173: Dr. Jeffrey Durmer, USA Olympic Weightlifting Sleep Advisor & CMO at Absolute Rest: Revolutionizing Sleep Care for Peak Performance

Jeffrey Durmer is a systems neuroscientist, neurologist, and sleep medicine physician. He earned his MD and Ph.D. in systems neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, is the past director of the Emory University Sleep Laboratory and Pediatric Sleep Medicine Program, and co-founder of Nox Health, a population sleep healthcare company based in the Atlanta, GA, and Nox Medical, a leading sleep technology firm based in Reykjavik, Iceland.He is a member of the NIH Sleep Disorders Research Advisory Board, serves on the Board of Directors of the RLS Foundation, is chair of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Foundation Development Council, and is the Sleep Performance Director for the United States Olympic Weightlifting team, along with many other professional and elite athletic organizations.  Currently, he is the Chief Medical Officer of Absolute Rest, a tech-enabled high-performance sleep health and behavioral management company. SHOWNOTES:😴  Discover the sleep strategies behind team USA’s Olympic triumphs😴  Unveiling the surprising sleep disorders affecting TOP athletes😴  Exploring healthcare system challenges in sleep medicine😴  Beware: The risks of DIY sleep care😴  NIH’s latest research shaping the future of sleep medicine😴  Embracing holistic approaches to transform your sleep health😴  Cultural Insights: How beliefs shape sleep practices😴  Elite athletes and biohackers redefining sleep care😴  Personalization in Sleep Health: Root causes uncovered😴  Impact of Sleep Deprivation: A critical look at children's health😴   What can we learn from Dr. Durmer’s sleep-night habits😴   And more! SPONSOR:🧠 If you “Can’t Turn Your Brain Off” at night…https://magbreakthrough.com/sleepisaskill​ 🚴 The Biohacker’s Bike — Need a no-excuses, 5-minute workout (!) that's exceptionally effective for managing glucose levels and building sleep pressure—outperforming others in its category for quick fitness results?! The Carol Bike has become my go-to. Code: SLEEPISASKILL **$100 OFF🪟 Ublockout — Can you still see your hand in front of your face when you are in bed? Well, you NEED to know about this company that will get on a Zoom call with you and help you measure your windows for a custom AND affordable blackout solution! Code: SLEEPISASKILL​GUEST LINKS:Website: https://www.absoluterest.comInstagram: absolute.restLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/absolute-rest/mycompany/DISCLAIMER:The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A