About this episode

Dr. Kristen H. discusses the importance of rest and sleep with professional mattress tester Derek Hales.

Host Dr. Kristen H. sits down with Derek Hales — founder of NapLab.com and professional mattress tester — to explore what it truly means to rest. What begins as a conversation about mattresses quickly expands into a rich discussion about sleep science, mental health, work-life balance, the dangers of hustle culture, and the power of the mind to shape our reality. Equal parts practical and philosophical, this episode challenges listeners to rethink their relationship with rest.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Kristen H.

Guest: Derek Hales

Topics covered

• sleep
• mental health
• work-life balance
• hustle culture
• rest

Keywords

• sleep science
• mattresses
• mental health
• work-life balance
• hustle culture
• rest

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NapLab.com

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