560: How to become a resilient sleeper & why it matters | Todd Anderson
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“When I'm thinking, how do I make someone the best version of themselves? Sleep was the fastest route,” says Todd Anderson.
Todd Anderson is a sleep expert, co-founder of Dream Performance & Recovery, and former football player in the NFL. He joins us today to discuss the importance of sleep, how to become a resilient sleeper, and his top tips, plus:
-The importance of sleep (~0:50 )
-Learning from elite athletes (~5:32 )
-What is a resilient sleeper (~7:55 )
-How to be a better sleeper (~11:40 )
-What to do if you can’t sleep (~13:35 )
-Blue light and electronics at night (~17:10 )
-The power of breath (~22:15 )
-Nasal versus mouth breathing (~25:27 )
-Sleep studies (~27:10 )
-Nasal strips (~31:30 )
-Exercise and sleep (~33:57 )
-Todd’s go-to routine (~37:30 )
-Mealtime and sleep (~40:02 )
-Olympian Katie Hoff’s sleep routine (~41:15 )
-Parent’s influence on children’s sleep (~43:30 )
-Misinformation in the sleep space (~46:45 )
Referenced in the episode:
- Check out his website (www.toddanderson42.com)
- Check out his company (www.dreamrecovery.io)
- Follow him on Instagram (toddanderson)
- Take a look at Serta’s quality sleep products (www.serta.com)
- Get your mbg dream mist
- Read more about the impact of breathing (www.mrjamesnestor.com)
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