The HigherUp Podcast The Life Changing Power of Great Sleep W/ Todd Anderson | The HigherUp Podcast Ep. 60
Sep 15, 2025
Todd Anderson, a former NFL athlete and CEO of Dream Recovery, dives deep into the crucial role of sleep in performance and well-being. He discusses surprising revelations from clinical research around sleep quality and how to enhance it through lifestyle tweaks and supplements. Anderson shares personal anecdotes about resilience in athletics and the challenges of post-college transitions. He also highlights innovative breathing techniques that can boost athletic performance and offers practical tips for improving sleep to support overall health.
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Use Goals And Tools To Build Routine
- Tie sleep improvements to personal goals to boost buy‑in, e.g., reaction time for athletes.
- Use small tools (masks, tape, glasses) as behavioral triggers to start a nighttime routine.
Make Gradual Light And Phone Changes
- Meet people where they are: recommend blue‑light glasses or cut screen time gradually rather than banning phones.
- Small changes like one hour less screen exposure or amber glasses make measurable differences.
Company Born From Speaking And Requests
- Todd began recommending sleep gear after frequent audience questions during corporate talks in New York.
- He launched Dream Recovery to make performance‑minded sleep products accessible to high performers.