{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundbits.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fsleep-difficulties-and-modern-life-ttFfsZBm","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Sleep Difficulties and Modern Life","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9adfcc1c-0eb4-4901-9bec-1b1e055df6b0/76327525-7cef-49c8-b153-58be62f48f1b/soundbits-bantor.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"This episode of Soundbites explores the difficulty of getting a good night's sleep as we age.\n\nThe conversation starts with a listener sharing a story of meeting a celebrity on Wheel of Fortune. This leads to a discussion of how routines can be helpful in life, including for sleep.\n\nThe host, Kim, then talks about how his ability to sleep soundly has declined as he has gotten older. A guest, Kevin, shares a similar experience and offers some tips for improving sleep, such as turning off electronic devices before bed and creating a relaxing bedtime routine.\n\nThe conversation also touches on the impact of modern technology on sleep, with the suggestion that our constant connection to devices may be making it harder for us to wind down at night. The episode concludes with the idea that a balance is needed between using technology and disconnecting in order to get a good night's sleep."}