The Rest Factor

Brought to you by the team behind Chilipad by Sleepme, The Rest Factor is your insider’s guide to how top performers leverage quality sleep for a competitive edge. In each episode, we sit down with high-achieving athletes, entrepreneurs, & visionaries to explore the nighttime routines, habits, and mindset shifts that power their success. Hear firsthand how prioritizing rest fuels peak performance—from the boardroom to the playing field. Whether in business, sports, or daily life, discover elite sleep strategies and learn how to make them work for you. When you rest better, you perform better.

The Rest Factor is a health podcast hosted by Chilipad by Sleepme, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chilipad by Sleepme hosts The Rest Factor, a health show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #19

  Protein Before Bed: Boost Muscle Recovery, Sleep & Performance with Dr. Michael Ormsbee

  Jun 30, 202657 min

  Should you drink a protein shake before bed or is it secretly sabotaging your results? What if protein before bed could actually boost muscle recovery, improve sleep, and support fat loss? In this episode of The Rest Factor, Dr. Michael Ormsbee breaks down the science behind protein before bed, pre-sleep protein, and nighttime nutrition. We explore whether drinking protein shakes before bed enhances muscle protein synthesis, how it impacts metabolism and fat storage, and why strategic pre-sleep feeding may benefit athletes, high performers, and everyday individuals alike. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ 30-40g of pre-sleep protein can support overnight muscle recovery and muscle protein synthesis without increasing fat storage ✅ The effectiveness of a protein drink before bed depends on your activity level, goals, and total daily protein not a one-size-fits-all rule. ✅ Sleep quality, exercise, and total protein intake matter more than rigid fasting rules for long-term performance and body composition. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your diet, sleep routine, or health habits. Links: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Tiktok

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  Episode #16

  Why You Wake Up Tired, Crave Sugar, and Can’t Fix Your Sleep with Dr. Audrey Wells

  May 26, 202630 minS0

  <p>What if your poor sleep is doing far more than making you tired?</p><p>In this episode of The Rest Factor, Dr. Audrey Wells, a nationally recognized sleep medicine physician who is triple board-certified in pediatrics, sleep medicine, and obesity medicine, breaks down the hidden connection between sleep, metabolism, stress, emotional eating, and long-term health. We explore why sleep deprivation affects hunger hormones and decision-making, how undiagnosed sleep apnea is especially common in women, and why many people struggle with “wired but tired” exhaustion.</p><p>Dr. Wells also explains why most sleep advice fails, how psychological stress impa...

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  Episode #17

  Metabolic Fitness for Women Over 35: Build Muscle, Burn Fat & Boost Longevity with Jenny Fisher

  Apr 10, 202642 minS0

  <p>Most people think metabolic health is about eating less and working out more. It isn’t.</p><p>In this episode of The Rest Factor Podcast, metabolic fitness coach and nutrition expert Jenny Fisher breaks down what’s actually happening inside the body when results stall, especially for women navigating hormonal shifts, stress, and changing metabolism.</p><p>With over 20 years of experience in nutrition, metabolic therapy, and clinical consulting, Jenny shares a practical, real-world approach to building sustainable habits that actually work. From debunking restrictive diet culture to redefining how we think about exercise, this conversation focuses on what...

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  Episode #16

  Menopause, Sleep Disruption & Pelvic Health with Dr. Heidi Gastler

  Mar 10, 202636 minS0

  <p>Millions of women are told their sleep disruption during perimenopause and menopause is “just aging.” It isn’t.In this episode of The Rest Factor Podcast, pelvic health physical therapist and women’s health educator Dr. Heidi Gastler joins us to break down what is actually happening in the brain and body during hormonal transition. Drawing from nearly two decades of clinical experience and her own experience navigating chemically induced menopause during cancer treatment, Dr. Heidi explains why midlife sleep disruption is real, physiological, and treatable.</p><p>We explore how hormonal fluctuations impact the brain, why anxiety often intensif...

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  Episode #15

  Former NFL Performance Coach, Pratik Patel on Sleep, Supplements & Sustainable Performance

  Feb 3, 202646 minS0

  <p>Most people chase performance by pushing harder. Elite systems focus on something different: recovery. </p><p>Former NFL coach, sports nutrition and human performance expert Pratik Patel joins The Rest Factor Podcast to break down what actually drives long-term performance at the highest levels of sport and leadership. Drawing from his experience working in the NFL and coaching elite athletes, founders, and executives, Pratik explains why sleep and nutrition are the real foundations of resilience, energy, and sustained success.</p><p>In this episode, we unpack why sleep supplements are often misunderstood, how cortisol and melatonin truly work, why p...

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