What if the best way to improve your sleep is not going to bed earlier, but waking up at the same time every day?On Performance People this week, Georgie Ainslie speaks to clinical psychologist and sleep specialist Dr Michael Breus, known as The Sleep Doctor, about sleep science, chronotypes and the link between sleep and high performance.Dr Breus explains how sleep affects recovery, concentration, decision-making, emotional control and sporting performance. He also challenges common sleep myths, including the idea that everyone needs precisely eight hours.The conversation explores his four chronotypes: lion, bear, wolf and dolphin, and how your natural body clock can influence the best times to sleep, work, exercise and make important decisions.Michael also discusses sleep trackers including Oura, WHOOP, Garmin and Apple Watch. While wearables can help identify useful trends, he warns against treating sleep scores and deep sleep data as completely accurate. For people who already feel anxious about sleep, checking a tracker every morning can make things worse.Georgie and Michael also examine the lack of female sleep research and the impact of menstrual cycles, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause on sleep. They discuss why sleep apnoea in women can be overlooked or misdiagnosed.Finally, Dr Breus shares five practical tips: wake up at the same time every day, stop caffeine by 2pm, avoid alcohol for three hours before bed, finish exercise four hours before bed, and get morning sunlight, water and deep breaths. The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday. Podcast Offer: Visit <a href="http://ainslieainslie.com/pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ainslieainslie.com/pod</a> to get your first 4 weeks of NIGHT + DAY POWDER for £44.50 — 50% off the standard £89 subscription price.After your first 4 weeks, your subscription will automatically renew at £225 every 12 weeks (£75 per 4 weeks). You will be charged £225 upfront every 12 weeks, and the subscription will continue until you cancel.Your first 16 weeks cost £269.50, compared with the standard price of £356.You can cancel at any time through your account, provided you cancel at least 24 hours before your next payment date.UK only. New subscribers only. One offer per customer.Full terms: <a href="http://ainslieainslie.com/pages/terms-and-conditions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ainslieainslie.com/pages/terms-and-conditions</a>_____Connect with Performance PeopleHit subscribe today for the latest.🎧 Spotify/Apple Musichttp://www.performancepeoplepodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/performance.people/_____The views and opinions expressed on Performance People are those of the guests and hosts, and do not necessarily represent the views of ainslie + ainslie, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, or any affiliated organisations.This podcast is produced by Gameface Limited and is intended for general information and entertainment purposes only.© Gameface Limited 2026. All rights reserved.Connect with Performance PeopleHit subscribe today for the latest.🎧 Spotify/Apple Musichttp://www.performancepeoplepodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/performance.people/________________________________The views and opinions expressed on Performance People are those of the guests and hosts, and do not necessarily represent the views of ainslie + ainslie, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, or any affiliated organisations.This podcast is produced by Gameface Limited and is intended for general information and entertainment purposes only.© Gameface Limited 2026. All rights reserved.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

What if the best way to improve your sleep is not going to bed earlier, but waking up at the same time every day? On Performance People this week, Georgie Ainslie speaks to clinical psychologist and sleep specialist Dr Michael Breus, known as The Sleep Doctor, about sleep science, chronotypes and the link between sleep and high performance. Dr Breus explains how sleep affects recovery, concentration, decision-making, emotional control and sporting performance. He also challenges common sleep myths, including the idea that everyone needs precisely eight hours. The conversation explores his four chronotypes: lion, bear, wolf and dolphin, and how your natural body clock can influence the best times to sleep, work, exercise and make important decisions. Michael also discusses sleep trackers including Oura, WHOOP, Garmin and Apple Watch. While wearables can help identify useful trends, he warns against treating sleep scores and deep sleep data as completely accurate. For people who already feel anxious about sleep, checking a tracker every morning can make things worse. Georgie and Michael also examine the lack of female sleep research and the impact of menstrual cycles, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause on sleep. They discuss why sleep apnoea in women can be overlooked or misdiagnosed. Finally, Dr Breus shares five practical tips: wake up at the same time every day, stop caffeine by 2pm, avoid alcohol for three hours before bed, finish exercise four hours before bed, and get morning sunlight, water and deep breaths. The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday. Podcast Offer: Visit ainslieainslie.com/pod to get your first 4 weeks of NIGHT + DAY POWDER for £44.50 — 50% off the standard £89 subscription price. After your first 4 weeks, your subscription will automatically renew at £225 every 12 weeks (£75 per 4 weeks). You will be charged £225 upfront every 12 weeks, and the subscription will continue until you cancel. Your first 16 weeks cost £269.50, compared with the standard price of £356. You can cancel at any time through your account, provided you cancel at least 24 hours before your next payment date. UK only. New subscribers only. One offer per customer. Full terms: ainslieainslie.com/pages/terms-and-conditions _____ Connect with Performance People Hit subscribe today for the latest. 🎧 Spotify/Apple Music http://www.performancepeoplepodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/performance.people/ _____ The views and opinions expressed on Performance People are those of the guests and hosts, and do not necessarily represent the views of ainslie + ainslie, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, or any affiliated organisations. This podcast is produced by Gameface Limited and is intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. © Gameface Limited 2026. All rights reserved. Connect with Performance People Hit subscribe today for the latest. 🎧 Spotify/Apple Music http://www.performancepeoplepodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/performance.people/ ________________________________ The views and opinions expressed on Performance People are those of the guests and hosts, and do not necessarily represent the views of ainslie + ainslie, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, or any affiliated organisations. This podcast is produced by Gameface Limited and is intended for general information and entertainment purposes only. © Gameface Limited 2026. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if the best way to improve your sleep is not going to bed earlier, but waking up at the same time every day?On Performance People this week, Georgie Ainslie speaks to clinical psychologist and sleep specialist Dr Michael Breus, known as The Sleep Doctor, about sleep science, chronotypes and the link between sleep and high performance.Dr Breus explains how sleep affects recovery, concentration, decision-making, emotional control and sporting performance. He also challenges common sleep myths, including the idea that everyone needs precisely eight hours.The conversation explores his four chronotypes: lion, bear, wolf and dolphin, and how your natural body clock can influence the best times to sleep, work, exercise and make important decisions.Michael also discusses sleep trackers including Oura, WHOOP, Garmin and Apple Watch. While wearables can help identify useful trends, he warns against treating sleep scores and deep sleep data as completely accurate. For people who already feel anxious about sleep, checking a tracker every morning can make things worse.Georgie and Michael also examine the lack of female sleep research and the impact of menstrual cycles, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause on sleep. They discuss why sleep apnoea in women can be overlooked or misdiagnosed.Finally, Dr Breus shares five practical tips: wake up at the same time every day, stop caffeine by 2pm, avoid alcohol for three hours before bed, finish exercise four hours before bed, and get morning sunlight, water and deep breaths. The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday. Podcast Offer: Visit <a href="http://ainslieainslie.com/pod" rel="noopener noreferrer">ainslieainslie.com/pod</a> to get your first 4 weeks of NIGHT + DAY POWDER for £44.50 — 50% off the standard £89 subscription price.After your first 4 weeks, your subscription will automatically renew at £225 every 12 weeks (£75 per 4 weeks). You will be charged £225 upfront every 12 weeks, and the subscription will continue until you cancel.Your first 16 weeks cost £269.50, compared with the standard price of £356.You can cancel at any time through your account, provided you cancel at least 24 hours before your next payment date.UK only. New subscribers only. One offer per customer.Full terms: <a href="http://ainslieainslie.com/pages/terms-and-conditions" rel="noopener noreferrer">ainslieainslie.com/pages/terms-and-conditions</a>_____Connect with Performance PeopleHit subscribe today for the latest.🎧 Spotify/Apple Musichttp://www.performancepeoplepodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/performance.people/_____The views and opinions expressed on Performance People are those of the guests and hosts, and do not necessarily represent the views of ainslie + ainslie, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, or any affiliated organisations.This podcast is produced by Gameface Limited and is intended for general information and entertainment purposes only.© Gameface Limited 2026. All rights reserved.Connect with Performance PeopleHit subscribe today for the latest.🎧 Spotify/Apple Musichttp://www.performancepeoplepodcast.com/https://www.instagram.com/performance.people/________________________________The views and opinions expressed on Performance People are those of the guests and hosts, and do not necessarily represent the views of ainslie + ainslie, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, or any affiliated organisations.This podcast is produced by Gameface Limited and is intended for general information and entertainment purposes only.© Gameface Limited 2026. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Sleep Doctor: Why Your Sleep Score Could Be Making Your Sleep Worse | Dr Michael Breus

Ben + Georgie Ainslie’s new podcast, Performance People sees the sport loving couple chat to high performance people in sport, entertainment, business and politics. Join the most successful Olympic sailor in history and his broadcaster wife for this four way conversation as they get the scoop on how to perform better as told by those operating at the top of their game and those who have been on the journey with them.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ben + Georgie Ainslie’s new podcast, Performance People sees the sport loving couple chat to high performance people in sport, entertainment, business and politics. Join the most successful Olympic sailor in history and his broadcaster wife for this four way conversation as they get the scoop on how to perform better as told by those operating at the top of their game and those who have been on the journey with them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben + Georgie Ainslie’s new podcast, Performance People sees the sport loving couple chat to high performance people in sport, entertainment, business and politics. Join the most successful Olympic sailor in history and his broadcaster wife for this four way conversation as they get the scoop on how to perform better as told by those operating at the top of their game and those who have been on the journey with them. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to&nbsp;bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to&nbsp;bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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