Sleep is My Waking Passion
Hosted by Dr. Alison Kole—a triple-boarded pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine physician, reformed chronic insomniac, devoted mom, and unapologetic sleep health creator—this hit podcast takes you on the real, unfiltered journey inside the science and soul of sleep. Each week, with wisdom forged from the trenches of night shifts and the chaos of motherhood, Alison sits down with top-tier experts and ordinary people with extraordinary sleep stories, unraveling how sleep shapes happiness, health, and destiny. If you want the 360° truth—the wins, the setbacks, the breakthroughs—about why every hour of sleep could be the most important hour of your life, this is the show that will change how you see your pillow forever. Sleep isn’t just her passion—it’s the key to waking up to your potential. Hit subscribe and transform your nights, days, and dreams.
Sleep is My Waking Passion
Neurospicy & Sleepless: Breaking the Cycle with Science featuring Dr. Jill McGarry
Welcome to the Sleep Is My Waking Passion podcast with Dr. Alison Kole!
This episode features guest expert , Dr. Jill McGarry, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience in the UK's National Health Service (NHS)—the main provider of healthcare in England.
Dr. McGarry began her NHS career in Brain Injury services, but for the past two decades, her main focus has been supporting people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. Her passion for improving sleep stems from this extensive clinical background, and she’s deepened her expertise by training with world-renowned sleep teams at Oxford University’s SCNI, The Sleep Unlimited, and through Behavioral Sleep Medicine seminars from Arizona.
Why You Should Listen
Discover:
- What neurodiversity really means and how it shapes sleep challenges for people with autism, ADHD, and related conditions.
- Why sleep can be so tough for neurodivergent individuals—and how tools like melatonin, natural light, and personalized routines can make a real difference.
- How cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and sleep hygiene can be adapted for unique brains, with tips that work for everyone.
Tune in for expert insights, relatable stories, and actionable tips to help you or someone you care about sleep better and thrive.
Her website: www.sleep betterDoctor.co.uk
She is on LinkedIn and I am awaiting any other social media handles.
