EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 32 MIN
Episode 132: Recovery and Sleep: The Most Overlooked Performance Lever You Have
from The Chad Franco Podcast · host Chad Franco
In this episode, I dive into Recovery and Sleep — covering the biology of sleep (testosterone, HGH, HRV, cortisol), my own story of unlearning sleep deprivation as a badge of honor, the five thieves of sleep quality, a four-step recovery protocol, and why the stakes of chronic under-recovery get significantly higher after 35. Leaving you with three actionable steps to implement today.Resources Mentioned:Take your free Vitality Score → click hereBook a Clarity Call → click hereKey Research Referenced:Testosterone reduction from sleep deprivation (Leproult & Van Cauter, 2011 — JAMA)HGH and slow-wave sleep architecture researchHRV as autonomic nervous system recovery markerAlcohol and REM sleep suppression researchBlue light and melatonin suppression (Harvard Medical School / circadian biology literature)
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In this episode, I dive into Recovery and Sleep — covering the biology of sleep (testosterone, HGH, HRV, cortisol), my own story of unlearning sleep deprivation as a badge of honor, the five thieves of sleep quality, a four-step recovery protocol, and why the stakes of chronic under-recovery get significantly higher after 35. Leaving you with three actionable steps to implement today.Resources Mentioned:Take your free Vitality Score → click hereBook a Clarity Call → click hereKey Research Referenced:Testosterone reduction from sleep deprivation (Leproult & Van Cauter, 2011 — JAMA)HGH and slow-wave sleep architecture researchHRV as autonomic nervous system recovery markerAlcohol and REM sleep suppression researchBlue light and melatonin suppression (Harvard Medical School / circadian biology literature)
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