Sleep Doctor: If You Wake Up At 3AM, DO NOT Do This!

Are you always tired? Sleep Expert Dr. Michael Breus breaks down the 4 chronotypes to master your sleep, how to fix insomnia, the truth about sleep apnea, and why the 8-hour myth is wrong! Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, served as a WebMD sleep expert, and is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’. He explains: ▪️The 4 chronotypes that dictate your ideal daily schedule ▪️Why waking up at 3am is a biological temperature spike ▪️The "3-2-1 Rule" for the perfect evening wind-down ▪️How alcohol blocks the brain’s glymphatic toxin clearance ▪️The exact pillow checklist to fix neck pain and snoring 00:00 Intro 02:23 Why This Sleep Expert Spent 20 Years Fixing People’s Sleep 04:28 What Your Dreams Secretly Reveal About You 07:02 How to Choose the Right Bed and Pillow for Better Sleep 09:12 How a “Caffeine Nap” Gives You 4 Hours of Extra Energy 13:04 Why Knowing Your Sleep Chronotype Changes Everything 14:25 The Science Behind the Perfect Time to Have Sex 16:42 The Best Time to Drink Coffee for Maximum Brainpower 21:17 What It Means If You're Most Productive in the Late Morning 26:04 Are You Getting Grumpier With Age? Here’s Why 27:01 How Early School Start Times Hurt Kids’ Academic Success 31:17 The #1 Parenting Strategy to Prevent Childhood Sleep Issues 33:57 Can You Drink Alcohol and Still Sleep Well? Here's How 36:48 How Your Chronotype Dictates the Best Time to Drink Alcohol 38:02 Why Late-Night Snacking Is Ruining Your Sleep 39:34 The Best Relaxation Exercises to Help You Fall Asleep Fast 43:47 What the Ideal Sleep Environment Looks Like 47:29 How the Military Trains Soldiers to Fall Asleep in Minutes 52:54 These Earphones Adapt Music to Your Brainwaves—Here’s What Happens 57:20 Why 2026 Could Be the Year of a Global Sleep Crisis 1:00:41 Ads 1:02:31 1 in 7 People Have Sleep Apnea—But 90% Don’t Know It 1:04:46 6 Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea You Shouldn’t Ignore 1:06:19 Should Couples Sleep Separately? The Surprising Answer 1:07:43 Why Sleep Apnea Looks Different in Men vs. Women 1:11:23 The Terrifying Health Risks of Not Sleeping Well 1:13:57 The Biggest Myths About Insomnia—Debunked 1:18:59 The Powerful Link Between Poor Sleep and Depression 1:20:54 The Truth Behind Melatonin: What They’re Not Telling You 1:26:11 Why Kids Are Overdosing on Melatonin—And How to Prevent It 1:27:50 The Smart Way to Beat Jet Lag Fast 1:31:50 Is It Safe to Take Melatonin Every Night? 1:34:27 The Most Researched Sleep Supplement You’ve Never Heard Of 1:36:28 Can Ashwagandha Help With Nighttime Overthinking? 1:37:21 The Science Behind Turkey, Milk, and Better Sleep 1:39:58 This Simple Banana Trick Could Help You Sleep Faster 1:42:35 Why Vitamin D Is Essential for Your Sleep Cycle 1:43:41 Ads 1:45:56 The Power of Sleep Routines and How to Build Yours 1:47:09 Should You Use a Sleep-Tracking Wearable? Pros and Cons 1:50:18 What Your Dreams Are Really Trying to Tell You 1:53:54 How to Reprogram Recurring Nightmares (And Why It Works) 2:00:21 The “First Night Effect” Explained—And Why It Matters 2:02:10 Why Arguing Before Bed Is Ruining Your Sleep 2:06:32 Is There a Best Time of Day to Fall in Love? 2:07:53 How to Pick the Perfect Pillow in 4 Simple Steps 2:16:43 How to Set Up Your Room for the Best Sleep of Your Life 2:20:27 What Would You Change in the Healthcare System? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Follow Dr Michael: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ZqV9 YouTube - https://linkly.link/2ZqVD Website - https://linkly.link/2ZuLL Dr Michael's Chronotype Quiz: https://my.sleepdoctor.com/sleep-quiz You can purchase Dr Michael’s book, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’, here: https://linkly.link/2ZqVM You can find out more about the resources mentioned, here: Sleep-Drink-Breathe 3-Week Plan - https://linkly.link/2ZuLP Orion Cooling Mattress Pad - https://linkly.link/2ZuLM Timeshifter - https://linkly.link/2ZuLN Upgraded Formulas Magnesium - https://linkly.link/2ZuLO Muse - https://linkly.link/2ZuLQ The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Stan: Join Stan’s Dare to Post 30-day Challenge. Post one video per day for 30 days. Finish the challenge and split $100,000. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store LinkedIn Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Intuit: If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com