Sleep Eazzzy with HIF

In this episode of Sleep Eazzzy , sleep expert Amanda Slinger and HIF’s Jen O’Brien unpack the far-reaching impacts of poor sleep on workplace safety, mental health, leadership, and performance. They reveal that sleep is as critical to wellbeing as diet and exercise, with consequences ranging from reduced productivity to serious safety risks. The discussion also highlights how HIF is championing s...

Is the cost-of-living crisis keeping us up at night? HIF’s inaugural Sleep Index Survey found a clear link between poor health and lower disposable income, and quality of sleep. In this episode, we talk to Dr Jemma King, a specialist in the field of behavioural and organisational psychology, about managing sleep and stress to optimise performance at work.  Dr King holds a PhD in human behaviour an...

Primarily focusing on optimising sleep and mental health in young people, Dr Cele Richardson has dedicated her efforts to developing ground-breaking therapies for sleep disorders, notably Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder and pediatric insomnia.  A clinical psychologist and lecturer in the School of Psychological Science at the University of Western Australia, she has extended her expertise to imp...

There’s a common belief that screens that emit blue light make it harder for us to fall asleep. But is that really the case?  We speak with sleep scientist and sleep practitioner Dr Michael Gradisar, on the effects of using screens on sleep … and whether or not you need to take that TV out of your bedroom. Dr Gradisar is a Professor of Psychology and Clinical Psychologist at the Child & Adoles...

Today we take a deep dive into sleep with the first CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation, Moira Junge, whose focus is firmly on raising awareness of the importance of ‘valuing sleep’ as part of a healthy lifestyle alongside regular exercise, a sensible diet, moderation in alcohol intake and smoking cessation. Moira has more than 20 years’ experience working in clinical practice as a psychologist, ha...

If we are getting adequate sleep, then we wouldn't actually be needing to nap. So if we are needing to nap on a regular basis, then it's probably a sign that we're not getting sufficient quality or quantity sleep. We speak with Dr Jen Walsh director of the Center for Sleep Science in the School of Human Sciences at UWA. For the past 20 years, Dr Walsh has focused her career on the p...

In the second of our chats with Director of the Centre for Sleep Science in the School of Human Sciences at UWA Dr. Jen Walsh we delve into the emerging topic of bedtime procrastination, where people delay going to bed without any specific reason, leading to poor sleep quality and higher daytime fatigue.  Dr Walsh explores the concept of revenge bedtime procrastination, where individuals stay up l...

Sleep is a significant challenge for new parents, often leading to exhaustion and stress as they navigate disrupted nights and the demands of caring for a newborn.   Natalie van Winckel is a dedicated and qualified early childhood educator and certified circle of security parent educator and discusses the impact of sleep deprivation on new parents and emphasises the importance of communication and...

What if you could get a better night's sleep? Welcome to 'Sleep Eazzzy' with HIF - the podcast dreams are made of. Join host Guy Rowlison & our team of expert guests as they challenge myths and misconceptions about sleep, identify determining factors that are hindering people from getting a decent night's shut eye and provide practical tips on how to catch those elusive zzz...