In this week's episode we talk to sleep and performance expert Dr. Ian Dunican about: What affects our sleepHow much sleep should we really get?The difference between REM and other sleep - and why we need bothHow to manage sleep & the tools to improve itSupplements for sleepDr. Ian C Dunican holds a PhD in Sleep and Performance from the University of Western Australia, where he’s also an adjunct senior research fellow. He’s worked with elite sporting organizations and athletes to optimize sleep, recovery, and performance, and researches in the areas of sports science, sleep science, jet lag and travel, chronobiology, health and safety, shiftwork, nutrition and performance. He is also an an adjunct associate professor at Edith Cowan University. During the course of his career, Ian has worked with elite and highly trained athletes at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), West Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS), as well as professional teams across many disciplines. He regularly speaks on those topics and has co-authored technical reports and written several scientific articles. He's a regular reviewer for scientific peer-reviewed journals. Ian served for the Irish Military for 5 years and has completed over 20 ultramarathons, including the Ultra-Trail Australia (x7) and Leadville 100 (x2). He's also involved in ultra-ocean swimming and has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment. *** Connect w/ Dr. Ian C Dunican: Web/Podcast: sleep4performance.com.auLinkedIn / Google ScholarMentioned: Managing travel fatigue in athletes & recommended interventions (so helpful!)Outdoor light, mood & sleepMagnesiumLMNTKiwifruit & SleepSleep & PregnancySleep & MarijuanaSleep disorders in elite rugby athletesMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Interested in blood testing? Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION at InsideTracker for 20% off any test: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at [email protected].