#203 - What’s Next To Your Bed?: In The Dark, Try To Make It Work

In this episode of Sleep Unplugged, the host analyzes listener-submitted bedside environments and introduces the Sleep Sanctuary Index (SSI™), a scoring framework that rates common bedside items based on their impact on sleep quality. The episode argues that curating your immediate sleep environment — free of clutter, bright lights, and anxiety-provoking objects — can significantly improve sleep outcomes. Using real examples, the host illustrates how a mindful bedside setup can shift your relationship with sleep from a struggle to a sanctuary.