Cheri Mah
Sleep physician and adjunct lecturer at Stanford Sleep Medicine Center specializing in sleep and human performance, who researches sleep extension and advises elite athletes and executives on optimizing rest for better cognitive and physical performance.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 37min
The Woman Who Helps Athletes Sleep: Stop Having Showers Just Before Bed! New Science! ‘Nappucino’ Phenomenon You Need To Know!
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Cheri Mah, a sleep scientist and professor at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Center, shares insights on how sleep drastically enhances athletic performance. She reveals sleep hacks used by elite athletes and explores the surprising effects of nutrition on sleep quality. The discussion includes the innovative 'nappucino' technique for boosting productivity and highlights common sleep misconceptions. Dr. Mah underscores the importance of optimizing sleep routines, reminding us that better sleep can even improve our sex lives!
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May 11, 2026 • 28min
287. Give It a Rest to Do Your Best: The Sleep Habits That Catalyze Your Communication
Dr. Cheri Mah, sleep physician and Stanford lecturer who advises athletes and leaders on rest, explains how better sleep sharpens thinking and emotional control. She covers small habit changes, evening routines, sleep extension before big events, the caffeinated "nappuccino" nap, managing jet lag, and timing work to your chronotype.
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Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 9min
#90 - Sleep as Fuel for Athletes with Dr. Cheri Mah
Dr. Cheri Mah is a renowned sleep scientist from Stanford University, known for her groundbreaking research on sleep's impact on athletic performance. In this engaging conversation, she shares how extra sleep significantly improved shooting accuracy in college basketball players. Dr. Mah tackles common sleep challenges athletes face, such as racing thoughts and travel disruptions, while offering practical strategies for better rest. She also underscores the hidden effects of sleep disorders like sleep apnea on performance, making a compelling case for sleep as an essential part of training.
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Apr 7, 2025 • 1h
#95 - Circadian Rhythms, Travel, and Athlete Optimization with Dr. Cheri Mah
Dr. Cheri Mah, a leading sleep scientist from Stanford and advisor to elite athletes, dives into how circadian rhythms influence peak athletic performance. She explains that training aligned with natural rhythms can enhance results, revealing shocking discoveries about NFL team performance based on time zone advantages. Dr. Mah shares effective jet lag strategies and the importance of sleep management for athletes, emphasizing that these insights can help anyone looking to boost their physical and mental performance.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 58min
Stop Feeling Tired All the Time! Seahawks' Sleep Doctor on the Strategies that Won Super Bowl LX
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.
