Kait Carmichael: The Science Of Sleep, Melatonin Myths & Our Culture Of Sleep Deprivation

As an exercise psychologist, Kait (Coach) Carmichael began studying sleep as it related to exercise. But the more she learned, the more obsessed she became with understanding the bidirectional relationship between the two. Now as a Ph.D. student, Kait examines sleep and athletic performance in the lab, while sharing sleep hygiene practices, wellness tips, exercise science, and psychological principles on her Instagram. She also co-hosts the Messy Middle Podcast with Alyssa Olenick of Little Lyss Fitness.

What We Talked About:

What Kait's been up to since she first joined me on Better Coaching, including her new podcast with Alyssa Olenick: The Messy Middle PodcastWhy sleep is SO important for those living an active lifestyle, why coaches need to REALLY understand sleep, and how to improve sleep.The physiological and psychological impact that not getting enough sleep has on our physique, food choices, and productivity.How to overcome your thoughts about being a bad sleeper.Kait's BEST advice for improving sleep.

Get In Touch With Kait:

Follow Kait on InstagramListen To The Messy Middle PodcastDownload Kait's FREE Sleep DiaryListen To Kait's First Episode on Better CoachingRecommended book: Range by David Epstein

Additional Resources From Kait:

Why we need sleep: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJcfHxhDX4/?igshid=f7s1hhtlsg5lMelatonin: https://www.instagram.com/p/B_aykmpBMXs/?igshid=4m6z9dp2wt56How much is enough: https://www.instagram.com/p/CER3PVEAYV9/?igshid=sxv5dv8ph27o