Episodes

  • Series 2 Episode 2: Presenter Katrina Ridley shares how working unsociable hours affected her sleep pattern and how getting out into nature has helped get back on track.
    Oct 1 2024

    Hosted by sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock, Sleep On gives listeners the tips and tools needed to get a better night's rest. In each episode we speak with a guest to learn their challenges and share their sleep routine, and what works for them to balance sleep with the demands of life.

    Katrina Ridley is a radio presenter who has frequently done night shifts. She talks about how the extreme variation in her sleep affected her mental and physical health. Sophie advises her and others who work shifts, on some ways to deal with tiredness and sleep issues. They discuss sleep hygiene, the effects of caffeine and how not to always be reliant on sleep data to create a calm space for rest.

    Sleep On series 2 is brought to you by The Sleep Charity and sponsored by The National Bed Federation.

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    42 mins
  • Sleep Soundscape: Glide Over
    Sep 26 2024

    This is the first in a collection of immersive spatial soundscapes designed to promote deep relaxation. Each soundscape employs scientifically backed techniques, including binaural beats and soothing natural elements, to help quiet your mind and guide you into restorative slumber.

    In this episode you Glide Over the sea like a bird and experience deep relaxation with this tranquil guide into stillness. A calming fusion of crashing waves, deep wind, brown noise and binaural beats creates a soothing atmosphere, ideal for unwinding and silencing a restless mind. The low, rich tones of brown noise and synths cocoon you in warmth, while subtle binaural beats synchronise with your brainwaves, easing you into a state of deep rest. Let the stress of the day melt away as this soundscape softly lulls you into a peaceful, restorative place.

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    32 mins
  • Series 2 Episode 1: Adventurer Squash Falconer shares how sleep fuels her extreme expeditions and offers tips to conquer sleep challenges in everyday life.
    Sep 24 2024

    Hosted by sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock, Sleep On gives listeners the tips and tools needed to get a better night's rest. We will discover how some of the most successful, busy people balance sleep with the demands of life.

    Squash Falconer is an adventure lover. In 2011, she became one of the elite of climbing and reached the summit of the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Prior to this, she was the first British woman to launch a paraglider off the summit of Mont Blanc (after motorbiking all the way from England to the foot of the mountain). She discusses how sleep and recovery affect her performance on expeditions. We find out how altitude, extreme cold and adrenaline affect sleep and how tactics to conquer sleep in a hostile environment can be used in everyday life.

    Sleep On series 2 is brought to you by The Sleep Charity and sponsored by The National Bed Federation.

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    38 mins
  • Sleep On Series 2 - Coming Soon
    Sep 18 2024

    Struggling to switch off at night? In Series Two of Sleep On, Dr. Sophie Bostock and her guests reveal simple, science-backed tips to help you find the restful sleep you've been chasing—plus, weekly soundscapes to calm your mind. Available from September 24th. Brought to you by leading creative studio Granny Eats Wolf, in partnership with The Sleep Charity and The National Bed Federation.

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    1 min
  • The ADHD Foundation: With CEO Dr Tony Lloyd.
    Feb 7 2024

    Dr Tony Lloyd from the ADHD foundation, the UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, is on a mission to advocate for and actively improve the life chances of those living with and impacted by ADHD. Tony talks about the amazing work they do and the impacts of ADHD on daily life. The conversation with Tony is followed by an immersive musical soundscape, composed to help calm your mind. You will be immersed in frequencies proven to bring peace to busy brains. These soundscapes are most effective when listened to on headphones.

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    46 mins
  • Self Strategies: Dr Lou Mycroft discusses how her ADHD has been supported by her own self strategies - the most prominent being her pursuit for joy.
    Feb 7 2024

    The conversation with Lou is followed by a peaceful, immersive musical soundscape, composed to help calm your mind. You will be immersed in frequencies proven to bring peace to busy brains. These soundscapes are most effective when listened to on headphones.

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    42 mins
  • Sensory and Sleep: Leading sleep practitioner Amanda Bland explores how sensory stimulation affects our bodies reaction to sleep behaviours and patterns.
    Feb 7 2024

    Amanda Bland talks about about how people, particularly children with ADHD and sensory issues can have problems with sleep and how as parents and carers can support them. The conversation with Amanda is followed by an immersive musical soundscape, composed to help calm your mind. You will be immersed in frequencies proven to bring peace to busy brains. These soundscapes are most effective when listened to on headphones.

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    45 mins
  • The Sleep Charity: Founder and CEO, Vicki Beevers takes us on a powerful journey through her own story of severe sleep deprivation and ADHD diagnosis.
    Feb 7 2024

    Vicki Beevers, The Sleep Charity, founder and CEO, shares the origination story and mission of the charity. She also highlights the spectrum and individuality of ADHD and the variety of strategies that can be implemented to improve sleep. The conversation with Vicki is followed by an immersive musical soundscape, composed to help calm your mind. You will be immersed in frequencies proven to bring peace to busy brains. These soundscapes are most effective when listened to on headphones.

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    44 mins