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b'Ep. #96 On today\\u2019s episode of Pursuit of Wellness, I am joined by Todd Anderson, a former NFL conditioning coach and sleep optimization expert, as he shares his insights on how proper sleep can enhance hormone balance and overall health. We discuss his career evolution and fitness journey, as well as the\\xa0 founding of Dream Recovery, which explores the vital relationship between sleep stages and daily vitality. We\\u2019ll delve into the psychological aspects of weight loss and learn about lesser-known sleep practices that can transform your night, like sauna sessions and mouth taping. Sleep is such an important part of our health, so let\\u2019s jump in and learn how to optimize our sleep!\\nLeave Me a Message - click here!\\nFor Mari\\u2019s Instagram click here!\\nFor Pursuit of Wellness Podcast\\u2019s Instagram click here!\\nFor Mari\\u2019s Newsletter click here!\\nFor Todd Anderson\\u2019s Instagram click here!\\nFor Dream Recovery\\u2019s Instagram click here!\\n\\nSponsored By:\\n\\nBite is offering our listeners 20% off your first order. Go to trybite.com/POW or use code POW at checkout to claim this deal.\\n\\nRight now, my listeners can receive 40% off Earth Breeze just by going to earthbreeze.com/pow.\\n\\nGo to Hungryroot.com/POW to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies.\\n\\n\\nShow links:\\xa0\\n\\nMouth Tape\\n\\nEye Mask\\n\\nSilk Pillow Case\\n\\nDreamrecovery.io\\n\\nEight Sleep Pad\\xa0\\n\\n\\nTopics Discussed \\n\\n02:20 - Todd\\u2019s athletic background\\xa0\\n\\n05:52 - Quality vs. quantity of sleep\\n\\n08:26 - Front loading hydration and optimal meal times\\n\\n14:33 - Implications of quality sleep\\n\\n16:11 - Todd\\u2019s weight loss story\\n\\n25:02 - Alcohol\\u2019s effect on sleep quality\\n\\n29:13 - Heart rate variability\\n\\n33:58 - Benefits of sauna and cold plunge\\n\\n39:18- Cryotherapy\\n\\n40:00- Optimal bedroom temperature\\xa0\\n\\n42:05- Mouth taping and mouth breathing\\n\\n46:42 - Eye masks\\n\\n49:07 - Nose strips\\n\\n51:11 - TV and phones before bed\\n\\n53:51 - Sleep apnea\\n\\n54:23 - Melatonin\\n\\n55:14 - CBD and weed before bed\\n\\n56:14 - Differences in men and women\\u2019s sleep needs\\n\\n56:54- WiFi and bluetooth effects on sleep\\n\\n57:35- Tips for shift workers'