#136: Optimizing Sleep with Doctor Kirk Parsley

You want to be jacked, but aren't seeing the gains you want? Doctor Kirk Parsley dives into the main problem that can be holding you back- sleep. Doc Parsley served as an Undersea Medical Officer at Naval Special Warfare Group One. He is a former SEAL and served as Naval Special Warfare's expert on Sleep Medicine. Doc's philosophy is simple; in order to optimize our health and get the most out of our bodies and minds, we must live more closely to the way we evolved as a species. Many diseases and disorders that we accept as "inevitable" in modern society are unnecessary complications of poor sleeping habits, living in a toxic environment, eating foods we were not designed to digest, and allowing stress to overwhelm us. Doc and I sat down recently to discuss everything you need to know about how to optimize your sleep. Topics Include: His interest in sleep, his experience with the Navy SEALS, and how his career began [3:03]. Slept adaption, sleep deprivation, and overall performance [12:37]. Paying back sleep debt, fact or myth? [18:39]. How many hours of sleep is ideal for performance [20:56]. The circadian rhythm, body temperature and his recommendations on training for the average guy [22:32]. Adrenal fatigue and its impact on deep sleep [27:44]. How many days a week someone should workout intensely [31:14]. The evolution of nutrition and Doc's philosophy on high and low carb intake [35:09]. Intermittent fasting, additional stressors and sleep [47:22]. Testosterone production during deep sleep [54:23]. Advice for people who work overnight shifts like cops and doctors [1:00:38]. How Doc Parsley uses his Sleep Remedy [1:07:45]. How the blue light of electronic devices can help or hinder sleep hygiene and ritualization [1:12:45]. Listen to Renegade Radio: To listen, you can either hit the flash audio player below, or browse the links to find your preferred format … Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to listen on SoundCloud Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here for the Renegade Radio RSS Feed (non-iTunes) Right click here and choose "Save As"to download this episode This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. It's the most complete whole food supplement available. With 75 ingredients working together to help with eleven different areas of health. Click HERE to receive a special offer as a listener of the podcast. Getting into a daily routine with Athletic Greens will be one of the best things you can do for your health and success this year. Head over to http://athleticgreens.com/jay and get yours. ****** This episode is also brought to you by BiOptimizers. Crank your muscle gains to new heights by flooding your muscles with maximum amino acids without increasing your protein intake by a single gram. That's what the powerful 1-2 punch of Masszymes digestive enzymes, and P3OM probiotics can help you do. In addition they boost your immune system and help you avoid illness. Go to http://www.masszymes.com/renegade to get 10% off your order by using the coupon code "Jay10" at checkout. Thanks for listening.   Jay Ferruggia