387: Wake Up! The Alarming Connection Between Sleep Habits, Hormonal Health, Longevity and Performance - Kristen Holmes of Whoop

Dec 3, 2024

Episode 387 On Air with Ella

kristen holmes whoop is On Air with Ella podcast

For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.

If you want to fix almost anything, you have to fix your circadian rhythms first.

In this episode:

00:00:41 - Meet Kristen Holmes, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance
00:02:22 - Why women 35+ need to prioritize sleep
00:03:28 - The cost of melatonin disruption
00:06:51 - Circadian health basics
00:09:10 - Finding your ideal bedtime
00:11:01 - Gender differences in sleep needs
00:14:06 - Alcohol's effect on sleep and recovery
00:16:16 - Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
00:18:08 - Using HRV for recovery
00:21:05 - Late Workouts and sleep
00:23:09 - Aligning with natural rhythms and natural light
00:24:34 - Protecting your energy
00:25:39 - Creatine and recovery, sleep and brain health
00:31:42 - Implementing sleep strategies - practical tips for improving sleep quality
00:32:02 - The benefits of sex for sleep
00:35:49 - Hot showers and red light therapy ...do they help?

Click here for a full summary of this episode

Want to try WHOOP? Save $40 with no code needed here.

Kristen Holmes

As Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist at WHOOP, Kristen blends her academic and applied background in athletics, coaching, performance technology, psychology, and physiology to drive internal and external research, partnerships, and product development initiatives to strengthen WHOOP as a leader in Human Performance.

Additionally, Kristen works with hundreds of the best tactical, professional, surgical teams, corporate, and NCAA Athlete Teams in the world, helping them interpret WHOOP data to optimize training, recovery, and sleep and circadian behavior.

Website: www.whoop.com

Instagram - www.instagram.com/kristen_holmes2126

To view all of my favorite brands and get my discounts click here.

SHOP REAL MUSHROOMS

Natural energy, focus, longevity...

I have reishi, lion's mane, cordyceps, chaga on rotation! Listen to episode 340 to learn everything you need to know and save 20% on my favorite brand! Remember, purity matters!

SHOP NOW