The Secret To Better Sleep: Tips To Optimize Your Routine w/ Todd Anderson
May 06, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
Ep. #96 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined by Todd Anderson, a former NFL conditioning coach and sleep optimization expert, as he shares his insights on how proper sleep can enhance hormone balance and overall health. We discuss his career evolution and fitness journey, as well as the founding of Dream Recovery, which explores the vital relationship between sleep stages and daily vitality. We’ll delve into the psychological aspects of weight loss and learn about lesser-known sleep practices that can transform your night, like sauna sessions and mouth taping. Sleep is such an important part of our health, so let’s jump in and learn how to optimize our sleep!
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Topics Discussed
02:20 - Todd’s athletic background
05:52 - Quality vs. quantity of sleep
08:26 - Front loading hydration and optimal meal times
14:33 - Implications of quality sleep
16:11 - Todd’s weight loss story
25:02 - Alcohol’s effect on sleep quality
29:13 - Heart rate variability
33:58 - Benefits of sauna and cold plunge
39:18- Cryotherapy
40:00- Optimal bedroom temperature
42:05- Mouth taping and mouth breathing
46:42 - Eye masks
49:07 - Nose strips
51:11 - TV and phones before bed
53:51 - Sleep apnea
54:23 - Melatonin
55:14 - CBD and weed before bed
56:14 - Differences in men and women’s sleep needs
56:54- WiFi and bluetooth effects on sleep
57:35- Tips for shift workers
