We all know that we need to get enough sleep - yet sleep is the first thing we're willing to sacrifice in order to do more of the stuff we love!

Sleep is linked to a whole range of mental and physical health benefits, so why is it that we can ditch it so easily? And why do we actually need to prioritise getting adequate sleep every night?

Dr Moira Junge is a health psychologist and the CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation, as well as serving on the Healthylife Advisory Board.

Click below for more tips on:

• Healthy sleep practices for shift workers
• Sleep hygiene and good sleep habits
• Sleep tips for kids
• Sleep tips for new parents

52Q is the podcast that looks for answers to the big and little questions of life.  Hosted by Steff Willis and Micah Gibson.  Justin Rouillon is the executive producer and sound designer.  Additional audio production by Joe Murray.

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52Q is a production of Brisbane's 96five.  To find more podcasts like this, search for 96five in your podcast app, or visit the 96five podcast page.