Thank You, Ashley, for allowing the World's Strongest Man to continue his domination of the sport. Giving us, his fans, the ability to watch a truly nice guy finish first.
Yep 24c seems way too high. No one should be sleeping at that temp, strange study. 17-20c much more normal and I was had previously seen referenced in the literature
Colder is better. In the summer, my room is around 65-66°F (under covers and a weighted blanket of course), and in the winter, it's basically as cold as it can reasonably get, around 55-58°F or even lower. Anything above 70 even in the dead heat of summer is too hot and stuffy. It does need context that I sleep with multiple layers and a weighted blanket, so I need it that cold to not wake up sweating, but all that weight is key for a comfortable sleep. Fan, A/C fan, and no heat is coming in.
Ya Holy shit, I just turned my AC on because my house got up to 75. I prefer 69(yes haha...but legitatemly 69 degrees) upstairs in lounging area, bedroom is 65ish.
I love that Mitchell said, it’s in Celsius, too bad Americans. Then, he immediately did the math for us Americans. He’s the nicest guy. Absolutely loving this channel.
Yo mitch, regarding the THC thing: I've been a user almost every night for the past 5 years and whilst it absolutely does help you get to sleep in the short term, it also has its drawbacks. You get less REM sleep when you're high with your ability to dream greatly diminished (dreams are important) and you become dependent on THC to be able to sleep at all after a while
What helped me regaining REM was CBD. If I'm using THC in the evening I take a few drops of CBD oil about half an hour before sleep. I started dreaming again the first night I tried it.
@@xxx0ox0 Dreaming is not important per se, many people forget their dreams when they wake up or don't dream at all. What is important is REM or deep sleep, when most dreaming happens. Mind and body recovers during this phase and short term memories are "transferred" to long term memory. THC use can disrupt REM sleep phase.
I have mentioned it again, but I can't mention it enough. This is by far the best series out there on the whole health and fitness topic. It sums up everything and is backup up by research, evidence and offers Mitchell's as well as others personal experience. Performance, recovery, nutrition everything is here. Thank you for the great work Mitch! Lift Heavy Be Kind (and always recover well)!
I was addicted to THC for 12 years, and now that I've been off it for about 5 months, I noticed that I've been dreaming every night. When I was high, I NEVER dreamed. Maybe 5-10 dreams in those 12 years. I don't know why, but it tells me that it does have an effect on your REM cycle. It might help you zonk out, but it may also have a detrimental effect on your quality of sleep. Same goes for caffeine; lots of us are able to fall asleep after drinking coffee, but the quality diminishes because of the altered brain chemistry.
As someone who suffers from Insomia, sleep is incredibly important. For the first 25 years of my life I was running on 3-5 hours of sleep a night. Couldn't function. Medication helps me sleep solid 7-8 hours now and I can absolutely go hard at the gym and just enjoy life in general a lot more.
What meds mate? I've fixed the presleep component with melatonin, but I still have no continuity. This latest flare up I've been living on max 4hrs but more regularly 2, since October. It's now stopping me from driving several days a month.
@@daiprout323 I use a low dose of a medication called Seroquel / Quetiapine. Its primary use is not for sleep but they are commonly used as a sleep aid.
Highly recommend all forms of content on sleep from Matthew Walker (Sleep Diplomat). Interestingly, he recommends against THC/CBD for optimizing sleep for various reasons even though people report shorter sleep onset time. Also, most research points to cold exposure being best done in the morning and heat exposure best before bed. A warm shower actually lowers core body temp, which is what you want before sleep. Completely agree sleep is #1 and thank you Ashley!!!
Big up Ashley that’s a hell of a bullet to bite our respect and gratitude! Sleep was always going to be the number one and the biggest thing I’ve done is get a night mask to improve the dark room effect - would highly recommend
Holy cow, thanks Ashley! Thanks for being an understanding and supportive partner to help Mitch be the best he can be, both in terms of strength and in being the best provider possible
I'm 100% on sleep. I'll add that was the first indicator that I had a change in my overall health. When I routinely struggled to sleep through the night after a long history of sleeping well I went and got my bloodwork and identified that something had changed in my health. You can't get that initial indicator if you don't have good sleep to begin with.
Thank you Ashley for making the sacrifice so Mitchell can work on being the World's Strongest Man and provide all of us the entertainment and inspiration we need, in the strength world!
I was suffering with low testosterone (I'm 44). I started carnivore, took zinc supplements, got my sleep analyzed and got back into weight training. I found I had sleep apnea and was having waking episodes without realizing it which was causing me to have very little restful sleep. I got a CPAP and once I had diet, supplementation, training and sleep on point, my testosterone increased significantly. I also started supplementing with melatonin which has further increased the quality of my rest. I am on the higher range for testosterone now when previously I was recommended TRT.
Mahalo, Ashley, there really is no I in team, you and Mitch make an exceptional team. The holistic benefits of sleep is incredible, mahalo nui loa Mitchell for sharing your knowledge🤙
Thank you, Ashley! My wife has always said that there should be a club for wives of people whose spouse goes through medical residency because the spouse goes through it too, but differently. A high level pro athlete is probably at least similar. You are essential! I hope you get a reasonable level of sleep too!
As a stay-at-home dad of two kids, I cannot stress the importance of training your kids to sleep through the night at an early age. I'm not one to typically swear by a book, but 'healthy sleep habits, Happy child" was instrumental in me getting both of my kids to sleep through the night at only a month of age. I highly recommend checking it out if you have the time. It really helped me learn to notice the precursors for when my kids were tired before they started actually acting tired and then they went to sleep so much easier.
I experimented with the room temperature for sleeping this past winter in Scotland. I had my room heater turned completely off and bedroom window opened slightly, every single day. I used a sleeping bag + summer/winter/both duvets depending on how cold the air temperature was that night. One night it got down to -5Celcius outside, still with heaters off and window open I slept like it was a dry run for death. The colder the room the better for me.
Great tips! I would also add going to sleep at roughly same time every night also helps a lot. THC is a sedative, similar to alcohol. It helps you fall asleep faster, but that doesn't mean that it's high quality sleep. There is plenty of evidence that THC impacts sleep and specifically REM sleep negatively.
I haven’t slept well for the last two years. I’m up 4 to 6 times a night helping my 2 son who is in a torso cast for scoliosis and helping with my new born. It’s rough as I own and run a couple of construction companies too. Been getting naps here and there and beeen eating much cleaner to try help my body. Looking into getting a a nanny to help. Body weight is down from 200 to 170, skin is gone to crap and the old injuries are nagging me everyday. I had a 3 year stint of bad sleep before from two back to back concussions. Great episode, I hope to get back to sleep lol
The most immediate effect I've noticed from lack of sleep is difficulty sticking to a diet. Currently working on dropping a few unnecessary kg and if I'm sleep deprived I almost always exceed my kcal limit, sometimes by a lot. On the other hand, If I've slept well I almost have to remind myself to eat enough and hitting my macros bang on becomes pretty easy.
Taping my mouth shut for sleep has improved my sleep a lot. Something I'd previously never thought about. Mark Bell was the one I learned that trick from.
CBD works wonders for my sleep (thc illegal in uk). We have our bedroom at 17c max. Finally, huge thanks to Ashley for her tireless support of the Moose.
Something I would like to give as "warning" to some folks. I have not smoked dope since the 70s but back then I could not fall asleep at ALL if I was the least bit high. I knew several people like that including a truck driver who would occasionally take a hit to stay awake on long trips. Also I had heard lower temps than mentioned for optimal sleeping.. I keep mine at 65 F
I use THC to sleep only when I’m dealing with anxiety. It’s been super helpful for me. I get to sleep in only 5-10 minutes rather than the 45-60 on an anxious night
Blue light can be good from morning until just before sunset. It helps the clock stay centered on cycle. Early evening at home is effectively lit by low yield yellow orange and red lights placed on low tables or near the floor. It harmonizes with the sun going down, again keeping the clock in sync. It feels good, too.
Thanks Ashley! Mitch, I found THC to initially help my sleep but long term use seemed to lead to limited dreaming for me. That started to bother me and when I take a break, the dreams that come back are wildly vivid.
I know well never appreciate Ashley as much as you. A great wife is hard to find. Thanks Ashley for being part of the championship ingredient for Moose.
THC is amazing in reducing inflammation, decreasing sensitivity to pain, & reducing muscle spasms. All of which can greatly improve sleep in athletes. Basically an immediate recovery. Suppresses the brains arousal system and increases adenosine production that plays a large role in sleep.
If you can nasal breathe during the day easy. Try mouth taping at night (small strip, not hostage tape). It's helped me sleep better. Not a ton but i didn't snore too often. Definitely some. But i've been a life time mouth breather and only in the past year i've forced the change. Exercise recovery is way better, quicker, less fatigue. Without a doubt. Sprint recovery or heavy lifts . Give it a try. Tape it and go workout. Only workout as hard as your nose will allow. Try the breath right strips too in the beginning. It'll ease you into it.
thank you Ashley for help Mitch be the best he can be. if you look at most of what you said it explains why I sleep like the dead when i go camping in the mountains (the rockys in Alberta) cool, dark, a little natural back ground noise and fresh air
My sleep quality has improved massively since i stopped thc, it reduces REM sleep in most people, totally fine for physical recovery but bad for pretty bad mental performance and memory, and harder to stay motivated for big workouts, good fun to have once in a while but a pretty bad staple
Great video! Also getting some direct sunlight onto your skin and eyes for a while every morning is very important too as it helps regulate your day/night rhythms. And obviously the right mattress is a given, personally i need a firm surface to get the best nights sleep.
I've suffered with some sort of sleep disorder for decades, i can confirm it ruins your life. I've been trying to get an appointment with a specialist for 18 years and having tried everything i can find data to support I'm somewhat lost without someone far more specialised.
Caffeine is an adenosine antagonist. Adenosine slowly increases throughout the day to make you more tired. I think that's moreso why it affects the sleep.
Very interesting and would agree that sleep is super important. I started shift work in my mid thirties after never working nights before hand and it is pretty crazy the difference it makes. Im not an athletic competitor at all but do enjoy getting in the gym and lifting. It is pretty unreal the difference a lack of quality sleep can make.
Man, I got my CPAP a month ago after suspected 5 years of sleep apnea. The difference it makes on days where I do the whole night with it vs the days where I can only do a couple of hours is so ridiculous, I can't explain it. Edit: You covered this! It turns out mine is severe - I was stopping breathing 31 times an hour.
Great video, Mitch. I agree sleep is #1 and thanks for making this sublime series! I found it really interesting you utilize THC, I also find it helps with sleep, recovery, and mindset. All the best!
Worth noting that even without the blue light phones still produce light and thus work against the dark room requirement. It has been years since i took cognitive psych and i dont remember the exact cerebral mechanisms but i remember any light from any source triggers the brain to assume it is daytime and forcibly adjusts your brain chemistry in a way that encourages wakefulness. And phones are doubly bad for sleep because in addition to generating light simply by being on they're also stimulating your brain through whatever you're actually doing with the phone.
Andrew Huberman is doing a guest series talking about sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker at the moment. They draw the same conclusions except for the THC. THC effects the REM stage which reduces sleep quality.
I think blue light is actually beneficial in the morning, as its naturally part of the spectrum of light coming from the sun in the morning. This blue light isnt present in evening sunlight thats why artificial blue light can mess with our circadian rhythm. Great series btw 💪💪👍
Social engagement isn't there for the series, neither is outdoors/environment. Both have strong evidence for overall health. Another guess would be meditation/breathwork.
Use “MOOSEEP10” and get 30% off your order with Perfect Sports.
CANADA: perfectsports.com/?ref=3568
INTL: ca.iherb.com/c/perfect-sports
My sleep drastically improved when I started sleeping at an incline. I was able to quit my CPAP cold turkey, after testing for 90 apneas per hour.
Thank You, Ashley, for allowing the World's Strongest Man to continue his domination of the sport. Giving us, his fans, the ability to watch a truly nice guy finish first.
Thank you Ashley for being such an amazing mom and wife :D
Thank you, Ashley, for helping Mitchell be the best athlete he can be 😊
thank you Ashley for helping Mitch to be the best he can be
Thank you Ashley and mom's everywhere for taking the night shifts and letting our husband's be the best dads they can be!❤
24c/(75f) degrees sounds like an insanely warm sleeping temperature to me. Our house is normally at 18c /(65f)
Yep 24c seems way too high. No one should be sleeping at that temp, strange study. 17-20c much more normal and I was had previously seen referenced in the literature
I was just about to write the exact same comment, 24°C indeed seems unbearable. I do 18°C aswell
Colder is better. In the summer, my room is around 65-66°F (under covers and a weighted blanket of course), and in the winter, it's basically as cold as it can reasonably get, around 55-58°F or even lower. Anything above 70 even in the dead heat of summer is too hot and stuffy. It does need context that I sleep with multiple layers and a weighted blanket, so I need it that cold to not wake up sweating, but all that weight is key for a comfortable sleep. Fan, A/C fan, and no heat is coming in.
Ya Holy shit, I just turned my AC on because my house got up to 75.
I prefer 69(yes haha...but legitatemly 69 degrees) upstairs in lounging area, bedroom is 65ish.
Yes thats crazy hot, 18-19C for me
I love that Mitchell said, it’s in Celsius, too bad Americans. Then, he immediately did the math for us Americans. He’s the nicest guy.
Absolutely loving this channel.
Math heavy, be kind
Yet he says he keeps his thermostat at 72°... 🤔🤔🧐
Yo mitch, regarding the THC thing: I've been a user almost every night for the past 5 years and whilst it absolutely does help you get to sleep in the short term, it also has its drawbacks. You get less REM sleep when you're high with your ability to dream greatly diminished (dreams are important) and you become dependent on THC to be able to sleep at all after a while
Well done for acknowledging this
Try replacing it or adding to it with 1mg of melatonin. I always keep experience deep sleep with vivid dreams when taking melatonin.
What helped me regaining REM was CBD. If I'm using THC in the evening I take a few drops of CBD oil about half an hour before sleep. I started dreaming again the first night I tried it.
Why are dreams important? I perfer not remembering most
@@xxx0ox0 Dreaming is not important per se, many people forget their dreams when they wake up or don't dream at all. What is important is REM or deep sleep, when most dreaming happens. Mind and body recovers during this phase and short term memories are "transferred" to long term memory. THC use can disrupt REM sleep phase.
I have mentioned it again, but I can't mention it enough. This is by far the best series out there on the whole health and fitness topic. It sums up everything and is backup up by research, evidence and offers Mitchell's as well as others personal experience. Performance, recovery, nutrition everything is here. Thank you for the great work Mitch! Lift Heavy Be Kind (and always recover well)!
Glad you’ve enjoyed the series!
I was addicted to THC for 12 years, and now that I've been off it for about 5 months, I noticed that I've been dreaming every night. When I was high, I NEVER dreamed. Maybe 5-10 dreams in those 12 years. I don't know why, but it tells me that it does have an effect on your REM cycle. It might help you zonk out, but it may also have a detrimental effect on your quality of sleep. Same goes for caffeine; lots of us are able to fall asleep after drinking coffee, but the quality diminishes because of the altered brain chemistry.
Behind many of the greatest men is one hell of a woman that makes it all possible. Thank you Ashley for being such an amazing mother and wife.
Thank you Ashley for helping Mitchell be the best athlete he can be
Dear Ashley, appreciate you doing the really hard work😜
100,000% Thank you Ashley for taking care of that beautiful baby at night. Moms truly are the constant mvp of the household
Couldn’t agree more. Also great support Ashley!
6:41
we got him ladies and gentlemen
As someone who suffers from Insomia, sleep is incredibly important. For the first 25 years of my life I was running on 3-5 hours of sleep a night. Couldn't function.
Medication helps me sleep solid 7-8 hours now and I can absolutely go hard at the gym and just enjoy life in general a lot more.
What meds mate? I've fixed the presleep component with melatonin, but I still have no continuity. This latest flare up I've been living on max 4hrs but more regularly 2, since October. It's now stopping me from driving several days a month.
@@daiprout323 I use a low dose of a medication called Seroquel / Quetiapine.
Its primary use is not for sleep but they are commonly used as a sleep aid.
What sleep medication are you on? I’ve been taking Dayvigo for a week. It helps a little but I expected more.
@@elduderino1329 Seroquel / Quatiapine. Its not actually a sleep aid but its very commonly used as one. Works really well for me.
It took me like 30 seconds to comprehend what the thumbnail was
Its him wearing that thing that Goku and Vegeta would wear in those medical pods.
THUMBnail.
Obviously a screenshot from the trailer of the next Mad Max prequel following the rise of Immortan Joe..
Highly recommend all forms of content on sleep from Matthew Walker (Sleep Diplomat). Interestingly, he recommends against THC/CBD for optimizing sleep for various reasons even though people report shorter sleep onset time. Also, most research points to cold exposure being best done in the morning and heat exposure best before bed. A warm shower actually lowers core body temp, which is what you want before sleep.
Completely agree sleep is #1 and thank you Ashley!!!
I think it is about time that blinders reach the Americas. So many people come to Spain and they are amazed at such a simple thing that helps so much.
Big up Ashley that’s a hell of a bullet to bite our respect and gratitude! Sleep was always going to be the number one and the biggest thing I’ve done is get a night mask to improve the dark room effect - would highly recommend
Holy cow, thanks Ashley! Thanks for being an understanding and supportive partner to help Mitch be the best he can be, both in terms of strength and in being the best provider possible
I'm 100% on sleep. I'll add that was the first indicator that I had a change in my overall health. When I routinely struggled to sleep through the night after a long history of sleeping well I went and got my bloodwork and identified that something had changed in my health. You can't get that initial indicator if you don't have good sleep to begin with.
Ashley is an amazing human. Good on ya for all the work you do.
Well done Ashley👏👏👏
Thank you Ashley for being Mitchell's rock
Thank you Ashley for allowing Mitch prepare for WSM, and great job! Amazing mom and wife
Thank you Ashley for being a great wife and mom for your family 😊
Thank you Ashley for making the sacrifice so Mitchell can work on being the World's Strongest Man and provide all of us the entertainment and inspiration we need, in the strength world!
Thank you, Ashley, for helping Mitchell be the best athlete he can be
Thank you Ashley for allowing Mitch to be the best Strongman he can be!
Thank you, I am not aware of any other strongman who gives so much time to his fans and beyond.
Thank you Ashley for being a badass mom! Baby and Mitchell are super lucky to have you!
Thank you Ashley for helping Mitchell achieve his objectives
I was suffering with low testosterone (I'm 44). I started carnivore, took zinc supplements, got my sleep analyzed and got back into weight training. I found I had sleep apnea and was having waking episodes without realizing it which was causing me to have very little restful sleep. I got a CPAP and once I had diet, supplementation, training and sleep on point, my testosterone increased significantly. I also started supplementing with melatonin which has further increased the quality of my rest. I am on the higher range for testosterone now when previously I was recommended TRT.
Thank you Ashley for giving Mitch the freedom to be awesome Cheers from Ottawa.
Mahalo, Ashley, there really is no I in team, you and Mitch make an exceptional team. The holistic benefits of sleep is incredible, mahalo nui loa Mitchell for sharing your knowledge🤙
Thank you, Ashley! My wife has always said that there should be a club for wives of people whose spouse goes through medical residency because the spouse goes through it too, but differently. A high level pro athlete is probably at least similar. You are essential! I hope you get a reasonable level of sleep too!
As a stay-at-home dad of two kids, I cannot stress the importance of training your kids to sleep through the night at an early age. I'm not one to typically swear by a book, but 'healthy sleep habits, Happy child" was instrumental in me getting both of my kids to sleep through the night at only a month of age. I highly recommend checking it out if you have the time. It really helped me learn to notice the precursors for when my kids were tired before they started actually acting tired and then they went to sleep so much easier.
I experimented with the room temperature for sleeping this past winter in Scotland. I had my room heater turned completely off and bedroom window opened slightly, every single day. I used a sleeping bag + summer/winter/both duvets depending on how cold the air temperature was that night. One night it got down to -5Celcius outside, still with heaters off and window open I slept like it was a dry run for death. The colder the room the better for me.
Thank you Ashley, you're the reason the moose has taken the world by storm 💪❤️
Great tips! I would also add going to sleep at roughly same time every night also helps a lot.
THC is a sedative, similar to alcohol. It helps you fall asleep faster, but that doesn't mean that it's high quality sleep. There is plenty of evidence that THC impacts sleep and specifically REM sleep negatively.
Thank you Ashley for helping Mitchell be the Best
I haven’t slept well for the last two years. I’m up 4 to 6 times a night helping my 2 son who is in a torso cast for scoliosis and helping with my new born. It’s rough as I own and run a couple of construction companies too. Been getting naps here and there and beeen eating much cleaner to try help my body. Looking into getting a a nanny to help. Body weight is down from 200 to 170, skin is gone to crap and the old injuries are nagging me everyday.
I had a 3 year stint of bad sleep before from two back to back concussions. Great episode, I hope to get back to sleep lol
Love that you can take the joke of thumb thumb!
Thank you Ashley for helping the big man!😊
The most immediate effect I've noticed from lack of sleep is difficulty sticking to a diet. Currently working on dropping a few unnecessary kg and if I'm sleep deprived I almost always exceed my kcal limit, sometimes by a lot. On the other hand, If I've slept well I almost have to remind myself to eat enough and hitting my macros bang on becomes pretty easy.
Sleep is a huge part of life, glad to see you really tapping into that
Thank you Ashly!! Not for letting Michel sleep. For letting him to the you tub videos 😜
Thanks, Ashley! Mitchy couldn’t do it without you!
Taping my mouth shut for sleep has improved my sleep a lot. Something I'd previously never thought about. Mark Bell was the one I learned that trick from.
CBD works wonders for my sleep (thc illegal in uk). We have our bedroom at 17c max.
Finally, huge thanks to Ashley for her tireless support of the Moose.
Love all the support for Ashley! Glad you two are the great team you are!
Something I would like to give as "warning" to some folks. I have not smoked dope since the 70s but back then I could not fall asleep at ALL if I was the least bit high. I knew several people like that including a truck driver who would occasionally take a hit to stay awake on long trips. Also I had heard lower temps than mentioned for optimal sleeping.. I keep mine at 65 F
Thank you, Ashley. You both have good teamwork as a couple. It's all worth it in the long run.
I stopped sleeping under a quilt years ago. I now use blankets, so much easier to regulate heat.
I use THC to sleep only when I’m dealing with anxiety. It’s been super helpful for me. I get to sleep in only 5-10 minutes rather than the 45-60 on an anxious night
Thank you Ashley for being the worlds strongest Mum
Blue light can be good from morning until just before sunset. It helps the clock stay centered on cycle. Early evening at home is effectively lit by low yield yellow orange and red lights placed on low tables or near the floor. It harmonizes with the sun going down, again keeping the clock in sync. It feels good, too.
🎉 Thanks Ashley 😊👶
Ashley you are awesome! I love the teamwork and respect
Thank you Ashley! You're a hero
Thank you Ashley!
Just wanted to say you’re doing a great job with this content. Keep up the great work 👏
Sleep apnea is one of the most overlooked health concerns for heavy people. Derek has spoken extensively on this
Yes - he should definitely get a sleep study done though, you need to have your machine properly titrated to make sure you're getting proper therapy.
Thanks Ashley!
Mitch, I found THC to initially help my sleep but long term use seemed to lead to limited dreaming for me. That started to bother me and when I take a break, the dreams that come back are wildly vivid.
I know well never appreciate Ashley as much as you. A great wife is hard to find. Thanks Ashley for being part of the championship ingredient for Moose.
THC is amazing in reducing inflammation, decreasing sensitivity to pain, & reducing muscle spasms. All of which can greatly improve sleep in athletes. Basically an immediate recovery. Suppresses the brains arousal system and increases adenosine production that plays a large role in sleep.
Thank you Ashley & Thank you Mitch for all the info and lessons!
Thank you very much Ashley 🙏 and enjoy the quality time with your Baby ☺️
Ashley is by far the real MVP in the strongman world!
Thankyou Ashley.....
Ashley is the queen!!!
Thank you, Ashley!
If you can nasal breathe during the day easy. Try mouth taping at night (small strip, not hostage tape). It's helped me sleep better. Not a ton but i didn't snore too often. Definitely some. But i've been a life time mouth breather and only in the past year i've forced the change. Exercise recovery is way better, quicker, less fatigue. Without a doubt. Sprint recovery or heavy lifts . Give it a try. Tape it and go workout. Only workout as hard as your nose will allow. Try the breath right strips too in the beginning. It'll ease you into it.
ASHLEY, THANK YOU!
thank you Ashley for help Mitch be the best he can be.
if you look at most of what you said it explains why I sleep like the dead when i go camping in the mountains (the rockys in Alberta) cool, dark, a little natural back ground noise and fresh air
Thank you Ashley for all you do!
Thanks Ashley ❤
Thanks Ashley for taking care of so many important things!
My sleep quality has improved massively since i stopped thc, it reduces REM sleep in most people, totally fine for physical recovery but bad for pretty bad mental performance and memory, and harder to stay motivated for big workouts, good fun to have once in a while but a pretty bad staple
I'm so glad I live in Canada
Great video! Also getting some direct sunlight onto your skin and eyes for a while every morning is very important too as it helps regulate your day/night rhythms. And obviously the right mattress is a given, personally i need a firm surface to get the best nights sleep.
I've suffered with some sort of sleep disorder for decades, i can confirm it ruins your life. I've been trying to get an appointment with a specialist for 18 years and having tried everything i can find data to support I'm somewhat lost without someone far more specialised.
Caffeine is an adenosine antagonist. Adenosine slowly increases throughout the day to make you more tired. I think that's moreso why it affects the sleep.
I agree that sleep is the number 1 because I've been missing sleep for many years and it turns my life into shit.
Very interesting and would agree that sleep is super important. I started shift work in my mid thirties after never working nights before hand and it is pretty crazy the difference it makes. Im not an athletic competitor at all but do enjoy getting in the gym and lifting. It is pretty unreal the difference a lack of quality sleep can make.
Man, I got my CPAP a month ago after suspected 5 years of sleep apnea. The difference it makes on days where I do the whole night with it vs the days where I can only do a couple of hours is so ridiculous, I can't explain it.
Edit: You covered this! It turns out mine is severe - I was stopping breathing 31 times an hour.
Great video, Mitch. I agree sleep is #1 and thanks for making this sublime series! I found it really interesting you utilize THC, I also find it helps with sleep, recovery, and mindset. All the best!
Thank you Ashley 👍
Worth noting that even without the blue light phones still produce light and thus work against the dark room requirement. It has been years since i took cognitive psych and i dont remember the exact cerebral mechanisms but i remember any light from any source triggers the brain to assume it is daytime and forcibly adjusts your brain chemistry in a way that encourages wakefulness. And phones are doubly bad for sleep because in addition to generating light simply by being on they're also stimulating your brain through whatever you're actually doing with the phone.
Thank you Ashley!
Strong work Ashley
Thanks Ashley you're the best
Andrew Huberman is doing a guest series talking about sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker at the moment.
They draw the same conclusions except for the THC. THC effects the REM stage which reduces sleep quality.
I think blue light is actually beneficial in the morning, as its naturally part of the spectrum of light coming from the sun in the morning. This blue light isnt present in evening sunlight thats why artificial blue light can mess with our circadian rhythm. Great series btw 💪💪👍
Social engagement isn't there for the series, neither is outdoors/environment. Both have strong evidence for overall health. Another guess would be meditation/breathwork.
Thank you Ashley ... behind all great men is usually an equally great woman..
Thank you Ashley!!!