Stayed up later than planned and wondering whether to sleep in or power through the day? In this episode of Night Shift with Justin S. King, we break down what leading sleep experts like Matthew Walker, Michael Breus, and Sara Mednick say about naps — when to take them, how long they should be, and how to recover lost sleep without disrupting tonight’s rest.

Learn the two smartest recovery options after a late night, why timing matters, and how a simple 20-minute nap can reset energy, focus, and mood without harming your sleep schedule.

Short, practical, and science-based — this episode will change how you think about naps.

Can diffusing lavender really help you sleep better? What about taking it by mouth? In this episode, we break down the real research in simple language. You’ll learn how lavender affects stress, how it may support sleep quality, the difference between diffusing and ingesting it, and a simple 7-night experiment you can try tonight to see if it works for you.

What if the meaning you give events is shaping your entire life? Tonight, we break down a powerful idea from Kute Blackson and turn it into a simple evening reflection practice that helps you regulate your nervous system, protect your energy, and consciously shape your next chapter.

Melatonin is everywhere — gummies, pills, sprays — but how much does it actually help?

In this episode of Night Shift, we break down what melatonin really is (a hormone, not a sleeping pill), how much it improves sleep on average, and when it actually works best. You’ll learn the ideal timing, effective dosing, different supplement types, side effects to watch for, and the regulation issues most people don’t know about.

We also cover how to naturally boost your own melatonin through light exposure, consistent sleep timing, and simple daily habits that align your circadian rhythm.

If you’ve ever wondered whether melatonin is worth taking — or how to use it correctly — this episode gives you the science in a simple, practical way.

Magnesium is one of the most popular sleep supplements — but how much does it really help? In this episode, we break down the research in simple terms. We cover food sources, supplement types, blood–brain barrier claims, timing, deficiency testing, and what you can realistically expect. No hype. Just balanced, evidence-based insight so you can decide if magnesium is worth testing in your sleep routine.

A simple habit of adding fun in ways that might surprise you to your evening routine.

Tonight we break down exactly how to enter Neville Goddard’s “State Akin to Sleep” — the relaxed, drowsy state right before drifting off — and how to use it with a simple imaginal scene to feel naturally remembered. Step-by-step instructions, one short example, and why the real shift happens in your nervous system first.

Sharing a story Ray Higdon recalled about Dr. Joe Dispenza's advice to a woman who had been meditating and still didn't have what she wanted.