Let's Sleep On It: Sorting Out Our Slumber with Dr. Diana McMillan, Sleep Expert

To sleep is to be human, but what should come naturally can often be a battle with the sometimes ruthless ruler of rest.

Explore healthy sleep and the handy habits that help with sleep expert, Dr. Diana McMillan of the University of Manitoba.

Review the rituals and customs that human society has created to dispel nighttime terrors and wakeful worries.

Listen in and you too can dance with the diva of dormancy and win.

Honourable Mentions:

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@thebenjaminhotel

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Sources:

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https://vagabondish.com/cant-sleep-in-hotel-room-tips/

“How to get a good night’s sleep in a hotel.” Danielle Pacheco and reviewed by Dr. Heather Wright. Sleepfoundation.org., September 12, 2022.

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/travel-and-sleep/sleeping-well-in-hotel

 “Why you don’t sleep as well in a new place–and what to do about it.” Claire Trageser. Travelandleisure.com., June 2, 2019. 

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/yoga-wellness/how-to-get-better-sleep-in-hotels

 “How to ensure you sleep well when travelling.” Orla Neligan. Lonelyplanet.com, June 4, 2020.

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/cant-sleep-when-travelling

 “9 sleep habits from around the world.” Abigail Abrams. Time.com., April 27, 2017.

https://time.com/4713813/sleep-habits-napping-siesta/

 “8 sleeping habits from around the world that will have you rethinking how you rest.” Frank Olito. Insider.com., August 6, 2018.

https://www.insider.com/sleeping-habits-from-around-the-world-2018-7

 “The unique and fascinating ways that people around the world prefer to sleep.” Lola Mendez. Fodors.com., November 5, 2019.

https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/the-unique-and-fascinating-ways-people-around-the-world-prefer-to-sleep

“Dream catcher history, origin, meaning and indian symbolism.” Jared McKiernan. Powwows.com., August 19, 2021.

https://www.powwows.com/what-is-a-dream-catcher/

“Inemuri–why the japanese sleep in public and how you can too.” Lara Neuman. Gogonihon.com., April 7, 2018.

https://gogonihon.com/en/blog/inemuri-sleeping-in-public-in-japan/

“Prayers for Sleep from The World’s Major Religions.” Liam Porter, July 22, 2022.

https://www.dreams.co.uk/sleep-matters-club/prayers-for-sleep-from-the-worlds-major-religions

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