We're back! Dr Dean Miller PhD is a sleep and exercise scientist who specialises in working with high performers to optimise their performance and recovery for when it matters most.

Dean works with organisations such as the Royal Australian Airforce and the Australian Institute of Sport.

In this chat Dean and I explore

- Sleep fundamentals and what most people overlook about the easy ways to optimise their sleep

- The conceptual models of sleep cycles and how to adjust our own sleep cycles when we need to

- Practical approaches to managing sleep for shift work!

This chat is aimed at healthcare professionals and shift workers in general, but there are definitely plenty of great insights here for anyone interested in how to get the most out of their Zs.

Researchers mentioned:

Charlotte Gupta - Sleep and nutrition

Carissa Gardiner - Caffeine's effects on sleep