Episode Details

In the second half of this special 2-part interview, we focus on a lot of "what to do" and how to go about the info we learned in part 1.  Dr. Leah Kaylor (FBI's sleep expert) and I go down some rabbit holes on sleep hacks and I even learn some myths and hacks exposed about blue light, melatonin, and how to approach "sleep hygiene."  

If you missed it, you're not going to want to miss part 1 (aired ep prior) on contributors to sleep issues, how to curb them, and critical info on understand our circadian rhythms.

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Dr. Leah Kaylor is a licensed clinical and prescribing psychologist who has served as the FBI’s sleep expert for over five years. With a passion for optimizing human performance, she’s on a mission to help others harness the transformative power of rest—because better sleep shouldn’t be Top Secret. Dr. Leah shares practical, science-backed strategies on her YouTube channel, and her upcoming book, If Sleep Were A Drug, hits shelves on October 1, 2025.

"If you can’t remember the last time you had a good night’s rest, head over to my YouTube channel. I’ll show you how to take your sleep—and your performance—to the next level. Each week, I break down the science of sleep into practical, easy-to-use strategies to help you sleep better, recover faster, and enhance your quality of life."

https://www.youtube.com/@DrLeahKaylor

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