Sleep: 20 Practical Strategies to a Better Night's Rest

In this episode of The Coaching Lab podcast, Dr. Brad Cooper shares 20 strategies for improving sleep, drawn from his 40 years of experience in health, wellness, and performance. He categorizes these strategies into three sections: low-hanging fruit (basic, well-known tips), next-level strategies (evidence-based but less common techniques), and personal tips (strategies that have worked for him but lack scientific backing). He emphasizes the importance of consistency, eliminating caffeine and screen time, optimizing the sleep environment, and considering cognitive behavioral therapy and melatonin. He also shares his personal approaches, such as unconventional melatonin usage, managing evening fluids, and using sleep buds, and recommends starting with the basics and tracking progress. The podcast also briefly mentions the Catalyst Coaching Institute and its coaching certification program.