Dr. Parsley began his journey into the realm of peak human performance when he became a Navy SEAL at the ripe age of 19 years and went on to serve during the Gulf War. After a brief hiatus from the SEAL community to complete his undergraduate studies, medical school, his internship and residency, Dr. Parsley then went full-circle and became the physician for the West Coast SEAL teams. His incredible success with the SEALs lead to him becoming the go-to medical human performance expert for not only the SEALs, but the entire special forces of the US military, even after his departure from the military practice and into private consulting. Dr. Parsley is currently a highly sought after human performance expert and works with the elite of the elite in their respective fields. Countless entrepreneurs, professional sports teams, top tier athletes, international corporations, and high level executives turn to Doc when they need that extra boost to ascend to their peak capabilities.In this episode we discuss:Why better sleep is the most powerful thing you can do for overall health.What you can do to perform at your most optimal levels.How to counteract the effects of chronic stress.Peptides, Hyperbaric, Psychedelics, and other cutting edge performance boosters.This episode it brought to you by Koze Health, Better Help, Inside Tracker, 1stPhormDoc Parsley's Sleep Remedy - Sleep Better and Recover FasterFree Stressless Sleep GuideOrder Dr. Lyon's Book Forever Strong - https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/Mentioned in this episode:10% off your first month of online therapy with BetterHelphttps://betterhelp.com/drlyon10% off your first orderhttps://kozehealth.com/DRLYONInside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyonVisit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shippinghttp://www.1stphorm.com/drlyon

Former SEAL Team Five member turned physician for the West Coast SEAL teams, Kirk Parsley, discusses the vital role of sleep in every aspect of life. He shares practical tips on optimizing sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management for better health and performance.

Sleep expert and hormone balance specialist, Dr. Kirk Parsley, discusses the impact of poor sleep on health and performance. He also explores strategies to reduce brain inflammation in traumatic brain injuries and highlights the importance of aligning our lifestyle choices with our evolutionary biology. Additionally, they discuss the effects of peptides on the body, share experiences with psychedelic therapy and different substances, and emphasize the importance of therapy and setting boundaries. The podcast also touches on flaws in the medical community and concludes with a promotion for a new program.

Dr. Kirk Parsley, a former SEAL and sleep medicine expert, discusses the profound link between sleep, performance, and brain health. He shares insights on aging in high-stress environments, particularly addressing veterans' unique health challenges. The conversation shifts to the overlooked importance of sleep, its impact on mental well-being, and innovative treatments for brain trauma. They also explore the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for stress relief and neuroplasticity, alongside practical tips for improving sleep quality and overall wellness.

Renowned performance-enhancement physician & sleep expert Dr. Kirk Parsley discusses Navy SEAL health optimization secrets with topics like importance of sleep for health, metabolism & performance, behavior change, resilience, challenges of maintaining health in a busy lifestyle, peptides & psychedelics for behavioral enhancement. Listen now!