The Wired Dreamer – Using Technology for Better Sleep | Dusk and Dreams: Ep. 15

What if the very device that keeps you awake... could also be the key to helping you rest?

Tonight on Dusk and Dreams, join me, Yarrow, as we explore the modern paradox of sleep and technology. We all know the glow of a screen can be a thief of rest, but in this episode, we’ll discover how our devices can also be our heroes.

I’ll share the surprising science behind why your phone is your sleep enemy, delving into concepts like melanopsin cells and dopamine spikes that keep you awake. We'll also unpack the psychological toll of 'digital vigilance' (that low-level alertness we feel even when we’re not scrolling).

Then, we’ll turn the tables and explore how tech can be your ally. I’ll share how modern tools are just echoes of ancient wisdom:

• Blue light filters and smart lighting as our modern-day firelight.

• Wearables as our temple scribes, giving us data on our sleep rhythms.

• Soundscapes and neurostimulation as new forms of ancient lullabies.

• The fascinating worlds of ASMR and haptic feedback as modern sensory rituals.

We’ll also take a look at a few ancient sleep practices, from the firelight effect to the concept of Valetudo, and see what they can teach us about our technology today.

Finally, join me for a guided Night Reset to help you gently transition from the wired world into a state of deep, restorative rest.

Tonight's Immersive Soundscape: Settle in to the sounds of a calming hearth fire, a sanctuary from the city storm and rain outside. The ambiance will transition to the gentle lapping of soft waves for our meditation, guiding you toward deep peace.

✨ Coming Up Next:

• Coming This Friday (Episode 16): Next, take a flight on the wild side with my alter ego, YLDragons, as I take you into the shadows of the modern night in "Urban Legends & Nighttime Stories in Modern Culture." From haunted highways to ghost stories that travel by text thread, we’ll explore why these modern myths take root and what they say about our deepest fears.

• Coming This Tuesday (Episode 17): Then, Yarrow returns to explore "The Nighttime Lab: Experiments in Rest." We'll uncover a week of personal tests and trials—old and new, scientific and ancient—to see what really helps the body and mind surrender to deep, restorative sleep. Some experiments may surprise you... and some may just become your next nighttime ritual.

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