#64 - Sleep & Athletes with Dr. Michael Grand...

Matt illuminates sunlight’s biological impact beyond Vitamin D as he reveals that our eyes contain a hidden daylight circuit wired directly to the brain. These "sky detectors" use bright outdoor light to instantly boost alertness, sharpen attention, and trigger a morning cortisol ...  Show more

Exploring the "tired but wired" state where exhaustion meets an overactive alerting system, Matt explains that insomnia is often a disorder of hyperarousal rather than a lack of sleep drive. Using metabolic data and brain activity, he shows how an internal "accelerator" remains p ...  Show more

IN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™… you’ll learn how you can make smarter food choices to support your metabolic energy and upgrade your brain. You’ll also find out some new things about body fat. For example, did you know that it’s a complex organ that com ...

Could sleep consistency, not duration, be the hidden key to elite performance? In this conversation with WHOOP's Global Head of Performance & Science, Kristen Holmes, we uncover revolutionary findings that are reshaping our understanding of sleep science. Together, we dive deep i ...  Show more

In this episode of The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, I sit down with my friend, Dr. Allison Brager, a neurobiologist, researcher, and active-duty U.S. Army neuroscientist whose work redefines what we know about sleep and human performance. Allison’s expertise goes beyond the usual adv ...  Show more

Join us for an insightful conversation with Professor Shona Halson, a renowned expert in sports science and recovery strategies. In this podcast, we delve into the crucial yet often overlooked aspects of athlete performance: sleep and its impact on performance and recovery. Profe ...  Show more