In this episode of FIT to Teach, host Dr. Kyle and LEAP intern Cole Jorgensen discuss the importance of sleep for teachers' health and wellness. They revisit key insights from the previous episode on self-care and delve into Dr. Matthew Walker's research paper, 'Sleep Loss and the Socioemotional Brain.' They highlight the biological and psychological consequences of sleep deprivation, discuss strategies to mitigate its effects, and explore various sleep stages, including REM and non-REM sleep. The conversation also touches on practical tips for balancing work, self-care, and maintaining a healthy sleep schedule. Updates on the podcast's availability on multiple platforms and a call for listener feedback round out the episode.00:00 Introduction to FIT to Teach00:15 Meet the Hosts: Dr. Kyle and Cole00:40 Weekly Wellness Summary01:40 Updates and New Platforms02:35 Recap of Last Week's Episode03:15 Importance of Self-Care for Teachers05:27 Exploring the Impact of Sleep06:49 Discussion on Sleep Loss and Socioemotional Brain08:10 Strategies to Mitigate Sleep Loss Effects10:54 Personal Experiences and Tips15:54 Forced Breaks and Work Timers18:59 Analogies for Managing Daily Stress21:22 Balancing Commitments and Self-Care24:49 Managing Worry and Self-Reflection27:14 Understanding REM and Non-REM Sleep29:01 The Importance of Sleep Stages33:38 Sleep Deprivation and Decision Making35:34 Genetics and Sleep Patterns37:42 Innovative Sleep Solutions44:07 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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