemic of sleep problems, which affect not only our creativity, empathy, appetite and mood but countless other aspects of who we are, too. This week's guest is Professor Guy Leschziner, a neurologist at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals in London and a professor of neurology and sleep medicine at King's College London. He is also the author of several books, including The Secret World Of Sleep: Tales of Nightmares and Neuroscience and his latest, Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human. In this fascinating conversation, we discuss: • The crucial distinction between chronic sleep deprivation and clinical insomnia - understanding which affects you is key to finding the right solution • The importance of sleep quality - not just quantity - and why some people can sleep for hours, yet still feel unrested • An incredible treatment called CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) which has an 80% success rate for insomnia • The real impact of common lifestyle factors on sleep - like caffeine, screen time, and blue light • The pros and cons of sleep trackers • Practical strategies for shift workers - discover how to adapt your sleep schedule if your work includes irregular hours • The fascinating connection between societal sleep deprivation and our collective wellbeing With over two decades of experience running sleep disorder clinics, Guy brings clarity to the often confusing world of sleep, offering evidence-based insights and practical solutions throughout our conversation. As he points out, our sleep needs are highly individual, so I hope this episode guides you in finding the approach that works best for you. #feelbetterlivemore ----- Show notes available at: https://drchatterjee.com/528 Find out about Guy: https://www.guyleschziner.com/ https://x.com/guy_lesch?lang=en-GB https://www.instagram.com/guy_lesch/ Guy’s books: The Secret World of Sleep: Journeys Through the Nocturnal Mind US https://amzn.to/415jsju UK https://amzn.to/4hN7x0M Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human US https://amzn.to/43bCQho UK https://amzn.to/4icGDzq The Man Who Tasted Words: Inside the Strange and Startling World of Our Senses US https://amzn.to/3EP6T4d UK https://amzn.to/4hQTY0e #feelbetterlivemore #feelbetterlivemorepodcast ------- Order MAKE CHANGE THAT LASTS. US & Canada version https://amzn.to/3RyO3SL, UK version https://amzn.to/3Kt5rUK ----- Follow Dr Chatterjee at: Website: https://drchatterjee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchatterjee Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Newsletter: https://drchatterjee.com/subscription DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.