Sleep Quality Episodes

129: How Humans Actually Slept!
Feb. 25, 2026

129: How Humans Actually Slept!

Most people assume eight hours of uninterrupted sleep is the biological default. It isn't. For the vast majority of human history, people slept in two distinct phases — waking naturally in the middle of the night for prayer, ...

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117: I’ve Had Enough With Eight Sleep…
Nov. 19, 2025

117: I’ve Had Enough With Eight Sleep…

We’ve been using Eight Sleep at the Kummer house for years, and in many ways it’s been an incredible tool. The pod keeps the bed at exactly the right temperature through hot Georgia nights; lets us set different temperatures ...

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103: The Shocking Truth About Mouth Breathing with Alex Neist CEO of Hostage Tape
Aug. 5, 2025

103: The Shocking Truth About Mouth Breathing with Alex Neist CEO of …

Snoring isn’t normal—it’s a warning sign. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Neist, founder of Hostage Tape, to talk about the real dangers of mouth breathing, why quality sleep starts with your nose, and how mouth taping ...

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85: Sleep Before Midnight: Does It Really Matter?
March 19, 2025

85: Sleep Before Midnight: Does It Really Matter?

We like to think we can bend the rules when it comes to our sleep routine — for instance, by sleeping in after staying up late. And it’s true that sometimes that practice can leave us feeling just fine. But just because your ...

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82: Why You Can't Sleep: The Surprising Truth with Nicholas Stewart
Feb. 26, 2025

82: Why You Can't Sleep: The Surprising Truth with Nicholas Stewart

Sleep isn’t just about rest. It regulates everything from metabolism to cognitive function, and when it’s off, the entire body suffers. Yet for something so essential, many people struggle with it daily, caught in a cycle of ...

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