<div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Sleep is a critical pillar of human health. Getting a good night of sleep is an important input for your mood, brain health, gut, and so much more. And luckily, learning how to optimize your sleep is simple when you understand the key behaviors that impact your biology. Today you’re going to learn exactly how to optimize your sleep cycles.  </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>On this episode</span> <span>of The Model Health Show</span><span>, you’re going to hear my interview from Lewis Howes’</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>School of Greatness Podcast</span></span><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>.</span> <span>In this interview, I explained</span> <span>the science of sleep cycles, how your diet and other habits impact sleep quality, and specific habits you can cultivate</span> <span>in order to</span> <span>get a good night’s sleep.</span> <span>You’re going to learn about the role of serotonin and cortisol, how things like sugar and alcohol might be affecting your body, and the latest science on how optimal sleep impacts your health. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>You’re also going to hear why sleep needs are individualized, the role your gut health plays in optimizing sleep, and why the common practice of supplementing with melatonin should not be taken lightly.</span> <span>If you’re ready to get better s</span><span>leep, click play and enjoy the show! </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>In this episode you’ll discover:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What</span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span><strong>your brain waves</strong></span></span> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>are doing when you sleep. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The connection between REM sleep and short-term memory. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What the link between sleep and</span></span> <strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>human growth hormone</span></span></strong> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span><strong>is</strong>.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>Why HGH helps you recover faster. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>How</span></span> <strong><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>sugar</span></span></strong> <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>impacts your body. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>The way alcohol impacts sleep quality. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"> </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul role="list"> <li role="listitem" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"> <p><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span>What