Dr. Bray recently read a blog post by Brett and Kate McKay of the “Art of Manliness Website” that made him stop and think for a few days. When it comes to the biggest problems in modern Western society, things like obesity, anxiety, and depression, rank at the top of the list.

Every year, the United States spends $200 billion on mental health services, another $200 billion on conditions related to obesity, and has thus far spent trillions on the pandemic.

Beyond the staggering economic cost, these issues have added an untold amount of suffering to individual lives, diminishing their quality and shortening their length.

While these maladies are different — some biological and some environmental; some mental and some physical — they could all be prevented, managed, and/or treated with the very same thing: physical activity. In this episode, Dr. Bray expands on why you need to get moving, even if you move tortoise style.

QUOTES BY DR. BRAY

“You can’t just take a pill.”

“We need to start moving!”

“Exercise has been shown to regulate appetite.”

“Get comfortable with uncomfortable feelings.”

Dr. Bray finishes his sleep series by discussing your weight and your brain and how they are connected.  In this fascinating podcast, Dr. Bray shares information about your brain and its relationship to chemicals that impact your weight.  Learn how sleep affects these chemicals and how one of the best ways to lose weight is to sleep.  This is not an episode you want to miss!

 

*Thanks to Matthew Walker for his sleep research and his fascinating and “must-read” book called Why We Sleep.

 

QUOTES BY DR. BRAY

“The shorter you sleep, the shorter your life!”

“The less you sleep the more likely you are to eat.”

Dr. Bray continues his sleep series by diving into the effects and consequences of NOT sleeping. Dr. Bray discusses the latest research on what happens when you don’t sleep, from pulling all-nighters to getting five, six, or seven and eight hours of sleep. Is there a difference? Dr. Bray also discusses how much time it takes to recover from sleep deprivation. This is an exciting episode with information you need to know to keep yourself healthy, happy, and awake!. *Thanks to Matthew Walker for his sleep research and his fascinating and “must-read” book called Why We Sleep.

QUOTES BY DR. BRAY

“Less than 7 hours per night on a regular basis is being chronically sleep-restricted!”

“One of the best ways to increase your performance is SLEEP!”

Dr. Bray continues his 5 part series into sleep. He dives into how sleep affects learning, memory, and forgetting. Never straying far away from his love of naps, Dr. Bray discusses the research on sleep and naps help you learn, and retain information. Don’t miss out on this informative and “make you want to take a nap” episode as Dr. Bray shares the neuroscience and recent research on why sleeping is crucial to learning, memory, and maintaining a healthy brain as you age. *Thanks to Matthew Walker for his sleep research and his fascinating and “must-read” book called Why We Sleep. QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “Sleep makes us better learners.” “Sleep is constantly modifying the architecture of your brain.”

Dr. Bray continues his 5 part series into sleep. He discusses time and sleep this week, including napping, aging, and their effect on sleep. He also discusses what happens to our sleep and brains as we age. Don’t miss out on this informative and “make you want to take a nap” episode as Dr. Bray shares the neuroscience and recent research on why napping is important. (Have your spouse or significant other listen to the podcast to understand your need for a nap!) *Thanks to Matthew Walker for his sleep research and his fascinating and “must-read” book called Why We Sleep. QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “If you fall asleep listening to this episode, GOOD, you probably needed it!” “Time isn’t quite time when you’re dreaming.”

Dr. Bray continues his month-long series on the different aspects of sleep. Today, he shares the story of two brilliant and brave researchers who discovered two critical aspects of sleep. Their bravery (or lack of) that propelled the study of sleep forward. Dr. Bray also discusses circadian rhythm and its role in all aspects of your life. Finally, Dr. Bray discusses the caffeine issue and how caffeine works positively and negatively in your body. You don’t want to miss this episode as Dr. Bray shares research that will back the sleeping tools he will share next week! **Thanks to Matthew Walker for his research and writing. You can dive deep into the sleep research in his book, “Why We Sleep.” And best of all it won’t make you tired.

We have all heard about the importance of sleep and then proceeded to change NOTHING about our sleeping habits. In this informative, interesting and research backed podcast Dr. Bray spends the next few episodes providing an in depth look at the different aspects of sleep.

• How long you should sleep?
• Your nightly ritual to prepare for and fall sleep
• Your morning ritual to wake up
• How do you get a good night’s rest?

Dr. Bray also discusses the consequences of not getting a good night’s rest and the benefits you can experience from letting your body and brain rejuvenate during sleep. Dr. Bray discusses caffeine, circadian rhythms, and an unknown chemical that begins to build the moment you wake up. You don’t want to miss the next few weeks of this adventure into sleep!

QUOTES BY DR. BRAY

“The shorter you sleep, the shorter your life span!”

“Sleep recalibrates our emotional brain circuits.”

**Thanks to Matthew Walker for his research and writing. You can dive deep into the sleep research in his book, “Why We Sleep.” And best of all it won’t make you tired.

Your life, your brain, and your nervous system are more connected than you might think. In today’s episode, Dr. Bray discusses the nervous system in relation to sleep!

Do you want to make a change in your life? You need to understand the nervous system and how you can change it. He brings the neuroscience and biology of the nervous system to life and will change the way you think about CHANGE!

QUOTES BY DR. BRAY

“No neuroplasticity occurs in real-time of an event. The strengthening of the synapses occurs during sleep!”

“It’s not how much sleep you get but the quality and rejuvenation.”

“Your entire existence is happening in 90-minute segments.”

“Engage in focused bouts of learning throughout the day.”

Your life, your brain, and your nervous system are more connected than you might think. In today’s episode, Dr. Bray discusses neuroplasticity and the aspects of learning.

Do you want to make a change in your life? You need to understand the nervous system and how you can change it. He brings the neuroscience and biology of the nervous system to life and will change the way you think about CHANGE!

QUOTES BY DR. BRAY “Neuroplasticity is our ability to change our nervous system.”

“The more you do it the better you will get at it!”

“Notice if you’re learning and growing to a point of being agitated, things are difficult and you have to work harder at them. That’s what you want!”

Your life, your brain, and your nervous system are more connected than you might think. In today’s episode, Dr. Bray provides insight into how the nervous system and its five functions impact and influence your daily life. Do you want to make a change in your life? You need to understand the nervous system and its functions. Dr. Bray brings the neuroscience and biology of the nervous system to life and will change the way you think about CHANGE!

QUOTES BY DR. BRAY

“The language of the nervous system is electricity.”

“You can choose your behavior, it requires effort.”

“What you pay attention to affects your perception.”