Performance Scientist Dr Andy Galpin reveals the BIGGEST sleep mistakes ruining your health, how to build better energy every day, why your sleep tracker could be making things worse, and whether health optimisation can actually backfire!Dr. Andy Galpin is a Professor of Kinesiology and Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University. He has spent over 2 decades working with Olympic gold medallists, world champions, professional athletes, military special forces, and also hosts the Perform with Dr Andy Galpin podcast.&nbsp;He explains:&nbsp;◼ Why millions unknowingly have a sleep disorder that's silently damaging their health◼ The morning routine that resets your body clock for better sleep at night◼ The truth about melatonin, and why most people are taking it the wrong way◼ The simple sleep tests you can do at home before visiting a specialist◼ Why waking up exhausted after 8 hours could be a warning signIndependent Fact Check: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="link" href="https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DOAC-Andy-Galpin-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdf">https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DOAC-Andy-Galpin-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdf</a><h3>Chapters</h3><ul><li>00:00:00 Why do you do what you do</li><li>00:03:38 What goals bring people to you?</li><li>00:07:30 Health anxiety and over-optimising</li><li>00:08:33 Sleep disorders are a health crisis</li><li>00:10:29 Does sleep apnea disrupt sleep?</li><li>00:14:20 Why is sleep apnea so common?</li><li>00:15:17 Do I have a sleep issue?</li><li>00:18:28 Pros and cons of wearables</li><li>00:21:20 What causes a high resting heart rate?</li><li>00:21:48 Why is sleep getting worse?</li><li>00:22:58 Morning light and light pollution</li><li>00:25:16 How much does sound matter?</li><li>00:26:51 Best evidence-based sleep supplements</li><li>00:29:25 Do you recommend melatonin?</li><li>00:34:38 Is there a downside to coffee?</li><li>00:36:46 What mattress should I sleep on?</li><li>00:37:49 The real issue with screen time</li><li>00:47:08 Sleeping when you share a bed</li><li>00:48:48 Sleeping in new environments</li><li>00:49:34 Optimal temperature for sleep</li><li>00:55:34 Ads</li><li>00:57:32 Energy management for high performers</li><li>01:02:35 Steve's cholesterol results</li><li>01:07:06 Why healthy people can have an enlarged heart</li><li>01:10:20 Lowering cholesterol with lifestyle and medicine</li><li>01:13:55 Low vitamin D</li><li>01:16:42 Omega 3 and mercury levels</li><li>01:17:32 Exercise and the SAID principle</li><li>01:23:17 Use it or lose it with age</li><li>01:27:51 Ads</li><li>01:28:53 Is grip strength linked to mortality?</li><li>01:33:53 How to build muscle power</li><li>01:36:26 Does more exercise equal better?</li><li>01:40:59 What supplements do you take?</li><li>01:42:56 The best way to lose weight</li><li>01:50:25 Exercise and weight loss myths</li><li>01:52:32 The 54321 method for fat loss</li><li>01:54:08 Why am I not progressing?</li><li>01:55:50 Can AI create a workout plan?</li><li>02:00:06 What motivates people to change?</li><li>02:06:26 Are my goals bad?</li><li>02:08:43 What is worth doing if you might fail?</li></ul>Quiz Links:PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/E41eW4P">https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/E41eW4P</a>ASSQ (Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire) — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3yDF4PF">https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3yDF4PF</a>ESS (Epworth Sleepiness Scale) — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9RKtDoZ">https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9RKtDoZ</a>STOP-BANG (Obstructive sleep apnea risk screener) — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7UxNsxH">https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7UxNsxH</a>ISI (Insomnia Severity Index, PDF) — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="link" href="https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4mgzHRs">https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4mgzHRs</a>Follow Dr Andy:Instagram - 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