Sleep Like Your Life Depends On It with Dr. Alison Kole

Is your hustle keeping you up at night? Sleep is often the first thing we sacrifice when time feels stretched, but it’s also the very thing that can restore your clarity, energy, and emotional resilience. In this powerful episode, Dr. Alison Kole debunks the myths around shut-eye and provides practical, science-backed ways to reset your relationship with sleep. You’ll learn how your circadian rhythm actually works, how jet lag can be hacked, and why quality sleep is more about consistency than supplements or tech. Whether you’re a night owl, a sleep-deprived parent, or just tired of feeling tired, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways.  What You’ll Learn: 1:50 Why “go to bed earlier” is actually terrible advice 7:00 How to use brain dumping, body temperature, and timing to wind down 13:50 Dr. Kole’s unglamorous (but effective) travel hack for jet lag 27:36 Can what you eat before bed sabotage your rest? 41:43 The truth about “sleep banking” and how elite performers actually use it Today, Ginni is joined by sleep expert and pulmonologist Dr. Alison Kole to explore the real-world ways sleep affects your productivity, mental health, and longevity. From high-performance athletes to high-achieving founders, sleep debt is costing us more than we realize. You’ll hear about the physiology of sleep, the circadian impact of light, and why consistency beats perfection when it comes to rest. You’ll hear her personal story of burnout, motherhood, and medical training, and how learning to prioritize sleep became her superpower. You’ll learn how to conquer jet lag, the pros and cons of devices like the Oura ring and Moita Sleep headset, and surprising sleep-supporting snacks. If you’ve ever wondered why you're exhausted despite doing everything right, this conversation offers a wake-up call…pun intended. Connect with Dr. Alison Kole: Website: https://www.askthesleepmd.com/home Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sleep-is-my-waking-passion/id1684976379 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-kole-md-mph-fccp-faasm-b6a26715 Connect with Ginni: Website: https://ginnisaraswati.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati Ginni Media: www.ginnimedia.com