Sleep disorders are more common than most people realize. Insomnia affects up to 1 in 3 adults. Sleep apnea impacts nearly 1 billion people worldwide. Yet many are told it's just stress, anxiety, or burnout. In this episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with sleep educator Mollie Eastman, a former chronic insomniac, to uncover the real science behind insomnia, sleep apnea, and why so many people feel exhausted even after a full night in bed. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ The difference between insomnia and poor sleep hygiene ✅ How sleep apnea silently disrupts oxygen and brain function ✅ What actually happens in each stage of sleep ✅ The role of circadian rhythm — your internal biological clock — and how light exposure, cortisol timing, and melatonin shape your energy and mood ✅ Why your 3 a.m. thoughts feel catastrophic, but the same problems at 3 p.m. feel manageable ✅ The connection between sleep disorders and mental health ✅ When naps help (and when they hurt) ✅ The truth about sleep medications If you've ever laid awake while your brain won't shut off, woken up tired despite 8 hours in bed, or felt dismissed about your sleep concerns, this episode is for you. Because sleep isn't optional. It's neurological maintenance. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings you conversations at the intersection of healthcare innovation, longevity science, mental health, and self-advocacy, so you can understand the hidden systems shaping how you feel, move, and heal. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Mollie Eastman and check out her Sleep is a Skill program and podcast at SleepIsASkill.com and on Instagram @Mollie.Eastman Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

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