The Secret To Better Sleep: Tips To Optimize Your Routine w/ Todd Anderson

Ep. #96 On today’s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined by Todd Anderson, a former NFL conditioning coach and sleep optimization expert, as he shares his insights on how proper sleep can enhance hormone balance and overall health. We discuss his career evolution and fitness journey, as well as the  founding of Dream Recovery, which explores the vital relationship between sleep stages and daily vitality. We’ll delve into the psychological aspects of weight loss and learn about lesser-known sleep practices that can transform your night, like sauna sessions and mouth taping. Sleep is such an important part of our health, so let’s jump in and learn how to optimize our sleep! Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Todd Anderson’s Instagram click here! For Dream Recovery’s Instagram click here! Sponsored By: Bite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/POW or use code POW at checkout to claim this deal. Right now, my listeners can receive 40% off Earth Breeze just by going to earthbreeze.com/pow. Go to Hungryroot.com/POW to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Show links:  Mouth Tape Eye Mask Silk Pillow Case Dreamrecovery.io Eight Sleep Pad  Topics Discussed 02:20 - Todd’s athletic background  05:52 - Quality vs. quantity of sleep 08:26 - Front loading hydration and optimal meal times 14:33 - Implications of quality sleep 16:11 - Todd’s weight loss story 25:02 - Alcohol’s effect on sleep quality 29:13 - Heart rate variability 33:58 - Benefits of sauna and cold plunge 39:18- Cryotherapy 40:00- Optimal bedroom temperature  42:05- Mouth taping and mouth breathing 46:42 - Eye masks 49:07 - Nose strips 51:11 - TV and phones before bed 53:51 - Sleep apnea 54:23 - Melatonin 55:14 - CBD and weed before bed 56:14 - Differences in men and women’s sleep needs 56:54- WiFi and bluetooth effects on sleep 57:35- Tips for shift workers