On “Chasing Sleep,” listeners will hear real-world sleep stories and experiences from those who prioritize rest well to live well.
HOUSTON, September 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mattress Firm, the nation’s largest specialty mattress retailer, celebrates International Podcast Day today with the launch of a new “Chasing Sleep” podcast series.“, produced in partnership with iHeartMedia, the world’s leading podcast publisher according to Podtrac. The series is hosted by Anahad O’Connor, a well-respected wellness expert and health columnist, and explores the sleep routines of astronauts, ultra-marathon runners, ER doctors and others who lead extraordinary lives.
Over the course of eight episodes, airing weekly between September andNovember 2022listeners will learn what it takes to perform in environments that threaten the quality of rest and recovery, as well as the techniques used to acclimate and adapt.
The first episode of “Chasing Sleep” features an ultra-marathon runner Yi Ou Wang and neurophysiologist Dr. Louisa Nicholas in an eye-opening discussion of the rest and recovery needed to endure strenuous races of over 100 miles. Wang’s history and habits offer a contrasting perspective to that of today’s society where sleep is often deprioritized.
Mattress Firm, a company committed to the fight against unwanted sleep, focuses on the unique sleep needs of each client in the pursuit of adequate rest. The solution for some can be found in the series of conversations between iHeartPodcast host Anahad O’Connor and her guests with surprising and insightful approaches to sleep. The series also includes commentary and contributions from leading experts and Mattress Firm sleep consultants, including Dr. Chris Winter and dr. Jade Wu.
“Our mission at Mattress Firm is to help people sleep well so they can live well,” said Mickey Mericl, director of marketing and experience at Mattress Firm. “There is no one-size-fits-all solution to achieve this, in fact it is enormously different for everyone. That’s why we’re thrilled to work with iHeartPodcasts to tell eight compelling stories of people with atypical sleep situations in hopes of inspiring others.”
Guest backgrounds range from a news anchor who is always on call reporting the latest news, to a former NASA astronaut who learned to sleep without gravity. Host Anahad O’Connor even interviews a guest who lives where there are 24 hours of sunshine during times of the year.
Some of the guests featured on “In Pursuit of Sleep” to understand:
- Yi Ou Wang: In order to succeed in ultramarathons, YiOu had to prioritize his sleep to ensure the success of these intense events.
- Diane Macedo: As a news anchor, Diane must be rested enough to accurately report news in real time.
- dr. george russo: Dr. Russo shares his experience of keeping not only his patients healthy, but himself, through managing a healthy sleep schedule.
- Leroy Chiao: A former astronaut, Dr. Chiao takes listeners through his unique challenges of sleeping weightless in space.
“In Pursuit of Sleep” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and can be streamed or downloaded for free wherever you get your podcasts.
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About the mattress company
Mattress Firm, the nation’s largest omnichannel specialty mattress retailer, has been helping solve America’s sleep problems for over 90 years through our family of brands. Each of our more than 6,500 passionate sleep experts is driven by a common goal: to change people’s lives through better sleep. Whether browsing online or in one of our more than 2,300 stores, our highly trained team provides personalized service and advice to help customers choose the right mattress and bedding products for their unique needs. Our expert curated selection of products includes leading brands such as Beautyrest®Nectar®, Sealy®Is used to®Simmons®, Sleepy’s® Stearns & Foster®, Tempur-Pedic®Tuft and Needle®tulo®and purple®. Mattress Firm supports local and national charities through product and monetary donations and provides employees with volunteer opportunities to serve their communities. No matter what time of night, Mattress Firm wants to help people get the sleep they deserve. Our Sleep.com website provides expert advice and helps people explore the health benefits of quality sleep, and the Sleep.com app provides free sleep tracking and personalized insights to improve sleep. sleep.
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About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is America’s leading audio media company, reaching more than 90% of Americans every month, and has a portfolio of unmatched consumer brands and cutting-edge events. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the United States than any other medium; twice the reach of the second largest broadcast radio company; and more than four times the advertising reach of the largest digital audio-only service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next four podcast publishers combined; has the leading social footprint among audio players, with seven times more subscribers than the next audio media brand; and is the only fully integrated audio ad technology solution for broadcast, streaming and podcasting. The company continues to leverage its strong connection to its audience and unparalleled consumer reach to create new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more information about the company.
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