In this engaging discussion, Ed Mylett, a massively successful entrepreneur and best-selling author in personal development, shares his journey overcoming serious health challenges. The conversation highlights the crucial role sleep plays in our overall well-being and its effects on memory, body composition, and chronic illness risk. Ed delves into the fascinating connections between gut health, light exposure, and sleep quality. He offers actionable strategies to transform your sleep and reclaim your health, emphasizing the profound impact informed choices can have on our lives.
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Shawn's Diagnosis
Shawn Stevenson was diagnosed with degenerative disc and bone disease at 20.
His doctor told him he had the spine of an 80-year-old man and the condition was incurable.
21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success
Shawn Stevenson
In 'Sleep Smarter,' Shawn Stevenson shares easy tips and tricks to help readers achieve the best sleep and health of their lives. The book includes a 14-Day Sleep Makeover, covering topics such as creating the ideal sleep sanctuary, regulating circadian rhythms with sunlight, using clinically proven sleep nutrients and supplements, and stress-reduction exercises. Stevenson emphasizes the critical role of sleep in shedding fat, staving off disease, improving productivity, and enhancing mental and physical health. The book is designed to be a fun and practical guide, providing real-world tools to help readers optimize their sleep and achieve a healthier, happier life.
No matter what your health routines are, we all have one thing in common: we have to sleep in order to restore our bodies. Sleep is an essential input that affects every single process in your body, including your memory, body composition, and risk for developing chronic illnesses. And whether you’re new to developing healthy habits or are an avid biohacker, there are strategies you can implement today to better optimize your sleep. On today’s show, you’re going to learn science-backed strategies to help you get a better night’s sleep. You’ll hear how factors like light exposure, screen time, alcohol, and your gut health can impact your sleep cycles. You’re going to learn about the essential hormones and sleep nutrients that are necessary for sleep, and so much more. You’re also going to hear my personal story of overcoming a diagnosis and taking control of my health, and how I got interested in teaching others about the importance of high-quality sleep. The benefits of improving your sleep can touch every area of your life, so I hope you enjoy this interview!
In this episode you’ll discover:
My personal story of reclaiming my health after a scary diagnosis.
What epigenetics are.
How effective placebos can be.
Why making a decision about your health can change everything.
How sleep can impact your body composition.
The connection between melatonin and brown adipose tissue.
Why getting optimal sunlight during the day is crucial for sleep quality.
How your cortisol levels impact melatonin production.
What gluconeogenesis is.
The connection between sleep and gut health.
What the best sleep nutrients are for a better night’s sleep.
How your body’s temperature affects your sleep.
What the optimal sleeping temperature is.
How light impacts your sleep cycles.
Tips for reducing your blue light exposure at night.
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