Episode 99 with Sleep & Performance Expert Dr. Ian C. Dunican

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode we talk to sleep and performance expert Dr. Ian Dunican about:What affects our sleepHow much sleep should we really get?The difference between REM and other sleep - and why we need bothHow to manage sleep & the tools to improve itSupplements for sleepDr. Ian C Dunican holds a PhD in Sleep and Performance from the University of Western Australia, where he’s also an adjunct senior research fellow. He’s worked with elite sporting organizations and athletes to optimize sleep, recovery, and performance, and researches in the areas of sports science, sleep science, jet lag and travel, chronobiology, health and safety, shiftwork, nutrition and performance. He is also an an adjunct associate professor at Edith Cowan University. During the course of his career, Ian has worked with elite and highly trained athletes at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), West Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS), as well as professional teams across many disciplines.He regularly speaks on those topics and has co-authored technical reports and written several scientific articles. He's a regular reviewer for scientific peer-reviewed journals.Ian served for the Irish Military for 5 years and has completed over 20 ultramarathons, including the Ultra-Trail Australia (x7) and Leadville 100 (x2). He's also involved in ultra-ocean swimming and has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.***Connect w/ Dr. Ian C Dunican:Web/Podcast: sleep4performance.com.auLinkedIn / Google ScholarMentioned:Managing travel fatigue in athletes & recommended interventions (so helpful!)Outdoor light, mood & sleepMagnesiumLMNTKiwifruit & SleepSleep & PregnancySleep & MarijuanaSleep disorders in elite rugby athletesMORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → [email protected] in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? Email us at [email protected] TRUSTED RESOURCES Supplements (save 20%) → https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannellFeed Club ($20 off) → https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolutionKyla's top picks → https://shopmy.us/shop/nutrevFollow us @nutritionalrevolution