Sleep Expert Debunks the Biggest Sleep Myths | Dr Neil Stanley

Are we overcomplicating sleep? In this episode of A Dinosaur’s Guide to Avoiding Extinction, Carole Sanderson talks to sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley, who has spent more than 40 years researching sleep. Neil challenges some of the most common advice around getting a “perfect” night’s sleep — from the idea that everyone needs eight hours to sleep trackers, supplements, blue light, caffeine and rigid bedtime rules. We explore: • How to know whether you’re actually getting enough sleep • Why 8 hours isn’t the right target for everyone • Whether sleep trackers really tell you anything useful • What to do when you wake up at 3am and can’t get back to sleep • Why deep sleep matters • Whether blue light and phones really affect your sleep • The truth about dreams and REM sleep • Why a 20-minute nap may be better than another coffee • Meditation, brain waves and whether relaxation can replace sleep • The three things Neil believes matter most for better sleep • Why sleeping separately from your partner — the “sleep divorce” — could actually improve your relationship Neil’s message is refreshingly simple: stop obsessing over numbers and start paying attention to how you actually feel during the day. 📖 Dr Neil Stanley is also the co-author of The Sleep Divorce, exploring why couples may sleep better apart while maintaining intimacy and a healthy relationship. 🌐 Find out more about Neil’s work at thesleepconsultancy.com If you enjoyed this conversation, like the video, subscribe, and let us know in the comments: what’s the biggest thing stopping you from getting a good night’s sleep? #Sleep #SleepExpert #BetterSleep #Insomnia #SleepTips #SleepMyths #DrNeilStanley #SleepDivorce #Wellbeing #HealthySleep