About this episode
Are you always tired? Sleep Expert Dr. Michael Breus breaks down the 4 chronotypes to master your sleep, how to fix insomnia, the truth about sleep apnea, and why the 8-hour myth is wrong!Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, served as a WebMD sleep expert, and is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’.He explains:??The 4 chronotypes that dictate your ideal daily schedule??Why waking up at 3am is a biological temperature spike??The "3-2-1 Rule" for the perfect evening wind-down??How alcohol blocks the brain’s glymphatic toxin clearance??The exact pillow checklist to fix neck pain and snoring(0:00) Intro(4:14) What Your Dreams Say About Your Mind and Personality(8:57) The "Caffeine Nap" That Supercharges You for 4 Hours(12:50) Why You Need to Know Your Sleep Chronotype Now(14:11) The Ideal Time to Have Sex—Backed by Science(16:27) When to Drink Coffee for Maximum Focus and Energy(21:03) Are You a Bear? Why Some Chronotypes Thrive Late Morning(25:50) Does Aging Make Us Grumpier? The Sleep Connection(26:46) Are Early School Start Times Hurting Our Kids’ Performance?(31:03) The #1 Parenting Tip to Prevent Sleep Issues in Children(33:43) How to Drink Alcohol Without Wrecking Your Sleep(36:33) The Best Time to Drink—According to Your Chronotype(37:48) What Happens When You Eat Right Before Bed(39:20) Proven Relaxation Exercises That Help You Fall Asleep(43:32) What the Ideal Sleep Environment Actually Looks Like(47:14) How the Military Falls Asleep in 2 Minutes Flat(52:39) These Smart Earphones Sync With Your Brainwaves to Improve Sleep(57:06) Why Sleep Might Be in Crisis by 2026(1:00:26) Ads(1:02:16) 1 in 7 Have Sleep Apnea—and Most Don’t Know It(1:04:31) 6 Hidden Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea(1:06:05) Should Couples Sleep Together or Apart? The Surprising Data(1:07:28) Why Sleep Apnea Symptoms Differ Between Men and Women(1:11:09) The Scary Health Dangers of Chronic Sleep Deprivation(1:13:43) The Most Common Myths About Insomnia—Debunked(1:18:45) How Sleep Problems Fuel Depression (And Vice Versa)(1:20:40) The Big Lies You’ve Heard About Melatonin(1:25:56) Kids Are Overdosing on Melatonin—Here’s What Parents Need to Know(1:27:36) How to Beat Jet Lag Like a Pro Traveler(1:31:35) The Hidden Dangers of Taking Melatonin Every Night(1:34:13) This Is the Most Researched Sleep Supplement Ever(1:36:14) Can Ashwagandha Really Calm Nighttime Overthinking?(1:37:06) The Turkey and Milk Combo That Actually Promotes Sleep(1:39:43) This Simple Banana Hack Could Help You Fall Asleep(1:42:20) Why Vitamin D Is Crucial for Your Body’s Internal Clock(1:43:27) Ads(
