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Fit Isn’t Enough: Cole Aceret on Sleep, Health & His Dad’s Sudden Death | Ep 59
Description
What if everything you’re doing — gym, clean eating, hustling in your 20s — is being completely undone by one overlooked habit?
In this powerful episode of Conversations with Sekani, Cole (certified personal trainer and founder of Night Nutrition) shares his heartbreaking story. After losing his dad to a sudden heart attack — despite him being extremely fit and dedicated — Cole discovered the life-changing science of sleep and recovery.
He explains:
- Why poor sleep dramatically raises heart attack risk (especially after 45)
- How sacrificing sleep in your 20s catches up later
- Practical ways to build better sleep habits without being perfect
- Why recovery is more important than most people realize
- Lessons from building a supplement company focused on nighttime nutrition
If you’re grinding hard but still feel tired, wired at night, or not seeing results from your workouts — this conversation will completely shift how you approach health and longevity.
Connect with Cole Aceret
Website:https://night-nutrition.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coleaceret/
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Welcome to Cole
1:20 - Life in Your 20s: Fitness, Hustle & Building a Business
4:10 - The Heartbreaking Loss of His Dad & The Wake-Up Call
7:45 - Reading “Why We Sleep” & The 200% Increased Risk Statistic
11:20 - Why Sleep is the Ultimate Cheat Code in Your 20s
14:30 - Founding Night Nutrition: Supplements for Better Recovery
18:05 - Common Sleep Mistakes Young People Make (Caffeine, Late Workouts)
22:10 - Practical Habits: Consistent Bedtime, Wind-Down Routines & Blue Light
26:40 - Workout Timing, Body Temperature & Preparing for Great Sleep
30:15 - Advice for 20s: Prioritizing Recovery Over Grinding
33:50 - Rapid Fire & Final Thoughts