148: Optimizing Sleep for Sharper Performance with Dr. W. Chris Winter
Sleep doctor W. Chris Winter shares the effects of sleep and best practices for getting a better sleep, synthesized from years of working with elite athletes.
You’ll Learn:
- Insight on what it takes to achieve better sleep
- Handy tools to enhance sleep
- How Chris helps professional athletes sleep best
About Chris
Dr. W. Chris Winter has spent over half of his life involved in the study of sleep and the treatment of sleep disorders. As a board certified neurologist and double board certified sleep specialist, Dr. Winter brings a tremendous amount of scientific knowledge to his book, The Sleep Solution, and state-of-the-art sleep clinic in Charlottesville, VA. He’s served many professional sports teams, including the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers.
Items Mentioned in this Show:
- Book: The Sleep Solution by W. Chris Winter
- App: F.lux
- Book: House of God by Samuel Shem
- Book: Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
- Device: MUSE
- Device: NapAnywhere
- Device: Re-Timer
- Organization: American Academy of Pediatrics
- Organization: American Sleep Association
- Organization: National Sleep Foundation
- Product: Chilly Pads
- Product: DEEPSPORT
- Product: Uvex Skyper
- Study: Jet Lag Diet
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