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How Sleep Debt Fuels Career Burnout
Sleep is often the first thing we sacrifice when work gets busy, but mounting sleep debt may be the hidden driver of career burnout. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the science behind chronic sleep deprivation: how just 90 minutes of lost sleep per night can impair cognitive function by 30%, weaken emotional regulation, and lower resilience to workplace stress. They discuss the concept of sleep debt — the cumulative effect of not getting enough rest — and why it matters more than a single bad night. Lucas shares research from sleep scientist Matthew Walker showing that sleep-deprived…
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