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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 1H 52M

How to Engineer Your Way to Quality Health

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Links- Codecrafters: https://tej.as/codecrafters- Why We Sleep: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316- Matthew Walker's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1aIVAabjRjnmiouX0zCzF3- Sleep latency paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33865376/#:~:text=Oral%20magnesium%20supplementation%20for%20insomnia,insomnia%20symptoms%20in%20older%20adults- Glycine for sleep: https://glowable.com.au/blogs/news/glycine-the-calming-nutrient-for-soothing-anxiety?srsltid=AfmBOor_YWMUUsqdS9AJjfSJLQb1F0CSEKrbw-0AhjCVkXCcHdjPGtWq#:~:text=of%20Pharmacological%20Sciences%20found%20that,often%20closely%20linked%20to%20anxiety- Dr. Andy Galpin's podcast: https://performpodcast.com/- Detachment paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19592515/#:~:text=Results%3A%20%20Higher%20PEAT%20scores,of%20depression%20and%20negative%20affect- Quantified Scientist: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheQuantifiedScientistIn this episode, we learn how to engineer better health outcomes for ourselves to live fitter and healthier than ever before drawing on the latest research.Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:05:24 Episode Outline00:12:08 Sleep Architecture: Deep and REM00:24:17 How to Sleep Well00:34:31 My Routine with Sleep00:39:25 Using Temperature to Sleep Well00:41:55 Eating before Bed00:45:14 Getting more Deep Sleep and REM Sleep00:52:49 How to Eat Well00:56:05 How to Lose Fat01:02:35 How to Gain Muscle01:07:47 Vices: Alcohol, Nicotine, etc.01:10:28 Loneliness and Social Connection01:18:34 How to Develop Quality Social Connections01:25:54 Maximizing Productivity and Work/Life Balance01:33:36 Psychological Detachment01:36:33 Dealing with Getting Sick01:42:08 How to Avoid Jetlag and Travel Well01:46:14 Heart Rate Variability: Managing Stress and Recovery01:50:53 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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