The Science of Nighttime Recovery
THE SWEATY PILLOW by Lara Smith
Episode notes
S.2. Ep5
This episode is for anyone who ends their day exhausted… but still can’t fully switch off. The racing thoughts. The mental to-do lists. The feeling of being physically tired, but mentally wired. The quiet frustration of knowing you need rest — but not knowing how to actually get it.
In this episode, Lara sits down with Greg Macdonald, Founder & CEO of Bathorium, to explore a perspective most of us overlook: recovery isn’t something you earn — it’s something your body needs. And this conversation goes far beyond “just relax.”
Greg shares what he’s learned from building a brand rooted in intentional recovery, and why something as simple as a nighttime ritual can have a powerful impact on sleep, stress, and overall well-being. We talk about the science behind why our minds tend to replay, plan, and worry at nigh ...