207: Arjen de Jong, PhD: Founder & CEO, AirTulip:  The Untold Connection Between Air Quality & Sleep—From Allergies to Snoring

207: Arjen de Jong, PhD: Founder & CEO, AirTulip: The Untold Connection Between Air Quality & Sleep—From Allergies to Snoring

Author: Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman May 2, 2025 Duration: 50:06

BIO:

Arjen is a PhD aerospace engineer (NASA, Ferrari, Nikon, ASML). He likes to use engineering to make a positive impact.

SHOWNOTES:

😴  How Arjen leveraged his aerospace and acoustics background to revolutionize sleep environments

😴  The origin story of AirTulip — a smart headboard that creates a "clean air bubble" around your sleep zone

😴  Why traditional air purifiers fall short and how AirTulip uses laminar airflow to prevent air mixing

😴  The powerful impact of air quality on deep sleep, allergies, snoring, asthma, and recovery

😴  Surprising fact: indoor air is typically 5x dirtier than outdoor air

😴  AirTulip's noise level breakthrough: designed using jet engine software to be ultra-quiet (~26 dB!)

😴  EMF-conscious design: shielded and grounded motor, zero wireless connectivity

😴  How the AirTulip reduces triggers for snoring and allergy-induced sleep disruptions

😴  AirTulip use cases: from parents with kids and pets to athletes tracking recovery data

😴  The overlooked role of airflow direction in your bedroom and why your pillow area matters most

😴  Bonus: The real story behind the name "AirTulip" (yes, it involves a giant 8-foot tulip-looking purifier!)

😴   And many more!

 

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Hosted by Mollie McGlocklin and Mollie Eastman, The Sleep Is A Skill Podcast grew from a personal struggle with insomnia into a mission to fundamentally change how we think about rest. It moves beyond generic advice, framing quality sleep as an active, learnable practice essential to every aspect of our lives. Conversations with a diverse range of experts-from scientists and physicians to philosophers and fitness innovators-explore sleep’s profound connections to culture, society, and personal performance. You’ll hear nuanced discussions that treat sleep not as an isolated chore, but as a central pillar of wellness intertwined with our daily routines, beliefs, and environment. The dialogue is geared toward actionable insights, offering tangible strategies you can apply immediately, whether you’re dealing with jet lag, stress, or simply seeking deeper, more consistent rest. This podcast operates on the conviction that by prioritizing and skillfully cultivating our sleep, we unlock a more resilient, healthy, and focused existence. Tune in for thoughtful explorations that demystify the science and art of rest, providing a comprehensive toolkit for anyone ready to make transformative shifts in their health and overall well-being.
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