In this engaging interview on the Work Hard/Work Happy Podcast, Nancy Rothstein shares her remarkable journey into sleep wellness — a path that began with a snoring spouse and a piece of kindergarten construction paper.
What started as a personal frustration with disrupted sleep led Nancy to write My Daddy Snores, which went on to sell over 400,000 copies through Scholastic Books. That experience opened her eyes to the enormous gap between public awareness and sleep science, ultimately inspiring her to become The Sleep Ambassador®.
Key Takeaways from the Interview
- Nobody Can Sleep for You: Unlike almost everything else in life, sleep cannot be outsourced — you alone are responsible for your own rest
- The Sleep ROI: Nancy applies her finance and risk management background to frame sleep as an asset and sleep-deprived employees as a liability affecting productivity, safety, and healthcare costs
- Biology vs. Behavior: Our biology hasn’t changed, but our behaviors have — technology, blue light, and round-the-clock connectivity are sabotaging our internal sleep technology
- The Wellness Triangle: Fitness, nutrition, and sleep form the three pillars of wellness, yet sleep is typically the first cut from corporate wellness budgets
- Seek Expert Help: If you suspect a sleep disorder, consult a board-certified sleep specialist — just as you would see a specialist for any other health concern
Nancy also discusses her courses Sleep Is Your Superpower on LinkedIn Learning and the comprehensive Sleep Well/Live Well four-week improvement program.
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