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3 Wellness Fundamentals to Keep Your Baseline Strong Forever with Dr. Michael Breus

Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist. He is one of only 168 psychologists in the world to have taken and passed the Sleep Medicine Boards without going to Medical School. He is also the founder of sleepdoctor.com, is the author of four books, and is an expert resource for most major publications, doing more than 400 interviews per year (Oprah, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and more). Dr. Breus has been in private practice for 23 years and recently relocated to Los Angeles where he was named the Top Sleep Doctor of L.A. by Reader’s Digest.


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Does health and wellness feel overwhelming and way too complicated?

At the core of being healthy are several basic tenets: get enough sleep, eat right, exercise daily, stay hydrated, and control your breath. These ideas are simple, and yet, the health and wellness industry has become incredibly convoluted with various gadgets and tips designed to biohack the perfect body and mind. But being healthy doesn’t have to be so hard.

Dr. Michael Breus has built his career talking about sleep. He’s a double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist whose expertise has allowed him to speak to a multitude of health experts in every major field. He’s also the author of multiple bestselling books, including his latest, Sleep, Drink, Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health.

The truth is you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on the latest health optimization craze. In fact, all you really need is a solid understanding of the key fundamentals and how they work. Listen in as Dr. Breus shares his secret to building real, long-lasting wellness by embracing simple yet powerful tools in your daily life.

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**This week’s show notes are taken from the video — enjoy!**

  • A lot of people overlook the simple things that can make a huge impact in their health and wellness. Here’s why. [4:41]
  • These are the hard stats about sleep, hydration, and breathing. [5:49]
  • This is what started Dr. Breus on his journey that led to writing the book. [8:34]
  • 75% of adults in the US have sleep problems. If you struggle with sleep, here are some things you can do. [10:07]
  • If you wake up and can’t fall back asleep, this trick can help. [13:06]
  • How does your chronotype affect the way you sleep, breathe, and hydrate? Dr. Breus explains. [14:59]
  • Hydration is more complicated than simply drinking water. This is why. [18:16]
  • Here are some things to consider when choosing what type of water is best. [21:42]
  • You know sleep quality at night is important. What about naps? [25:01]
  • When it comes to napping, contrary to popular belief, you don’t actually have to do this. [28:31]
  • This impacts your breathing capability—especially as you age. [31:03]
  • To maximize your breathwork, you might want to try this. [34:18]
  • This is what Dr. Breus is excited about right now. [37:08]
  • Take a screenshot, tag us (@jimkwik & @thesleepdoctor), and share your biggest takeaway from this episode.
  • If you want to connect with Dr. Breus and learn more about sleep, visit his website, here.
  • Don’t forget to grab a copy of his new book, here.

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