THE SHOW
Dr. Michael Breus is the leading authority on sleep in the United States. He is a clinical psychologist and one of 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinctions related to sleep disorders. In this fast paced conversation, I bombard him with my burning questions about sleep, coffee, alcohol, travel, beauty and all of the other random things we all need to understand about sleep and how it affects our bodies.
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THE GUEST
Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was one of the youngest people to have passed the Board at age 31 and, with a specialty in Sleep Disorders, is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. Dr. Breus is on the clinical advisory board of The Dr. Oz Show and appears regularly on the show (>30 times in 4 years).
TOPICS COVERED
-why sleep matters so much in the first place
-how to fix insomnia (and the different kinds of insomnia)
-the effects of caffeine and alcohol on sleep
-a simple 5 step process for consistently getting better sleep
-Dr. Breus’ take on electronics and pets in the bedroom
-the sleep/weight loss connection
-how Dr. Breus became an authority on sleep
-and much more!
STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee – Think, Stay Awake
The Power of When (Dr. Breus’ book)
The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay (Dr. Breus book pick)
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (Dr. Breus book pick)
The Culture Code by Clotaire Rapaille (Dr. Breus book pick)
