{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5eea7cbb22c05e06fdb38e52/605a2c38059572066d883d47?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep9. How To Switch Off","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5eea7cbb22c05e06fdb38e52/1616522198043-adcad36f74ca4d73c493d73275c9bd72.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><br></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we explore the physiological and psychological mechanisms of “switching off”, by transitioning from alert wakefulness to sleep.</p><p><br></p><p>Dr. John Shaw, sleep researcher and lecturer at De Montfort University, shares his experiences of sleep-difficulties and his diagnosis of ADHD, and we think about how we can optimise strategies and routines for helping to become sleep-ready.</p><p><br></p><p>NHS information about ADHD:&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/</p><p><br></p><p>Sleep Foundation information about ADHD:</p><p>https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health/adhd-and-sleep</p><p><br></p><p>How to build a sleep routine (for adults):</p><p>https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/bedtime-routine-for-adults</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Dr Caroline Horton at DrEAMSLab</p><p>Twitter: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/sleepandmemory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/sleepandmemory</a></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Sleep Science Pod:</p><p><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sleep-science-pod/id1550113366\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sleep-science-pod/id1550113366</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Caroline Horton"}