#13 - Sleep: The Highest Form of Active Recovery is Anything But Passive

#wealth #investing #wealthmanagement Sleep is not something we fall into at the end of the day. It’s something we design. In this episode of The Flourish Feed Podcast, Gillian Stovel Rivers sits down with Aimee Griffiths, sleep and recovery expert and founder of Rise Lifestyle Co., to explore why sleep is the most powerful performance tool we have—and why it’s foundational to health, happiness, relationships, and longevity. 

From nervous system regulation and emotional resilience to athletic recovery and cognitive clarity, this conversation reframes sleep as an active investment, not a passive necessity. 

Together, Gillian and Aimee unpack the science of sleep stages, the role of technology, and the small, practical changes that can dramatically improve how we rest—and how we live. If you want more energy, better focus, stronger relationships, and a longer, healthier life, this episode will change how you think about sleep. 

Takeaways 
😴sleep is the foundation of our entire health 
🛏️our wellbeing and our performance are linked to sleep 
😴sleep affects our happiness 
🛏️better sleep leads to better relationships 
😴performance at work improves with good sleep 
🛏️every part of our lives is affected by sleep 
😴sleep helps rebuild our bodies 
🛏️the brain cleans and processes during sleep 
😴well slept individuals are healthier 
🛏️the importance of prioritizing sleep in our lives 

Quotes 
“Sleep is the foundation of our entire health, our wellbeing, our performance, and our happiness.” 
“Every single part of our lives is affected by how well we sleep.” 
“When we sleep well, we’re healthier, happier, and we have better relationships.” 
“Up to 80% of our daily growth hormone is released during deep sleep.” 
“Sleep helps improve our recovery, our longevity, and even how we’re perceived by others.” 
“Sleep isn’t something I’ll sacrifice anymore—it’s my superpower.” 
“The best sleep technology is still sleep.” 

Chapters
00:00 – Sleep is not passive: why rest is foundational
02:40 – How sleep supports health, happiness & performance
03:40 – Sleep, exercise & recovery: a powerful feedback loop
07:30 – Deep sleep, growth hormone & physical repair
12:45 – Nervous system regulation & emotional resilience
18:30 – Designing the ideal sleep environment
23:50 – Sleep technology: enhancement vs confusion
30:10 – Reframing sleep as a longevity investment
39:20 – Why sleep improves charisma & relationships
40:30 – Aimee’s “moment of bliss”: bedtime rituals & family connection


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