In the latest episode of Athletech News’ Unscripted podcast, Todd Anderson, the co-founder and CEO of Dream Performance & Recovery, joins co-hosts Edward Hertzman and Eric Malzone to break down the rise of the sleep industry.
Anderson, Hertzman and Malzone discuss topics including the science of sleep, the conflict between hustle culture and the need to dedicate time to getting enough rest, and why sleep-enhancing products like mouth tape and nasal strips aren’t gimmicks but powerful down-regulators for the nervous system.
Watch this episode of “Unscripted” for unfiltered takes on the following:
Why working longer hours often doesn’t lead to better results
The benefits of viewing sleep as a performance and career booster
Why sleep tests are poised to become the next blood tests
Key Talking Points:
(0:00 – 2:49) Introductions
(2:49 – 6:17) The importance of sleep in performance
(6:17 – 11:34) Bringing more people into the sleep conversation
(11:34 – 14:47) Challenging old-school thinking on work and sleep
(14:47 – 21:05) The science of nasal breathing – and products that can help
(21:05 – 24:51) Sleep as a powerful health marker
(24:51 – 27:12) Building trust in a competitive market
