Show notes
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 Check us out at www.bubsnaturals.com Follow us at: instagram.com/bubsnaturals facebook.com/bubsnaturals instagram.com/slakeo instagram.com/natebehavior Follow Dr. Allison Brager at: instagram.com/docjockzzz Check out her book: "Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain" https://amzn.to/3VktaM7 Intro Music: Stock Media provided by eitanepsteinmusic / Pond5
