Skip to content
Ep. 29: Todd Anderson - Optimizing Sleep for Maximum Recovery episode artwork

Feb 26, 2026 50 min

Ep. 29: Todd Anderson - Optimizing Sleep for Maximum Recovery

from In Pursuit Hosted by MeatEater

On this episode of In Pursuit with Rich Froning, Rich sits down with Todd Anderson and Scott Vandersloot to talk recovery the way it actually works in real life—sauna, cold plunge, sleep, and being intentional with all of it. They get into why cold is one of the most misused tools (and why it’s more of a “when” than a “yes or no”), why heat before bed can be a game-changer for sleep, and how temperature, consistency, and stress management play a bigger role than most people want to admit. The conversation bounces from hunting trips and terrible sleep in cold tents to nasal breathing, snoring, and the simple truth: you can’t out-tough bad sleep when decision-making, recovery, and performance are on the line. Connect with Rich Froning MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Ep. 29: Todd Anderson - Optimizing Sleep for Maximum Recovery

0:00 50:50

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of In Pursuit?

This episode is 50 minutes long.

When was this In Pursuit episode published?

This episode was published on February 26, 2026.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this In Pursuit episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.