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#267: Tools and Tips for Better Sleep
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1:04:50
Published: Tue Sep 26 2017
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In this episode of the podcast, I focus on a topic that has been a lifelong personal struggle: sleep. I've gathered some of the best advice from multiple guests about rest and regeneration. I've found that if you prioritize sleep and recovery, it magnifies everything else in your life -- and to a greater extent than diet or exercise. We discuss recommendations from: strength coach Charles Poliquin, obstacle course racer Amelia Boone, comedian Mike Birbiglia, and Dr. Peter Attia. Enjoy!Show notes and links for this episode can be found at tim.blog/podcast.This podcast is brought to you by Soothe.com, the world's largest on-demand massage service. Because I've been broken so many times, I have body work done at least twice a week -- so I have a high bar for this stuff. I do not accept mediocrity, and I wouldn't expect you to, either. After much personal testing, I can affirm that Soothe delivers a hand-selected, licensed, and experienced massage therapist to you in the comfort of your own home, hotel, or office in as little as an hour. I was amazed at the quality of service and convenience. Think of it as Uber for massages, available in fifty+ cities worldwide. Download the app at Soothe.com, and use code TIM to get $20 off each of your first two massages.This podcast is also brought to you by MVMT. The founders are two college dropouts who wanted to wear fancy watches, but couldn't afford them -- so they decided to scratch their own itch and build a company around high-quality but affordable watches in 2013. They've gone from startup to more than one million watches sold across 160 countries in just a few years -- an awesome success story that makes sense when you check out the product. MVMT offers classic designs, quality construction, and many different modern styles, so you can pick one that suits you. Get 15 percent off your entire purchase with free shipping (and free returns if you're dissatisfied for any reason) by visiting MVMTwatches.com/tim! ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This episode features Tim Ferris and Joe talking about the benefits of minimalism, the importance of reverse engineering goals, and the power of asking the right questions.
00:00 - 01:02 (01:02)
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Minimalism
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This episode features Tim Ferris and Joe talking about the benefits of minimalism, the importance of reverse engineering goals, and the power of asking the right questions. They also mention Tim's popular email newsletter, Five Bullet Friday.

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#267: Tools and Tips for Better Sleep
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Andrew Huberman shares insights on how important sleep is for mental and physical health, and the role of daylight in regulating circadian rhythms.
01:02 - 08:34 (07:32)
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Sleep
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Andrew Huberman shares insights on how important sleep is for mental and physical health, and the role of daylight in regulating circadian rhythms. He also discusses the benefits of a white noise machine for better sleep.

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#267: Tools and Tips for Better Sleep
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Learn about the advantages of polyphasic sleep, from fitting more work into a day to potentially increasing productivity.
08:34 - 14:23 (05:49)
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Polyphasic Sleep
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Learn about the advantages of polyphasic sleep, from fitting more work into a day to potentially increasing productivity.

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Investing time and money into a good soft tissue practitioner can save time wasted on foam rolling and provide more permanent results in achieving increased range of motion.
14:23 - 19:03 (04:40)
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Soft Tissue Therapy
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Investing time and money into a good soft tissue practitioner can save time wasted on foam rolling and provide more permanent results in achieving increased range of motion. The results can be achieved in as little as 20 minutes per session.

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#267: Tools and Tips for Better Sleep
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The speaker shares their pre-race ritual for endurance events which includes wearing a sports bra and compression shorts, eating a pop tart, and relying on superstition rather than strict dietary guidelines.
19:06 - 25:42 (06:36)
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Endurance Sports
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The speaker shares their pre-race ritual for endurance events which includes wearing a sports bra and compression shorts, eating a pop tart, and relying on superstition rather than strict dietary guidelines.

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#267: Tools and Tips for Better Sleep
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The speaker mentions the use of inflatable boots that flush out lactic acid and help with nagging injuries.
25:42 - 31:49 (06:06)
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Athletic gear
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The speaker mentions the use of inflatable boots that flush out lactic acid and help with nagging injuries. They also mention their routine for body prep which includes physical therapy, foam rolling, and mobility.

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#267: Tools and Tips for Better Sleep
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The speaker discusses the benefits of using sleep tracking technology, which can give insights into the quality and duration of sleep, and how it can relate to self-reliance and personal development.
31:49 - 38:59 (07:10)
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Sleep tracking, personal development
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The speaker discusses the benefits of using sleep tracking technology, which can give insights into the quality and duration of sleep, and how it can relate to self-reliance and personal development.

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The speaker explores their frustration with current cultural expectations regarding exercise and health, arguing that age and metabolism play significant roles in achieving a healthy body.
38:59 - 48:52 (09:53)
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Health and Fitness
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The speaker explores their frustration with current cultural expectations regarding exercise and health, arguing that age and metabolism play significant roles in achieving a healthy body.

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The speaker shares his experience with the oral glucose tolerance test and the importance of monitoring indicators such as insulin and glucose levels, blood tests, and hemoglobin A1C to maintain a healthy diet.
48:52 - 52:57 (04:05)
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dietary strategy indicators
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The speaker shares his experience with the oral glucose tolerance test and the importance of monitoring indicators such as insulin and glucose levels, blood tests, and hemoglobin A1C to maintain a healthy diet.

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The speaker talks about his experience with Ketone Esters and how our ancestors used to fast regularly, without access to food for days.
52:57 - 59:59 (07:02)
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Ketone Esters.
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The speaker talks about his experience with Ketone Esters and how our ancestors used to fast regularly, without access to food for days.

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#267: Tools and Tips for Better Sleep
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Movement Watches, known for their high quality and affordable watches, sponsors this episode and invites customers to visit their website if dissatisfied.
59:59 - 1:04:44 (04:45)
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Movement Watches
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Movement Watches, known for their high quality and affordable watches, sponsors this episode and invites customers to visit their website if dissatisfied.

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#267: Tools and Tips for Better Sleep
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The Tim Ferriss Show