{"id":988,"date":"2026-05-21T07:08:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:08:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/muncbiz.com\/insomnia\/?p=988"},"modified":"2026-05-21T07:08:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:08:47","slug":"sleep-doctor-8-hours-of-sleep-is-a-lie-heres-what-you-actually-need-dr-michael-breus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muncbiz.com\/insomnia\/?p=988","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Doctor: \u201c8 Hours of Sleep\u201d Is a Lie (Here&#8217;s What You Actually Need) | Dr. Michael Breus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w2YQjDnj8Kk\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd14 Subscribe for more great content: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/lewishowes<br \/>\n\u25b6\ufe0f Recommended for you: https:\/\/youtu.be\/zTor9y7y2Qg<\/p>\n<p>Take The Chronotype Quiz! https:\/\/sleepdoctor.com\/greatness<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Michael J. Breus, board-certified sleep specialist, clinical psychologist, and bestselling author, shares his five-step framework for transforming sleep quality through circadian rhythm alignment and chronotype optimization. Topics include adenosine and sleep drive, the 4-7-8 breathing technique developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, the Napa Latte protocol, non-sleep deep rest (Yoga Nidra), melatonin misconceptions, the Time Shifter jet lag app, thermoregulatory sleep pads, chrono longevity, PTSD and nightmare therapy, and how timing of caffeine, exercise, and alcohol impacts restorative sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Breus\u2019s books:<br \/>\nSleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bFtw9s<br \/>\nEnergize!: Go from Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bR0nqA<br \/>\nThe Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More https:\/\/amzn.to\/48h32Zw<br \/>\nThe Sleep Doctor&#8217;s Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep https:\/\/amzn.to\/3NCZWZ4<br \/>\nBeauty Sleep: Look Younger, Lose Weight, and Feel Great Through Better Sleep https:\/\/amzn.to\/4dkwXUb<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Breus on Instagram https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thesleepdoctor\/?hl=en<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Breus on LinkedIn https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/thesleepdoctor\/<\/p>\n<p>Listen to this episode on the go!<br \/>\n\ud83c\udf4e Apple Podcasts: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-school-of-greatness\/id596047499<br \/>\n\ud83d\udfe2 Spotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/07GQhOZboEZOE1ysnFLipT?si=a03d916bade54d4f<\/p>\n<p>For more info about this episode, go to https:\/\/lewishowes.com\/1930<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcb0 get my NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING book &#8220;Make Money Easy&#8221; today!https:\/\/lewishowes.com\/moneyyou<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcd9 get my NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING book &#8220;The Greatness Mindset&#8221; today! https:\/\/lewishowes.com\/gmyo<br \/>\n\ud83d\udce4 sign up for my FREE newsletter https:\/\/lewishowes.com\/greatnessdelivered<\/p>\n<p>Follow Lewis!<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lewishowes\/<br \/>\nTiktok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lewis<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lewishowes\/<br \/>\nTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/LewisHowes<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcbb Website: http:\/\/lewishowes.com\/<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcf2 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960<\/p>\n<p>Get More Greatness!<br \/>\nGreatness Clips: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@GreatnessClips<br \/>\nSpanish: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@LewisHowesEspa\u00f1ol<br \/>\nPortuguese: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@LewisHowesPortugues<br \/>\nLewis Howes Shorts: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@lewishowesshorts<\/p>\n<p>00:00 &#8211; The Truth About Sleep Doctors vs. Sleep Experts<br \/>\n03:10 &#8211; Adapting Sleep Rules to the Entrepreneur Lifestyle<br \/>\n04:36 &#8211; How Anxiety and Fear Override Sleep Medications<br \/>\n06:14 &#8211; What Causes &#8220;Monkey Mind&#8221; and Middle-of-the-Night Waking<br \/>\n10:06 &#8211; The 3-Step Routine for Waking Up at 3 AM<br \/>\n13:37 &#8211; Master 4-7-8 Breathing to Lower Your Heart Rate<br \/>\n14:52 &#8211; Quality vs. Quantity: Is 8 Hours of Sleep a Myth?<br \/>\n16:10 &#8211; The Problem with Wearable Sleep Trackers<br \/>\n18:32 &#8211; Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea and the Reality of CPAP<br \/>\n22:48 &#8211; The Power of Circadian Rhythm and Chronotypes<br \/>\n26:11 &#8211; How to Use a &#8220;Nap-a-Latte&#8221; for Peak Energy<br \/>\n28:45 &#8211; Meet the 4 Sleep Chronotypes: Lions, Bears, Wolves, and Dolphins<br \/>\n37:21 &#8211; How to Align Your Schedule and Routine with Your Chronotype<br \/>\n42:23 &#8211; The Impact of Light and Squelching Melatonin<br \/>\n46:06 &#8211; Practical Sleep Advice for New Parents<br \/>\n49:10 &#8211; Dr. Michael Breus&#8217;s 5-Step Daily Sleep Plan<br \/>\n56:58 &#8211; The Truth About Melatonin and Supplementation<br \/>\n59:07 &#8211; Emotional Metabolism: Understanding Dreams and PTSD Nightmares<br \/>\n01:02:03 &#8211; Is Spirituality and Higher Purpose Linked to Better Sleep?<br \/>\n01:05:32 &#8211; Sleep Deprivation, Self-Identity, and Depression<br \/>\n01:08:51 &#8211; Why Mouth Taping is Actually Dangerous<br \/>\n01:14:57 &#8211; Noise, Snoring, and Safe Sleeping Environments<br \/>\n01:19:45 &#8211; The Skill of Helping Your Kids Fall Asleep Alone<br \/>\n01:22:55 &#8211; How the Lightbulb and Smartphones Ruined Our Sleep<br \/>\n01:27:05 &#8211; Where to Find the Sleep Doctor&#8217;s Best Resources<br \/>\n01:29:14 &#8211; Dr. Michael Breus&#8217;s Three Truths for a Great Life<\/p>\n<p>#greatness #inspiration #motivation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udd14 Subscribe for more great content: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/lewishowes \u25b6\ufe0f Recommended for you: https:\/\/youtu.be\/zTor9y7y2Qg Take The Chronotype Quiz! https:\/\/sleepdoctor.com\/greatness Dr. Michael J. 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