Wellness + Wisdom Podcast

170 Dr. Kirk Parsley: Sleep Science For Better Health


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Best of the best in physical intelligence: In today's fast paced society driven by the "hustle and grind" mentality, sleep is usually the first thing to go. With the demands of the modern world, what practical steps for sleep hygiene can we practice every day to get the most emotional, physical, and spiritual fulfillment we need to live life well?

Everyone knows that a good night's sleep will make us feel better, but science is showing the impacts from chronic sleep deprivation are more far-reaching than we realize. Not only will a lack of quality rest affect mood, feelings, and overall wellness, but it can also degrade our memory, decision-making abilities, life expectancy, and so much more.

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If we want to make drastic improvements to our mental and physical wellness, we get to ask ourselves an imperative question:

How can we remedy our sleep habits and lifestyle to maximize our wellness and live life to our fullest potential? 

On this special archive episode of Wellness Force Radio #125, we explore this topic and much more with Dr. Kirk Parsley, author of the upcoming book "Sleep To Win." During this exclusive, in-person interview, Dr. Parsley uncovers the tools and strategies we need to receive all the benefits that come from making sleep a priority in our lives. 

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Listen To Episode 170 As Dr. Parsley Uncovers:
  • How he met and developed a friendship with Robb Wolf
  • How an impromptu interview brought him into the world of podcasting
  • Learn about his journey from a Navy MD to his own wellness coaching practice
  • Why he has always had a problem with simply "following the rules"
  • How we can begin to prevent disease instead of just diagnosing and treating our ailments
  • His dietary evolution that led him to a Paleo whole-foods style of eating
  • The fact that traditional medical school focuses on diagnosing disease, and fails to teach proper strategies for nutrition, sleep, exercise, and how to optimize our health
  • Why his Navy Seal patient's health and memory started to fade at a young age
  • Why a restful night's sleep can add massive productivity to our days
  • The data that shows fewer traffic accidents occur when school starts later in the day
  • The ways our lifestyle can lead to years of sleep deprivation
  • Why children receiving more sleep reduces delinquency, drug use, emo
...more
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