Jun 30, 2026 · 1 hr · 13 segments
Have you ever found yourself lying awake at 3am, desperately wishing you could switch your brain off? For so many of us, especially in midlife, getting a good night's sleep can feel elusive. Yet…
Penelope BarrGuest
Emma LagoloHost
Welcome to It's a Mindset, the podcast where we embark on a transformative journey to enhance your worth, wealth, and wellbeing.

In each episode, we explore the power of your mindset, featuring inspiring guest interviews, tips, and insights.

Are you ready to dive in and discover that anything is possible when you put your mind to it? hello and welcome back to it's a mindset this is episode 99 can you believe it wow 99 and i'm emma lagolo your host last week we spoke with gals murden about how not to turn a bad day into a bad life and while there are so many strategies that can help us navigate life's challenges One of the simplest ways to have fewer bad days in the first place is to prioritize something many of us neglect, sleep.

As a menopausal woman, I know firsthand that getting a good night's sleep isn't always as easy as we'd like.

So when I heard Penelope Barr had written an entire book on the science and strategy of better sleep, I couldn't wait to dive into the conversation.

Penelope is a portfolio careerist, advisor, author, and working parent who draws on more than 25 years of executive experience helping high performers and organizations create more aligned and sustainable ways of working and living.

She's also the creator of the 6-3-3 concept, which explores the connection between rest, performance and long-term success.

In today's conversation, we unpack why our best days really are made the night before.

The habits and systems that better support sleep and why success isn't about looking good to everyone else.
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Welcome to It's a Mindset, the podcast where we embark on a transformative journey to enhance your worth, wealth, and wellbeing.

In each episode, we explore the power of your mindset, featuring inspiring guest interviews, tips, and insights.

Are you ready to dive in and discover that anything is possible when you put your mind to it? hello and welcome back to it's a mindset this is episode 99 can you believe it wow 99 and i'm emma lagolo your host last week we spoke with gals murden about how not to turn a bad day into a bad life and while there are so many strategies that can help us navigate life's challenges One of the simplest ways to have fewer bad days in the first place is to prioritize something many of us neglect, sleep.

As a menopausal woman, I know firsthand that getting a good night's sleep isn't always as easy as we'd like.

So when I heard Penelope Barr had written an entire book on the science and strategy of better sleep, I couldn't wait to dive into the conversation.

Penelope is a portfolio careerist, advisor, author, and working parent who draws on more than 25 years of executive experience helping high performers and organizations create more aligned and sustainable ways of working and living.

She's also the creator of the 6-3-3 concept, which explores the connection between rest, performance and long-term success.

In today's conversation, we unpack why our best days really are made the night before.

The habits and systems that better support sleep and why success isn't about looking good to everyone else.