We all know what it feels like to have a bad night’s sleep, but how can you tell if you’re genuinely sleep deprived? Is there a way to test it, and what are the signs that your body simply isn’t getting enough restorative sleep?

In this Mini Motivation episode of Healthy Her, Amelia Phillips puts these questions to clinical sleep specialist Dr Amelia Scott, founder of Circa Sleep, who works with people experiencing insomnia, disrupted sleep, anxiety, stress and low mood.

Together, they explore how to recognise sleep deprivation and, importantly, what to do about it. They also put some of the most popular sleep supplements and gadgets under the microscope to find out which might actually be worth your time and money.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to tell if you’re genuinely sleep deprived
• Whether there are reliable ways to test for sleep deprivation
• The telltale daytime signs that you may not be getting enough sleep
• What to do if you realise you have accumulated a sleep debt
• Whether the viral “spoon test” has any validity
• What the evidence says about magnesium glycinate, glycine and L-theanine for sleep
• Whether herbs such as valerian, lavender and chamomile can help
• Dr Amelia’s thoughts on mouth taping and nasal breathing devices
• Whether wearables such as the Apollo Neuro have a meaningful role in sleep
• The pros and cons of temperature-regulating technology such as the Eight Sleep Pod
• Which sleep aids Dr Amelia believes are actually worth considering

About the guest:

Dr Amelia is a Clinical Psychologist and sleep researcher with a Master of Clinical Psychology and PhD from the University of Sydney. She runs Cira Sleep, a clinic specialising in treating insomnia and sleep disorders in the context of health conditions, such as chronic pain and neurological disorders. She practises CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) and ACT informed therapy. She also has a special interest and additional post-graduate training in perinatal psychology, supporting women experiencing sleep disorders. Amelia draws from a range of evidence-based methods, and has a warm and collaborative therapeutic style.

Dr Amelia is about to launch an online course called The Insomnia Program, and there is an opportunity to be a part of the pilot program free of charge for a select few. It's a five-module, 6 week online course built on CBT-I, along with ACT therapy. A blended treatment program designed to address the root cause of insomnia and help you build a calm trusting relationship with your sleep.

Amelia is in the pilot phase right now and looking for the first participants to partake in the program now. If you'd like to be a participant or hear when it launches, express your interest below.

Be part of Dr Amelia's Pilot Program:  https://www.circasleep.com.au/the-insomnia-program 

Learn more about Circa Sleep here: https://www.circasleep.com.au/ 

Follow Dr Amelia on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/drameliajscott/ 

About the host:

Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. She is the co-founder of Vitality360, a functional health platform that helps people gain deep insights into their health and make targeted changes for lasting vitality.

A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.

Instagram: @_amelia_phillips
Have a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.au
Find out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au
Discover Vitality360: https://v360.health

CREDITS
Host: Amelia Phillips                                                                                                        
Guest: Dr Amelia Scott.                                                                                                                      Audio Producer: Darren Roth
Music: Matt Nicholich                                                                                                                Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd

Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 
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