In the Press

7 Science-Backed Hacks to Sleep Soundly on Your Next Long Flight Qantas reached out to me to contribute my perspective on sleeping well during long-haul travel. In this feature, I explain what’s happening in the nervous system when we fly, why rest can feel harder at altitude, and how small shifts in preparation, environment, and…

Always Exhausted? The Little-Known Health Issue Draining Your Energy I was interviewed by News.com.au to explain why so many people feel unusually tired and moody after daylight savings begins. In the piece, I share how the sudden shift in timing disrupts the body’s internal rhythms, often pulling people out of deeper sleep stages and triggering…

I was interviewed by the Daily Mail to address the common belief that looking at your phone before bed is always harmful. In the piece, I clarify that screen use itself is not the core issue — it’s the level of stimulation in the nervous system. I explain when phone use may be neutral, when…

What’s Really Keeping You Up at 3AM? I was interviewed by Yahoo Lifestyle to discuss why so many people find themselves awake around 3am. In the piece, I explain how changes in sleep cycles, age, and stress can make us more vulnerable to waking during lighter stages of sleep. I also speak about the role…

I was interviewed by Lifehacker to discuss the effects of chronic sleep deprivation and what recovery realistically looks like. In the piece, I explain how long-term lack of sleep impacts mood, cognitive function, the stress response, and physical health — and why sleep is often the missing pillar in wellbeing. I also speak to the…

I explain how “alarm anxiety” — checking the clock, stacking backup alarms, bracing for an early wake-up — keeps the nervous system on high alert and fragments sleep. In the piece, I share simple fixes: turn the clock out of sight, keep your phone on airplane mode and out of reach, lower evening stress with…

After a break, many people tell me they return to work feeling like they need another one. In this piece I share how to reset your sleep: prioritise cooling your sleep environment, finish dinner earlier, favour magnesium- and tryptophan-rich foods, and go easy on alcohol. I also explain why real downtime matters, how to calm…

I was interviewed by BuzzFeed, where they put my sleep strategies to the test in daily life. I shared practical shifts such as creating a calmer bedroom environment, adjusting light exposure, supporting the nervous system before bed, and recognising when your mattress may be affecting sleep quality. The piece follows how applying these foundations led…