In this podcast episode, Sean and Ben delve into why sleep is crucial for peak performance, especially in high-pressure work and athletic settings. They share insights from their own sleep data, tracked with Whoop and Oura rings, illustrating how sleep consistency and duration influence energy, mood, and athletic ability. The hosts highlight the significance of REM and deep sleep, and discuss effective strategies to enhance sleep quality, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule, reducing light and noise before bedtime, cutting back on caffeine, and using cold exposure therapy. They stress the importance of monitoring personal sleep data to uncover individual patterns and customize sleep improvement techniques.
