Ep192: Weighted Pillows: Deep Relaxation and Improved Sleep Quality with Mikey Goldman

OVERVIEW

“With the the pillows, you can you can calm your mind down by giving it a big hug. It's one reason we call it a stress ball for your body.”

Weighted pillows are a game-changer: Mikey Goldman shared how weighted pillows are endorsed for their ability to calm and relax. These pillows, designed to provide the sensation of being hugged, have been found to induce a sense of safety, security, and companionship, leading to relaxation and improved mood.

Discover the therapeutic power of weighted pillows in this eye-opening episode. Learn about their calming effects and the science behind their ability to induce relaxation in this episode!

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Growing up with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Quiet Mind founder Mikey Goldman has always struggled with ways to calm his mind and quiet that pesky internal monologue we all have. After trying a weighted blanket, he noticed its benefits, but found it difficult to move around at night and during the day.

He needed a better solution, but couldn`t find one. That`s when he decided to create the world`s first weighted pillow—Quiet Mind. It was all-natural, convenient, and personal. He wanted to share his invention with other like-minded individuals dealing with the stress and anxiety of living everyday life, struggling to focus with ADHD, finding ways to help their children cope with autism, or who need to quiet their overwhelmed minds.

To learn more about weighted pillows and their impact on mental health and relaxation, tune in to the episode!

Key points covered in this episode include the following:

-Weighted pillows are a game-changer: designed to provide the sensation of being hugged, have been found to induce a sense of safety, security, and companionship, leading to relaxation and improved mood.

-Benefits for various individuals: From children with ADHD and autism to adults experiencing social isolation, the potential applications of weighted pillows are vast. These pillows can help increase dopamine levels, improve focus and emotional regulation for individuals with ADHD, and provide a grounding effect and sense of touch for those with autism. They also serve as a tool for grounding and regulating emotions for a wide range of individuals, not just those with ADHD or autism.

-Improving sleep quality: The concept of deep pressure stimulation triggers the release of serotonin, dopamine, and increased production of melatonin, while reducing cortisol levels and activating the parasympathetic nervous system. These pillows, designed to simulate the effects of a cozy hug, hold the potential to improve sleep quality and promote relaxation.

"It's pretty cool to see that such a simple science can really alter your state, your mood, so positively and it really helps the masses. You know, anyone can benefit from the DPS of a weighted pillow." - Mikey Goldman


WHAT WILL WE LEARN

00:00 - Introduction to Weighted Pillows and Therapy

03:22 - Therapists endorsing the use of weighted pillows

06:10 - Weighted pillows calming and relaxing therapy patients

09:45 - Parents purchasing weighted pillows for children

12:30 - The science behind weighted pillows inducing relaxation and sleep

15:40 - Yishan's plan to observe client reactions to the weighted pillow

18:20 - Testimonials of weighted pillows providing comfort and companionship

21:15 - Weighted pillows designed to simulate the sensation of being hugged

24:05 - Addressing loneliness and social isolation's impact on mental well-being

27:40 - Importance of self-care and tools for managing mental well-being independently

31:10 - Recommendations for weighted products to regulate emotions and quiet the mind

37:20 - Mikey's personal usage of weighted pillows for relaxation and focus

40:05 - Potential benefits of weighted pillows for individuals with ADHD and autism

43:30 - Weighted pillows as a tool for grounding and emotional regulation

46:15 - Mikey's inspiration for developing the first-ever weighted pillow

48:50 - Concept of deep pressure stimulation and its benefits

51:25 - The release of serotonin, dopamine, and increased melatonin production

54:00 - Mikey's personal experience with sensory processing disorder and ADHD


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