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Have you ever wondered why you sleep so poorly the first night in a hotel, even when the bed is comfortable and the room is quiet?

This episode explores the science behind the "first-night effect" — a well-documented phenomenon in sleep research where our brains remain partially alert in unfamiliar environments. Drawing on neuroscience, environmental psychology, and research on place attachment, we examine how our surroundings shape our ability to rest.

We also reflect on the role of home — not just as a location, but as a relationship — and why the feeling of being at ease may matter more to sleep than the quality of any mattress.

This episode integrates interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed research with personal reflection and is intended for general educational purposes.

Research Sources Referenced:

• Tamaki, M., Bang, J. W., Watanabe, T., & Sasaki, Y. (2016). Night watch in one brain hemisphere during sleep associated with the first-night effect in humans. Current Biology, 26(9), 1190–1194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2016.02...

• Caddick, Z. A., Gregory, K., Arsintescu, L., & Flynn-Evans, E. E. (2018). A review of the environmental parameters necessary for an optimal sleep environment. Building and Environment, 132, 11–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.20...

• Scannell, L., & Gifford, R. (2010). Defining place attachment: A tripartite organizing framework. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 30(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2009....

• Rattenborg, N. C., Amlaner, C. J., & Lima, S. L. (2000). Behavioral, neurophysiological and evolutionary perspectives on unihemispheric sleep. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 24(8), 817–842. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0149-7634(00...

• Mascetti, G. G. (2016). Unihemispheric sleep and asymmetrical sleep: Behavioral, neurophysiological, and functional perspectives. Nature and Science of Sleep, 8, 221–238. https://doi.org/10.2147/NSS.S71970

This episode draws on published research and personal reflection, and is intended for general educational purposes.