The Science of Sleep: Why You're up at 3AM — And Why Worrying About It Makes It Worse | Sara Mednick

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<p dir="ltr">Sara Mednick is a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine, and the author of the book <a href= "https://www.hachettego.com/titles/sara-c-mednick-phd/the-hidden-power-of-the-downstate/9781549136191/"> The Power of the Downstate</a>. This episode is part of our month-long "Mental Health Reboot" series to mark Mental Health Awareness Month. </p> <p dir="ltr">This episode is from our archives.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The nuances of napping</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Dr. Mednick's definition of the "downstate"</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Whether there are practices that can compensate for poor sleep</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why heart rate variability is an important measurement of health</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why sex is so helpful for sleep</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">And when to take melatonin to best effect</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. <a href= "https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert">Register here.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party">here</a>, or sign up to livestream <a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream">here</a>!</p> <p>Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p>Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p>Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p>Subscribe to our <a href="https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> This episode is sponsored by:</p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Rosetta Stone</strong> — Language learning that's immersive and intuitive. Ten Percent Happier listeners get 20% off a Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.rosettastone.com/happier">https://www.rosettastone.com/happier</a></p> <p class= "font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"> <strong>Quo</strong> — The business communication system built so you never miss a call. Try free and get 20% off your first six months at <a class= "underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current" href= "https://www.quo.com/happier">https://www.quo.com/happier</a></p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p>