Dr. Michael Breus: The One Thing Destroying Your Sleep (And It's Not What You Think)

Exhaustion is not proof that you are working harder. It may be the reason your best work is getting worse. In this episode, Josh sits down with Dr. Michael Breus, widely known as The Sleep Doctor, to unpack what high performers consistently misunderstand about sleep. Dr. Breus explains why entrepreneurs often sleep differently, how your chronotype affects the best time to focus, create, exercise, and recover, and why the time you wake up may matter more than the time you go to bed. They also explore caffeine, alcohol, sleep apnea, waking up in the middle of the night, melatonin, sleep tracking, and the danger of turning better sleep into another impossible standard. In this conversation: • Why sleep deprivation changes your judgment and emotional regulation • The three-part sleep strategy Dr. Breus gives entrepreneurs • Why your wake time anchors your entire sleep schedule • How chronotypes affect productivity, relationships, and leadership • What caffeine and alcohol may be doing to your sleep • Why people wake up between 1 and 3 a.m. • Practical ways to quiet your mind and return to sleep • What people misunderstand about melatonin and supplements • Why better sleep does not require perfect sleep Take the free Chronoquiz created for ETDTY listeners: https://sleepdoctor.com/etdty Michael J. Breus, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, sleep medicine specialist, author of five books, and one of only 168 people to pass the sleep medicine specialty board without attending medical school. Learn more about Dr. Breus: https://sleepdoctor.com This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes and does not replace individualized medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing medications or supplements.