Sleep is a critical pillar of human health. Getting a good night of sleep is an important input for your mood, brain health, gut, and so much more. And luckily, learning how to optimize your sleep is simple when you understand the key behaviors that impact your biology. Today you’re going to learn exactly how to optimize your sleep cycles.   

On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear my interview from Lewis Howes’ School of Greatness Podcast. In this interview, I explained the science of sleep cycles, how your diet and other habits impact sleep quality, and specific habits you can cultivate in order to get a good night’s sleep. You’re going to learn about the role of serotonin and cortisol, how things like sugar and alcohol might be affecting your body, and the latest science on how optimal sleep impacts your health.  

You’re also going to hear why sleep needs are individualized, the role your gut health plays in optimizing sleep, and why the common practice of supplementing with melatonin should not be taken lightly. If you’re ready to get better sleep, click play and enjoy the show!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• What your brain waves are doing when you sleep.  

• The connection between REM sleep and short-term memory.  

• What the link between sleep and human growth hormone is. 

• Why HGH helps you recover faster.  

• How sugar impacts your body.  

• The way alcohol impacts sleep quality.  

• What cortisol’s role is in the body.  

• How sleep deprivation accelerates aging.  

• The connection between carbohydrates, serotonin, and sleep.  

• How to safely and effectively use melatonin supplements.  

• Why your microbiome plays an important role in sleep.  

• The relationship between serotonin and melatonin.  

• How sleep deprivation can influence your hunger signals.  

• Sleep-supportive habits you can add into your evening routine.  

• How screentime affects your melatonin production.  

• Why magnesium is important for sleep health.  

• How sleep minutes are like calories.  

• The interesting science of how sleep impacts appearance.  

• What greatness is.  

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• The School of Greatness Podcast - Check out Lewis Howes’ podcast! 

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