What if the secret to performing at your best isn’t training harder — but sleeping better? Recovery expert Dr Shona Halson reveals why sleep isn’t just rest — it’s the foundation of both physical recovery and mental growth . She and Andrew share what they’ve learned from working with elite athletes, and how the quality of your sleep directly shapes your ability to learn, adapt, and perform — in sport and in life. 🎧 From episode #145 of The Performance Intelligence Podcast. Listen to the Real Science of Sport episode mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-real-science-of-sport-podcast/id1461719225?i=1000712107079 Read the Recovery Umbrella article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34941807/ View the Recovery Rocket: https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/recovery-rocket-1.png https://performanceintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/recovery-rocket-2.png Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at
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