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The Rest Factor
Brought to you by the team behind Chilipad by Sleepme, The Rest Factor is your insider’s guide to how top performers leverage quality sleep for a competitive edge. In each episode, we sit down with high-achieving athletes, entrepreneurs, & visionaries to explore the nighttime routines, habits, and mindset shifts that power their success. Hear firsthand how prioritizing rest fuels peak performance—from the boardroom to the playing field. Whether in business, sports, or daily life, discover elite…
Episodes
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Why You Wake Up at Night: Insomnia, Sleep Anxiety & Better Sleep with Dr. Shelby Harris
Waking up in the middle of the night and struggling to fall back asleep can feel exhausting, especially when it starts happening over and over again.In this…
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Sleep, Stress & Eczema: Rethinking Chronic Health with Dr. Ana-Maria Temple
What if the symptoms showing up on your skin are connected to what is happening throughout the rest of your body?In this episode of The Rest Factor Podcast…
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The Inflammation Code for Midlife Women: Ayurveda, Turmeric & Hormone Health with Dr. Shivani Gupta
Fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, stubborn weight gain, and joint stiffness are often dismissed as normal signs of aging. But chronic inflammation may be playing…
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Protein Before Bed: Boost Muscle Recovery, Sleep & Performance with Dr. Michael Ormsbee
Should you drink a protein shake before bed or is it secretly sabotaging your results?What if protein before bed could actually boost muscle recovery, improve…
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Why You Wake Up Tired, Crave Sugar, and Can’t Fix Your Sleep with Dr. Audrey Wells
What if your poor sleep is doing far more than making you tired?In this episode of The Rest Factor, Dr. Audrey Wells, a nationally recognized sleep medicine…
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Metabolic Fitness for Women Over 35: Build Muscle, Burn Fat & Boost Longevity with Jenny Fisher
Most people think metabolic health is about eating less and working out more. It isn’t.In this episode of The Rest Factor Podcast, metabolic fitness coach and…
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Menopause, Sleep Disruption & Pelvic Health with Dr. Heidi Gastler
Millions of women are told their sleep disruption during perimenopause and menopause is “just aging.” It isn’t.In this episode of The Rest Factor Podcast…
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Former NFL Performance Coach, Pratik Patel on Sleep, Supplements & Sustainable Performance
Most people chase performance by pushing harder. Elite systems focus on something different: recovery. Former NFL coach, sports nutrition and human performance…
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The Hidden Thyroid Crisis Women Are Living Through with Elle Russ
Elle Russ, bestselling author of The Paleo Thyroid Solution and creator of the Ultimate Thyroid and Confidence Courses, joins The Rest Factor to uncover what…
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Why Your Sleep Is Sabotaging Your Diet with Dr. Nick Barringer
Dr. Nick Barringer, Army dietitian and professor at Lionel University, joins The Rest Factor to reveal how sleep and nutrition work hand in hand to optimize…
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Why Your Brain Turns Against You at 2 AM: The Truth About Supplements and CBT-I for Sleep with Dr. Michael Grandner
Dr. Michael Grandner, sleep scientist and clinical psychologist, delivers a masterclass on how sleep works, what actually fixes insomnia, and why chasing…
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Inside the UFC Coach's Daily Rituals for Peak Performance with Tim Welch
Former MMA fighter and elite coach Tim “Red Hawk” Welch reveals how injury shifted his career and how holistic recovery, optimized sleep, and mental…
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Unlock Peak Performance Using Your Chronotype & Genetics with Dr. Allison Brager
What if your late-night habits weren’t a weakness but a superpower? Military neurobiologist and former CrossFit Games athlete Dr. Allison Brager reveals how…
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The #1 Recovery Strategy Strength Coaches Ignore with Dr. Justin Lima
Sleep is the glue holding athletic performance together. So why are coaches still ignoring it? High-performance coach Dr. Justin Lima breaks down why sleep…
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Why Top Athletes Fail Without Sleep with Dave Tate
What if the secret to building elite-level strength isn’t training harder but sleeping smarter? Legendary powerlifter and Elite FTS founder Dave Tate reveals…
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Hacking Your Sleep Naturally with Katie Wells
What if better sleep was as simple as walking barefoot in the grass? Katie Wells, founder of Wellness Mama, joins Ana Marie Schick to dive into circadian…
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How Sorinex Quietly Took Over the Strength Industry with Bert Sorin
What if the tools to peak performance aren't in your gym bag but in your mindset?In this episode of The Rest Factor Podcast, Bert Sorin, president of Sorinex…
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8 Simple Health Habits You’re Ignoring (But Shouldn’t) with Kelly and Juliet Starrett
Most people skip the basics and still expect peak performance. Are you one of them?In this power-packed episode of The Rest Factor Podcast, Dr. Kelly and…
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Mastering Sleep & Success: How Chase Chewning Optimizes Performance
In this episode, host Ana Marie Schick sits down with Chase Chewning, military veteran, health coach, and podcaster. Chase shares how radical self-awareness…
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FSU Coach EXPOSES the Biggest Mistake Athletes Make
In this episode of the Rest Factor Podcast, host Ana Marie Schick speaks with Josh Storms, the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Florida State…
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Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss: The Key to Sustainable Weight Loss with Amanda Nighbert
In this episode of The Rest Factor Podcast, host Ana Marie Schick sits down with registered dietitian and founder of the LEAN program, Amanda Nighbert, to…
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The Science of Sleep: How It Transforms Your Brain & Performance with Dr. Chris Winter
In this episode of The Rest Factor Podcast, host Ana Marie Schick sits down with Dr. Chris Winter, a neurologist, sleep specialist, and consultant for…
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