117: Dr Michael Breus on the 4 Chronotypes (Sleep Animals), Hacking Sex & Sleep, Hormones, Productivity, and Light episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 29, 2017 · 45 MIN

117: Dr Michael Breus on the 4 Chronotypes (Sleep Animals), Hacking Sex & Sleep, Hormones, Productivity, and Light

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Dr. Michael Breus, also known as The Sleep Doctor is the author of The Power of When - the book that explains the best time for you to do everything, based on your individual biological clock. Dr. Breus has identified 4 chronotypes or "sleep animals": bears, lions, dolphins, and wolves. Understanding our natural tendencies allows us to find the optimal time to do anything and everything - from sex and sleep, to workouts, highly productive work and everything in between. Understand why most studies and health recommendations are wrong for 40-50% of the population Discover why 90% of people are having sex at the wrong time of day Learn how the PER3 gene is one of 80 genes  that determine your sleep drive and your unique biological clock How cancer cells multiply faster when we're sleep deprived Why "The Power of When" can improve your relationships at home and at work How light changes metabolism, sleep, and sexual arousal And much more... Tune in to learn your chronotype and what it says about you.

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