Dr. Leah Kaylor

Dr. Leah Kaylor

From 2 Chiefs 1 Mic by 2 Chiefs 1 Mic

November 18, 2025 · 44 min · Season 1 · Episode 17

About this episode

Dr. Leah Kaylor discusses the critical importance of sleep for wellness in high-stress professions like law enforcement.

Introduction: In a world where hustle often overshadows health, the importance of sleep is frequently overlooked. In a recent episode of the Two Chiefs, One Mic podcast, hosts Scott Hughes and Michael Hawkins engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Leah Kaylor, a licensed clinical psychologist for the FBI and author of the enlightening book "If Sleep Were a Drug." This conversation sheds light on the profound impact of sleep on wellness, particularly in high-stress professions such as law enforcement. The Significance of Sleep in Law Enforcement : During the podcast, Dr. Kaylor emphasizes that sleep is not merely a period of inactivity; it is a vital function for our brain and body. She notes that many police officers suffer from chronic sleep deprivation, which can severely impair decision-making and increase the likelihood of errors in judgment. As Scott Hughes points out, tired officers can lead to an increase in citizen complaints and use-of-force incidents. Dr. Kaylor argues that a culture shift in law enforcement is required to prioritize sleep, which is often dismissed as a luxury rather than a necessity. The Brain's Nightly Clean-Up: One of the most…

People in this episode

Host: Scott Hughes

Guest: Dr Leah Kaylor

Topics covered

  • sleep
  • law enforcement
  • mental health
  • psychology

Keywords

  • chronic sleep deprivation
  • decision-making
  • culture shift

Mentioned in this episode

Products: If Sleep Were a Drug

Books & works: Two Chiefs, One Mic, If Sleep Were a Drug

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