{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition","slug":"optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","podcast_index_feed_id":323906,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD4549284412","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/179f5c46-1733-11ec-86d8-6fde4865f964/image/OLD-Cover-Health-3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":3478,"summary":"Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health. Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life. This podcast is designed for those passio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:20:20.383708+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906"},"episode":{"title":"3442: Sleep Better - How To Build A PM Routine by Bret Gornik of Live Better Co on Nighttime Routines","slug":"3442-sleep-better-how-to-build-a-pm-routine-by-bret-gornik-of-live-better-co-on-nighttime-routines","published_at":"2026-06-24T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3442-sleep-better-how-to-build-a-pm-routine-by-bret-gornik-of-live-better-co-on-nighttime-routines","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9874674826.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD9874674826.mp3","summary":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3442: Bret Gornik explains why better sleep starts long before your head hits the pillow, emphasizing intentional evening habits that reduce stimulation and prepare the body and mind for rest. Learn five practical strategies, from managing caffeine and creating a sleep-only environment to down-regulation breathing and brain dumps, that can help build a sustainable nighttime routine and improve recovery, energy, and daily performance. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://livebetterco.org/how-to-build-a-better-pm-routine-for-sleep/ Quotes to ponder: \"Because, after all, sleep is the best performance enhancing drug there is.\" \"There may be no better, no more fleeting a feeling than a good night’s rest.\" \"Ultimately, good sleep takes preparation. Changing your sleep habits takes even longer.\" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":590,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/episodes/3442-sleep-better-how-to-build-a-pm-routine-by-bret-gornik-of-live-better-co-on-nighttime-routines/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3442-sleep-better-how-to-build-a-pm-routine-by-bret-gornik-of-live-better-co-on-nighttime-routines.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}