Sleep. Period.

Sleep: not the poetic kind. Not the eternal kind. Just the plain, essential, sanity-saving kind.

In this reflective solo episode, host Alex Greenwood explores how his relationship with sleep has changed over the years—and why it may be time for you to reconsider yours, too.

From the overcaffeinated glory days of hustle culture to choosing an 8 p.m. bedtime over Netflix, this episode examines what it means to rest on purpose.

Whether you're a PR pro, creative, entrepreneur—or just someone who's tired of being tired—you’ll find something here that hits home.

🔗 Listen now to learn:

• Why sleep is your best productivity hack

• How sleep needs evolve by decade—from toddler to retiree

• Why staying up all night “doomscrolling” doesn’t change the world (but ruins your Tuesday)

• A simple challenge to rethink how you rest

📩 We want to hear from you:
How has your relationship with sleep changed over time?
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