TMHS 175: Discover Your Chronotype And Leverage The Power Of When - With Dr. Michael Breus

Published: Sept. 14, 2016, 2:13 a.m.

You\u2019ve probably heard the quote that \u201ctiming is everything\u201d. But what if it\u2019s true? What if the key to better relationships, better health, and more success in our lives really isn\u2019t just about\xa0what\xa0we do or\xa0how\xa0we do it, but\xa0when\xa0we do it that makes all of the difference in the world?

Today you\u2019re going to learn about the fascinating research surrounding biological chronotypes. This cutting-edge science proves that there\u2019s an optimal time for each person to do everything from eating a snack, to exercising, to having sex, to asking their boss for a raise that\u2019s totally unique to their chronotype.

Board-certified sleep specialist and bestselling author Dr. Michael Breus is here to give you the skinny on how to tap into the potential of your chronotype and leverage The Power of When!

In this episode you'll discover:
  • What inspired Dr. Breus to focus on clinical sleep medicine.
  • What a\xa0biological chronotype\xa0is.
  • Why Dr. Breus shifted his focus to assessing and treating his patients based on chronotypes.
  • Which chronotype tends to be\xa0early risers and go-getters\xa0in their careers.
  • Which chronotype makes up the greatest percentage of people in our society.
  • How chronotypes finally help people realize there's nothing "wrong" with them when they don't fit into the norms of society.
  • What a\xa0high/low sleep drive\xa0is.
  • A surprising study that proves chronotherapy is an incredibly effective\xa0treatment for depression.
  • The #1 historical event that disrupted our biological clocks.
  • How\xa0jet lag\xa0and living in different parts of the world can affect your chronotype.
  • What the perfect time is to ask your boss for a raise (the science will surprise you!).
  • Which chronotype has a tendency to\xa0indulge in a late night snack.
  • How the science of biological chronotypes\xa0relates to children.
  • What the best time is to take a nap and how long a nap should be.
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