The HigherUp Podcast The Life Changing Power of Great Sleep W/ Todd Anderson | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 60
Sep 15, 2025
Todd Anderson, a former NFL athlete and CEO of Dream Recovery, dives deep into the crucial role of sleep in performance and well-being. He discusses surprising revelations from clinical research around sleep quality and how to enhance it through lifestyle tweaks and supplements. Anderson shares personal anecdotes about resilience in athletics and the challenges of post-college transitions. He also highlights innovative breathing techniques that can boost athletic performance and offers practical tips for improving sleep to support overall health.
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Sauna Builds Rapid Connection
- Todd describes becoming fast friends in the sauna because shared discomfort forces vulnerability and connection.
- Michael and Todd used the sauna interview to bond quickly and compete for the golden ladle.
From Walk‑On To Breakout Senior Year
- Todd recounts repeated injuries in college: a poor redshirt year, a torn quad, and cartilage issues that delayed play.
- He finally stayed healthy in senior year and exploded, crediting grit and focused rehab.
Sleep Is The Foundation For Performance
- Todd argues sleep is the foundational pillar that amplifies or undermines all other health efforts.
- Poor sleep subtracts from gains in training, nutrition, and recovery across the board.