Aug. 27, 2026

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Is your sleep routine helping or hurting your health? In this episode of The Dan Buettner Podcast, Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner speaks with Dr. Michael Breus, "The Sleep Doctor," to uncover the science of optimal rest and longevity.

Dr. Breus explains why standard sleep advice often fails and shares simple, zero-cost strategies to overhaul your nightly routine. Learn how identifying your body's chronotype—Lion, Bear, Wolf, or Dolphin—can sync your schedule with natural hormones. Discover the military-tested 4-7-8 breathing technique to calm a racing mind, the truth about high-dose melatonin gummies and cannabis, and practical tips to beat jet lag. Plus, learn why sticking to a consistent wake-up time is the ultimate key to better sleep, and how modern sleep apnea solutions go far beyond CPAP masks.

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