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Pro Clinic: Dr. Lindsay Shaw (Olympic Sport Psychologist) on Optimizing Sleep for Improved Performance and Recovery for Climbers

Author
Ryan Devlin
Published
Wed 30 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://thestruggleclimbingshow.podbean.com/e/pro-clinic-dr-lindsay-shaw-olympic-sport-psychologist-on-optimizing-sleep-for-improved-performance-and-recovery-for-climbers-1753737956/

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In this Pro Clinic, Dr. Lindsay Shaw explores:


  • How to up- and down-regulate the nervous system to perform when it counts 


  • Dealing with the inner critic 


  • Music, breath work, and movie clips to control your stimulation level 


  • The massive connection between sleep and performance 


  • How to implement sleep extension intervention


  • Relaxation techniques to improve rest and recovery


  • Supplements to improve sleep


  • Choosing between more sleep or more time to exercise


  • Jet lag planning 


  • Foods that help us to get better sleep 


  • How to manage caffeine for performance and sleep 


  • Effect of alcohol, THC, CBD, and Ambien on sleep quality 


To learn more about Dr. Shaw's work or to get in touch with her, check out her website: https://www.drlindsayshaw.com/


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