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Sleep Quality

Jonathan Mendosa and Brad Barrett discuss the importance of sleep hygiene and its impact on cognitive function. Jonathan shares his past experiences with poor sleep habits, like falling asleep with the TV on, and how he's improved his sleep environment by eliminating blue lights and maintaining a consistent bedtime. Brad emphasizes the detrimental effects of all-nighters, equating their impact on cognitive function to being drunk.

I think a lot of people still hold to the ideal of, oh, I'll pull an all nighter to study for that test, or oh, that executive only gets 4 hours of sleep per night. Those things are crazy.

--- Brad Barrett

Both hosts agree on the importance of winding down before bed and avoiding stress-inducing activities like checking phones or playing video games 1 2.

   

Sleep Disruptions

Jonathan shares his challenges with sleep disruptions due to his son's potty training, which requires him to wake up multiple times a night. This experience has highlighted the importance of a stable sleep routine and the impact of interruptions on overall restfulness. Brad, who has struggled with being a light sleeper, finds that maintaining a consistent sleep environment helps mitigate these disruptions.

It's tapering down just a little bit. Yeah, I mean, I have no anchor for this. I have no basis for this.

--- Jonathan Mendosa

Both hosts emphasize the significance of creating a conducive sleep environment, such as using blackout curtains and avoiding electronic devices before bed 2 1.