Sleep On
Do you ever find yourself lying awake, thoughts racing, unable to switch off? Your mind is a maze, and sleep seems a distant dream… What if you could gently guide your mind to a place of calm, a sanctuary where sleep comes easily…? Sleep On is brought to you by The Sleep Charity, a national, award-winning charity empowering the nation to sleep better. In Sleep On, Dr Sophie Bostock - The Sleep Scientist, shares simple practices that can transform your nights, and secrets to finding that elusive rest. Joining Sophie to explore the science of sleep are some of the brightest minds with the busiest lives, who share their stories and their own tips and tricks that have helped them get a better night’s sleep.
Episodes
Performance scientist Dr Peter Tierney joins Dr Sophie Bostock to explore what elite sport can teach us about sleep, recovery, and sustainable performance. Having worked across professional rugby, football and wearable technology innovation, Peter brings a rare perspective on how recovery habits translate from elite athletes to everyday life.
In this episode, Peter shares what separates the highest performers from the rest, how att...
Record-breaking adventurer, explorer and keynote speaker Darren Edwards joins Dr. Sophie Bostock to uncover an often overlooked part of the journey: sleep. After a climbing accident left him paralysed from the chest down, Darren transformed adversity into a platform for pioneering expeditions, leadership and resilience.
In this episode, Darren discusses how major physical trauma, intense rehabilitation, and life-on-the-edge challe...
Dr Naomi Potter, founder and clinical lead of Menopause Care Ltd and British Menopause Society–accredited menopause specialist, joins Dr Sophie Bostock to unpack how menopause, hormonal shifts, and sleep are deeply intertwined.
With 16 years as an NHS GP before specialising entirely in menopause care, Naomi brings both clinical rigour and real-life empathy to the conversation. She is the co-author of Menopausing, a Sunday Times ...
Mercury Prize–nominated musician, DJ, producer, and bandleader Emma-Jean Thackray joins Dr. Sophie Bostock to explore sleep from the perspective of a life lived on the road, under stage lights, and in constant creation through a neurodivergent lens.
As one of the UK’s most exciting experimental artists, blending jazz, electronica, and club culture, Emma-Jean brings a distinctive perspective on how sleep affects emotional regulation...
Dr. Aditi Desai, President of the British Society of Dental Sleep Medicine, joins Dr. Sophie Bostock to demystify what sleep apnoea really is — especially the role dentists can play in diagnosing and treating it.
Dr. Desai is an experienced dental surgeon who specialises in dental sleep medicine, treating sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), snoring, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, and sleep bruxism. She le...
London’s own “Gong Girl,” Athena Ko, joins Dr. Sophie Bostock to share how sound meditation can open pathways to deep rest and mental calm. Together they will explore how gong baths and sound healing can support sleep, soothe an overactive mind, and anchor us in presence.
Athena is one of London’s leading gong masters and meditation teachers. As founder of The Gong Girl, she specialises in guiding people, especially those under hig...
Human performance scientist Dr. James Hewitt joins Dr. Sophie Bostock to dig into how the principles of regenerative performance can transform the way we recover, and sleep. Together they explore how training harder, working smarter, and recovering better all intersect, and why quality sleep is central to every high-performer’s toolkit.
James started his journey as a full-time racing cyclist, holds a PhD in Performance Science and ...
Sleep On is back from 16th October with a brand new series hosted by Dr. Sophie Bostock, your sleep scientist and guide to unlocking the power of sleep for better health, happiness, and performance.
Sleep On Series 4 is brought to you by the Sleep Charity
This series explores the science and stories behind great sleep — what works, what doesn’t, and how to build lasting habits for deeper rest. Guests include a human performance sci...
Overlook majestic mountains as the wind gently flows through your hair with this immersive sleep soundscape. A soothing blend of white noise and soft, rhythmic synths harmonises with the natural sound of the breeze, creating a peaceful, immersive atmosphere. The wind's gentle whispers calm your mind, while the subtle synths weave through the air, guiding you into a restful place. Close your eyes, feel the cool mountain air, and let...
This is another special episode featuring a spatial soundscape crafted to promote deep relaxation. Using scientifically backed techniques like binaural beats and soothing natural elements, the soundscape is designed to quiet your mind and guide you into restorative headspace.
In this episode, Echos of Serenity, drift away into a state of deep relaxation with this captivating sleep soundscape. A soothing, evolving melody flows seaml...
Rachel Ama is a vegan chef and cookery entrepreneur. Since becoming a mother, she has faced many challenges with her sleep. Rachel and Sophie discuss how attitudes towards food and eating habits can impact sleep and the role of mealtimes in getting better rest.
Find out more about Rachel’s work here https://www.rachelama.com/
Sleep On Series 3 is brought to you by the Sleep Charity and s...
This is a very special episode featuring a spatial soundscape crafted to promote deep relaxation. Using scientifically backed techniques like binaural beats and soothing natural elements, the soundscape is designed to quiet your mind and guide you into restorative headspace.
In this episode, Glide Over and drift like a bird above the waves and experience deep relaxation. A tranquil blend of crashing waves, deep wind, brown noise, a...
Biologist, award-winning TV presenter and National Geographic explorer, Niall McCann has slept in some of the world’s most dangerous environments - he’s rowed the Atlantic, skied across Greenland, and suffered a spinal cord injury after speedflying. You may have seen him on TV presenting wildlife documentaries including Biggest and Baddest, as well as working with Sir David Attenborough on a Perfect Planet.
In this episode, Niall t...
Dr Victoria Revell, is an Associate Professor in Translational Sleep and Circadian Physiology at the University of Surrey. Dr Revell has over 20 years of experience in conducting cutting edge research in the arena of sleep, health and performance. In the episode, Sophie and Victoria discuss circadian rhythms, why daylight savings time may be bad news for our health, and the pros and cons of light and caffeine for managing our e...
Join Dr. Sian Williams, a prominent UK TV news presenter and qualified psychologist, in conversation with Sophie. They delve into the significance of achieving balance in life, the benefits of napping when fatigue sets in, and Sian's personal experiences juggling a high-pressure career at BBC Breakfast with family life and sufficient sleep.
Dr. Sian also opens up about her courageous journey after being diagnosed with cancer at 50,...
Do you have trouble with nightmares? Dr Justin Havens is a Psychological Therapist, specialising in PTSD and nightmares helping people to resolve psychological trauma quickly, and safely. In this fascinating episode, he joins Dr. Sophie Bostock to help you sleep without fear and end your nightmares.
Dr Havens completed a PhD with the Veterans and Families Institute at Anglia Ruskin University, where he developed and tested the D...
Hypnosis specialist Jessica Porter takes you on a journey through her ultimate relaxation techniques
Hypnosis specialist and host of the Sleep Magic podcast, Jessica Porter joins Dr. Sophie Bostock to bust some myths and talk about what hypnosis actually is as well as sharing how hypnosis and self talk can help insomnia or sleep anxiety.
Jessica has been a practicing hypnotherapist for 25 years and her podcast gets over 800k downloads a month. Her voice is incredibly soothing. Jessica specialises in helping people overcome their ...
Sleep Expert Dr Sophie Bostock is back with a new series to help you Sleep On. Her first guest is Neuroscientist and author TJ Power. TJ is renowned for communicating the science of how our brains work in an accessible way having built a following of over 700k people on social media. TJ created The DOSE Effect training programme, which has helped tens of thousands of adults and young people to understand how to transform their ment...
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