“Sleep is a window into your physical and mental health,” explains Michael Breus, PhD. 

Brues, a clinical psychologist and renowned sleep medicine expert, joins us to share the simple but transformative habits that can elevate your health. From aligning your sleep with your chronotype to achieving true hydration, plus:

- The impact of daylight savings (~2:45)

- Non-negotiables for great sleep (~6:38)

- Lifestyle habits impacting sleep (~10:15)

- Decision fatigue (~13:20)

- Meal timing & alcohol (~16:20)

- Water & hydration (~21:10)

- The ultimate morning routine (~26:35)

- The importance of sunlight (~27:25)

- Why hydration matters for sleep (~29:00)

- How to know if you are hydrated (~30:13)

- The importance of breath (~31:45)

- Sleep apnea (~34:50)

- Nasal strips & mouth tape (~38:40)

- Wearables (~43:00)

- Overrated sleep trends (~47:05)

- Minimum effective dose of sleep (~48:30)

- Underrated sleep trends (~49:30)

Referenced in the episode: 

- Learn more about his work (https://sleepdoctor.com/) 

- Follow @thesleepdoctor on Instagram 

- Pick up his book (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316576417O) 

- Check out Happy Ring (https://www.happyring.com/) 

- Breath better with Mute (https://mutesnoring.com/) 

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