Real Men Real Sleep: Vegan Insights for Better Sleep Quality

Welcome to another episode of the Real Men Eat Plants pod!In this captivating episode, the Real Men discuss Shane's new book, 'Baking Vegan Bread at Home,' and the excitement of becoming grandparents. They also explore the connection between diet and sleep, highlighting the importance of cortisol levels and the role of ashwagandha and carbohydrates in promoting better sleep. They share tips for deep breathing and exercise to improve sleep quality. They also discuss their personal experiences with sleep and offer insights into managing sleep patterns. The conversation explores various aspects of sleep, including bedtime routines, techniques for falling asleep, and the purpose of sleep. The importance of relaxation and letting go of stress before sleep is emphasized. The impact of sleep on physical and mental well-being is discussed, as well as the consequences of not getting enough sleep. The conversation also touches on supplements and natural sleep aids that can help during stressful periods in life.🗣 In This Episode, We Cover:00:00 Introduction and Book Announcement00:31 Exciting News: Becoming Grandparents03:12 The Joy and Challenges of Writing a Book04:03 Favorite Recipes from the Book05:44 Where to Get the Book10:20 Introduction of Podcast Guests14:00 Discussion on Sleep and its Importance15:00 The Connection Between Diet and Sleep16:31 Effects of Cortisol on Sleep19:50 Deep Breathing and Exercise for Better Sleep21:13 Residual Effects of Exercise on Sleep22:04 Personal Experiences with Sleep27:39 Bedtime routines and staying up late28:09 The secret to sleep29:14 Keeping a notebook by the bed29:45 The eye trick for falling asleep30:26 Counting extinct animals31:24 Relaxing the eyes and the brain32:12 Not having trouble falling asleep32:31 Retraining the brain for better sleep33:11 Using biofeedback to relax the brain34:23 Letting go of stress before sleep35:09 Relaxation techniques before sleep36:05 The purpose of sleep38:17 The importance of sleep for healing and creativity38:28 The consequences of not sleeping41:09 The impact of sleep on physical well-being42:44 Dealing with stress and grief before sleep43:28 Supplements and natural sleep aids✅ Don't Forget To:Like and Subscribe for more inspiring interviews!Share this video with your network of change-makers.Comment below with your thoughts.🔗 Useful Links:Visit Geoff Palmer's website: https://cleanmachineonline.com/Visit Paul Chatlin's website: https://www.pbnsg.org/Visit Glen Merzer's website: https://www.glenmerzer.com/Visit Shane Martin's website: https://shaneandsimple.com/Visit our website: https://www.realmeneatplants.com/📲 Join the Plant-Based On Fire community and connect with us:Follow us in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmeneatplants/Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmeneatplants1/Follow us in Twitter: https://twitter.com/realmeneatplantFollow us in TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realmeneatplants