Send us a textDr. Allison Brager lives at the fascinating intersection of elite athletics, military service, and cutting-edge neuroscience. As one of the Army's "71 Foxes" - a small, specialized group of uniformed neuroscientists and neuropsychologists- she's revolutionizing how we understand human performance in extreme conditions.This conversation reveals how Brager's journey from collegiate pole vaulter to professional CrossFit competitor shaped her approach to sleep science and resilience research. After feeling out of place in traditional academia, where fellow researchers dismissed her as a "dumb jock meathead," Brager found her true community in military service. "Being in the military is just like being on a sports team," she explains, describing the camaraderie and shared purpose that now fuels her passion.Working with Special Forces operators, Brager applies her expertise in sleep and circadian rhythms to transform how elite warfighters approach health and performance. She's at the forefront of what she calls the shift from "Medicine 1.0" to "Medicine 2.0" - moving beyond reactive healthcare to proactive lifestyle optimization. Through wearables, nutritional science, and evidence-based training protocols, she's helping America's heroes not just survive their careers but thrive long afterward.About to begin teaching Psychology of Leadership at West Point, Brager shares the three principles that guide her work: "Be a good dude," "stay in your lane," and "check your ego at the door." These simple yet profound values reflect the humility and service orientation that define true leadership - whether in combat zones, research laboratories, or athletic competitions.Tune in to discover how neuroscience is transforming military performance and why finding "your people" might be the most important factor in reaching your full potential. Subscribe now for more conversations with remarkable individuals who've transformed life's challenges into careers of service and leadership.

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