Bonus Video: Sleep – Bad Dog Agility Academy

Bonus Video: Sleep

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  • gkingme@gmail.com says:
    May 22, 2025 at 6:30 pm

    What are the thoughts on sleep aids, e.g., CBD gummies? In my own experience, they seem to work but I can’t say I notice any sort of big impact. I’m afraid I have a bad habit of doing some NYT games on my device while lying in bed before lights out and that might need to stop at least an hour before hand. Sometimes I read chemistry or similar texts and that zones me out pdq.

    • Sarah Fernandezlopez says:
      May 22, 2025 at 7:58 pm

      I don’t know much about CBD gummies, but I will give a quick story about what I’ve started using for sleep. I use the app Calm and listen to “sleep stories”. This started when I was traveling abroad and I was so frustrated and exhausted and couldn’t sleep due to jet lag. I googled, and found an app and tried it. When I came home, I kept using it (for the reverse jet lag) and I was SHOCKED to see how much more deep sleep I was getting.

      I am all about data and the data was compelling. Even if I slept 8 hours, I was only getting 15-45 min deep sleep on my watch. But after starting calm I almost always get 90+ minutes. Now I use it every night.

      • gkingme@gmail.com says:
        May 22, 2025 at 8:08 pm

        I don’t typically have jet lag problems in either direction but I’ll give this a shot, because, why not? I don’t use a smart watch but I’ll know if I feel refreshed or not. Thanks.

    • Esteban Fernandezlopez says:
      May 25, 2025 at 10:35 am

      CBD gummies can be helpful for some people, especially for reducing pre-sleep anxiety or promoting relaxation—but the research is still catching up. Most studies suggest they’re more likely to improve perceived sleep quality than dramatically change your actual sleep architecture (like REM or deep sleep).

      Your bigger issue to me is the blue light exposure from devices. I started using blue light blocker glasses because I typically don’t fall asleep easily and spend an hour or two reading before bed and with the glasses I can fall asleep within 10-15 minutes. It’s been a big help to me. Your phone should have a “dark mode” so double check that as well.

      • gkingme@gmail.com says:
        May 25, 2025 at 7:08 pm

        Thanks for this. I agree that CBD seems to be helpful but my own “experiments” involve uncontrolled observations with n = 1. So far, I don’t see problems that would indicate avoiding use. I use the night shift on my iPhone and I think that likely helps, as you are right, blue light is an issue. I don’t watch TV at all so don’t get that exposure but working on the laptop is likely as bad or worse, so I’ll just make a few changes and see how it goes.

  • Nathalie says:
    May 9, 2024 at 11:06 am

    and sleep can increase the size of the hypothalamus and thus improve memory !

  • EllenR says:
    May 5, 2024 at 1:03 pm

    Great video – lots to take into consideration and for me to work on. Thanks.

  • Cynthia says:
    August 9, 2023 at 5:54 pm

    First time going through this course and I love this guy!

  • ostategop says:
    July 15, 2021 at 11:02 am

    I go to sleep easily, but I’m 62 and wake up several times to use the restroom. Usually anywhere from 2:30-4:30 I wake up and can not go back to sleep for an hour or more. It drives me crazy. My doctor indicates it’s just a sign of aging.

    • Esteban Fernandezlopez says:
      July 16, 2021 at 10:18 am

      I’m in the same boat. You can try and shift your meals and liquid intake earlier, so perhaps after 7 pm you don’t eat or drink anything, and see if that gets you through the night.

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