Did you know nearly 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough quality sleep? For leaders, that lack of rest shows up everywhere—lower energy, weaker focus, poor moods, and costly decision-making mistakes.
That’s why this week’s guest is Mollie Eastman—sleep coach, entrepreneur, and host of the top-rated podcast Sleep Is a Skill. Mollie went from years of insomnia and burnout to becoming one of the most trusted experts helping high performers reclaim their sleep, avoid sleep anxiety, and build the recovery systems they need to thrive.
This conversation with Sean Patton dives deep into how leaders can use sleep as a superpower for performance, health, and leadership.
🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (00:44) Why sleep is the foundation of leadership and performance
- (02:48) Mollie’s personal battle with insomnia and how it fueled her mission
- (11:33) Why CBT-I and ACT-I are the gold standard (not sleeping pills)
- (18:20) Can you make up for lost sleep—and what science really says
- (26:48) How to find your personal sleep need (7, 8, or 9 hours?)
- (31:39) Top 5 habits for better sleep: light, temperature, food timing, thought timing, and more
- (44:52) What companies can do to improve employee performance through sleep
📌 Links!
- Website & Sleep Assessment: sleepisaskill.com
- Podcast: Sleep Is a Skill (available on Apple, Spotify & more)
- Newsletter: Weekly sleep strategies delivered every Monday
🎧 Listen: https://nolimitleadership.buzzsprout.com
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No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.
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