Episode 345: Sleep Like A Beast: Lessons From Jay Wiles And Jeffrey Durmer Flex Diet podcast

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Episode 345: Sleep Like a Beast: Lessons from Jay Wiles and Jeffrey Durmer

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In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I’m diving headfirst into the science of sleep with two heavy hitters—Dr. J Wiles and Dr. Jeff Dermer from Absolute Rest.

We cover it all: why sleep is such a big deal from an evolutionary standpoint, how your modern lifestyle is probably trashing it, and what you can actually do to fix it. We dig into behavioral changes, the role of wearables versus legit lab sleep studies, and practical, no-BS strategies to get better shut-eye.

Jay Wiles and Jeremy Durmer break down Absolute Rest’s comprehensive approach, examining the psychological, physiological, and environmental factors that influence sleep. Translation: it’s not just “buy a new pillow and call it good.”

We also get into the fun stuff like caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol—how they mess with your recovery and performance—and why making small behavioral shifts and value-based choices can keep your sleep dialed in for the long haul.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stop treating sleep like an optional side quest and instead make it one of your biggest performance enhancers, this one’s for you.

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Episode Chapters:

06:13 The Importance of Sleep: Evolutionary and Scientific Perspectives
11:40 Sleep Deprivation Studies and Their Implications
16:54 Unihemispheric Sleep: Can Humans Do It?
25:00 Personalized Sleep Needs and Efficiency
36:44 Personalized Sleep Assessment
37:28 Subjective Experience in Sleep Quality
38:20 Comprehensive Sleep Testing
38:58 Autonomic Sleep Testing Explained
39:32 Behavioral and Psychological Factors
41:29 Polysomnography and Its Evolution
47:23 Home Sleep Testing Innovations
48:14 Cardiopulmonary Coupling and Sleep Quality
56:35 Heart Rate Variability and Sleep
01:06:44 Behavior Change and Value Systems
01:13:50 Struggles with Sleep and Coaching Solutions
01:14:27 Blocking Data to Improve Sleep Coaching
01:14:58 Empowering Clients to Interpret Sleep Data
01:15:41 The Importance of Sleep Regularity
01:17:24 Caffeine and Nicotine's Impact on Sleep
01:19:07 Genetics and Supplements in Sleep Health
01:21:39 Behavioral Changes for Better Sleep
01:27:35 Comprehensive Sleep Program Overview
01:41:02 Addressing Sleep Issues in Children
01:45:00 Podcast Conclusion and Resources

Flex Diet Podcasts You May Enjoy:

Episode 310: Unpacking the Science of Sleep with Dr. Allison Brager: https://miketnelson.com/episode-310-unpacking-the-science-of-sleep-with-dr-allison-brager/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhS0qsF1OHs
Episode 283: Unlocking Better Sleep and Stress Reduction with Dr. Dan Cohen of Soltec Health: https://miketnelson.com/episode-283-unlocking-better-sleep-and-stress-reduction-with-dr-dan-cohen-of-soltec-health/
- YouTube: https://youtu.be/VInoz9ItGfw

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Absolute Rest: https://www.absoluterest.com/

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