Jocko Podcast 367: Wake Up And Get Some Some Sleep. Doc Kirk Parsley
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Jan 4, 2023 Doc Kirk Parsley, a former Navy SEAL and medical doctor, specializes in optimizing sleep for high-stress individuals. He discusses the dangers of sleep deprivation and its connection to hormonal health, particularly among military personnel. The conversation covers his innovative sleep remedy, the effects of lifestyle on recovery, and the importance of sleep for mental clarity and performance. Parsley shares personal stories from his SEAL training and highlights the need for understanding sleep’s vital role in overall well-being.
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Jocko's Vertigo
- Jocko Willink avoids doctors but experienced dizziness and nausea after neck surgery.
- Tests provided no answers, but a SEAL doc diagnosed him with benign positional vertigo and fixed it with simple exercises.
WWJD Bracelets
- Doc Parsley's clinic used "What Would Jocko Do" bracelets to motivate SEALs in rehab.
- One motto on the bracelets was, "Jocko sleeps with a pillow under his gun."
Dizzy During MMA Training
- Jocko Willink recounts experiencing severe dizziness during an MMA training session due to his vertigo.
- He had to stop training abruptly, leaving his training partner confused.
