About this episode
What if you found out that a great night's sleep could make the difference in closing an important business deal? In showing up as a better parent? Or in performing at a high level in your sport or on stage? Today you're going to learn exactly why great sleep is a linchpin for the optimal function of your brain in every way imaginable. We're going to dive in and break down some of the most fascinating studies to understand how sleep affects your memory, decision making, creativity, and more. In this episode you'll discover: What learning actually is (the simplicity may surprise you!). The 10 ways sleep can give you a better brain. How sleep deeply impacts your memory. How your brain detoxifies itself at night (and why this is critical!) The shocking effect that sleep has on your ability to focus. How great sleep can help you learn faster. Why your ability to make smart decisions is heavily influenced by your sleep quality. How your "intuition" can actually be hacked by manipulation of your subconscious mind. Why your emotional wellness is largely controlled by your sleep quality. How your sleep impacts your hormone production (this is important!). What muscle memory really is (and how sleep affects it). The surprising ways that sleep impacts your creativity. What role dreams play in processing your experiences (valuable info!). How sleep deprivation influences your brain's main energy source. Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/Model <== Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! The Only 5 Exercises You Need - The Model Health Show Instantly Boost Your Productivity - The Model Health Show How Sleep Impacts Relationships - The Model Health Show Sleep Smarter Book Tour SleepSmarterBook.com <== Check out these bonuses!!! Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Model Health Show. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the link below. It will help us to keep delivering life-changing information for you every week! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-Apple Podcasts feed)