You thought you knew what you needed to know about sleep? THINK AGAIN! Kristen Holmes, Global Head of Human Performance at WHOOP has mind-blowing information we've never talked about before, including:

00:02:22 - Why women 35+ need to prioritize sleep

00:03:28 - Melatonin and other hormones disruption

00:09:10 - Finding your ideal bedtime

00:11:01 - Gender differences in sleep needs

00:14:06 - Alcohol's effect on sleep and recovery

00:16:16 - Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

00:21:05 - Late Workouts and sleep

00:23:09 - Aligning with natural rhythms and natural light

00:25:39 - Creatine and recovery, sleep and brain health

00:31:42 - Implementing sleep strategies - practical tips for improving sleep quality

00:32:02 - The benefits of sex for sleep

00:35:49 - Hot showers and red light therapy ...do they help?

🌟 Guest: Kristen Holmes, WHOOP

🎁 $40 off WHOOP from Kristen! No code needed.

📝 Show notes: www.onairella.com/387-sleep-performance-hormones

🎧 Related episodes:

▶️ 244: "How to get the best sleep of your life - Shawn Stevenson"

▶️ 270: "The effects of blue light on our health and performance"

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