Mollie Eastman I Sleep Is A Skill, New York, NY (2026)

02/20/2026

Sun by day. Darkness at night.

But researchers are also studying near-infrared light as a targeted tool for the brain. 🧠✨
In today’s episode with neuroscientist Ramona von Leden, PhD (), the Scientific Advisor at we get into photobiomodulation (PBM) and why it’s being explored for sleep, recovery, and brain performance.

Wild highlights 👇
• A small randomized sham-controlled insomnia trial found transcranial PBM improved sleep quality scores and daytime sleepiness in just a week.
• Another sham-controlled trial found a red + near-infrared neck device before bed improved perceived sleep and relaxation, even though actigraphy didn’t shift.
• Mechanisms being studied include mitochondrial signaling and nitric oxide effects, plus a “brain cleanup” angle (glymphatic) in animal research.

Comment “LIGHT” and I’ll send you the full episode + Neuronic link with $100 off.

References:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9727457/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41125953/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10476031/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7356229/

02/20/2026

Sun by day. Darkness at night.

But researchers are also studying near-infrared light as a targeted tool for the brain. 🧠✨

In today’s episode with neuroscientist Ramona von Leden, PhD (), the Scientific Advisor at we get into photobiomodulation (PBM) and why it’s being explored for sleep, recovery, and brain performance.
Wild highlights 👇

• A small randomized sham-controlled insomnia trial found transcranial PBM improved sleep quality scores and daytime sleepiness in just a week.
• Another sham-controlled trial found a red + near-infrared neck device before bed improved perceived sleep and relaxation, even though actigraphy didn’t shift.
• Mechanisms being studied include mitochondrial signaling and nitric oxide effects, plus a “brain cleanup” angle (glymphatic) in animal research.

Comment “LIGHT” and I’ll send you the full episode + Neuronic link with $100 off.

References:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9727457/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41125953/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10476031/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7356229/

02/12/2026

If you’ve got a “sleep stack” that looks like a mini pharmacy… this one’s for you. 😅

In my conversation with Mark Dini (), a decentralised health consultant blending quantum biology, circadian science, functional medicine, and longevity, we zoom in on one simple truth: if you’re not testing, you’re guessing. Because when you’re taking magnesium + glycine + chamomile + valerian + lemon balm + all the things… but you can’t name what’s actually working? That’s not optimization, that’s overwhelming.

We cover:
• Testing vs guessing
• Why stacking too many supplements backfires
• The anxiety of “I can’t sleep without this.”
• How to simplify and focus on foundations
• Mark’s root-cause approach to sleep + health

Q. Are you optimizing your sleep, or just adding more things to it?

👉 Comment “SLEEP” and I’ll DM you the full episode.

02/05/2026

We talk so much about what we do at night to fix sleep…

but what if the real problem starts the moment you sit down in the morning?

If you’re sitting 8–12 hours a day in a compromised position, that tension doesn’t magically disappear when your head hits the pillow. It follows you into the night…into your breathing, your nervous system, and your ability to truly downshift.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Ashley Williams, a Doctor of Physical Therapy head of Sales for Anthros ( the chair 🪑 I use daily!) with 20+ years in posture, seating, and pressure management.

We connect the dots between how you sit during the day and how well you sleep at night, why lumbar support alone misses the mark, how pelvis positioning affects your diaphragm, and why breaking up sitting time can meaningfully improve sleep quality.

If you’ve been doing “all the right things” for sleep but still feel wired, tense, or unrested… this might be the missing piece.

If we are honest…most of us are likely sitting many (many!) hours a day…and yet similar to sleep most of us are not examining this very important area!

Comment “SIT” and I’ll DM you the link to the full episode and the chair that I use.

01/19/2026

Magnesium gets marketed like it is some sort of magical sleep switch like a sleeping pill.

I think of it differently. Magnesium is more of a foundational nutrient that supports normal nervous system and muscle function, which can matter if you feel tense, tight, or WIRED at night.

As always, supplements do not replace real sleep work.

If you want your sleep to change, always start with the basics:
• Morning light to start your day outside (and throughout your day!)
• Dim nights at night (incandescents & red lights) and lower stimulation as you wind down for the evening
• Consistent sleep and wake timing, seven days a week
• Stress downshifts that teach your body it is safe

From there, magnesium can act like a supportive base layer while you build those foundations.
I have personally taken a blend with 7 forms of magnesium for years, Magnesium Breakthrough by .

Comment MAG, and I will send you the one that I use.

*Fun Note! is running a New Year, New You campaign right now until January 31st, which means that you can get up to 35% off (!) Magnesium Breakthrough ritual bundles only with our partner link (very grateful!) at bioptimizers.com/sleepisaskill using the promo code SLEEPISASKILL (Comment 'MAG' and we will get you this info!)!

As always, this is not medical advice. If you have kidney issues, are pregnant, or take medications, check with your clinician first.

01/16/2026

A LOT of us in our modern society are magnesium deficient…even when they’re eating really well.

Dr. Donald Shrump Jr. (), who works with VERY elite athletes (trust me, the people he has worked with are household names!), executives, and high-output performers, explains why magnesium is one of the more overlooked foundations for sleep, nervous system regulation, and performance.

We talk about why food alone isn’t always enough, how different forms of magnesium support muscles, nerves, and downregulation, and why WHEN you do something (light, food, supplements), can sometimes matter just as much as what you do.

This conversation goes deep into sleep as a strategic advantage, from circadian timing and blood sugar to travel recovery and performance longevity.

Quick episode highlights:
• Why most people stay magnesium deficient
• The difference between magnesium forms (and why that matters)
• Sleep, nervous system regulation, and elite performance
• How timing impacts recovery more than effort

👉 Curious if magnesium could be a missing piece in your nervous system routine?

Comment “MAG,” and I’ll DM you the link to the full episode and the magnesium we've both taken for years from . 😴

*Fun Note! is running a New Year, New You campaign right now until January 31st, which means that you can get up to 35% off (!) Magnesium Breakthrough ritual bundles only with our partner link (very grateful!) at bioptimizers.com/sleepisaskill using the promo code SLEEPISASKILL (Comment 'MAG' and we will get you this info!)!

01/15/2026

Why don’t zebras get ulcers....or insomnia? 🦓

They do get stressed. They just don’t stay stressed. The threat passes, the body resets. And their days are anchored by the strongest signal your biology listens to: DAYLIGHT.

So here’s your zebra reminder: daylight matters.

Morning outdoor light helps set your circadian rhythm so you feel naturally alert earlier, and naturally sleepy later.

If you want a simple 7-day experiment:
Get 5 to 10 minutes outside within an hour of waking (and we can work up to more throughout the day!), then make your nights feel like night (think incandescence, candles, red bulbs, and screens turned way down).

If you’re using Oura or WHOOP, this is where wearables get really useful. Not as a nightly report card, but as feedback. Watch the trends: sleep timing, resting heart rate, HRV, temperature, recovery. You’ll start seeing how your light environment shapes your physiology.

*****ALSO! My new sleep course drops Wednesday, February 11, and I’m so excited to finally share it!

It blends the latest from wearables (Oura/WHOOP) with the deeper drivers that actually shape sleep: light timing, circadian rhythm, and the biology of stress and recovery. We’ll also cover what to test, from key lab markers to glucose and sleep data, so you’re not guessing.

We’ll also get into what I call Thought-Timing, the mental side of sleep that pulls from CBT-I and ACT-I, but is also rooted in the rhythms of nature.

And because sometimes “better habits” isn’t the full story, we’ll talk diagnostics too, including at-home sleep testing for sleep disorders and when it makes sense to go into a lab for a full PSG.

This isn’t just for insomniacs. It’s for anyone who wants to up-level their sleep with a clearer plan and better feedback.
Bonus: when you purchase, you’ll have the option to add an individualized sleep audit, so you can turn your current sleep results (wearable or subjective!) into a clear personal plan instead of more guessing.

Stay tuned for more information on the course. And send this to your vampire friend who needs a circadian reminder. 🧛‍♂️☀️🦓

01/14/2026

Sleep apnea can impact your s*x life and your relationship more than people realize.

It is not just snoring. Fragmented sleep can mean lower energy, mood shifts, less patience, and feeling less confident, which can quietly affect intimacy and connection. Some couples even end up sleeping separately because nights feel so disrupted.

Treatment helps, but adherence matters. If a setup feels bulky, loud, or too medical, embarrassment can get in the way of consistency.

If you suspect sleep apnea, please get tested. Then focus on the basics that support great sleep too: morning light, dim nights, consistent timing, and stress downshifts.

For couples who want a more discreet option, a mask-free, no-headgear setup can help keep your face clear and stay quiet for bed-sharing. Eclipse by Bleep ()is one option to consider.

Comment BLEEP for more info.

Not medical advice. If you suspect sleep apnea or have symptoms like loud snoring, gasping, or daytime sleepiness, talk with your clinician or a sleep specialist.

01/13/2026

What could sleeping underwater for 100 nights teach us about sleep optimization (you need to hear this!)?!
Dr. Joseph Dituri…aka Dr. Deep Sea (), a biomedical engineer and former Navy saturation diver who lived (and slept!) 100 days underwater during Project Neptune…takes us on an insane sleep deep dive (pun intended!)!

Under increased pressure and oxygen, his deep + REM sleep doubled, night after night. We’re talking moving from 30 to 33% combined to 60–66% total in deep & REM sleep depth, not just for him but for everyone who visited. With millions struggling to sleep, this discovery opened a whole new line of questioning around metabolism, oxygen, and recovery.

We cover:
• Why pressure + oxygen changed sleep architecture
• How metabolism may drive deeper Deep & REM
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy & recovery
• What this could mean for everyday sleep optimization

If deeper sleep is possible in the most unexpected environment on Earth… what are we missing at home and how could we work this into our day-to-day lives?!

👉 Comment “DEEP” and I’ll DM you the link to the full episode.

01/08/2026

Ever do everything right for sleep… and still wake up tired?

In this episode, I sit down with Brian Johnson, founder of SENERGY360 (), to talk about what most people miss (or don’t know to look for): the building biology of your home. Sleep isn’t just about supplements or bedtime routines…it’s about the environment your nervous system is soaking in all day… and night (!) long.

Brian is the only general contractor in the U.S. with triple certification from the Building Biology Institute, and his work bridges sleep science, circadian biology, and healthier homes…from air quality and humidity to lighting, EMFs, and where your outlets are placed while you sleep.

We cover:
• Why indoor air quality & humidity directly affect sleep
• How circadian-aligned lighting supports melatonin
• The impact of blue light & tech exposure at night
• Low-EMF bedrooms and why outlet placement matters
• Why “healthy sleep” starts with your built environment
If your sleep still feels off despite doing all the “right” things… this conversation might explain why.

👉 Comment “HOME” and I’ll DM you the link to the full episode.

12/29/2025

Ever notice that your mind races the moment your head hits the pillow?

When you breathe out longer than you breathe in, through your nose, you’re signaling safety to your nervous system, and you’re activating the parasympathetic state your body needs for sleep.

Our guest, Adam Ludwin, (/) learned this firsthand after scaling Tify Technologies to 300 employees across 13 markets and exiting for over $100M (!) and realizing success was costing him his health. That wake-up call led him to functional breathwork with Patrick McKeown and to building five point five, an app designed to make breathwork simple, measurable, and accessible.

In this episode, we explore:
– How longer exhales calm racing thoughts
– Breathwork’s impact on HRV and sleep latency
– Simple, nose-breathing shifts you can use tonight
If falling asleep feels harder than it should…

✨ What if your breath is the missing piece?

💬 Comment “BREATH” and I’ll DM you the link to the full episode and the link to download the app.

12/17/2025

Ever notice how your mind keeps running the moment you try to sleep?

Andrew Poles shares why sleep isn’t only about routines or supplements, it’s also about completion. When promises are broken, values feel off, or conversations stay unfinished, the body holds onto that information. And often, it shows up as overthinking at night.

We talk about how integrity, leadership pressure, and unresolved mental loops quietly interfere with deep sleep, especially for high performers - and how to close the day more cleanly.

Andrew Poles is an executive coach and leadership strategist who’s worked with 10,000+ leaders at NASA, Netflix, and Epic Games. He’s also an ultra-endurance athlete helping high performers scale without burning out.

In this episode, we cover:
😴 Why “completion” matters for sleep
😴 Integrity, broken promises, and the nervous system
😴 Burnout, leadership pressure, and rest
😴 How to end the day without mental carryover

If you’ve ever felt tired but wired at bedtime, you need to listen to this one.

💬 Comment “COMPLETION” and I’ll DM you the link to the full episode 🎧

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