The episode discusses the importance of maintaining mental horsepower to stay productive, especially when dealing with complex projects requiring deep thinking. It also touches on the impact of hunger as a hindrance to productivity and highlights the benefits of taking naps.
The speaker mentions how listening to a podcast helps them fall asleep, but also discusses the difficulty of balancing a busy schedule and getting enough rest.
Will Ahmed shares the benefits of sleep and disagrees with a tweet that undermines its importance. He also talks about his background in sports and exercise.
After struggling to find a comfortable weighted blanket for everyday use, the speaker became curious about the popularity of these blankets and the lack of accessibility for those seeking them out.
Melatonin levels in the blood may be orders of magnitude higher with a common melatonin dose of 2 milligrams, potentially affecting the body's glucose disposal system for those with a particular variant to the melatonin receptor. However, unlike other sleep aids, melatonin does not seem to lead to tolerance and withdrawal effects.