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How to sleep better when your life is chaos — and why it matters for your health | The Method

You know the feeling: life happens, routines fall apart, and suddenly sleep feels like something you’ve “lost”. So, what is really going on? In our very first guest episode of The Method: Health in the Real World, Greg and Charlie are joined by Dr Sophie Bostock, a sleep specialist, health psychologist, and founder of The Sleep Scientist. Sophie specialises in how sleep affects mental and physical health, and, crucially, how we can recover when sleep goes off the rails. This episode offers a deep dive into the issue of sleep disruption. We start our science segment with a quick fire round, to discuss what happens in the brain and body when sleep is disrupted; from memory and reaction time, to hormones, mood, and cardiovascular health. And we find out how and why insomnia shows up at different phases of life. We’ll follow up with practical advice to get our sleep back, especially for those who can’t just “catch up” or bank hours. Sophie, Greg and Charlie dig into real world considerations, including: What parents and others in chronically disrupted phases of life can realistically do to protect their sleep (23:02); Why building a healthy relationship with your sleep environment matters (26:06); How relaxation techniques can make a difference (32:33); Why sleep apnea is often missed, and how to spot the signs (36:10). Finally, we hear from our very first listeners, who shared their questions and practical challenges around sleep. If sleep has ever felt frustrating, or out of reach, this episode is for you. Links: Sophie's Website - https://www.thesleepscientist.com/ Sophie's YouTube -    / @drsophiebostock   Greg Potter - https://gregpotterphd.com Thriva - https://thriva.co If you’d like to send us your health questions for future episodes, you can email us a voice note, or simply write in with your question at themethod@thriva.co About your hosts: Dr Greg Potter is a health consultant with a PhD in sleep, nutrition, and metabolic health, and a master’s in exercise physiology. A real chameleon in the health world, he works across product development, coaching, scientific advisory, and science communication. He also loves meeting people, exploring new places, and spending an unreasonable amount of money on specialty coffee. On this show, Greg is here to cut through the noise of the wellness world and help listeners focus on what truly moves the needle for long-term health. Charlie Edmondson is a proudly Northern outdoors lover, with a growing passion for what it means to live well. She spent years firing her health questions at Greg over voice notes; a habit she now conveniently brings to the show. A real sports addict, Charlie has tried everything from swimming, to hockey, and cycling, to endurance racing representing Team GB in triathlon and duathlon across the globe. She is also a dog mum and doesn’t say no to the occasional Guinness. She brings her warmth to the Method to champion the voice of the everyday listener, who might not be an expert in health, but is brimming with questions. About Thriva: Thriva is a proactive health platform built for the modern age. The promise of longevity often comes with years spent in poor health. We want to bridge the gap between lifespan – how long we're living – and healthspan – how well we're living. We combine powerful at-home blood testing with wearable insights and expert guidance. So you can know exactly what’s going on inside your body - and what to do about it - before issues arise. With this podcast, we hope to bring listeners confidence in everyday health decisions.