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#84 How to Optimize Sleep to Maximize Performance


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Dr. Kirk Parsley is on today's show sharing secrets on how to start improving your sleep today.


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Bonus Link: Free Sleep Guide!


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5:27: Ambien facts

7:43: Different stages of sleep

8:20:  REM is actually a more active brainwave state than being awake


9:32: Glymphatic system (What Happens When the Brain Doesn't Sleep - blog post)

14:14: How we can improve our sleep

16:09: No scary movies or tv shows before bed


17:22: The biggest issue to address to improve sleep

17:47: Free downloadable guide (PDF)

18:19: The worst thing you can do to ensure you don't get a good night's sleep


20:42: The truth about melatonin and how to use it for jet lag

24:28:  If you choose to sleep two hours less because you want to get up early, you're choosing to age 25 percent faster

26:18: Two no-brainer sleep hacks (plus 50 other hacks!)


27:35: What's a shower or bath before bed do to your sleep?

28:27: Nightmares

29:12: Dr. Parsley is best known for sleep, but it's 20% of what he does; the rest is lifestyle: exercise, nutrition, and stress mitigation


30:41: Navy SEALs and meditation and mindfulness

31:48: Benefits of sleeping with a pen and paper next to your bed (refer to free PDF)

35:00: Can you actually 'bank' sleep?


37:13: The best thing you can do when you don't get enough sleep (i.e: shift workers... Hint: get as much sleep as soon as you can!)

38:21: Shift workers die an average of 14 years earlier than non-shit workers

41:30:  Sleep is the most important factor for how well you perform in any area of your life


44:03: Dr. Parsley's sleep supplement *Please note* I only condone the use of the original Sleep Remedy supplement, not the Apple Cinnamon or children's version as they contain Natural Flavors and Added Colors.


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