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Sleepmaxxing - Optimizing Sleep Like A Hacker

Dr. Shelly Ann Season 3 Episode 7

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the science and strategies behind Sleepmaxxing — the modern, evidence-based approach to optimizing your rest and recovery like a health hacker.

Sleep isn’t just “downtime.” It’s your body’s most powerful form of active recovery — where your brain detoxifies, your cells repair, and your hormones reset. But in today’s world of late-night scrolling and endless to-do lists, quality sleep often slips away.

As such, we will break down the science of sleep and practical hacks that can help you optimize your sleep for longevity.

***You can find the full list of researched references and further readings below.

Main Discussion Points

  • Sleep is the ultimate hack.
  • The science of sleep.
  • Sleepmaxxing – Evidence-based strategies

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Sources and Further Readings:

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Sleep and Sleep Disorders.” CDC.gov. https://www.cdc.gov/sleep
  •  de Menezes-Júnior LAA, Sabião TDS, Carraro JCC, Machado-Coelho GLL, Meireles AL. The role of sunlight in sleep regulation: analysis of morning, evening and late exposure. BMC Public Health. 2025 Oct 6;25(1):3362. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-24618-8. PMID: 41053799; PMCID: PMC12502225.
  • National Institutes of Health.
  • Best Sleep Trackers of 2025: Data That Matters
  • Sleep Foundation: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/best-sleep-trackers
  • Williams B, Oneid P. How Sleep Deprivation and Optimization May Impact Health and Performance. J Compr Health. 2025;13:126-31. doi: 10.25259/JCH_23_2024

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