Matt welcomes Dr. Chris Winter back to the podcast to revisit our most potent performance enhancer, the secret to fitness improvement, heightened focus and clarity, better resilience and immune system, and a promise to the enhancement of your overall health.

Today, Matt and Dr. Winter present your ultimate guide to sleep and help unpack the mystery of sleep. Key takeaways:

• His role as a Neurologist and Sleep Scientist - to improve your confidence and reliability of sleep

• Tools in his toolbox to help patients - behavior change, medications, C-Pap, etc.

• The Physiology of Sleep - What's happening to our body and brain when we sleep?

• The detrimental effects on our body and brain when we rob ourselves of adequate sleep

• Positive yields when you improve your sleep

• Why you shouldn't judge success by the number of hours you sleep

• What are some of the common sleep mistakes?

• Dr. Winter's recommendations and an action plan on sleep hygiene

0:00-04:00 Welcome and Episode Introduction

03:40-10:20 Squaddie Update and a word from our sponsor, Inside Tracker - "So You Want to Do Your First IRONMAN" - Live webinar with Matt Dixon

10:20-12:15 Word of the Week - Strength

12:30 The Meat and Potatoes - A Discussion on Sleep with Dr. Chris Winter

About Dr. Chris Winter

Dubbed "The Sleep Whisperer" by Arianna Huffington, Dr. Winter has been involved in the field of sleep medicine for twenty-five years. A fully board-certified neurologist and double board-certified sleep specialist, Dr. Winter has been helping individuals sleep better through his private clinic, group consultations, work with professional athletes, and dynamic media presence. His first book, The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How To Fix It has received high praise both in the United States and internationally as a fresh and effective approach to a growing problem.

Episode Resources

This episode is sponsored by our new collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch - Receive 25% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO25

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The Sleep Solution - by Dr. Chris Winter

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