Episode 109 of The Teaching Space Podcast is an interview with sleep specialist, Daniel White, who has some great advice to help teachers and trainers sleep better.

Highlights * Introducing Daniel (00:50). * On burnout (01:48). * Why sleep matters (03:06). * What happens to your brain when you are awake (05:34). * How can teachers and trainers learn to sleep better? (06:30). * Become aware first - recognise the need to improve (06:43). * About circadian rhythm (07:56). * Caveman Dan! (09:00). * Light exposure (12:15). * Addictive blue light (19:38). * Avoid blue light in the evening using blue light blocking glasses (20:16). * Adjust your tech to reduce blue light (23:56). * Think about your house lighting (25:22). * Early daytime light exposure is important (27:09). * Seasonal affective disorder (31:38). * How food affects sleep (35:50). * How alcohol affects sleep (37:24). * How we sleep (38:32). * Final thought: boundaries (43:21). * Find Daniel online - links below (45:33). * Martine’s wrap up (48:28).

Thanks Thanks to Daniel White for being such a generous guest.

Helpful links * Daniel’s website * Sleep Better Live Better course * Sleep Better Live Better store * Why Light Is Just As Important As Food and How To Hack Your Smartphone, PC or Laptop For Better Sleep * Why We Sleep by Professor Matthew Walker * Daniel on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn * Audible offer * Iris and Flux (for your computer) * Martine on Voxer * Email Martine * Join The Teaching Space Community