The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes Stop Feeling Tired All the Time! Seahawks' Sleep Doctor on the Strategies that Won Super Bowl LX
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Feb 19, 2026 
Dr. Cheri Mah, sleep physician and performance researcher who has worked with elite teams including the Super Bowl–winning Seattle Seahawks. She discusses sleep debt and how to repay it. She explains travel and circadian strategies used by pro teams, the power of naps and the nappuccino trick. She covers chronotypes, social jet lag, injury risk from poor sleep, and simple habits that boost recovery.
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Repay Sleep Debt Gradually
- Identify your individual sleep need and aim to meet it consistently rather than following one-size recommendations.
- Repay sleep debt gradually by adding 15–30 minutes nightly until you reach your required duration.
Seahawks Win From Seasonlong Sleep Work
- Cheri Mah recounts working with the Seattle Seahawks through their championship season and feeling rewarded by the team's win.
- She highlights organizational effort across a full season that culminated in Super Bowl success.
Circadian Timing Affects Game Outcomes
- Circadian timing gives West Coast teams an edge in evening games because performance peaks between ~4–8pm.
- That effect can predict game outcomes independent of venue when East vs West teams play night games.