088: Dr. Allison Brager, Neurobiologist, Athlete, & Author Of Meathead: Unraveling The Athletic Brain: Neurobiological Effects Of Sleep Deprivation And How To Improve Slumber For Peak Performance

GUEST BIO: 

Dr. Allison Brager - is a neurobiologist with expertise in sleep and circadian rhythms for the United States Army (active duty) and is the author of Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain. She is a subject matter expert in behavioral genetics, sleep, and biological rhythms research. She is passionate about discovering new factors that promote resiliency in extreme environments, particularly for military personnel. She also serves on the NCAA task force for mental health and sleep, contributing to the first edition of the NCAA student-athlete mental health handbook. She is author of Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain, which debunks the myth of the ‘dumb jock’ and serves as a performance manual for functional athletes.

Outside of the laboratory, Allison was a two-time CrossFit Games (team) athlete, a two-time CrossFit Regionals (individual) athlete, and a four-year varsity NCAA Division I athlete in track and field. Dr. Brager has an Sc.B. in Psychology from Brown University and a Ph.D. in Physiology from Kent State University.

 

SHOW NOTES: 

💤 Dr. Brager discusses how her upbringing: how her military  and athletic background influenced her view of sleep habits
💤 What are the consequences of sleep deprivation?
💤 A large number of accidents occur each year in the military due to fatigue 
💤 The impact of sleep loss on testosterone levels
💤 Management of sleep in extreme environments
💤 Sleep homeostasis
💤 Sleep banking and tactical napping: how they affect the circadian system
💤 Typical routines for Dr. Brager in the mornings and at night 
💤 What is the advice Dr. Brager would give to someone who is having trouble sleeping

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