#001 Tom Middleton: Sleep, audio therapy, and Aphex Twin

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Welcome to the first episode of Music Not Diving! Watch the full video version of this episode over at youtube.com/@WeNotDiving

It's very far from perfect but it is out on time and no-one ever does perfect drops anymore do they?

There is one perfect aspect to the new show though, and that is the first guest. Tom Middleton is a true don of electronic music. From his seminal work with Mark Pritchard as Global Communication and Jedi Knights, through multiple solo albums, and collaborations with luminaries such as Matthew Herbert, the man's record is unimpeachable.

Perhaps just as interestingly though, is his second career as a sleep coach, sensory designer, and pioneer of audio therapeutics for sleep, relaxation, pain management, and cognitive performance. He's a co-founder of White Mirror, where he crafts health-driven sensory content and experiences, and a sleep science expert and neuroscience researcher. His therapeutic audio helps millions through Calm, Apple Music and Breathonics.

So this is a highly interesting conversation, and a great way to start the new show.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro and how you can support the show

04:00 Working as a sleep coach

08:43 Top tips for good sleep

14:15 Touring life as a DJ

17:08 Narcolepsy and jet lag in Miami

24:10 Psychedelics and therapy

35:40 The untapped 66.3 trillion industry

42:00 Origins and the Cornwall Electronic mafia

45:55 Being introduced to Aphex Twin

52:00 Music theory vs. instinct

01:02:00 Meeting Mark Pritchard and forming Global Communication

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