The Dream Bigger Podcast Dr. Michael Breus aka The Sleep Doctor: How to Optimize Sleep & Productivity, Sleep Chronotypes, The One Trick For Circadian Rhythm Mastery and More
Sep 21, 2021
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Breus's Sleep Medicine Journey
- Dr. Michael Breus originally aimed to be a sports psychologist but fell in love with sleep medicine during his residency.
- He found profound impact possibilities by helping people improve their sleep and transform their lives.
Sleep's Broad Impact on Function
- Sleep impacts all organ systems and directly affects productivity in physical, cognitive, and emotional domains.
- Sleep deprivation lowers testosterone, slows reaction time, impairs memory and focus, and worsens mood.
Chronotypes Define Sleep Patterns
- Chronotypes are genetic sleep patterns determining optimal sleep and activity times.
- Understanding chronotypes helps tailor schedules to enhance productivity and social interactions.