Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Michael was previously on the show to talk about his book The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype
In this conversation Michael talks with Erik about his new book he co-wrote with soulcy ... Show More
Apr 21
John Drury on Retreat Rhythms: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Practices for Renewal
I’m excited to welcome back my good friend Dr. John Drury for part two of our conversation on the rule of life and how ancient practices can help us live and work with more intention. John is a New Testament scholar, professor, and thoughtful guide when it comes to integrating sp ... Show More
48m 58s
Apr 15
John Drury on the Rule of Life: How Ancient Practices Can Transform Your Productivity and Rest
I'm excited to revisit this conversation I had with John Drury to the show to discuss how ancient spiritual practices can reshape the way we approach productivity, rhythm, and life itself. John is a professor at Indiana Wesleyan University's School of Theology and Ministry, holdi ... Show More
43m 50s
Jan 2026
Productivity Without Burnout: Executing With Agency Instead of the Illusion of Control
Welcome to the first episode of 2026! If you’re feeling that “new year, new me” pressure: goals, plans, fresh calendars, the whole thing—this one’s for you. Because when life inevitably punches your perfectly color-coded week in the throat, the issue isn’t your planning… it’s wha ... Show More
20m 30s
Apr 2019
Chronotypes and Sleep Psychology with Dr. Michael Breus
What kind of sleeper are you? According to Dr. Michael Breus, you could be a bear, dolphin, or even a wolf! In today’s episode, Dr. Breus joins us to discuss all things sleep chronotypes. Dr. Breus is a doctor, author, and frequent contributor to Dr. Oz and the Today show. He’s f ... Show More
36m 14s
Nov 2023
510: Improve Your Sleep with Dr. Michael Breus
<p>If you've ever struggled with sleep (or you're struggling now), it can have devastating consequences on your mental and emotional well-being, and I know this from personal experience. In 2020, I was averaging 2-4 hours a night of sleep, and I wanted to die. Literally. </p> <p> ... Show More
36m 18s
Nov 2019
Sleep: All Aboard the Snooze Cruise!
Not sleeping enough turning you into a monster? Cutting-edge science helps us understand why. And we sort through the fads to find out, what really works to get more ZZZs. We speak with lab coordinator Pam De Young, sleep researcher Dr. Brady Riedner, and circadian scientist Prof ... Show More
34m 15s