Unlocking Peak Performance: Sleep Secrets with Dr. Shantha Gowda & Shawn Kunkler

In this episode, Shawn Kunkler sits down with Dr. Shantha Gowda, a renowned behavioral sleep specialist, to uncover the secrets behind improving productivity through better sleep. Real estate agents face high stress and long hours, often sacrificing rest for success. Dr. Gowda shares simple yet effective techniques to help you optimize your sleep and recovery, so you can excel in your real estate career without burning out.

From sleep strategies to manage stress to how caffeine and jet lag impact your rest, this episode is packed with actionable tips for boosting performance. Whether you're self-employed or simply looking for ways to feel more refreshed, tune in to learn how prioritizing sleep can help take your real estate business (and life!) to the next level.

Don’t miss out—Dr. Gowda is offering a free 15-minute sleep consultation for podcast listeners!

Highlights:
00:00 - Introduction to the Power of Sleep
00:46 - Meet Dr. Shantha Gowda: Behavioral Sleep Specialist
01:17 - Why Do We Sleep? The Mystery of Recovery
02:01 - Real Estate Agents & Sleep: Stress and High-Performance
03:42 - The Overlooked Wellness Component: Sleep
04:47 - What Happens When We Don’t Sleep Enough?
05:58 - Sleep Deprivation and Its Impact on Speech and Cognition
07:13 - The Dangers of Chronic Sleep Deprivation
09:10 - How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?
10:55 - The Myth of Waking Up Feeling Rested
12:27 - Understanding Sleep Inertia
14:20 - The Effects of Caffeine on Sleep Patterns
15:50 - How Cutting Caffeine Improves Sleep Quality
17:42 - Napping for Productivity: Pros and Cons
19:35 - How Physical Activity Boosts Sleep Quality
22:06 - The Importance of Consistent Wake-Up Times
24:02 - Why Morning Sunlight is Crucial for Better Sleep
26:10 - The Science Behind Body Temperature and Sleep
29:05 - Circadian Rhythms and Afternoon Energy Dips
31:25 - Using Naps as a Tool for Energy Management
32:50 - The Relationship Between Sleep and Emotional Well-Being
36:00 - Improving Sleep Efficiency: How Much Sleep is Enough?
38:05 - Jet Lag Hacks: Caffeine and Physical Activity
41:00 - The Impact of Social Jet Lag and Irregular Sleep Schedules
44:15 - The Sleep Family Dynamic: How Sleep Affects Your Household
46:28 - Can You Catch Up on Sleep? The Reality of Sleep Debt
49:05 - The Role of Stress in Sleep Disruption
51:33 - Dr. Gowda’s Free Sleep Consultation Offer
55:00 - Closing Thoughts on Prioritizing Sleep for Real Estate Professionals

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About the Podcast:
Realtor180 is a weekly show dedicated to connecting you to top-performing agents nationwide to learn their insider secrets for succeeding on a massive scale. Each week we discover fresh marketing ideas, business strategies, and doses of inspiration to grow your business to the next level. More importantly, we will hear firsthand from industry experts about the pitfalls to avoid making along the way.

Hit that subscribe button now, grab a notebook, and learn that one thing that will help you turn your business around 180 degrees.

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