Shawn Stevenson, an acclaimed nutritionist and bestselling author, shares his insights on enhancing sleep and longevity. He dives into how poor circadian rhythms contribute to mental health crises and reveals essential habits for quality sleep. Listeners learn about the influence of modern culture on sleep and nutrition, and the power of storytelling in promoting relaxation. Stevenson emphasizes the importance of food choices, optimal sleep environments, and practical pre-sleep routines for better health and well-being.
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Sleep and Mental Health
The modern mental health crisis might stem from poor circadian rhythm and disrupted sleep.
Sleep deprivation leads to increased belly fat and decreased testosterone, impacting energy and longevity.
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Prioritize Sleep
Prioritize optimizing sleep over supplements for enhanced performance.
Focus on bedtime and wake time for better results in the gym and bedroom.
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Light's Impact on Sleep
Light exposure, even behind the knee, disrupts sleep cycles.
Skin photoreceptors pick up light, impacting circadian rhythm, even small amounts matter.
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Shawn Stevenson is an American nutritionist, bestselling author, and podcaster.
You spend more time asleep than any other activity, and yet no one teaches you how to do it properly. Thankfully there are some simple routines, hacks, foods and habits you can implement to improve your sleep and longevity immediately.
Expect to learn if poor circadian rhythm is responsible for the modern mental health crisis, the most important habits to improve your sleep routine, how to get the best sleep of your life, the number one determining factor of how to live longer, how to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, the best foods for sleep, the healthiest ways you should be storing your food and much more…
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