#532. Master Your Sleep: 3 Non-Negotiable Keys to Deep Recovery | #1 Sleep Factor Associated with Depression & More

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Think you know the secrets to better sleep? Think again. Dr. Erik Korem, founder of AIM7, reveals the three critical sleep factors most people overlook.

In this episode, Dr. Korem debunks common sleep myths and dives deep into the science of sleep optimization. He explains why focusing on sleep duration, onset, and consistency is more impactful than obsessing over deep or REM sleep.

Learn:

• Why the time you go to bed affects your mood
• The surprising risks of inconsistent sleep schedules
• How much sleep you really need for optimal health
• The key to unlocking your sleep's full potential

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Quotable moments:

"Most of us overestimate our sleep by about a half hour. So if you want to get seven, you really need to be in bed for like seven and a half." - Dr. Erik Korem

"People that go to bed earlier and wake up earlier had a 23 percent reduction in the risk of major depression." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Your body doesn't like that. It likes consistency. Social jet lag can lead to a greater incidence of depression, weight gain, increases in cardiometabolic risk factors." - Dr. Erik Korem

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

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