Circadian Health Explained | Mollie Eastman

Why can you be exhausted all day — but still unable to sleep at night? Sleep expert Mollie Eastman joins Orshi McNaughton to explore chronic insomnia, circadian rhythm disruption, sleep-disordered breathing, and the factors that can keep people trapped in poor sleep despite trying everything. Mollie shares her own experience with sleep anxiety and discusses sleeping medications, REM sleep, sleep apnea and upper airway resistance syndrome, chronobiology, social jet lag, HRV, and wearable sleep tracking. They also explore how light exposure, breathing, cortisol, and daily routines can influence sleep quality and long-term recovery. CHAPTERS 00:00 Women & Chronic Insomnia 01:25 Mollie’s Experience with Sleep Anxiety & Panic Attacks 04:12 Sleeping Pills & Chronic Sleep Problems 08:32 Sleep Quality & REM Sleep 13:54 Sleep Apnea vs. Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome 17:24 Tongue-Tie Release, Nasal Breathing & ENT Interventions 21:07 Chronobiology & Resetting Your Body Clock 26:53 Social Jet Lag, Cortisol & Melatonin 30:58 Balancing Social Life & Sleep 35:14 Sleep Trackers, HRV & Recovery 42:44 Where to Find Mollie Eastman ABOUT MOLLIE EASTMAN Mollie Eastman is a sleep optimization expert and founder of Sleep Is A Skill. Her work focuses on circadian rhythm, chronobiology, sleep tracking, behavioral sleep strategies, and helping people better understand and improve their sleep. Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepisaskill/ THE AGE REVERSAL PROJECT The Age Reversal Project explores the people, science, technologies, and experiments pushing the boundaries of human longevity and healthspan. Hosted by Orshi McNaughton. Website: https://orshimcnaughton.com Substack: https://substack.com/@orshimcnaughton YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AgeReversalProject Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orshimcnaughton/ Subscribe to The Age Reversal Project for conversations with the scientists, physicians, founders, and innovators working at the frontier of longevity. DISCLAIMER This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding persistent insomnia, sleep-disordered breathing, medications, procedures, and treatment decisions. MUSIC CREDIT “Power Play” by Top Flow https://pixabay.com/users/top-flow-28521292 Licensed under the Pixabay License: https://pixabay.com/service/terms