Ep. 66: How Do I Sleep Better? w/ Glenn Paradise

In Today’s Episode: How Do I Sleep Better? Join us as we talk with Glenn Paradise, founder of DepSlepwear, who shares how years of poor sleep, personal health struggles, and an entrepreneurial drive led him to create patented, function-first sleepwear designed to help people rest. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Why “bed dread” is real — and how your brain can learn to fear your own bed if you’ve struggled with insomnia -How environment and routine (both morning and night) directly shape your sleep quality -What Glenn learned from entrepreneurs, inventors, and his father that helped him design DepSlepwear — sleepwear that blocks light, muffles sound, regulates temperature, and feels like a “cocoon” Questions We Answer in This Episode: -What causes “bed dread,” and how can you retrain your brain to actually look forward to sleep? -Can sleepwear really affect deep sleep, or is it just another wellness gimmick? - What steps can you take tonight to fall asleep faster and wake up feeling restored?

Speakers

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Cody Isabel

Host • 2%

Chloe Deutscher

Host • 20%

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Glenn Paradise

Guest • 76%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction to sleep difficulties and guest Glenn Paradise
0:37	Glenn's background and journey with Deep Sleepwear
3:11	Glenn's entrepreneurial journey and inspirations
7:03	Experiencing the .com boom and life turning points
11:07	Personal growth from wife's illness and impact on business
18:29	The role of self-compassion and positive social interactions in recovery
23:07	Deep Sleepwear: Bridging personal need and market gap
27:22	Identifying ideal customers and creating the perfect sleep environment
35:29	Addressing frustrations with the sleep industry
38:14	Scientific research and anecdotal evidence supporting Deep Sleepwear
45:35	Emphasizing user experience and feedback in product development
47:32	Deep Sleepwear's unique design compared to conventional sleepwear
49:13	Social initiatives: Extending comfort to the unhoused
52:05	Overcoming criticisms and skepticism
55:37	Collaborations with sleep experts and product endorsements
59:20	Future developments and expansion into loungewear
1:06:39	Personal reflections on music and relaxation techniques
1:11:11	Lab results, hosts' final thoughts, and the importance of further research
1:14:07	Patents and the simplification of sleep science
1:15:18	Conclusion: Personal narratives and listener engagement
1:16:28	Call for brand suggestions and closing remarks

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