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WHOOP Podcast

Taking Your Sleep to the Next Level with Dr. Allison Brager

Oct 4, 2023
38:35
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Dr. Allison Brager, neurobiologist and Deputy Chief Science Officer for the U.S. Army, joins WHOOP VP of Performance Science to discuss misconceptions about sleep trends, ideal sleeping conditions, the relationship between light and melatonin, manipulating circadian rhythms, sleep consistency, circadian rhythms and the metabolic system, behaviors that disrupt sleep onset, and the impact of naps on sleep patterns.
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Quick takeaways

  • Mouth taping during sleep lacks scientific evidence and should not be practiced for promoting diaphragmatic breathing.
  • Creating a cool, dark, and quiet environment with dim light exposure in the evening optimizes melatonin release and promotes high-quality sleep.

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Misconceptions about sleep trends

One misconception discussed in the podcast is the practice of mouth taping during sleep, which aims to promote diaphragmatic breathing but lacks scientific evidence. Another key point is that ideal sleeping conditions involve a cold, dark, and quiet environment. The relationship between light and melatonin is explored, highlighting the importance of dim light exposure in the evening to optimize melatonin release. The discussion also delves into the manipulation and regulation of circadian rhythms and the significance of sleep consistency. Lastly, the positives and negatives of napping are discussed, emphasizing the importance of a short siesta with a duration of 20 to 30 minutes.

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