Listen "#17 - The Truth About Napping"
Episode Synopsis
Has there ever been a topic more fraught with misunderstanding and misinterpretation than napping. Should we nap? Should we not nap? What if I can't nap? This episode will cover it all. In this episode we will:Understand how napping can benefit our health and performanceEvaluate how in some populations, excessive napping can be a marker of poor healthLearn how napping can be employed to supplement nocturnal sleep and repay sleep debtFind out the ideal way to structure the environment and timing of napsRecognize when napping may be a sign of poor health.Produced by: Maeve WinterMore Twitter: @drchriswinter IG: @drchriwinter Threads: @drchriswinter Bluesky: @drchriswinter The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child Thanks for listening and sleep well!
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