Every Breath Counts

39. How to Level-Up Your SLEEP for PEAK Performance with Martin McPhilimey


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My guest today is Martin McPhilimey, an accredited and experienced Respiratory and Sleep Scientist, as well as an Exercise Physiologist and Behavioural Science Practitioner. With his qualifications, passion and 15 years of experience in research, fitness, and training, Martin’s mission is to create a world of high performing individuals with healthy minds and bodies. 

We dive deep into the science of sleep and how it affects your physical and emotional health. Martin also discusses the strategies he uses to help clients cure insomnia and make the most of the sleep they are getting. 

Sleep and Health Topics Discussed in this episode:

  • Are Westerners overworked and under sleeping?
  • How stress impacts sleep
  • How each of the stages of sleep affect recovery, differently
  • How lack of REM sleep can hamper emotional wellbeing
  • How to fall asleep faster and cure insomnia
  • The profound effect naps and NSDR (Non Sleep Deep Rest) has on your health
  • What is Yoga Nidra and how it can help you relax
  • Which supplements you should and shouldn’t be using for improved sleep


Non-Sleep related health topics we discuss:

  • What is over-breathing and is it bad for you?
  • What V02 max is, how you measure it, and why it is the single biggest marker of health
  • The future of wearable technology to optimize health
  • How to turn your stress into goals


Resources about sleep and performance

Performance Through Health Website

Yoga Nidra

Non-Sleep Deep Rest


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