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Skinfluence with Dr. Dustin Portela

Skinfluence with Dr. Dustin Portela

Released: 2026-01-29
© Copyright 2020 MD Consulting LLC
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46 Episodes
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46 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2026-01-29
© Copyright 2020 MD Consulting LLC
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Guest Episode: How Your Mattress Is Quietly Ruining Your Sleep with Derek Hales

Guest Episode: How Your Mattress Is Quietly Ruining Your Sleep with Derek Hales

Sleep is one of the most important pillars of health, but the thing you sleep on is often the most overlooked. In this guest episode, Dr. Dustin Portela sits down with mattress expert Derek Hales, Founder and Editor in Chief of NapLab, to break down how
Time: 35:05
Sleep is one of the most important pillars of health, but the thing you sleep on is often the most overlooked. In this guest episode, Dr. Dustin Portela sits down with mattress expert Derek Hales, Founder and Editor in Chief of NapLab, to break down how your mattress directly affects sleep quality, recovery, and overall health.
Derek has tested over 500 mattresses using objective, data-driven methods, and he explains why most people shop for mattresses the wrong way. Together, they talk through firmness, materials, price points, and why lying on a mattress in a store for two minutes tells you almost nothing about how you will actually sleep on it. They also dive into motion transfer, cooling, durability, and why many expensive mattresses are not actually better.
The conversation covers how poor sleep impacts skin disease, stress, and mental health, why most people should choose a medium-firm hybrid mattress, how much you actually need to spend, and how to choose a mattress for kids. They also discuss popular sleep tech like Eight Sleep, active cooling systems, and wearables, plus what really matters versus what is just hype.
If you have ever wondered whether your mattress is holding you back from better sleep, better recovery, and better health, this episode gives you clear, practical guidance you can actually use.
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Austin Lee
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Guest: Derek Hales
Founder and Editor in Chief of NapLab
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhales/
Episode ID: 1000747153530
GUID: 3786fd23-96cd-4a3c-9e3f-025037797cc8
Release Date: 29/01/2026, 14:30:00

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Skinfluence is a podcast dedicated to helping you understand and take control of your skin health. Hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dustin Portela and Physician Assistant Austin Lee, each episode blends expert insights with practical advice to guide you through the world of skincare. From treating common concerns like acne and eczema to exploring the latest innovations in cosmetic dermatology, Skinfluence offers trustworthy information you can use—whether you're a skincare beginner or looking to take your routine to the next level. Tune in weekly for science-backed tips, patient stories, and honest conversations about what really works.
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