Want Great Sleep Tonight? Bonus Episode!

03/12/25 • 25 min

Want to sleep better tonight? This Bonus Episode presents a guided deep relaxation intended to promote sleep or return to sleep. Hosted solo by Gita, you’ll be easily guided through a natural process that gradually slows down the body and mind, allowing you to drift into a state of peace and rest. There is no pressure, no expectations; just a comfortable and supportive practice that will help you get the rest you need to feel better and enhance your aviation goals.

Cue it up tonight for a great night’s sleep, and return to it often; the more you practice the easier it becomes to find your best night’s sleep!

Cue it up tonight for a great night’s sleep, and return to it often; the more you practice the easier it becomes to find your best night’s sleep!

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A Pilot's Checklist For Sleep

In this episode hosts Gita and John delve into the crucial, yet often overlooked, topic of sleep and its impact on aviation performance. They tackle common myths, present the latest scientific research, and explore the distinctions between short-term sleep disruptions and long-term sleep deficiencies. Through a detailed discussion, they provide actionable strategies that pilots can start implementing today to improve their sleep quality today.
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Helpful Links and Sources:

“Why a neuroscientist calls lack of sleep our greatest public health challenge” from MPR, 2019
Sleep Scientist Warns Against Walking Through Life 'In An Underslept State' from NPR Fresh Air 2017
Going Deep on Sleep with Matthew Walker, Cognitive Neuroscience Society 2018
Why is it essential to make time for sleep, with Dr. Matthew Walker, TED Radio Hour, 2021
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The Neuroprotective Aspects of Sleep. MEDtube Science 2015
A manifesto in defence of sleep, Brain,, Issue 6, June 2018
How Does Sleep Affect Athletic Performance? Mark D. Stephenson, MS, ATC, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D Aug 7, 2024, Mass General
Mindfulness meditation helps fight insomnia, improves sleep, Harvard Health, 2020
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Sleep is Your Superpower, TED Talk, Dr. Matthew Walker
Science of sleep, Dr. Michelle Olaithe, TEDx March 2021
How to Improve Your Sleep, Dr. Matthew Walker
The Best Light for Travel and Reading, the Glocusent USB Rechargeable Book Light; use it to keep your room dim prior to bedtime. Small, portable, powerful. Three different light colors, multiple brightness settings, easy swivel head to make it a small table light or just shine on a page. Perfect for bedtime!

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