Dr Sophie Bostock: “I think about rest as protection” Sleep, stress and feeling safe

Happy Place with Fearne Cotton

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Monday, 26 October 2026 - 1 hour 7 minutes

When did you last look at the sky? Sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock takes Fearne from her windowless studio onto the streets of London to remind her what daylight looks like, before they delve into how we get good quality rest. Fearne unpacks her own longstanding battle with switching off her racing thoughts and getting good sleep, and gets some tips from Sophie on how to quieten a busy mind, and stop fighting sleep.Plus, Sophie shares her upcoming adventure - rowing unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean. A journey of 3,000 miles which will see her having to sleep in 2 hour intervals, something which will undo years of work establishing a sleep routine. So what will she learn about sleep as she faces the waves?You can follow Sophie’s incredible journey across the Atlantic here. If you have questions about Melatonin, NICE has published guidance for both adults and children.We'd love to hear from you - email Fearne at hello@happyplaceofficial.co.ukIf you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Adam KayDr Nicole LePeraPoorna Bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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