Why You’re Always Tired (Even After 8 Hours of Sleep) | Dr. Michael Breus - The Sleep Doctor

Why do so many people wake up tired even after 7–9 hours of sleep?In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Michael Breus ( @TheSleepDoctor  ) — a double board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep specialist — to break down the science of sleep in a way that actually makes sense for modern life.We talk about:* Why you’re still tired even after a full night’s sleep* What’s actually happening in your brain when you fall asleep* Dreams, memory, and whether the subconscious is working at night* Why Gen Z is struggling with sleep more than previous generations* How late nights, scrolling, and social life affect your body clock* Coffee naps, adenosine, and real energy hacks explained scientifically* How to reset your sleep schedule when it gets completely disrupted* What successful people get wrong about sleep* Simple habits that dramatically improve sleep qualityDr. Breus has worked with elite performers, executives, athletes, and high achievers around the world, helping them understand sleep not as rest — but as a foundation for performance, health, and emotional stability.If you’ve ever struggled with tiredness, burnout, inconsistent sleep, or feeling like your body clock is “off,” this conversation will change how you think about sleep entirely.sleep doctor, michael breus, why am i always tired, sleep science, circadian rhythm, gen z sleep problems, sleep optimization, dreams explained, REM sleep, deep sleep, sleep schedule fix, coffee nap, adenosine, sleep deprivation effects, productivity sleep, how to sleep better