Matt welcomes Dr. Chris Winter back to answer your questions about the importance and performance-enhancing effects of good SLEEP.

If you think quality sleep has no bearing on your performance in life or sport, think again. "Doing Well" and simply "Being Able to Do" are two different things. Both Matt and Dr. Winter want you to do well and that is why they dig into your questions today, including:

• His opinion on sleep trackers and wearables

• Advice for those who are paralyzed by the trackers and data

• Are there wearables that are more or less accurate than others? How do I discern the best product on the market?

• When should I alter or cancel a workout after a night of poor sleep?

• How do I know when I need to get a new mattress?

• How do I return to sleep after middle-of-the-night disruption?

• What is the best timing of meals and hydration before I go to sleep? I hate getting up to pee!

• What tactics can women in perimenopause use to help sleep?

• How do I manage high work/life stress and anxiety at night?

• Are naps or periods of rest each day a good thing, even for professionals?

0:00-01:45 Welcome and Episode Introduction

01:45-7:40 Squaddie Update and a word from our sponsor, Inside Tracker

7:50 The Meat and Potatoes - Dr. Chris Winter answers your sleep questions

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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