Sleep science; sleep banking, the use of caffeine, and sleep disorders with Ian Dunican (Sleep expert & Director of Sleep4Performance)

Ian Dunican is a sleep expert who has worked across a number of industries including mining, heavy industry and obviously high performance sport. Ian is well renowned for his work at ex Super Rugby franchise, Western Force using biomathematical modelling to maximise performance during increased fixture congestion and long haul travel. Ian provided me with a sleep schedule for my recent trip to Australia using the model which he spoke about and so far so good. Enjoy!

In this episode, you will learn -

Who is Ian Dunican (background, education and current role)
Cultural issues re sleep education 'buy in'
Sleep banking
Biomathematical models
SAFTE
FAIDS

Use of caffeine
Hampering recovery
Worth the investment

Sleep disorders
2 most influential books
A Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl
Rise of Theodore Roosevelt - Edmund Morris

Ian can be found on Twitter @sleep4perform

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Enjoy

PP