Better in Bed with The Sleep Doctor

The Science of Dreams, Insomnia & Athletic Recovery with Dr. Michael Grandner

October 7, 2026·47 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Dr. Michael Breus sits down with sleep researcher Dr. Michael Grandner (University of Arizona) to explore the hidden links between sleep and athletic performance. They also unpack the latest science around dreams, and how the brain sorts and processes memories during sleep. Plus, Dr. Grandner offers a clear clinical definition of insomnia (and why CBT-I beats sleeping pills), and reveals surprising research showing that a simple sleepiness questionnaire can predict sports injuries — even concussions — better than traditional risk factors.  For more information about the episode, head here: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/podcast. Stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com. Want cleaner air and better mornings? Head to Barnakl.com to save up to 25% and try it risk-free with their 30-day money-back guarantee. Try the iFIT app free for seven days with code BETTERSLEEP.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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