443: Why You’re Not Sleeping Great, and How to Fix It (Sleep Doctor Explains!) | Michael Breus, PhD
The Genius Life
Max Lugavere
4.7 • 4.7K Ratings
🗓️ 4 December 2024
⏱️ 73 minutes
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Summary
Dr. Michael Breus, known as "The Sleep Doctor," is a clinical psychologist, board-certified sleep specialist, and best-selling author dedicated to helping people unlock the power of restorative sleep for optimal health and performance. His new book Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health is out now.
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| 0:00.0 | What up, family? It's episode 443 of The Genius Life. What's going on, everybody? |
| 0:24.6 | Welcome back to another episode of the show. |
| 0:26.6 | I'm your host, Max Lugavir. |
| 0:28.6 | Did you know that an estimated 70 million Americans struggle with sleep disorders and nearly one-third of adults consistently fall short of the recommended seven hours of sleep per night. |
| 0:38.9 | And even for the two-thirds of us who do get enough sleep, quality remains an issue. |
| 0:43.2 | And that's exactly what today's episode is all about. |
| 0:46.4 | Joining us is the sleep doctor himself, Dr. Michael Bruce, who's here to explain why you might feel exhausted despite spending enough time in bed. He breaks down |
| 0:55.9 | the difference between sleep disorders and disordered sleep, reveals hidden culprits like sleep apnea, |
| 1:01.6 | and shares tools like the 478 breathing technique to help you improve your nightly recovery. |
| 1:07.8 | Plus, we dive into practical strategies for falling back asleep if you wake up in the |
| 1:11.3 | middle of the night, a struggle that so many of us face. We'll also uncover the dangers of |
| 1:16.1 | excessive melatonin use, the critical role of hydration and consistent sleep schedules, and why |
| 1:21.7 | optimizing these basics is essential for brain health and long-term wellness. Listen through all |
| 1:27.4 | the way to the end. You're not going to |
| 1:28.2 | want to miss a beat. And as always, share this episode with friends and loved ones who could use |
| 1:32.2 | better sleep and better health. And if you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a rating |
| 1:35.9 | and review on your favorite podcast app or subscribe on YouTube. And before we dive in, please, |
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| 1:45.9 | It's packed with cutting edge insights, expert interviews, and health tips that 120,000 high |
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