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Ep. 70: Can You Wake Up Refreshed? w/ Tadas Kunickas

Ep. 70: Can You Wake Up Refreshed? w/ Tadas Kunickas

Update: 2025-10-07
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In Today’s Episode: Can You Wake Up Refreshed?

Join us as we talk with Tadas Kunickas, founder and CEO of Tavo Sleep, who shares how his personal recovery from a traumatic brain injury inspired him to reinvent the alarm clock. We dive deep into the science of sleep, the future of sleep technology, and why traditional alarms might be keeping you exhausted.

Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode:
-How waking up in your lightest sleep stage can change your energy, mood, and focus.
-Why traditional alarm clocks disrupt your brain’s natural recovery process.
-The future of smart, science-backed devices that work with your body—not against it.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:
-Why do alarm clocks make you feel groggy instead of rested?
-How can technology help you wake up naturally and refreshed?
-What does the future of sleep innovation look like in the next decade?


(0:00 ) Introduction to The Decision Lab Podcast and Tadas Kunickas of Tabo Sleep
(1:11 ) Origin and inspiration behind Tabo
(7:00 ) Impact of Tadas' traumatic brain injury on life and career
(12:18 ) Founder's personal challenges with ADHD and anxiety
(15:29 ) Tadas' journey to starting Tabo
(19:57 ) Tabo's unique features and significance in wellness
(23:07 ) Power nap and mental health benefits of Tabo
(28:47 ) Tabo vs. WHOOP: A comparison
(32:20 ) The innovative technology of Tabo
(38:12 ) Who can benefit from Tabo?
(40:43 ) The importance of morning and night routines
(45:33 ) The science and user feedback of Tabo
(50:32 ) Tabo's impact on mental health and sleep cycles
(53:22 ) How Tabo supports ADHD users
(57:39 ) The effectiveness of different alarm types
(1:00:31 ) Sleep supplements and skepticism around new routines
(1:05:51 ) Tailoring personalized sleep solutions
(1:09:45 ) Tabo's future innovations and growth
(1:16:07 ) Lightning Lab segment with Dr. Dan Party
(1:18:52 ) Tadas' insights on innovation in wellness
(1:20:17 ) Finding Tabo and connecting with Tadas Kunickas
(1:20:39 ) Lab results discussion with hosts Chloe and Cody
(1:24:10 ) The role of sleep in brain recovery
(1:26:01 ) Final thoughts and episode closure
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Ep. 70: Can You Wake Up Refreshed? w/ Tadas Kunickas

Ep. 70: Can You Wake Up Refreshed? w/ Tadas Kunickas

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