Nancy in the News

The topic of sleep is in the news and media regularly. The Sleep Ambassador’s goal is to provide you with the best information and resources that will lead to optimizing your sleep, as well as that of your family, employees, and colleagues.

Intelligent Sleep: A Key to Optimal Living With Nancy Rothstein, the Sleep Ambassador

Nancy Rothstein discusses the connection between sleep and emotional intelligence in this Genos Spotlight interview, explaining how intelligent sleep supports optimal living and leadership.

Expert Q & A with James Nestor, author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

When James Nestor published Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, it became an instant classic — a deep dive into how modern humans have become the worst breathers in the animal kingdom, and what that means for our health. The book spent months on bestseller lists and has changed how millions of people […]

Prioritizing Your Sleep During the Ongoing Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every aspect of daily life — and sleep was hit especially hard. Between heightened anxiety, disrupted routines, increased screen time, and the blurring of work-life boundaries, millions of people found their sleep deteriorating at the exact moment they needed it most. Even as the acute phase of the pandemic has […]

SPRING FORWARD GENTLY: Adapting to Daylight Saving Time

Nancy Rothstein shares six practical tips for adapting to Daylight Saving Time, from power naps and morning light exposure to maintaining consistent sleep schedules during the transition.

Better Sleep Retreat: Cure your insomnia and restore your energy

If you struggle with insomnia, you know the exhausting cycle: you can’t fall asleep, you worry about not sleeping, and that worry keeps you awake even longer. The harder you try to sleep, the more elusive it becomes. In this Better Sleep Retreat session, I share practical, evidence-based strategies to break that cycle and restore […]

A Good Night’s Sleep Begins When You Wake Up

Nancy Rothstein explains how the quality of your sleep is shaped by choices you make throughout the day — from morning light exposure to afternoon caffeine and evening screen habits.

Napping at Work: Mixing Business and Slumber

Workplace napping is gaining acceptance as research shows strategic rest boosts productivity. Nancy Rothstein discusses the business case for naps.