The Robbie Bourke Podcast

Episode 233: Greg Potter - Nutrition, stress, and sleep


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This episodes guest sees the return of Greg Potter.


Greg was previously on episode 210.

Greg has a PhD in nutrition, circadian rhythms, sleep, and metabolism, and he is cofounder and Chief Science Officer of Resilient Nutrition, whose products we discuss in the show. He also works as a health and performance consultant and is a regular speaker at international health summits.

Highlights of Greg’s career include working with the US Naval Special Warfare, coaching a sprinter to four gold medals at the European Championships, helping two men break the World Record while rowing the Atlantic, and having his research featured in dozens of international news outlets, including the BBC.​


Greg also likes science, mountains, diving, sunshine, techno, and fish pie!

On this episode Greg and I discuss:

  • Greg's work with Resilient Nutrition
  • Why Greg got involved in the supplement production industry
  • The nutritional products that Resilient produce and offer
  • The ergogenic benefits of Ashwagandha
  • Stress and anxiety effects on sleep 
  •  

    This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!

    Stay Strong,

    RB

     

    Show Notes:

    Website - resilientnutrition.com

    Website - gregpotterphd.com

     

    Podcasts Mentioned:

    Joe Rogan Experience #1244 - Colin O'Brady

    The Happiness Lab

     

    Research and Articles Mentioned:

    Effects of an Aqueous Extract of Withania somnifera on Strength Training Adaptations and Recovery: The STAR Trial

    Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on human sleep and rest-activity rhythms

    Sleep in university students prior to and during COVID-19 Stay- at Home orders

     

    Books Mentioned:

    Thinking Fast and Slow

    Endure 

    Why Evolution Is True

    Crossing the Chasm, 3rd Edition

    Adventures of a Young Naturalist

     

    People and Resources Mentioned:

    Daniel Kahneman

    Tim N. Ziegenfuss

    bettersleep.com

    Joe Rogan

    Colin O'Brady

     

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