In this solo episode of the podcast, I’m explaining why I prioritize sleep in my life and why you should too. I talk about the science of sleep, the research that has been done on sleep, and practical ways for you to maximize your own sleep.
In this episode, I discuss:
* Why I care about sleep
* Keeping a sleep journal to track your sleep
* How to know if you’re getting enough sleep
* The effects of alarm clocks & snoozing
* Why your morning mood and mental clarity are important
* How bad humans are at assessing whether they got enough sleep
* Whether an hour of sleep really matters
* Why you can’t make up for lost sleep on the weekends
* Day-to-day reasons why you should sleep, including concentration, mood and learning
* Microsleeps
* How sleep affects your attractiveness
* Your Circadian Rhythm
* Factors that affect your Circadian Rhythm
* The importance of a consistent sleep schedule
* Different chronotypes
* Sleep pressure & adenosine
* How caffeine affects sleep
* How alcohol affects sleep
* Jet lag
* The various stages of sleep
* Why REM sleep is so special
* Naps
* How sleep affects your long-term health, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s
* How sleep affects your appetite and body composition
* How sleep affects your athletic performance
* Ways to improve your sleep
My favorite books on sleep include:
Why We Sleep, The Circadian Code, The Power of When and The Sleep Revolution
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