EPISODE 184 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER focuses on a 3 pronged approach to wellness and healthy aging. Dr. Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist, discusses his new book “Sleep, Drink, Breathe: Wellness is Too Complicated,” which offers a three-week program on sleep, hydration, and breathing. He explains the importance of understanding one’s chronotype and how it influences sleep patterns. Breus emphasizes the need for deep, diaphragmatic breathing, proper hydration, and consistent sleep schedules. He suggests practical solutions to common issues like muscle cramps and sleep interruptions and highlights the benefits of simple, consistent wellness practices, encouraging us to start with basic habits to improve overall health and longevity.
Michael Breus PhD is a Clinical Psychologist, Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Breus is the author of three previous books including The Power Of When, a bio-hacking guidebook showing that, based on your genetic biological chronotype, there is an optimal time to do everything, from eating, to exercising, to asking for a raise. Also, The Sleep Doctor’s 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health, and The Sleep Doctor’s Diet plan
Episode Timeline:
[0:01] Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
[5:37] How he came to discover the importance of Chronotypes
[11:05] The Role of Sleep, Drinking, and Breathing in Wellness
[14:21] Breathing and Hydration Techniques
[15:45] Gillian’s Personal Sleep and Hydration Practices
[29:56] The Importance of Breathing and Its Impact on Health
[36:50] Takeaways from Dr. Breus
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