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What if the single most powerful health intervention isn’t a supplement, workout, or therapy, but sleep?
In this conversation, former Navy SEAL and leading sleep expert Dr. Kirk Parsley joins Susan to share how years of working with the world’s most elite warriors revealed the devastating impact of sleep deprivation, and the extraordinary healing that happens when we finally rest.
From Ambien addiction to brain inflammation, hormones, aging, stress, and recovery, Dr. Parsley pulls back the curtain on what happens when we neglect our body’s most essential repair mechanism. He explains why sleep is the foundation of every other “pillar of health,” how it regulates hormones and epigenetic expression, and why six hours a night is slowly destroying your energy, focus, and longevity.
You’ll hear:
- The fascinating story of how a high school dropout became the Navy SEALs’ go-to medical doctor
- What happens in your brain when you use sleep aids, and why they don’t work
- The connection between sleep, hormones, metabolism, and aging
- Why stress, inflammation, and sleep deprivation are at the root of nearly every chronic issue
- How to repair your sleep cycles naturally, and finally wake up feeling restored
This episode is raw, real, and life-changing. If you’ve ever thought “I can get by on six hours,” this conversation will change your mind, and maybe even your future health.
P.S. Stay tuned for part 2 on sleep next week with Chris Winters!
Learn more about our guest Dr.Kirk Parsley
Kirk Parsley completed SEAL training at the age of 19 and served as a 60-gunner on SEAL Team Five in Coronado, California. He left the SEAL community in 1994 to pursue a college education. Later, he re-entered the US Navy to attend the military's medical school in Bethesda, Maryland, where he was commissioned as a Navy Officer in 2000.
After completing medical school, internship, and residency, Kirk returned to the SEAL teams as the physician for the West Coast SEAL teams. Kirk was tasked with helping the world's most elite warriors optimize and maintain their performance after eight years of sustained combat. It was during this period that he noticed a significant gap between "healthcare" and true "health optimization."
Read Dr. Kirk’s full bio on the show notes!
RESOURCES:
Connect with Dr. Kirk Parsley:
Website: https://docparsley.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirkparsley/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepremedy/
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