Dr Sophie Bostock: “I think about rest as protection” Sleep, stress and feeling safe

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<p>When did you last look at the sky? Sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock takes Fearne from her windowless studio onto the streets of London to remind her what daylight looks like, before they delve into how we get good quality rest. </p><br><p>Fearne unpacks her own longstanding battle with switching off her racing thoughts and getting good sleep, and gets some tips from Sophie on how to quieten a busy mind, and stop fighting sleep.</p><br><p>Plus, Sophie shares her upcoming adventure - rowing unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean. A journey of 3,000 miles which will see her having to sleep in 2 hour intervals, something which will undo years of work establishing a sleep routine. So what will she learn about sleep as she faces the waves?</p><br><p>You can follow Sophie’s incredible journey across the Atlantic <u><a href="https://growatlantic.team/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></u>. </p><p>If you have questions about Melatonin, NICE has published guidance for both <u><a href="https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/insomnia/prescribing-information/prolonged-release-melatonin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">adults</a></u> and <u><a href="https://bnfc.nice.org.uk/drugs/melatonin/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">children</a></u>.</p><br><p>We&#39;d love to hear from you - email Fearne at hello@happyplaceofficial.co.uk</p><br><p>If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:</p><br><p><u><a href="https://pod.fo/e/43c1ec" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adam Kay</a></u></p><br><p><u><a href="https://pod.fo/e/40cd32" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Nicole LePera</a></u></p><br><p><u><a href="https://pod.fo/e/394770" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Poorna Bell</a></u></p><p>Child on the line is a three-part documentary podcast series celebrating the Volunteer Counsellors of Childline, and the brave children &amp; young people who contact the helpline service.</p><p>Listen here: <a href="https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.childonthelinepodcast.com/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>