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Sleep: The Overlooked Secret to Emergency Preparedness | Disaster Class Podcast

What if the biggest upgrade to your disaster readiness isn’t more gear… but better sleep? In this episode of Disaster Class, Jason and Wesley sit down with Lori Oliver and Jill MacRae, co-founders of The Inactive Company, to uncover how rest fuels resilience. From first responders pulling night shifts to families preparing for emergencies, sleep may be the most overlooked survival tool. Discover the Sleep 7 Playbook, why sleep loss wrecks decision-making, and how to build a “sleep cave” so you stay sharp when it matters most. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & guest intro 00:00:21 – Why sleep = preparedness (performance + resilience) 00:04:56 – The Sleep 7 Playbook 00:10:20 – Blue light “tech timeouts” & morning sunlight 00:12:49 – Build your sleep cave (dark, cool, quiet) 00:17:43 – White noise vs. silence (managing preferences) 00:20:08 – How sleep loss impairs decisions in emergencies 00:25:22 – Sleep deprivation stages & real risks 00:26:59 – First-responder realities (stats, drowsy driving) 00:29:09 – Night-shift tactics & building a sleep culture 00:32:57 – One small change you can try this week 00:36:58 – Where to get the Sleep 7 Playbook & mask 00:38:50 – Real-world example: fatigue & pro athletes 43:01 – End 🔥 What you’ll learn -Why lack of sleep impairs judgment like alcohol 🚨 -The Sleep 7: seven behavior-based steps to train better sleep 🛌 -How to design a personal sleep cave 🌙 -The science behind blue-light tech timeouts & morning sunlight ☀️ -Practical tips for EMS, firefighters, police & shift workers 🚑 -Two small, realistic sleep improvements you can make this week ✔️ 🔗 Resources & Links The Inactive Company (Sleep 7 Playbook + Inactivator mask): https://inactiveco.com Follow The Inactive Company on Facebook / Instagram / LinkedIn for more sleep strategies ✅ Listener Challenge Night: Start a 60-min tech timeout (dim lights, no blue light). Morning: Get 5–10 minutes of natural light (outside or at a window). 👉 Comment below: Did you feel more alert or calmer the next day? 💬 Join the conversation Drop a comment: What’s your #1 sleep challenge right now? Share this with a first responder, shift worker, or friend who needs better rest. 📥 Subscribe & follow If this episode helped you rethink preparedness, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. Listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts—search Disaster Class anywhere you get podcasts. 🔗 Sponsors & Partners 🧢 Sawyer Products Sawyer offers the most advanced solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water, and injuries—everything from high-quality water filtration systems to insect repellents. Every purchase supports clean water programs for those in need, both in the U.S. and around the world, including disaster relief efforts. 👉 Visit: https://www.sawyer.com 🎲 EM Disaster Gaming Emergency preparedness doesn’t have to be boring. EM Disaster Gaming brings emergency management training to life through interactive tabletop wargames like Wildfire Mayhem, created by a Certified Emergency Manager. These games are designed to teach coordination, decision-making, and disaster response in a fun and engaging way. Learn more today and level up your preparedness! Get 15% off with Promo Code: DISASTERCLASS 🌐 Visit EMDisasterGaming.com. 🩸STOP THE BLEED® Coalition Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable death after injury. But in just one hour, you can learn three simple steps to save a life. The STOP THE BLEED® Coalition is a nonprofit organization formed to support and scale the national STOP THE BLEED® campaign, helping bring bleeding control training and tools to communities across the country. Find a class near you and to learn how you can get involved. 🌐 Visit: StopTheBleedCoalition.org. 🛡️ Instinct Ready DisasterClass is proudly brought to you by Instinct Ready, dedicated to educating, preparing, and equipping communities for emergencies and disasters through quality training, comprehensive planning, and premium products. 🎁 Get 10% off your order with code DISASTERCLASS 📞 Call: (845) 244-6360 🌐 Visit: https://www.instinctready.com