{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Derek Hales: The Truth Beneath the Sheets: Data-Driven Sleep for a Low-Tox Life","description":"This week, Tee is excited to welcome&amp;nbsp;Derek Hales, founder and editor of NapLab. With more than 11 years of experience, Derek has personally tested over 500 mattresses to deliver objective, data-driven reviews and recommendations. He shares how a frustrating in-store mattress shopping experience with his wife sparked the idea for NapLab and ultimately led him to build one of the most trusted sleep-review platforms available today. Derek breaks down the rigorous, hands-on testing methods used at NapLab and outlines the key factors consumers should consider when purchasing a mattress. The conversation covers mattress materials, performance differences across types, the role of toxicity and off-gassing in mattress production, and common misconceptions that often mislead buyers. The episode also underscores the critical role quality sleep plays in overall health and well-being. Tee and Derek close with practical, actionable advice for making a confident mattress purchase, along with guidance on where listeners can find additional resources and personalized recommendations through NapLab. &amp;nbsp; Connect with Derek and NapLab:&amp;nbsp; Website Nap Quiz LinkedIn Instagram YouTube &amp;nbsp; Follow Therese &quot;Tee&quot; Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Austin Air Purifiers: For podcast listeners, take 15% off any Austin Air product; please email Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com and mention that you want to buy a product and would like the discount. See all products here: Austin Air &amp;nbsp; The Green Living Gurus' Website&amp;nbsp; Instagram YouTube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook &amp;nbsp; Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info, contact Tee: Email: Tee@thegreenlivinggurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 &amp;nbsp; DISCLAIMER: ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. &amp;nbsp; Produced By: Social Chameleon ","author_name":"Green Living with Tee","author_url":"https:\/\/thegreenlivinggurus.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40053915\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/33754C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198410315"}