235: Dr. Dan Pardi, Qualia CHO: Part 2: Mitochondria, NAD & Energy: The Cellular Blueprint for Better Sleep

235: Dr. Dan Pardi, Qualia CHO: Part 2: Mitochondria, NAD & Energy: The Cellular Blueprint for Better Sleep

Author: Mollie McGlocklin, Mollie Eastman October 22, 2025 Duration: 55:01

Dr. Dan Pardi is the Chief Health Officer at Qualia Life Sciences, where he leads education initiatives focused on advancing healthspan and optimizing peak performance. Qualia Life Sciences develops products rooted in complex systems science, a framework that recognizes the body’s natural ability to self-regulate and heal. Their growing product line includes support for brain health, cellular health, NAD+ levels, and most recently, Stem Cells.

Dr. Pardi holds a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Leiden University and Stanford. His work is dedicated to translating cutting-edge scientific research into practical tools and programs that help people live longer, healthier, and higher-performing lives.

 

SHOWNOTES:

😴  Mitochondria: The hidden link between energy and deep sleep?

😴  Are we more mitochondria than human?

😴  NAD: The cellular currency shaping restorative sleep.

😴  How do we truly boost NAD, and why it matters.

😴  Do complex formulas outperform single nutrients?

😴  Red light: Energy booster or placebo calm?

😴  What does pressure reveal about sleep and performance?

😴  Grounding: Pseudoscience or bioelectric truth?

😴  Sleep design or discipline, what matters more?

😴  Why do some habits endure while others decay?

😴  Is your caffeine timing quietly sabotaging sleep?

😴  Sleep: Feedback, not just discipline.

😴  What do your nights reveal about your health?

😴  Can simple rituals train deeper rest?

😴  The overlooked skill for better sleep.

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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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