896 The Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson

Jan 1, 2020

Join bestselling author Shawn Stevenson, whose expertise in sleep science and nutrition has made waves in the health community. He shares why sleep should be sacred, debunking the glorification of sleeplessness. Discover the link between sugar and sleep quality, along with practical tips for crafting an optimal evening routine. Stevenson also reveals how sleep impacts mental clarity and decision-making, and how fostering playful connections can enrich our lives. Tune in for insights that could transform your night and boost your success!

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What is Sleep?

Sleep is strange because you're unconscious and vulnerable, with dulled senses.
It differs from a coma because you can easily wake up.

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Sleep Stages

Brainwaves shift from beta (awake) to alpha (flow state), then theta (hypnotic trance), and finally delta (sleep).
Sleep has four stages, including non-REM and REM.

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REM Sleep & Memory

REM sleep is crucial for memory consolidation, converting short-term memories into more permanent ones.
A study showed 20% better memory test results after sleep versus repeated testing.

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NEW DECADE, NEW SLEEP GOALS. So often we glorify not getting enough sleep. We brag about pulling an all-nighter. We “grind” or wake up at the crack of dawn. Some of us think that staying up is helping us achieve our dreams. But sleep is key to our mental and physical health. It even keeps us young. So why do so many of us put quality sleep on the back burner? On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about sleep with a bestselling author on the subject: Shawn Stevenson. Shawn Stevenson is an author of “Sleep Smarter” and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Health podcast in the country on iTunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri - St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology and kinesiology, and went on to be the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn says that often we look at sleep as something we should sacrifice to be more present for other people and our goals. But the word sacrifice actually means “to make sacred.” We need to make sleep a sacred practice that heals our body and mind.
So get ready to learn how and why you should have more restful sleep on Episode 896.
Some Questions I Ask:
What is sleep? (16:00)
How bad is sugar for sleep? (28:00)
What does the research say about eating before sleep (32:30)
What is the optimal evening routine? (52:30)
What is the optimal amount of hours of sleep? (1:07:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
The four stages of sleep (19:00)
Why you need sleep to produce Human Growth Hormone (21:00)
About the REM Rebound Effect
The relationship between sleep and aging (40:00)
How the body receives melatonin (47:00)
Hacks for using technology while preparing for sleep (57:30)
Why you should keep your room cold when you sleep (1:02:00)

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