The Truth About Snoring, the Science of Dreams, & the Connection Between Sleep & Fat Loss - With Dr. Michael Breus

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 7.3K Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2026

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

Sleep is an essential human function that affects every aspect of your health and well-being. Whether it’s your mental health, metabolism, or risk of disease, getting better quality sleep can make a positive impact. Today, you’re going to learn about the critical role of sleep for your health and how to improve your sleep quality. Dr. Michael Breus, also widely known as “The Sleep Doctor,” is a double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist. In his newest book, Sleep Drink Breathe, Dr. Breus shares the most recent science on how sleep, hydration, and breathing can transform your health. Today, he’s back on The Model Health Show for an in-depth conversation on the transformative power of sleep. You’re going to learn about how sleep-deprivation impairs your metabolism, the different sleep chronotypes and how they behave, and what you can learn from your dreams. We’re also diving into the topics of mouth tape, supplementation for better sleep, and the best ways to deal with snoring. Dr. Michael Breus is an absolute expert when it comes to optimizing your sleep, and I know you’re going to love this conversation. In this episode you’ll discover: What happens to your metabolism when you’re sleep deprived. (4:06) How your hunger hormones respond to sleep deprivation. (4:34) What sleep quality is and how to measure it. (8:44) The different sleep chronotypes. (9:52) What percentage of the population has chronic insomnia. (13:33) Different things you can learn about yourself by understanding your chronotype. (15:15) How your circadian rhythm can shift as you age. (22:16) The problem with Daylight Saving Time. (23:38) What you need to know about mouth taping. (28:51) Strategies for calming your mind so you can fall asleep. (34:49) Why your dreams are your emotional metabolism. (39:32) What causes one of the most common dreams. (43:33) Supplements for better sleep quality. (52:37) The truth about taking melatonin for sleep. (57:03) Solutions for snoring. (1:01:16) Items mentioned in this episode include: Paleovalley.com/model - Use code MODEL for 15% off! Piquelife.com/model - Get exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions! Sleep Drink Breathe by Dr. Michael Breus - Get your copy here! The Sleep Doctor’s Diet by Dr. Michael Breus - Read about sleep and weight loss! SleepDoctor.com/modelhealth - Take the chronoquiz & start improving your sleep! Connect with Dr. Michael Breus Website / Instagram / YouTube Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple Podcasts Spotify Soundcloud Pandora YouTube This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by Paleovalley and Pique. Use my code MODEL at Paleovalley.com/model to save 15% sitewide on nutrient dense snacks, superfood supplements, and more. Go to Piquelife.com/model for exclusive savings on bundles & subscriptions on cutting-edge solutions for your head-to-toe health and beauty transformation.

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0:00.0	You are now listening to The Model Health Show with Sean Stevenson.
0:04.8	For more, visit themodelhealthshow.com.
0:10.0	Today we're talking about something that unites us as human beings.
0:14.2	We're talking about something that all of us do and is super weird and we don't often talk about it. Today we're going to be discussing the
0:23.5	phenomenon of sleep. We're going to be looking at how sleep impacts our metabolism and our
0:29.1	ability to lose weight. We're going to be looking at the different sleep chronotypes because
0:35.2	everybody is not the same when it comes to our required amount of sleep
0:41.9	and even the times that we're sleeping. And what about the major things that impact our sleep
0:48.2	quality? Namely, the big guns, the people that we are sleeping with.
0:56.3	Nobody impacts our sleep quality more than our significant other or our kids or our roommates or our brothers and sisters or our pets.
1:07.5	And so how do we optimize or even in some cases deal with some of the curveballs that our
1:13.9	sleep relationships can bring to the table? What about phenomenons like snoring? What do we do when we have
1:21.8	a partner that snores? What do we do if we are snoring and causing problems for the people around us?
1:29.1	What are some science-backed solutions when it comes to snoring?
1:33.1	We're going to be talking about this and so much more.
1:35.7	We're going to be talking about sleep-related supplements.
1:39.2	Is there anything that really works and has a science to affirm it?
1:43.0	And also, our special guest is going to be
1:46.1	talking about the most popular sleep supplement in the world and why he thinks it's actually
1:54.0	a crime to give it to certain people. So this is filled to the brim with incredible insights. And without further
2:05.5	do, let's dive into this incredible segment with our special guest and our topic of the day.
2:12.0	Dr. Michael Bruce is a double board certified clinical psychologist and clinical sleep specialist. He's the author of four
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