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What Really Happens When You Sleep | Extra Mile

What Really Happens When You Sleep | Extra Mile

UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews
Apr 23, 2026 27 min
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<p>Sleep isn’t just rest… it’s where everything happens. In this episode of <em>Untapped: Extra Mile</em>, Spencer Matthews and Oli Patrick break down the biggest myths around sleep — and what’s actually going on inside your body when your head hits the pillow.</p><p>From why 8 hours doesn’t guarantee you’ll feel rested, to how your brain literally cleans itself overnight, this is a deep dive into the science of recovery, performance, and why sleep might be the most important tool you’re ignoring.</p><br><p>Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-vitals-au2&nbsp;</p><br><p>WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/UT-WHOOP-au3</p><br><p>Randox Health 👉 Take care of your health today and into the future. Save 20% on all health checks now with the code untapped at: https://highpfrmc.com/UT-Randox-AU2</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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