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Modern WisdomJan 1, 2024

#726 - Shawn Stevenson - How To Hack Your Sleep With These Habits

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Guest: Shawn Stevenson

Notable books mentioned: the new East Martyr Family Cookbook, Sleep Smarter by Sean Stevenson, Red Rising by Pierce Brown, Eat Smarter Family Cookbook

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Sleep Smarter
Sean Stevenson

The host emphasizes the critical role of sleep in overall health and performance, referencing his book 'Sleep Smarter' to illustrate how to make sl…

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Red Rising
Pierce Brown

The host mentions 'Red Rising' by Pierce Brown as a prime example of immersive storytelling that can aid in relaxation and sleep. They highlight th…

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#726 - Shawn Stevenson - How To Hack Your Sleep With These Habits mentions the new East Martyr Family Cookbook, Sleep Smarter by Sean Stevenson, Red Rising by Pierce Brown, and Eat Smarter Family Cookbook with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

the new East Martyr Family CookbookSleep SmarterRed RisingEat Smarter Family Cookbook
Guest: Shawn Stevenson
Episode summary
Shawn Stevenson is an American nutritionist, bestselling author, and podcaster. You spend more time asleep than any other activity, and yet no one teaches you how to do it properly. Thankfully there are some simple routines, hacks, foods and habits you can implement to improve your sleep and longevity immediately. Expect to learn if poor circadian rhythm is responsible for the modern mental health crisis, the most important habits to improve your sleep routine, how to get the best sleep of your life, the number one determining factor of how to live longer, how to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, the best foods for sleep, the healthiest ways you should be storing your food and much more…
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importance of sleep(1)sleep and nutrition(1)storytelling and sleep(1)Vitamin C and sleep quality(1)
Mention sentiment
Deep Dive(3)Highly Recommended(1)
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Individuals interested in nutrition and sleep improvementIndividuals seeking to improve their health and performance through better sleeplisteners seeking relaxation techniques and immersive storytellingIndividuals interested in nutrition and health optimization

Books Mentioned

the new East Martyr Family Cookbook cover
the new East Martyr Family Cookbook
Best for Individuals interested in nutrition and sleep improvementOften cited around sleep and nutrition

“I'm going to go through all of those studies in the new East Martyr Family Cookbook. There's over 250 scientific references in a cookbook, which has never been done.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in nutrition and sleep improvement
Key quote: “In the new East Martyr Family Cookbook, there's over 250 scientific references in a cookbook, which has never been done.”
The host mentions 'the new East Martyr Family Cookbook' to highlight its unique approach of combining scientific references with practical recipes aimed at improving sleep quality. This book serves as a resource for understanding how specific foods can enhance sleep and overall health.
ASIN: 1936493853
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Sleep Smarter
Sean Stevenson
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their health and performance through better sleepOften cited around importance of sleep

“One of the chapters in Sleep Smarter, which it just happened to be on page 69 was about sex. I didn't know somebody who bought the book told me they were like, Sean is slick. He thinks he's slick.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking to improve their health and performance through better sleep
Key quote: “the performance enhancer that you're looking for is not in a supplement store, but it's your bedtime and your wake time.”
The host emphasizes the critical role of sleep in overall health and performance, referencing his book 'Sleep Smarter' to illustrate how to make sleep optimization accessible. He highlights the disconnect between scientific research and practical application, advocating for simple, actionable steps to improve sleep quality.
ASIN: 1623367395
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Red Rising
Pierce Brown
Best for listeners seeking relaxation techniques and immersive storytellingOften cited around storytelling and sleep

“There's my favorite author, fiction author, Pierce Brown, who does Red Rising is slowly releasing all of his books in full unabridged, but with an entire cast.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: listeners seeking relaxation techniques and immersive storytelling
Key quote: “my favorite author, fiction author, Pierce Brown, uh, who does Red Rising is slowly releasing all of his books in full unabridged, but with an entire cast.”
The host mentions 'Red Rising' by Pierce Brown as a prime example of immersive storytelling that can aid in relaxation and sleep. They highlight the unique experience of listening to a full cast rendition of the book, which mimics the comforting atmosphere of storytelling around a campfire.
ASIN: B00I3PUCIY
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Eat Smarter Family Cookbook cover
Eat Smarter Family Cookbook
Best for Individuals interested in nutrition and health optimizationOften cited around Vitamin C and sleep quality

“The book just came out and is available nationwide at bookstores and online. It was number one cookbook in the US on Amazon and includes over 250 scientific references.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in nutrition and health optimization
Key quote: “One of the studies that I actually share in my new book, the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook, looked at what happens when we're taking real whole food based vitamin C versus synthetic.”
The host discusses the importance of vitamin C for health, particularly its role in sleep quality. They reference their book, 'Eat Smarter Family Cookbook,' to highlight research comparing whole food-based vitamin C to synthetic supplements.
ASIN: 0316456462
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

Movie

The Avengers

Confidence: 90%

“In the movie, the first Avengers movie, Scarlett Johansson's character, Black Widow, uses a technique to help the big guy to downregulate and soothe him.”

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