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Sleep On

Sleep On

By: The Sleep Charity
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Summary

Do you ever find yourself lying awake, thoughts racing, unable to switch off? Your mind is a maze, and sleep seems a distant dream… What if you could gently guide your mind to a place of calm, a sanctuary where sleep comes easily…?

Sleep On is brought to you by The Sleep Charity, a national, award-winning charity empowering the nation to sleep better.

In Sleep On, Dr Sophie Bostock - The Sleep Scientist, shares simple practices that can transform your nights, and secrets to finding that elusive rest.
Joining Sophie to explore the science of sleep are some of the brightest minds with the busiest lives, who share their stories and their own tips and tricks that have helped them get a better night’s sleep.

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Episodes
  • Bonus Episode: Supermodel and podcast host Jean Campbell discusses living with chronic pain and sleep struggles

    Bonus Episode: Supermodel and podcast host Jean Campbell discusses living with chronic pain and sleep struggles
    May 13 2026
    British supermodel and podcast host Jean Campbell joins Dr. Sophie Bostock to explore the complex relationship between chronic pain, mental health, and sleep. Known for her work with some of the world’s leading fashion houses, Jean opens up about the reality behind the glamour, navigating years of pain, surgeries, rehabilitation, and exhaustion while building a career in one of the world’s most demanding industries. In this episode, Jean reflects on how chronic pain affects not only the body, but relationships, emotional wellbeing, and the ability to truly rest. Together, Jean and Sophie explore the cycle of pain, stress, and disrupted sleep, as well as the practices that have helped Jean manage her nervous system and recovery, from meditation and movement to creating honest conversations through her podcast 'I’m Fine'. Jean also shares what she’s learned from speaking openly about invisible struggles, and why creating space for vulnerability can help people feel less alone. You can find out more about The Sleep Charity's work here. Sleep On is produced by Granny Eats Wolf.
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    42 mins
  • S4. Ep6. Record-breaking adaptive adventurer Darren Edwards on resilience, recovery and sleep

    S4. Ep6. Record-breaking adaptive adventurer Darren Edwards on resilience, recovery and sleep
    Nov 18 2025

    Record-breaking adventurer, explorer and keynote speaker Darren Edwards joins Dr. Sophie Bostock to uncover an often overlooked part of the journey: sleep. After a climbing accident left him paralysed from the chest down, Darren transformed adversity into a platform for pioneering expeditions, leadership and resilience.

    In this episode, Darren discusses how major physical trauma, intense rehabilitation, and life-on-the-edge challenges have shaped his relationship with rest. He reveals how recovery, expedition planning, mental strength and discipline all intersect with sleep, from hospital nights to sleep-deprived gear shifts in extreme environments and back to everyday rest at home.

    He shares raw reflections and practical strategies for how to reclaim rest when your body and mind refuse to switch off, how sleep becomes a vital tool in rebuilding a life, and how resilience isn’t just about doing more, it’s about recovering better.

    Find out more about Darren and his work at: https://darren-edwards.com

    Sleep On Series 4 is brought to you by the Sleep Charity and sponsored by Nytol.
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    57 mins
  • S4. Ep5. Dr Naomi Potter demystifies menopause and sleep

    S4. Ep5. Dr Naomi Potter demystifies menopause and sleep
    Nov 11 2025

    Dr Naomi Potter, founder and clinical lead of Menopause Care Ltd and British Menopause Society–accredited menopause specialist, joins Dr Sophie Bostock to unpack how menopause, hormonal shifts, and sleep are deeply intertwined.

    With 16 years as an NHS GP before specialising entirely in menopause care, Naomi brings both clinical rigour and real-life empathy to the conversation. She is the co-author of Menopausing, a Sunday Times No.1 bestseller, and is widely known for her ability to translate complex medical science into practical, evidence-based advice for women at all stages of midlife.

    In this episode, Naomi explores how fluctuating hormones during perimenopause and menopause can disrupt sleep, and shares lifestyle and behavioural strategies to help protect rest through midlife transitions.

    Find out more about Dr Naomi Potter and her work at Menopause Care here: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/

    Sleep On Series 4 is brought to you by The Sleep Charity and sponsored by Issviva Menopause.
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    33 mins
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