“When I'm thinking, how do I make someone the best version of themselves? Sleep was the fastest route,” says Todd Anderson.

Todd Anderson is a sleep expert, co-founder of Dream Performance & Recovery, and former football player in the NFL. He joins us today to discuss the importance of sleep, how to become a resilient sleeper, and his top tips, plus:

-The importance of sleep (~0:50)

-Learning from elite athletes (~5:32)

-What is a resilient sleeper (~7:55)

-How to be a better sleeper (~11:40)

-What to do if you can’t sleep (~13:35)

-Blue light and electronics at night (~17:10)

-The power of breath (~22:15)

-Nasal versus mouth breathing (~25:27)

-Sleep studies (~27:10)

-Nasal strips (~31:30)

-Exercise and sleep (~33:57)

-Todd’s go-to routine (~37:30)

-Mealtime and sleep (~40:02)

-Olympian Katie Hoff’s sleep routine (~41:15)

-Parent’s influence on children’s sleep (~43:30)

-Misinformation in the sleep space (~46:45)

Referenced in the episode:

- Check out his website (www.toddanderson42.com)

- Check out his company (www.dreamrecovery.io)

- Follow him on Instagram (toddanderson)

- Take a look at Serta’s quality sleep products (www.serta.com)

- Get your mbg dream mist

- Read more about the impact of breathing (www.mrjamesnestor.com)

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