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Sleep, Neurodivergence and Mental Health

Hosted by Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan

Hosted by Tiina Hoffman

Tiina Hoffman

In this insightful and timely webinar, renowned neurophysiologist Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan shares the depth of her academic, professional, and personal experience in helping individuals achieve better sleep – particularly those who are neurodivergent or identify as sensitive sleepers.

Dr. Ramlakhan coined the term “sensitive sleeper” in the 1990s after noticing a link between heightened sensory sensitivity and poor sleep. In recent years, she has recognised the growing relevance of this work to neurodivergent individuals. Combining her academic expertise and lived experience, she offers a unique approach to help individuals who are suffering from sleep problems and the mental health problems that can arise as a result of chronic poor sleep and inability to rest.

Today, as the world becomes increasingly fast-paced and overstimulating, the need for her work has become even greater.

In this webinar, we explore:

  • The neurodivergent nervous system and sleep
  • Typical sleep problems that can come with neurodivergence, reduced melatonin levels, dysautonomia, disrupted circadian rhythms
  • Understanding sensitivity, sensory processing – sights, sounds, smells, touch
  • Introduction to a toolkit for calming and regulating the nervous system (working with Polyvagal Theory)
  • The way forward – Sleep as medicine and the gift of heightened sensitivity

The free webinar is hosted by Tiina Hoffman, Firstbeat’s Master Trainer and Exercise Physiologist and ideal for wellness professionals interested in the science of sleep and anyone keen to learn more about the topic.

Register now! If you can’t attend the live session, no worries, a recording will be sent to all who register.


Speakers

Dr. Nerina Ramlakhan Neurophysiologist

Nerina’s professional experience includes a decade conducting sleep and wellness programmes at the Nightingale Hospital in London, working with global leaders at Ashridge Business School and she was the original founder of BUPA’s Corporate Wellbeing Solutions. She works with individuals as well as large groups of people from various industries including professional services firms and sport (Chelsea Football Club). Her work has been featured extensively in the media.

She is the author of four books on sleep, energy burnout and trauma: Tired but Wired (Souvenir Press, 2010), Fast Asleep, Wide Awake (Thorsons, 2016), The Little Book of Sleep: The Art of Natural Sleep (Gaia, 2018) and most recently Finding Inner Safety (Capstone, 2022).

Nerina combines her personal lived experience with professional, academic and practical insights. Her personal and professional experience have led her to the understanding that sleep problems are not simply about sleep, but rather about how we deal with life.

Many of her keynotes and presentations are focused on showing organisations and individuals how to do this and she shares from a place of deep authenticity and passion.

Nerina enjoys yoga, meditation, climbing and cycling. She’s an avid open water swimmer and is often found in the Thames throughout the year. She has a twenty-year- old daughter and lives in London.

Tiina Hoffman

Tiina Hoffman Exercise Physiologist, Master trainer and Coach

Tiina Hoffman is an Exercise Physiologist who works at Firstbeat as Master Trainer, Wellness Expert, and Coach.  She has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry and research. She provides training for Firstbeat’s international partners and regularly delivers keynotes, webinars, and wellness lectures.

As a young adult, Tiina spent 4 years cross-country ski racing and then 5 years ski coaching at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. Once back in Finland, she found her way to Firstbeat after almost a decade in overtraining and heart rate variability field studies at the Finnish Institute of High-Performance Sport KIHU and the University of Jyväskylä.

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