WHOOP Podcast #326

The Science of Stress & Sleep For Optimal Performance

Kristen Holmes with Dr. Bill von Hippel • 1h • 2025-06-04

About This Episode

Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with WHOOP Senior Scientist Dr. Bill von Hippel to discuss the science behind stress and sleep and its impact on performance. They discuss cardiac responses to threats and challenges and the core circadian behaviors that help sleep consistency.

Key Takeaways

  • Stress vs challenge response
  • Cardiac threat responses
  • Core circadian behaviors
  • Sleep consistency importance
  • Exercise impact on shift workers

Topics Covered

Stress Science Sleep Science Circadian Rhythm Cardiac Response Performance

Episode Details

Show WHOOP Podcast
Host Kristen Holmes
Guest Dr. Bill von Hippel
Episode #326
Duration 1h
Published 2025-06-04
HRV Focus Primary topic

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