Sleep isn't just rest—it's the foundation of your fertility, hormones, and long-term health. In this episode, we dive deep into how inadequate sleep, circadian rhythm disruption, and conditions like sleep apnea are contributing to the fertility crisis—especially in men.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr Bijoy John! a board-certified physician and practicing sleep specialist currently in private practice with over 25 years of experience in Pulmonary/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Based in Nashville, TN, he treats both children and adults with various sleep disorders. Dr. John is the founder and medical director of Sleep Wellness Clinics of America which offers in-person and online consultation, education, modern diagnostic modalities, home testing, and comprehensive treatment for a full spectrum of sleep disorders.
He also is the founder of Sleep Fix Academy which offers online courses, podcasts, and other resources to improve sleep quality, and serves as an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine.
Dr. John is a member of the American Academy of Chest Physicians, American Medical Association, and American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was recognized as one of the Top 100 Physicians in Nashville for 2022 by My Nashville magazine. Additionally, he received the Top Sleep Specialist award consecutively from 2015–2020 from Nashville Lifestyle magazine, as voted by his peers and patients. He is also mentioned in Marquis Who’s Who as one of the Top Sleep Physicians for 2023-24.
Dr. John has been happily married to Dotty for 30 years and is the proud father of two grown children. He enjoys maintaining his coral reef aquarium, playing ping pong, tennis, golf, and loves to travel.
Discover:
- Why testosterone levels are dropping in young men
- How poor sleep affects egg quality, sperm health & libido
- Signs of hidden sleep disorders (yes, even snoring!)
- Non-CPAP solutions to sleep apnea
- Why "just one more scroll" before bed might sabotage your fertility
- Simple strategies from the “7 Proven Sleep Steps” to balance hormones naturally
💬 Whether you're TTC or just want to optimize your vitality—this episode is a wake-up call (pun intended!).
👇 Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:45 The Sleep-Hormone-Fertility Link
5:22 The Testosterone Decline Epidemic
9:10 Why Snoring Could Be a Red Flag
13:40 Treating Sleep Apnea – Not Just CPAP
18:00 Better Sleep = Better Sperm?
21:30 Weight Loss & PCOS Connections
26:55 7 Proven Sleep Strategies
32:00 The Real Reason You Can’t Give Up Your Phone
36:00 Are Sleep Trackers Helping or Hurting?
🔗 Connect with Dr John on: https://www.facebook.com/sleepfixacademy/
Dr John's Book: Nobody’s Sleeping: 7 Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health and Happiness
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