🌙 Curious about why your sleep patterns differ from others? In this fascinating conversation, we dive deep into the world of sleep science with Dr. Michael Breus, also known as The Sleep Doctor. Dr. Breus unpacks the four sleep chronotypes—Lions, Bears, Wolves, and Dolphins—and shares actionable insights to optimize your sleep based on your unique biological clock.
🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The Science of Chronotypes:
-What are the four chronotypes?
-How to identify your sleep type and what it means for your daily rhythm.
Dolphins and Insomnia:
-Why dolphins experience fragmented sleep and how it's tied to perfectionism and anxiety.
-Tools and techniques to improve sleep for those with irregular patterns.
Health Connections:
-How chronotypes are influenced by genetics, inflammation, and autoimmune conditions.
-The role of basal body temperature in understanding sleep disruptions.
Practical Sleep Strategies:
-Simple steps to stabilize melatonin production.
-Why consistent wake-up times are critical for better sleep.
-Managing caffeine, hydration, and light exposure to improve sleep quality.
✨ Featured Tools & Topics:
-Basal body temperature tracking for sleep insights.
-Devices like Tempdrop, Premom, and Oura Ring for optimizing sleep.
-The intersection of sleep and health conditions, including chronic inflammation.
📚 About Dr. Michael Breus:
Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and board-certified sleep specialist. As the author of The Power of When and a leading expert in chronobiology, he helps people align their lives with their biological clocks to improve productivity, energy, and overall health.
🔗 Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Michael Breus’s Website: https://thesleepdoctor.com
Chronotype Quiz: https://thepowerofwhenquiz.com
Books by Dr. Breus:
The Power of When
The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan
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