Ep.1 - How to get your sleep back when life gets in the way, with Sophie Bostock

You know the feeling: life happens, routines fall apart, and suddenly sleep feels like something you’ve “lost”. So, what is really going on? 

In our very first guest episode of The Method: Health in the Real World, Greg and Charlie are joined by Dr Sophie Bostock, a sleep specialist, health psychologist, and founder of The Sleep Scientist. Sophie specialises in how sleep affects mental and physical health, and, crucially, how we can recover when sleep goes off the rails. This episode offers a deep dive into the issue of sleep disruption. 

We start our science segment with a quick fire round, to discuss what happens in the brain and body when sleep is disrupted; from memory and reaction time, to hormones, mood, and cardiovascular health. And we find out how and why insomnia shows up at different phases of life.

We’ll follow up with practical advice to get our sleep back, especially for those who can’t just “catch up” or bank hours. Sophie, Greg, and Charlie dig into real world considerations, including: 

• What parents and others in chronically disrupted phases of life can realistically do to protect their sleep (23:02);
• Why building a healthy relationship with your sleep environment matters (26:06);
• How relaxation techniques can make a difference (32:33);
• Why sleep apnea is often missed, and how to spot the signs (36:10).  

Finally, we hear from our very first listeners, who shared their questions and practical challenges around sleep. If sleep has ever felt frustrating, or out of reach, this episode is for you.

Links:

• Sophie Bostock - Website
• Sophie Bostock - YouTube 
• Greg Potter - Website
• Thriva - Website

If you’d like to send us your health questions for future episodes, you can email us a voice note, or simply write in with your question at themethod@thriva.co

About Thriva:

Thriva is a proactive health platform built for the modern age. The promise of longevity often comes with years spent in poor health. We want to bridge the gap between lifespan – how long we're living – and healthspan – how well we're living. We combine powerful at-home blood testing with wearable insights and expert guidance. So you can know exactly what’s going on inside your body - and what to do about it - before issues arise. With this podcast, we hope to bring listeners confidence in everyday health decisions. 

To learn more about Thriva’s values and services, visit https://thriva.co/.