The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Do you want to unlock your full potential and achieve elite performance in sports, business, and life? Learn powerful mindset tactics from psychiatrist Dr. Arman Taghizadeh, founder of the Mindset Training Institute. Dr. T, a former NCAA wrestler, knows firsthand how mental skills separate good athletes from great ones. Now he's teaching proven techniques to help anyone strengthen their mindset for peak performance. In this conversation, Dr. T reveals how to build confidence, composure, and concentration—the "3 C's" of mental mastery. Learn how to reframe failure as "first attempt in learning", focus on process over outcome, and use language intentionally to override doubt. Dr. T also shares his "control the controllables" approach to performance. Discover how making daily efforts in just 3 areas—attitude, gratitude, and effort—empowers you to excel despite fear and uncertainty. Additional insights: Why trying to suppress emotions like anxiety rarely works long-term Why you need to shift from being outcome to processed focused to accomplish your goals How competitive athletes and "life athletes" can benefit from training mental skills Why you need to avoid the word “Don’t” How to create motivational self-talk that aligns with your authentic voice Stop letting negative thoughts, emotions, and distractions sabotage your goals. Tune in now to learn from Dr. T how to build a mindset that will empower you to take pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty. Sign up for the FREE Mindsetexperiencesummit.com Connect with Dr. T on Facebook or Instagram Mindset Training Institute Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Quotable moments: "Anxiety, fear and doubt are things that get in our way and so many of us want to get rid of them. What I do is really kind of teach that these are part of the normal human experience." - Dr. Arman Taghizadeh "The way we think affects how we feel. How we feel affects what we do." - Dr. Arman Taghizadeh ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I dive deep into the significance of faith in our lives. I expound on how faith is more than just blind belief; it's trust in the unseen, an unwavering conviction in hard work and perseverance, and a bond of trust with others. I also up about my Christian faith and life experiences into a thoughtful exploration of faith. In this episode, you’ll learn about: My nuanced definition of faith. Why we need faith as we toil in our day-to-day lives without assurance of a future outcome Faith in relationships and social interactions. My faith in a God Faith as source of hope and motivation. Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Quotable moments: "Faith is believing that your hard work and perseverance will pay off even when you can't see the fruits of your labor." - Dr. Erik Korem "Faith gives us bravery to take risks, to pursue our dreams, and to become the best versions of ourselves." - Dr. Erik Korem "Trust that your hard work is leading somewhere extraordinary. Have faith that you're not alone in this world." - Dr. Erik Korem ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s episode is a CLASSIC. It’s the most downloaded episode of all time, and it’s with Coach Chris Petersen, former Head Football Coach at the University of Washington & Boise State University. In this episode, you’ll learn why Coach Peterson left football at the peak of his career. He details his painful journey of realizing he was paying attention to the wrong scoreboard, society's scoreboard, and not building a strong game plan for his life. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why it takes time to change a culture and build something special in an organization or team. How to "Stack the deck" by getting the right people in your organization who fit your values and culture. Keeping "personal scoreboard" in focus, not just the "society scoreboard." How to have a "game plan for life" that outlines your values, purpose, roles, and how you want to live. The value of a mentor or coach to provide perspective and be a thinking partner. I How to focus on your North Star. If you are a parent, coach, business person, or anyone that's ever wanted to be a high performer, this episode is for you. Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Quotable moments: "There's another role that chance plays in our life that is equally random, but is much more predictable. And it also can teach us something sometimes." - Dr. Bapu Jena "We spend so much time thinking about all the data that we can collect without thinking to ourselves, what are the most interesting applications we can make of the data before we gather it?" - Dr. Bapu Jena "I think we have plenty of data. And we had plenty of data a few years ago. I think what we're lacking in a lot of respect isn't big data, big questions." - Dr. Bapu Jena "If you actually want the kind of transformation that allows you to do things with less effort, more ease, more enjoyment, like it's a real part of you. That's why willpower matters." - Dr. Bapu Jena ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you want to build grit, focus, and influence? In this episode, Jake Thompson explains his powerful "me vs me" mindset. Jake emphasizes the need to stop draining yourself by comparing to others and focus only on competing with yourself. This mentality allows you to learn from others' successes without feeling threatened. It also builds an abundance mindset, so you can fully encourage and help others. In this podcast, you’ll discover: The core formula for beneficial competition How to maximize your abilities without comparisons Why worrying about others slows you down How to use competition to find your true ceiling Why chasing “better than” robs you of being your best The importance of pushing yourself to maximize opportunities Tune in now to shift your mindset and learn the “me vs me” approach to performance from Jake Thompson. Follow Jake on Instagram & LinkedIn Book Jake for your company Compete Everyday Podcast with Jake Thompson Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Quotable moments: "The competitions with yourself. If you think about the formula, let's talk about a very basic formula of competition. It's what's your baseline? Like where are you now?" - Jake Thompson "When we say, hey, I'm only competing with myself. This is what I control. This is what's in my sphere. I can only learn from others. It really changes the dynamic." - Jake Thompson "When you believe there's enough room for everybody to succeed that's willing to do the work, you have no problem pouring that life into others because you're not threatened by them." - Jake Thompson “It's essentially understanding the competitions with yourself.” - Jake Thompson ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quitting gets a bad rap, but it can actually be the smartest move. How do you know when it's time to cut your losses? In the final episode of this special 3-part series, Annie Duke, decision-making expert and former professional poker player, shares her insights on quitting well. With over $4 million in poker tournament winnings, Annie knows the importance of reading signals and walking away at the right moment. She provides science-backed tactics to overcome bias, including sunk cost fallacy, which often causes us to double down when we should fold. Annie explains the power of creating "kill criteria" in advance to remove emotion from quitting decisions. She also stresses the need to appoint "quitting coaches" who can offer an outside perspective when you're stuck in analysis paralysis. Expect practical guidance on setting benchmarks, advocating for candid feedback from your team, and having the courage to make a strategic retreat so you can redeploy time and resources to more promising opportunities. Key Takeaways: Simply knowing about biases won't prevent you from falling victim to them Imagining you're "fresh" to a choice doesn't help - you're still stuck in the current context Develop clear "kill criteria" for projects to dictate when you'll abandon a failing course Designate "quitting coaches" to provide detached, objective advice Give people permission to tell you hard truths - it's the kindest thing long-term Regularly reassess and update kill criteria as new information emerges Frame quitting decisions positively - you're reallocating resources to better options Buy Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Quotable moments: "It doesn't matter what I've put into something. What matters is whether the next dollar is worth it." - Annie Duke "Kill criteria are not going to make you perfect at this, but if we can go from zero to three, that's a huge win." - Annie Duke ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you know when it's time to walk away? Quitting gets a bad rap, but it's an essential life skill. Poker champion turned author and decision strategist Annie Duke joins us to break down the science of knowing when to stick it out and when to cut your losses. Annie explains why grit and perseverance alone aren't enough for success. We discuss the sunk cost fallacy, why quitting actually speeds you up, and how to read the signals that it's time to quit. Annie shares the story of how Steward Butterfield made the bold decision to shut down his startup Glitch, only to pivot days later to the company we now know as Slack. This conversation will change the way you think about quitting and provide a framework to approach life's toughest decisions. Don't miss Annie's insights on: Why the hardest time to quit is when you're in the thick of it. How to stop taking past efforts into account when deciding whether to continue. Why sticking to something unworthy slows you down. The link between quitting and discovering new opportunities. Getting over the mental hurdle of going from "failing to having failed." Buy Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community   Quotable moments: "Grit gets you to stick to hard things that are worthwhile. The really bad thing about grit is that it gets you to stick to hard things that are no longer worthwhile." - Annie Duke "Waste is not really a backward-looking problem. It’s a forward-looking problem." - Annie Duke ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you know when it's time to quit something versus powering through challenges? Former professional poker player turned decision strategist Annie Duke reveals when perseverance leads to ruin versus success. Though quitting has a bad reputation, Annie explains why it's a critical skill for making the best choices when goals don't go as planned. Learn: Why uncertainty makes decisions hard - you can't predict luck or know all the facts upfront How discovering new information can show you need to change course Why people who "grit it out" often end up in dire straits How to quit sooner before reaching rock bottom Why quitting feels so emotionally difficult How to read signals that it's time to change direction Annie's insight comes from her background as a world-champion poker player who has won millions of dollars, making strategic decisions under extreme pressure. This eye-opening conversation will teach you to embrace quitting as a powerful tool for achieving your goals. Tune in now to learn when to persevere versus pivot. Buy Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Quotable moments: "When you make a decision. You have two things working against you, both of which have to do with uncertainty." - Annie Duke "Quitting is the thing that allows us to then get off of that course, right?" - Annie Duke "The hero of the story is, you know, Rob Hall, who gets up to the mountain at two, at the summit, at two, and then waits for Doug Hansen, both of whom perish." - Annie Duke ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What role does chance play in your health and even your mortality? Find out from economist and physician Dr. Anupam B. Jena, who explores these fascinating questions in his new book Random Acts of Medicine. Dr. Jena reveals how random events we'd never expect can profoundly shape our wellbeing. Discover insights like: How marathons unexpectedly increase deaths for non-participants Why minutes matter so much in heart attacks and other emergencies 'Left-digit bias' and its surprising influence on high-stakes life-or-death decisions The role of big data in healthcare and the need for big questions. How to differentiate between signal and noise in data. This mind-opening conversation will give you a peek into Dr. Jena's creative process for conceiving questions and uncovering hidden insights about medicine. You'll learn how to foster your own curiosity and think in unexpected ways about health. Tune in now to expand your mind through the unpredictable occurrences that secretly affect us all. The chance events that seem random but are often predictable when viewed through the right lens. Purchase Random Acts of Medicine Follow Dr. Jena on Twitter on both his personal and podcast account Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community   Quotable moments: "There's another role that chance plays in our life that is equally random, but is much more predictable. And it also can teach us something sometimes." - Dr. Bapu Jena "We spend so much time thinking about all the data that we can collect without thinking to ourselves, what are the most interesting applications we can make of the data before we gather it?" - Dr. Bapu Jena "I think we have plenty of data. And we had plenty of data a few years ago. I think what we're lacking in a lot of respect isn't big data, big questions." - Dr. Bapu Jena "If you actually want the kind of transformation that allows you to do things with less effort, more ease, more enjoyment, like it's a real part of you. That's why willpower matters." - Dr. Bapu Jena ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The telehealth revolution is here to stay. But how do you know which online health services can really deliver results? In this episode, Dr. Kerri Masutto, a board-certified physician and functional medicine expert, reveals insider tips for evaluating telehealth offerings. Dr. Masutto has over 13 years of clinical experience and has led medical teams at top digital health startups. She shares smart guidance to protect yourself as a patient and find companies that genuinely want to help you get better. Learn: Why reading the entire website, not just the sales page, is crucial Red flags like hyperbolic claims and recent layoffs How to research the company's reputation online What employee reviews on Glassdoor can reveal Why you should trust your intuition about the “vibe” you get How to understand exactly what you’re paying for Questions to ask upfront about the scope of care Tips for advocating yourself to find the right digital health fit This straight-talk conversation dispels marketing hype and empowers you to make smart healthcare choices. Tune in now to get savvy about the brave new world of telehealth. Follow Kerri on Twitter Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community   Quotable moments: "Have that little bit of skepticism as I think a great place to start when you're looking at this." - Dr. Kerri Massuto "You can get a signal. There are always going to be outliers, and we all know the absolute, like, you know, this isn't the... truth out there just based on these reviews, but you can start to see patterns." - Dr. Kerri Massuto "How you feel about who you're interacting with is, that feeling is important and you should listen to, you should listen to that." - Dr. Kerri Massuto "It's okay to ask questions. It's okay to get answers before you hand over your credit card." - Dr. Kerri Massuto "Continue to advocate for yourself and look for a solution that's right for you." - Dr. Kerri Massuto ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you really measure sleep stages with your wearable device, and is it something you should even focus on? In this episode of The BluePrint, we dig into the fascinating world of sleep tracking with Dr. Cathy Goldstein, a renowned neurologist and sleep expert. Dr. Goldstein, a Professor of Neurology at the University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center, shares her insights on the truth behind sleep data and how to interpret it for optimal health and performance. Join us as we discuss the relevance of total sleep time, the importance of sleep consistency, and the potential pitfalls of focusing too much on sleep stages. Dr. Goldstein also sheds light on the impact of COVID-19 on sleep patterns and the role of sleep in managing chronic conditions. In this episode, you'll discover: The key health behaviors to pay attention to when tracking sleep. The truth about sleep stages and their relevance to your health. The potential of AI in improving sleep tracking accuracy. Follow Dr. Goldstein on Twitter Ultimate Sleep Cheat Sheet & Newsletter Signup Join the AIM7 Beta Community Quotable moments: "Good sleep isn't about adding things. It's about taking the things away that we know interfere with our sleep." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein "We're made to sleep. You don't need anything extra." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein "Our body is made to sleep. It's just about leveraging the biological systems that let you sleep instead of interfering with them." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein "I think sleep is such a well-suited field to apply AI for a few different reasons." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein "Let's get into preventative medicine. Preventative medicine has still really been a far cry from what we do every day in clinic and in the hospital. And so I hope sleep's a big part of that." - Dr. Cathy Goldstein ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.