In this first half of a fantastic 2-part interview, we focus on SLEEP (and the lack thereof!)  When chatting and polling first responders, it is usually the biggest challenge and deficit that people want more of.  I am joined by the FBI's resident sleep psychologist, Dr. Leah Kaylor.  I share about my own struggles and hacks, some decent and others misguided and misinterpreted.

Dr. Leah helps us sift through sharing her background, how she landed with "the bureau" and so much about circadian rhythms and what we need to do to support them.  We even get into career exploration and development- check it out and stay tuned next week for Part 2!

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Dr. Leah Kaylor is a licensed clinical and prescribing psychologist who has served as the FBI’s sleep expert for over five years. With a passion for optimizing human performance, she’s on a mission to help others harness the transformative power of rest—because better sleep shouldn’t be Top Secret. Dr. Leah shares practical, science-backed strategies on her YouTube channel, and her upcoming book, If Sleep Were A Drug, hits shelves on October 1, 2025.

"If you can’t remember the last time you had a good night’s rest, head over to my YouTube channel. I’ll show you how to take your sleep—and your performance—to the next level. Each week, I break down the science of sleep into practical, easy-to-use strategies to help you sleep better, recover faster, and enhance your quality of life."

https://www.youtube.com/@DrLeahKaylor

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