Dr. Allison Brager | Ep. 14

Dr. Allison Brager joins Sean and Nathan on The Cult of Recreationalism! Dr./Major Brager is a neurobiologist and sleep expert, and she discusses her work in supporting special operations and the importance of sleep and circadian rhythms. They talk about sleep timing and recovery, the myth of catching up on sleep, human performance, consistent sleep patterns, and everything else you want to know about. They talk about Allison's background to get to where she is today which involves D1 athletics, the CrossFit Games, and of course, the military.

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction and Background 

02:27 The Role of Sleep in Special Operations 

07:28 The Science Behind Sleep and Recovery 

07:35 The Impact of Sleep on Athletic and Cognitive Performance 

09:10 Immunohistochemistry and Animal Models 

11:19 Dr. Breger's Journey into Sleep Research 

14:01 The Evolution of Sleep and Recovery 

14:58 Debunking Sleep Myths 

18:08 The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Performance and Teamwork 

20:31 The Importance of Sleep Timing for Recovery 

22:36 Consistent Sleep Timing as We Age 

22:59 Tips for Improving Sleep Quality and Falling Asleep Faster 

25:55 Managing Jet Lag: Staying Awake Until Bedtime 

29:37 The Importance of Consistency in Sleep Patterns 

32:56 From Pole Vaulting to Neuroscience: Allison's Journey 

40:15 Finding Relaxation in Vinyl Records 

43:08 Closing Remarks and Contact Information 

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