My First Time As A Podcast Guest! (BIG news about the future of Enlightened Athlete)

I have been listening to podcasts for quite some time. I like to listen to them literally almost all the time. I worked at a factory during high school. I loved listening so much that I scoured the internet to find headphones that looked exactly like the ear plugs we were forced to use at work so I could listen to one the whole time and not be bothered. That takes dedication. I kept three pair of those ear plug headphones on hand in case one broke. I listen to them on solo hikes up 14ers in Colorado, when I’m driving, and when I'm doing about anything. I know this is world shattering news, I enjoy listening to them.

So when I had the opportunity to be a guest on one I was pretty pumped. I am so grateful to be able to talk a little bit abut my story and share my passion with as many people as possible.

I break some BIG NEWS in the beginning of part two about the future of Enlightened Athlete. So if you only listen to one part, check that out! We also cover some of my favorite supplements, some great books, and some activities I use to achieve flow states.

Also, Enlightened Athlete will be producing a podcast of our very own. We want to know what you guys want to heart about, who you’d like to hear on, stories you’d like to hear, topics you would like us to cover. If you have any suggestions shoot us an email, info@enlightenedathlete.com, or shoot us a DM on Instagram.

As I mentioned, I was a guest on a podcast recently called the Extraverts podcast and I’ve posted the links below to the podcast which is broken up into two parts. Check these bad boys out to learn a little bit more about me and my journey in fitness, nutrition, meditative states and why I believe its so integral to truly living life.

Part One: https://soundcloud.com/odian-levy-593579074/extraverts-podcast-eps-009-an

Part Two: http://theextravertspodcast.com/blog/2017/12/18/extraverts-podcast-eps-010-an-interview-with-the-enlightened-athlete-part-2/

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Stop Waking Up Tired: 7 tips to fix your sleep.

I recently did a facebook live video regarding stress & sleep dysfunction. I dove into a lot of the different reasons you may be having trouble sleeping.  We get into the activation of different nervous systems, blue light, melatonin production, cortisol, and a ton of other useful information. In this post I’m going to list 7 things to implement right away to increase the quality of your sleep.

I’ll even give you some of my favorite recommendations for supplements I use! Full disclosure, I am affiliated with Onnit and Enlightened Athlete will receive a small portion of purchases made using our special banner in this post.

Here’s the link to the facebook live video if you’d like to tune in: Stress & Sleep Dysfunction FB Live.

Here’s the 7 tips, not listed in order of importance!

1.       Stay adequately hydrated through the day.

2.       Avoid stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine, and sugar especially after lunch as much as possible.

3.       Do not eat large meals within an hour of your bedtime.

4.       Get to sleep at the same time every night.

5.       Exercise! Some form, regularly.

6.       Sleep in a COMPLETELY dark room.

7.       No Screens 1 hour before bed. (Phones, computers, tv, tablets)

Boom! Start putting those tips in practice and you will be feeling better, burning more fat, building muscle, and performing mentally and physically at a level unprecedented in your life. If you know someone who could use these tips, share it with them on facebook or tag them in the link we shared. Thank you in advance!

I go into very deep detail on the facebook live video about each of the points and why they are important. Give it a watch if you’d like to delve a little deeper. The aim of all these tips is to increase your sleep hygiene. Sleep hygiene refers to sleep habits and sleep environment. So basically, it means getting better sleep habits, and sleeping in a place and way that allows your body to sleep optimally.

Now, let’s talk a little about supplementation and how it can help you find optimal sleep.

First up, New Mood from Onnit.

New mood is Onnit’s daily stress formula. It’s a powerful combination of relaxing herbs and the building blocks of serotonin; L-Tryptophan and 5-HTP. Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter linked to mood, happiness, and positive outlook. It also contains herbs shown to reduce stress markers in clinical trials.

This supplement will help you reduce stress levels and prepare your body for sleep. It’s a great supplement to help cope with stress and lowered stress hormones will lead to better sleep. Click the banner below to snag some.

Another supplement I love to use is Hibernate from RedHNutrition.

This a fantastic high-quality supplement from a business I trust. I know what they stand for and their goal is to help athletes reach their highest potential. Hibernate contains magnesium and zinc to prime your body for restful sleep. This supplement also contains Tribulus Terrestris, a natural testosterone booster, to create an anabolic state to help you recover from your hard workouts or a long day on the job!

Get yours here: Hibernate

The final sleep hack is something I covered in the video but I want to make sure people know about it. It’s really simple and super effective. Three ingredients.

1.       Water

2.       Raw, local honey

3.       Apple cider vinegar

Warm up the water, mix in 1 tsp of honey then add 2 tsp of apple cider vinegar. Boom, drink that 30-45 minutes before bed and rest peacefully. This works like crazy. Not something to use everyday due to the honey but it helps me get right to sleep.

Hope these help! If you have any questions, shoot us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.com

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