On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, physician and certified sleep specialist, to discuss the importance of sleep training from infancy to adulthood. Dr. Holliday-Bell explains how building consistent sleep habits supports long-term health by reducing risks like cardiovascular disease, anxiety, and depression, while also improving daily energy, focus, and creativity. Dr. Holliday-Bell shares her insights from her own experience sleep training her infant and breaks down the variety of methods parents can use to help their children sleep through the night. Emily and Dr. Holliday-Bell discuss the need for setting solid sleep routines for your toddler, teen, and evolving with these habits as your children grow up. Ultimately, Dr. Holliday-Bell reveals the key to supporting your child’s sleep is supporting your own.
(00:54) Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell’s Background and Intro
(03:18) WHOOP Rapid Fire Q’s
(04:03) Importance of Regulating Your Own Sleep to Help Your Child
(05:42) How You Sleep As A Child Impacts Your Sleep As An Adult
(06:31) Skills & Behaviors You Need For Your Child’s Sleep Routine
(09:36) The Three Habits To Try Before Seeking Help From Your Pediatrician
(10:30) Life Through Sleep Stages: Newborn, Infancy, and Adulthood
(15:52) How To Sleep Train Your Toddler
(17:22) Importance of Whole Family Sleep Hygiene
(20:30) Common Misconceptions About Sleep and Sleep Training
(30:50) What To Look For In A Sleep Specialist
(33:50) Sleep For Teens: How To Ensure Your Teen Is Sleeping Effectively
(36:58) Sleep Patterns and Puberty: How Parents Can Help?
(42:40) How To Reduce Sleep Deprivation
(47:55) Wearables and Sleep Tracking for Parents & Kids
(49:15) Dr. Holliday-Bell’s Message For Kids, Teens, & Parents
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