The Pocket with Chris Griffin #113: Todd Anderson: Your Sleep Problem Isn’t Sleep
Nov 24, 2025
Todd Anderson, a sleep and performance coach for elite athletes and co-founder of Dream Recovery, dives deep into the complexities of sleep. He challenges the notion of sleep issues, suggesting they're often rooted in stress and life-awareness problems. Todd emphasizes the importance of purpose and community in enhancing sleep quality. He also discusses childhood patterns that lead to adult stress, the pitfalls of over-optimization, and practical tools like breathwork for better sleep. Listeners will gain insightful strategies to rewire their relationship with sleep.
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Sleep Is The Foundational Health Pillar
- Sleep is the foundational health behavior that impacts fitness, nutrition, cognition and communication.
- Todd Anderson says sleep consistently affects all other wellness pillars more than any single protocol.
Prioritize Sleep For Smarter Work Hours
- Prioritize sleep to increase decision-making efficiency and reduce mistakes at work.
- Todd Anderson recommends sleeping enough so your awake hours are high-quality, not just longer.
There Is A Sleep Bell Curve
- There's a bell curve for optimal sleep and needing over nine hours regularly can signal issues.
- Todd suggests erring on more sleep rather than risking being in the small percent who truly do fine on six hours.
