268: Dr. Michael J. Breus, PhD, The Sleep Doctor, Bestselling Author & Speaker: What To Do When You Wake Up At 3AM

Dr. Michael J. Breus, PhD has the distinction of being a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is one of only 168 people in the world to have passed the Sleep Medical Speciality board without going to Medical School. World-renowned as The Sleep Doctor™, he is a bestselling author, media personality, keynote speaker, and brand advisor, bringing science-backed sleep expertise to the public for nearly three decades. Tens of millions of Americans silently struggle with poor sleep, from undiagnosed sleep apnea to chronic insomnia. SleepDoctor.com was founded to make sleep health accessible—combining clinical expertise, consumer-friendly tools, and affordable at-home diagnostics so people can finally get the rest they need. SHOWNOTES: 😴 Why does sleep testing matter more than you think? 😴 What if sleep apnea isn't just a men's problem? 😴 Why do women face different sleep challenges during menopause? 😴 How can hot flashes improve with simple sleep changes? 😴 What causes 3 AM wake-ups during the night? 😴 Why can 4-7-8 breathing calm your racing mind? 😴 How do dreams help process stress and emotions? 😴 What can recurring nightmares reveal about your health? 😴 Why shouldn't you chase 8 hours every night? 😴 How does a consistent wake-up time improve sleep? 😴 What small bedroom changes can help you sleep better? GUEST LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesleepdoctor/  Twitter: https://x.com/thesleepdoctor  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesleepdoctor/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sleepdoctor/   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