The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast

BIO: Dr. Kelli has over 30 years of experience in clinical mental health. She is the Founder of Quantum Mental Health Institute specializing in anxiety recovery training, mentorship and certification for practitioners. Dr. Kelli is also faculty at the Institute for Applied Quantum Biology. SHOWNOTES: 😴 Could anxiety be a signal instead of something broken? 😴 Why are sleep and mental health deepl...

Dr. Christopher Winter has been involved with sleep medicine and sleep research since 1993. Currently he is the owner of Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine clinic and CNSM Consulting. He is the author of The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It as well as The Rested Child: Why Your Tired, Wired or Irritable Child May Have a Sleep Disorder – and How to Help.  In...

Dr. Bill Andrews is a renowned scientist, molecular biologist, and leading expert in longevity research. He earned his Ph. D. in Molecular & Population Genetics in 1981 and has spent decades advancing the science of aging, cancer, and telomere biology. Best known for leading the discovery of telomerase, the enzyme closely linked to cellular aging, Dr. Andrews holds more than 50 patents and has...

Dr. Meredith Broderick is triple board-certified sleep expert and clinician.  She attended medical school at The Ohio State University, completed a neurology residency at Case Western Reserve University, and a sleep medicine and behavioral sleep medicine fellowship at Stanford Medical Center.  After training, she served as an assistant professor of neurology at Case Western Reserve Unive...

Nadine Artemis, the author of Renegade Beauty and Holistic Dental Care, is the creator of Living Libations, a pure and luxurious line of organic oral care, botanical beauty care, and medicinal elixirs often called the “holy grail” of wholesome skincare. Artemis is an innovative aromacologist, and her healing formulations and her concept of renegade beauty encourage effortlessness and inspire peopl...

Dr Shereen Lim is a Perth-based dentist and among the first in Australia to complete a postgraduate qualification in Dental Sleep Medicine. She began her career working with adults with snoring and sleep apnea but soon recognized that many of these problems had their roots in childhood and could often be lessened or delayed through earlier identification and management. This insight inspired her f...

SHOWNOTES: 😴 Could poor sleep be a hidden brain problem? 😴 Why does your brain stay in survival mode at night? 😴 Can unresolved stress keep you from sleeping? 😴 What happened before age 10 that still affects sleep today? 😴 Could your morning routine matter more than supplements? 😴 Why does early sunlight help set up better sleep? 😴 Can checking your phone raise cortisol too soon? 😴 Are sle...

Brian Karr, a second-generation indoor environmental consultant, specializes in assisting hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions by identifying and addressing mold, mycotoxins, and other indoor pathogens in their homes, leading to significant improvements in their health. As the co-founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test, Brian has become a recognized authority on indoor enviro...

Charlie Morley is an internationally recognized teacher of lucid dreaming, trauma-informed sleep, and mindfulness, with over 25 years of experience in lucid dreaming practice. A bestselling Hay House author, two-time TED speaker, and Mindvalley coach, Charlie has taught workshops and retreats in more than 20 countries and has worked with organizations including the NHS, the British Army, Reuters,...

Dr. Saema Tahir is a quadruple board-certified physician specializing in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine in New York City. She completed her medical training at Ross University School of Medicine, followed by residency at Case Western Reserve University and fellowships in Sleep Medicine at Temple University Hospital and Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Drexel U...

Ian Mitchell is a research scientist, pharmaceutical consultant, entrepreneur, and founder of Wizard Sciences. His work focuses on longevity, metabolic health, mitochondrial function, stem cells, quantum biology, and advanced wellness technologies. With a background in chemistry and biochemistry, Ian has spent years researching the biological mechanisms behind aging, cognitive performance, recover...

Dr. Michael J. Breus, PhD has the distinction of being a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is one of only 168 people in the world to have passed the Sleep Medical Speciality board without going to Medical School. World-renowned as The Sleep Doctor™, he is a bestselling author, media personality, keynote speaker, and brand a...

😴 Why nasal breathing matters more than most realize when it comes to sleep. 😴 Could nasal valve collapse be affecting your sleep? 😴 What if your deviated septum isn't the whole problem? 😴 How can airway obstruction impact sleep quality? 😴 Why do some CPAP users still struggle? 😴 Could mouth tape make breathing harder for some people? 😴 What makes VivAer different from traditional surgery?...

Meredith Oke is the host of the Quantum Biology Collective podcast and non-profit founder, Meredith has been down the sleep rabbit hole for years, learning what works, what doesn’t and how to raise a family that sleeps.   SHOWNOTES: 😴 Could your light bulbs secretly drain your energy nightly? 😴 Morning sunlight may reset your body faster than expected 😴 Sleeping longer doesn’t guarantee better...

Dr. Josef Witt-Doerring, MD is a psychiatrist renowned for his expertise in the field of drug tapering and withdrawal management. With years of experience in clinical psychiatry, he has developed a particular interest and specialization in assisting patients with the safe and effective tapering of psychiatric medications. His approach is patient-centered, focusing on individualized plans that prio...

Kim Rogers spent over 20 years in Western medicine running 25 healthcare colleges, teaching as a professor, authoring medical materials, and earning two healthcare degrees, all while battling chronic illness herself. In 2019, her health declined severely, leading her and her husband to sell everything and move to their property to build a log home and focus on healing. After exploring natural appr...

Dr. Chris Motley is a globally renowned alternative health practitioner specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine, frequency medicine, and kinesiology. His mission is to remove fear from health information, and empower individuals to take charge of their well-being. He resides in Nashville. SHOWNOTES: 😴 Why does your body wake up at the same time ? 😴 What if sleep issues are linked to organs?...

Andrej Klokner, a Scale Up Coach, CEO, and licensed productivity expert with over 15 years of experience helping leaders grow from 5 to 30 plus team members with more ease. He’s also the creator of the Integrated Man concept.  SHOWNOTES: 😴  Why productivity myths keep you stuck in burnout 😴  How your relationship with time affects your sleep and energy 😴  Why trying to do everything leads to me...

😴  Dan shared why light exposure influences sleep quality 😴  Jai explained what you need to know about Circadian rhythm & sleep  😴  Why sleep struggles persist despite optimal habits 😴  How sunlight benefits support restorative sleep outcomes 😴  Why blue light disrupts evening cognitive readiness 😴  How red light promotes physiological relaxation responses 😴  Why modern lifestyle misaligns...

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, CNAS, is an internationally recognized author, speaker, and pioneer in holistic dentistry. She founded Total Care Dental and Living Well with Dr. Michelle, offering resources to help people regain their health. After mercury exposure in her dental practice made her ill, she became a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and created "Health-Based Denti...

In addition to being a respected clinical psychiatrist for more than 20 years, Dr. Matt Bernstein is Accord’s chief executive officer and one of the leading voices in the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. After graduating summa cum laude from Columbia University in New York, N.Y., with a bachelor’s degree in English literature, he received his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medic...

Dr. Douglas Krohn is an award-winning primary care physician, a Clinical Professor at New York Medical College, and a sleep apnea patient with deep insights into the patient journey and effective care delivery. He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the American Telemedicine Association, and the American Board of Pediatrics. SHOWNOTES: 😴  Why sleep disorders must be addressed b...

Dr. Melissa Sonners is a nervous system guide, brainwave educator, and the author of The Connection Code (Hay House, 2026). After finding herself stretched between motherhood, ambition, and eventually a serious illness, Melissa was forced to rebuild her life from the inside out. Through that journey, she discovered something powerful: true healing doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from learnin...

Patrick McKeown is an internationally recognized breathing expert and author, specializing in functional breathing, sleep, and mental health. Over the past two decades, he has helped thousands of people worldwide improve their sleep, health, and performance through the science of optimal breathing. Patrick’s latest book, The Breathing Cure for Better Sleep, brings together cutting-edge research an...

BIO: Rob Sweetman – Former Navy SEAL, MBA, Sleep Scientist Rob Sweetman is a former Navy SEAL turned sleep scientist dedicated to optimizing human performance in high-stress environments. With firsthand experience of the brutal effects of sleep deprivation in military operations, Rob has spent years researching and developing solutions to improve sleep for service members, first responders, and hi...