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b'James Swanwick is the co-founder of Swanwick Sleep, which produces the \\u201cSwannies\\u201d line of blue light-blocking glasses that improve the sleep of their wearers. He is also an investor, host of the James Swanwick Show podcast, and the author of The 30-Day No Alcohol Challenge. A former ESPN anchor, James has interviewed numerous high-profile individuals such as Angelina Jolie and Al Gore, and is actively involved with the Arnold Schwarzenegger-founded charity After-School All-Stars.
\\nIn this episode, discusses how he overcame anxiety to become an ESPN anchor, explains why he gave up drinking, and breaks down how \\u201cSwannies\\u201d help improve the quality of your sleep. As well, James has offered Do Well & Do Good listeners 15% off a purchase on the Swanwick Sleep online store. To take advantage of this offer, head over to SwanwickSleep.com and use the discount code DOGOOD.
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\\nWhat was like life for James growing up and why did he end up moving to the United States?
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\\nGrew up in Brisbane, Australia; went to an all-boys private school and got a job as a newspaper reporter right out of high school.
\\nAt 23, moved to London and was hired by Sky Sports, then after a relationship broke down he moved to Los Angeles.
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\\nHow did James get hired on as an ESPN anchor?
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\\nHad lifelong dream to host a television show, going back to his childhood when he would pretend to be a news anchor using his family\\u2019s video camera.
\\nIn 2010, he was presented with the opportunity to audition as an international anchor for ESPN.
\\nFirst audition didn\\u2019t go too well because he was \\u201cwooden\\u201d and too nervous.
\\nRather than go back to Los Angeles, he fought for a second audition and aced it; while he was still very anxious leading up to his first show, he was able to power through it.
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\\nWhat prompted James to give up drinking?
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\\nWhile he wasn\\u2019t an alcoholic, and in fact drank what would be considered a \\u201cnormal\\u201d amount, he found it still made him lethargic and irritable, and felt that he wasn\\u2019t getting the most enjoyment out of life.
\\nAfter quitting, his mood, thinking and appearance noticeably improved. With this in mind, he created the 30-Day No Alcohol Challenge; the program has since been so successful that there is now a 90-day version as well.
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\\nWhy does quitting drinking have such a positive impact on our performance?
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\\nAlcohol is technically toxic, and our body goes into overdrive to cleanse it from our system, making us feel tired in the process.
\\nDrinking close to bedtime negatively affects our sleep for this reason.
\\nQuitting drinking frees up energy that our body would otherwise be expending clearing alcohol from its system.
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\\nWhat are James\\u2019 tips for getting through alcohol-centric social situations (networking parties at bars, for example)?
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\\nBe confident and in good humor; demonstrate that you can still have fun without drinking.
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\\nWhat lead to James founding Swanwick Sleep?
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\\nHe would frequently look at his phone or laptop before bed and noticed that it left him with unsatisfactory sleep.
\\nHis friend wore safety glasses to filter out blue light; blue light can trick our brain into thinking it\\u2019s still day out, and computer/phone screens emit a lot of it.
\\n\\u201cSwannies,\\u201d created by James and his brother, are a more stylish take on this concept.
\\nWhile it wasn\\u2019t an original idea, the Swanwick glasses became successful through their comfort and visual appeal.
\\nSwannies offer more blue light filtration than specialized phone or computer apps.
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\\nWhy did James volunteer for 11 charities in 11 weeks?
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\\nHe had a bit of a midlife crisis nearly a year ago, going through a period of depression.
\\nRead in a book that helping others can make you feel proactive and constructive.
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