Dr. Allison Brager

Dr. Allison Brager, a neuroscientist and U.S. Army sleep expert, dives into the science of sleep and recovery with Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash. They examine the effectiveness of wearable tech for tracking sleep and performance, highlighting tools like the Oura Ring and Garmin. Brager reveals the surprising prevalence of sleep apnea among athletes and how just a few nights of limited sleep can drastically lower testosterone. They also discuss innovative recovery strategies like vagus nerve stimulation and the benefits of short naps for enhanced alertness.