Episode #94: The Sleep Episode You Didn't Know You Needed with Dr. Ben Long

Episode #94: The Sleep Episode You Didn't Know You Needed with Dr. Ben Long

Dr. Benjamin Long is a sleep medicine physician who noticed something curious: His Christian patients had rich bedtime rituals—prayer, Scripture, quiet—but never thought to lean on them when sleep wouldn't come. You don’t have to be spiritual to appreciate this episode. He and Dr. Cindy explore the science of sleep, why your teenager isn't lazy, and what faith traditions might have known about rest long before the research caught up.

In this episode, we cover:

(4:00) Where are we screwing things up regarding sleep?

(6:00) Diving into Circadian Rhythms.

(11:00) What detriment do we see when we’re working in a second- and third-shift world?

(15:00) Is there a connection between aging and requiring less sleep?

(16:00) Breaking down the pros and cons of naps.

(25:00) Making the connection between sleep and spirituality.

(32:00) Helpful hints to improve our sleep habits.

(34:00) Rapid-fire questions

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