Are you looking for ways to improve your sleep? Or do you perhaps
struggle with addiction?
James
Swanwick is an Australian-American entrepreneur who helps casual
drinkers reduce or quit alcohol. A sleep evangelist, James is the
co-founder (with his brother Tristan Swanwick) of the popular health
brand Swanwick Sleep, which produces blue light-blocking glasses to
improve well-being and sleep quality.
(https://alcoholfreelifestyle.com/about)
I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and where it took us, and I
hope you'll also take something from it.
What
we discussed:
James' background and why he became interested in sleep
optimization (2:04)
Blue light blocking glasses and the science behind them (3:51)
Benefits of blue light exposure in the morning and avoiding alcohol
in the evening (10:30)
Avoiding caffeine the hours before going to bed at night (12:07)
How alcohol hinders sleep quality (14:26)
Why James stopped drinking (18:25)
My 365-day sober challenge (21:57)
Living life the way nature intended (24:20)
Why people become addicted to substances (26:47)
Childhood stories that helped shape who he is (29:55)
Being self-aware and finding fulfillment (33:57)
Journaling and mindset work (35:02)
Business ownership as a personal development program (37:48)
His clientele (40:00)
The benefits of daily gratitude journaling (43:21)