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Maximal Ep. 360 | Sleep Problems
🕑 Added 2022-10-03 11:06:00 +0000 UTCThe Minimalists speak with sleep expert Jack Dell’Accio about best practices for sleep, sleep routines for people in relationships, how much sleep we’re “supposed” to get, insomnia and anxiety, nontoxic mattresses, and more.
Discussed in this episode:
When did Jack Dell’Accio begin studying sleep? (01:07)
How do couples tactfully address their sleep issues that affect one another? (03:04)
Is it more beneficial for couples to sleep together or to sleep apart? (06:18)
What approaches have you found effective as a couple in improving your sleep? (08:28)
How do I effectively communicate my sleep wants and needs with my partner? (14:57)
How important is it to use your bed solely for sleep? (15:51)
What options are available for those with sleep apnea? (16:52)
How do mattresses affect sleep? (18:30)
What are some alternatives to the CPAP machine? (29:38)
How do I make my sleep more adaptable to different conditions? (31:43)
How do we become more flexible? (36:07)
What nontoxic mattresses are available in the US? (38:42)
What are the effects of light and circadian rhythms on sleep? (38:42)
What are the three most important things to consider in a mattress? (42:38)
What treatments are available for my struggle with anxiety-related insomnia? (49:26)
How are anxiety and sleep related? (50:44)
How are sleep medications detrimental to sleep? (50:56)
What pre-sleep routines will ensure better sleep? (54:24)
Segment: Lightning Round (55:19)
How much deep sleep is ideal? (55:57)
Listener comments and minimalism tips. (1:01:27)
What supplements do you recommend to improve sleep? (1:02:50)
Segment: More About Less (1:05:38)
What is your perspective regarding pardoning student debt? (1:09:27)
What is the difference between schooling and education? (1:18:03)
What is your viewpoint regarding risk as it pertains to education? (1:21:51)
Why are you proponents of educational alternatives? (1:22:26)
Segment: Talkaboutables (1:26:28)
How do you view money through the lens of minimalism? (1:27:08)
Segment: Amass It or Trash It (1:31:55)
Why is sentimentality problematic? (1:33:06)
Segment: Impulse Purchases (1:37:29)
Segment: Advertisements Suck (1:44:14)
Segment: Obsolete Objects (1:50:30)
What is your opinion regarding incandescent bulbs compared to LEDs? (1:50:40)
What is no longer useful to you as a minimalist? (1:55:45)
Segment: Photo Friday Home Tour (2:02:28)
How can a consistently restless sleeper attain more restorative sleep? (2:08:31)
How do we get our toddler to sleep in his bed all night so he doesn’t disturb our sleep? (2:09:42)
Segment: Right Here, Right Now (2:12:23)
Segment: Added Value (2:13:32)
LINKS
Added Value: Severance
App: Endel
Article: Are LED Lights Damaging Your Retina?
Book: Love People, Use Things
Event: Sunday Symposium
Health: Ear Plugs
Health: GABA
Health: Grounding
Health: Oura Ring
Health: Pillow
Health: Shower Squeegee
Health: Sleep Mask
Health: Squatty Potty
Health: White Noise Machine
Instagram: Jack Dell’Accio
Podcast: Melatonin
Podcast: Clint Ober
Podcast: Steve Patterson and Bret Weinstein
Podcast: Patterson in Pursuit
Resources: The Minimalists
Subscribe: The Minimalists
Text: 937-202-4654
Twitter: Mitchell Earl
Twitter: Steve Patterson
Twitter: Ella Sandwich
Watch: Sunglasses Are Now Obsolete
Watch: Who Invented the Light Bulb?
Website: Essentia Mattress
Website: How to Write Better
MAXIMS
One man’s ‘enough’ is too much for the next man.
Living well will help you sleep well.
Every choice you make cuts off other possibilities.
Subtraction is greater than addition.
Psychological flexibility stretches one’s capacity for happiness.
Each day is an opportunity to begin again.
Every solution is found within the problem.
The only thing you're “supposed” to do is discover whatever works for you—and dive in!
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Comments
Noemie Pottiez
I loved this episode! I feel that part of the episode is a bit product centered! So I’m wondering if we use all these products to help us sleep it becomes an habit and makes us less adaptable to the context and more natural environment (like travel and sleep on other beds or outside). Here’s my thought and experience: I tried few years ago to use the least products as possible to help me sleep and realized I sleep better now because my body adapted to it : no curtains, no sleep mask, no earplugs no matter the context, city or nature, even youth hostels. I’ve never had such a heavy sleep since then! It took time to adapt but it gives me freedom to sleep wherever without bringing sleeping accessories.
Fannyathome
Hey Josh!! I also tell my self to wake up at a certain time if I need to wake my husband up or if I have an obligation the next day. It works every single time! It's good to hear I'm not the only one! ;)
Stephanie B Jackson
When it comes to the school debt issue, I decided to go to a school that offered me a degree as long as I worked at the school through an work study program. I ended up with a BS in accounting which has been useful but I also have a child who has chosen a path that led him to a job he loves with great individuals who are willing to teach him a trade and so I feel that whatever is your passion and works for you is a great way to go! However I do agree that a debt free degree is the only way to go!!!
