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#553. Mouth Taping: Science or Hype? With Todd Anderson

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Is the viral trend of mouth taping actually backed by science? Todd Anderson, former NFL player and founder of Dream Recovery, cuts through the hype to reveal what really matters for optimizing your sleep.

In this evidence-based discussion, Todd breaks down the psychology and physiology behind trending sleep optimization techniques. Drawing from his experience developing science-backed recovery products and working with elite athletes, he offers practical insights into how simple tools can transform your sleep quality.

Learn:

  • The real science behind mouth taping's impact on nervous system regulation
  • Why psychological factors might matter more than physical tools for sleep
  • How to safely experiment with sleep optimization techniques
  • What most people misunderstand about breathing and recovery

Check out Dream Performance & Recovery

Connect with Todd Anderson on Instagram

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Quotable moments:

"Breathing is the steering wheel of our nervous system." - Todd Anderson

"The psychological factors are actually more powerful than anything going on physically with the tape." - Todd Anderson

"We've evolved where 60-65% of people are breathing through their mouth at night." - Todd Anderson


ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

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Is the viral trend of mouth taping actually backed by science? Todd Anderson, former NFL player and founder of Dream Recovery, cuts through the hype to reveal what really matters for optimizing your sleep.

In this evidence-based discussion, Todd breaks down the psychology and physiology behind trending sleep optimization techniques. Drawing from his experience developing science-backed recovery products and working with elite athletes, he offers practical insights into how simple tools can transform your sleep quality.

Learn:

  • The real science behind mouth taping's impact on nervous system regulation
  • Why psychological factors might matter more than physical tools for sleep
  • How to safely experiment with sleep optimization techniques
  • What most people misunderstand about breathing and recovery

Check out Dream Performance & Recovery

Connect with Todd Anderson on Instagram

Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation

Book Erik for your next event

Start AIM7 for Free


Quotable moments:

"Breathing is the steering wheel of our nervous system." - Todd Anderson

"The psychological factors are actually more powerful than anything going on physically with the tape." - Todd Anderson

"We've evolved where 60-65% of people are breathing through their mouth at night." - Todd Anderson


ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem

Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/

Newsletter - https://adaptation.beehiiv.com/subscribe

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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