EFR 878. The Sleep Doctor's Top Tips for Better Sleep TONIGHT! How to Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep and Go Back to Sleep with Dr. Michael Breus
Ever Forward Radio with Chase Chewning
Chase Chewning
5.0 • 947 Ratings
🗓️ 12 June 2025
⏱️ 87 minutes
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Summary
This episode is brought to you by Chili Pad, Cured Nutrition, and Fatty15.
Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, the renowned 'Sleep Doctor', is back on the show to share transformative insights and strategies to revolutionize your sleep. Dr. Breus delves into the science of sleep, discussing the crucial role of melatonin, the impact of alcohol on sleep quality, and the benefits of consistent wake-up times. This episode also holds practical advice for new parents, such as implementing an on-call system to improve rest and understanding chronotypes to optimize sleep schedules. You will learn about dream therapy, effective breathing techniques, and how to manage middle-of-the-night wakefulness. We also cover sleep optimization tools like blackout curtains and mouth tape, and emphasize the foundational importance of air, hydration, and sleep for overall wellness. With evidence-based strategies and personal anecdotes, this episode offers actionable insights to enhance your sleep and health journey.
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In this episode we discuss...
(00:01) Top Sleep Tips for New Parents and Newborns
(12:09) Newborn Sleep Health Tips
(19:49) How to Properly Use Melatonin
(30:42) Safe Supplements for Sleep Health
(35:13) What is Dream Therapy?
(45:02) Improving Sleep Quality Through Self-Awareness
(54:35) Best Daily Habits That Help Sleep
(01:05:07) Sleep Accessories and Techniques
(01:17:47) Optimizing Basic Wellness
(01:25:26) Sleep Testing
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- Watch and subscribe on YouTube
- Dr. Breus' first appearance on the show in EFR 024: How to improve every area of your life through the power of when
- Learn more at SleepDoctor.com
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | The following is an Operation Podcast production. I've actually fixed more people's sleep with this |
| 0:06.8 | one tip than any other single tip out there. Period. Full stop. You've been talking about this for a minute. |
| 0:15.1 | 25 years. 25 years as a personal huge sleep health advocate and professionally. |
| 0:21.7 | Yes. |
| 0:22.5 | What has been the biggest consistent through line that is accurate? |
| 0:26.7 | Easiest one. |
| 0:28.7 | If all every one of your listeners did was do that, I can guarantee a 20 to 30% improvement in their overall sleep quality. |
| 0:37.8 | Wow. |
| 0:39.7 | This is one of the best questions I've ever been asked when it comes to circadian rhythms. |
| 0:43.4 | All right. |
| 0:43.8 | So I like where your head is at. |
| 0:49.2 | Hey everyone, this is Dr. Michael Bruce. |
| 0:51.2 | I'm known as the sleep doctor and I'm pretty stoked to be here on Everford to talk about sleep with you. |
| 0:57.2 | My episode today is going to help you, me, everybody get a better night's sleep. |
| 1:02.3 | And look, I know that you'll reach your dreams, but you won't get there without hitting the pillow every night. |
| 1:07.8 | If you're looking for a little extra help, one thing that has provided immense help to me, should I reach for a supplement? Odds are I'm reaching for the sleep and |
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| 1:19.9 | to wind down, I'm grabbing one of their delicious serenity gummies for enhanced relaxation and |
| 1:25.6 | relief to unwind my body and mind. |
| 1:28.9 | Then, if I want to double down and really guarantee that I'm getting my Zs, their nightcaps |
| 1:33.8 | are unparalleled. |
| 1:35.9 | Packed with a 6 to 1 ratio of full spectrum CBD to CBN, that not only help me get |
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