On "Chasing Sleep," listeners will hear
real-world sleep stories and experiences from those who prioritize
resting well to live well
HOUSTON, Sept. 30,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mattress Firm, the nation's
largest mattress specialty retailer, is celebrating International
Podcast Day today with the launch of a new podcast series "Chasing
Sleep," produced in partnership with iHeartMedia, the No. 1
podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac. The series is
hosted by Anahad O'Connor, a widely respected wellness expert and
health columnist, and explores the sleep routines of astronauts,
ultra-marathon runners, emergency room doctors and other people who
lead extraordinary lives.
Over the course of eight episodes, released weekly between
September-November 2022, listeners
will learn about what it takes to perform in environments that
threaten quality rest and recuperation, and the techniques used to
acclimate and adapt.
The first episode of "Chasing Sleep" stars ultra-marathon runner
YiOu Wang and neurophysiologist Dr.
Louisa Nicola in a revealing
discussion about the rest and recuperation needed to endure
strenuous races of over 100 miles. Wang's story and habits offer a
contrasting perspective to that of today's always-on society where
sleep is often deprioritized.
Mattress Firm, a company committed to combating Junk Sleep,
focuses on the unique sleep needs of each customer in the quest to
get proper rest. The solution for some may be found in the series
of conversations between iHeartPodcast host Anahad O'Connor and his
guests with surprising and insightful approaches to sleep. The
series also features commentary and input from leading experts, as
well as Mattress Firm Sleep Advisors including Dr. Chris Winter and Dr. Jade Wu.
"Our mission at Mattress Firm is to help people sleep well so
they live well," said Mickey
Mericle, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at Mattress
Firm. "There is no uniform solution to achieving that, in fact,
it's vastly different for everyone. That's why we're
thrilled to work with iHeartPodcasts to tell eight fascinating
stories of people with atypical sleep situations in hope of
inspiring others."
The backgrounds of the guests range from a news anchor who is
always on call to report breaking news, to a former NASA astronaut
who learned to sleep with no gravity. Host Anahad O'Connor even
interviews a guest who lives where there is 24-hours of sunlight
during periods of the year.
Some of the guests featured on "Chasing Sleep"
include:
- YiOu Wang: In order to successfully complete
ultramarathons, YiOu had to prioritize her sleep to ensure success
at these intense events.
- Diane Macedo: As a news
anchor, Diane needs to be appropriately rested to accurately report
the news in real-time.
- Dr. George Russo: Dr.
Russo shares his experience keeping not only his patients healthy,
but himself, through managing a healthy sleep schedule.
- Leroy Chiao: Former
astronaut, Dr. Chiao takes listeners through his unique challenges
of sleeping in zero gravity while in space.
"Chasing Sleep" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is
free to stream or download wherever you get your
podcasts.
About Mattress Firm
Mattress Firm, the nation's largest omni-channel mattress specialty
retailer, has been helping solve America's sleep problems for more
than 90 years through our family of brands. Every one of our more
than 6,500 passionate Sleep Experts are driven by a common purpose:
to change people's lives through better sleep. Whether browsing
online or in one of our 2,300+ stores, our highly trained team
provides personalized service and advice to help customers choose
the right mattress and bedding products based on their unique
needs. Our expertly curated selection of products includes leading
brands such as Beautyrest®, Nectar®, Sealy®,
Serta®, Simmons®, Sleepy's® Stearns & Foster®,
Tempur-Pedic®, Tuft & Needle®,
tulo®, and Purple®. Mattress Firm supports
local and national charities through product and monetary donations
and offers employee volunteering opportunities to serve their
communities. No matter the time of night, Mattress Firm wants to
help people get the sleep they deserve.
Our Sleep.com website provides expert advice and helps
people explore the health benefits of quality sleep, and the
Sleep.com app provides free sleep tracking and personalized
insights to improve sleep.
Achieve your best sleep by visiting MattressFirm.com, and
learn more on the Mattress Firm Newsroom and by following
@MattressFirm
on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is
the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of
Americans every month, and has a portfolio of unmatched consumer
brands and industry-leading events. iHeart's broadcast radio assets
alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media
outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio
company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest
digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher
according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next four
podcast publishers combined; has the number one social footprint
among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next
audio media brand; and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech
solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company
continues to leverage its strong audience connection and
unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and
services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company
information.
Media Contacts
Mattress Firm
G'Nai Blakemore
GNai.Blakemore@mfrm.com
iHeartMedia
Jenn
Powers
JennPowers@iHeartMedia.com
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mattress-firm-partners-with-iheartmedia-to-launch-new-podcast-hosted-by-health-and-wellness-expert-anahad-oconnor-301637778.html
SOURCE Mattress Firm