Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast

About Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast

The Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast aims to engage in thoughtful conversations, exploring diverse topics and speaking with people who have unique stories to tell and valuable knowledge to share across various fields.

Publisher

Jeffrey P. van Leeuwen

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Aug 2024

Latest episode

7 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

50 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2025

   #47 - FBI Sleep Expert: How to Get Better Sleep & Beat Insomnia and Sleep Apnea | Dr. Leah Kaylor

   Drowsy driving is deadlier than drunk driving. In this episode, Dr. Leah Kaylor explains why your sleep is a safety issue, not just a lifestyle choice. She is a licensed clinical and prescribing psychologist, the FBI’s in-house sleep expert with a specialty in sleep and trauma, and a relentless educator on evidence-based fixes. 1. Reset your clock: keep a consistent wake time and get outside within an hour of waking. Morning light signals the suprachiasmatic nucleus, shuts off lingering melatonin, and jump-starts alertness. 2. Master evenings: dim overheads, use lamps or warm smart bulbs, and let your space darken with sunset. Keep bedrooms cool in the low 60s. 3. If you work nights: use a sunrise alarm and timed bright-light therapy to shift rhythm; front-load a healthy meal; sip caffeine little and often with a hard cutoff 6–8 hours before bed; no sunglasses while commuting home if you are driving; sleep in a dark, quiet, truly blackout room. 4. Safety first: learn the “nappuccino” (espresso, then a 20-minute nap). It outperforms either alone when fatigue hits mid-commute. Microsleeps make you stop steering and braking entirely. Pull over. 5. Insomnia or apnea: insomnia shows up as trouble falling, staying asleep, or waking unrefreshed; obstructive sleep apnea often hides behind loud snoring, morning headaches, and crushing daytime fatigue. Get a sleep study. 6. Habits that help: avoid long or late naps; reserve the bed for the three S’s only—sleep, sex, sickness; set boundaries with screens and games; watch caffeine’s 4–6 hour half-life; skip alcohol as a “sleep aid” since it fragments sleep and suppresses REM. Thank you for listening. SHOW LINKS: Support the Show on: Patreon Listen to the Podcast on: YouTube | Apple | Spotify Follow us on: X | Reddit | Instagram | LinkedIn OUTLINE: 00:00 What a Sleep Psychologist Does 01:53 Why the FBI Needs Sleep Science 04:51 Three High-Impact Sleep Habits 10:18 Consistent Schedule, Sunrise Alarms, and Light 15:40 What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 17:18 Shift-Work Survival: Strategies and Support 23:10 Drowsy Driving and the Nappuccino 30:41 Night Shifts and Cancer Risk 39:33 Are You Actually Sleep Deprived 44:32 Wired but Tired; Does Creatine Help 48:35 Screens, Gaming, and Bedtime Procrastination 57:05 Train Your Brain: The Three S’s 1:06:26 Insomnia vs Sleep Apnea 1:21:26 Naps, Sleep Inertia, and Timing 1:28:25 The Effect of Alcohol on Sleep 1:30:26 The Myth of 4-Hour Sleep 1:38:54 Final Thoughts & Outro LEAH KAYLOR LINKS: Leah Kaylor's Website & Book Leah Kaylor on YouTube Leah Kaylor on Instagram Leah Kaylor on LinkedIn CONTACT LINKS: Click here to come on the podcast, share feedback, ask a question, or reach out for any other reason.

2. 

   9 Sept 2025

   #46 - Psychotherapist: Rethinking Autism, Education, and Mindfulness | Michael Ostrolenk

   At nine, Michael Ostrolenk refused a psychiatrist’s quick-fix, walked out, and followed a different map: guided imagery, biofeedback, meditation, and martial arts. That choice shaped everything. Years later, a brutal one-two of loss during an MBA program forced a pivot into transpersonal and somatic psychology, coaching, and a decade building programs with SEALFIT. In this conversation, Michael traces the line from a mislabeled “learning disabled” kid to a clinician and coach who helps people regulate their nervous systems, deepen relationships, and live with agency. We talk about: Why the industrial school model rewards compliance, and how unschooling or democratic free schools can cultivate curiosity. When to consider sleep, nutrition, movement, family dynamics, and environment before reaching for Ritalin or Concerta, plus the limited, tactical role stimulants might play for adults. AM and PM rituals that work: sleep hygiene, 5-7 breathing to calm, box breathing to focus, light movement, gratitude. How somatic work unfreezes anger or sadness, and how to measure change using first, second, and third person feedback. What mindfulness actually is: the trained witness that turns reactivity into choice. Thank you for listening. SHOW LINKS: Support the Show on: Patreon Listen to the Podcast on: YouTube | Apple | Spotify Follow us on: X | Reddit | Instagram | LinkedIn OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 01:43 Who Is Michael Ostrolenk? 04:45 Questioning Education and Early Struggles 08:47 Alternative Healing and Martial Arts at Age Nine 11:12 Rethinking Education for Children 17:07 Holistic Approaches for Parents 20:51 Parenting, Pressure, and the 80/20 Rule 23:34 Perspectives on Ritalin and Concerta 29:26 Creativity, School, and Medication 33:36 Origins of the Industrial Education System 42:02 Turning Point: From MBA to Psychology 47:06 Exploring Transpersonal Psychology 52:46 Psychedelics, Therapy, and Consciousness 54:07 Understanding Mind–Body Connection 01:00:06 Working With Couples and Emotions 01:11:59 Practical Habits for Sleep, Diet, and Movement 01:17:45 Breathing and Guided Meditation for Sleep 01:23:56 Morning Rituals and Preparation Practices 01:28:50 Tracking Progress and Measuring Change 01:33:59 Mindfulness vs. Consciousness 01:39:01 What Lack of Mindfulness Looks Like 01:45:40 Does Mindfulness Make Life More Frustrating? 01:48:09 Agreements, Relationships, and Appreciation 01:58:40 Final Thoughts MICHAEL OSTROLENK LINKS: Michael's Youtube Channel Michael's LinkedIn Michael's Instagram Michael's X CONTACT LINKS: Click here to come on the podcast, share feedback, ask a question, or reach out for any other reason. This episode has been co-produced by Kate van Leeuwen.

3. 

   26 Aug 2025

   #45 - High-Conflict Divorce Coach: How to Fight Legal Abuse & Coercive Control | Lisa Johnson

   Is family court protecting you or enabling abuse? In this episode, high-conflict divorce coach Lisa Johnson of Been There Got Out breaks down how “legal abuse” and coercive control play out in real cases, and why smart strategy (and not just righteousness) wins in court. Drawing from her own litigation (including arguing an appeal herself that resulted in a published decision in the Connecticut Law Journal), Lisa shows how to navigate a system that often rewards gamesmanship over truth. We talk about: What legal abuse and “legal gaslighting” look like day-to-day—and how to keep your footing when the other side twists facts. The discipline of “writing for the invisible audience”: turning every message into admissible evidence, building a clean paper trail, and avoiding reactive traps. Going pro se: when it’s viable, preparation pitfalls, and how courts actually perceive self-represented litigants. Enforcement that works: why “orders with teeth” (deadlines and consequences) matter more than ideal rulings—and how to push for them. Jennifer’s Law and the shift toward recognizing coercive control, expanding the legal lens beyond physical violence. A hard-earned case study: college-education obligations, repeated contempt findings, and the grind of appeals—plus the practical mindset that gets results without losing yourself. If you’re facing a high-conflict ex, custody battles, or a court process that feels endless, Lisa’s playbook offers clarity, language, and leverage you can use immediately. Thank you for listening. SHOW LINKS: Support the Show on: Patreon Listen to the Podcast on: YouTube | Apple | Spotify Follow us on: X | Reddit | Instagram | LinkedIn OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Lisa's Background 04:14 Early Red Flags 06:42 The Discovery and Denial 11:03 Telling the Kids 12:31 Betrayal Trauma & Identity Shock 20:15 Couples Counseling Gone Wrong 25:39 Why He Fought to Keep Control 33:14 Filing for Divorce & His Exit 41:23 Fighting for College Support & Enforcement 50:38 Going Pro Se & Facing Retaliation 57:32 How to Persuade a Court: Logos, Pathos, Ethos 1:10:05 Legal Gaslighting & Getting Help 1:16:21 Strategic Communication: Build Your Paper Trail 1:20:02 Proving You’re a Good Parent 1:24:44 Shielding Kids From Court Conflict 1:27:18 Jennifer’s Law, Coercive Control & Orders With Teeth 1:35:43 From Survivor to Coach 1:45:02 Key Advice for Listeners 1:47:00 Final Thoughts & Outro LISA JOHNSON LINKS: Been There Got Out Website Been There Got Out on Instagram Been There Got Out on X CONTACT LINKS: Click here to come on the podcast, share feedback, ask a question, or reach out for any other reason. This episode has been co-produced by Kate van Leeuwen.

Who has been a guest on Jeffrey van Leeuwen Podcast

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• Dr Sterlin Mosley
• Dr Alison Greco
• Paul Hughes
• Winn Schwartau
• Harper The Fox

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YouTube views

33,174

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

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Quality

87

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

51

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