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Dr. Allison Brager joins Sean and Nathan on The Cult of Recreationalism! Dr./Major Brager is a neurobiologist and sleep expert, and she discusses her work in supporting special operations and the importance of sleep and circadian rhythms. They talk about sleep timing and recovery, the myth of catching up on sleep, human performance, consistent sleep patterns, and everything else you want to know about. They talk about Allison's background to get to where she is today which involves D1 athletics, the CrossFit Games, and of course, the military.   Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Background  02:27 The Role of Sleep in Special Operations  07:28 The Science Behind Sleep and Recovery  07:35 The Impact of Sleep on Athletic and Cognitive Performance  09:10 Immunohistochemistry and Animal Models  11:19 Dr. Breger's Journey into Sleep Research  14:01 The Evolution of Sleep and Recovery  14:58 Debunking Sleep Myths  18:08 The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Performance and Teamwork  20:31 The Importance of Sleep Timing