What do Joe Rogan, Steve Harvey and Dana White all have in common?
Other than fame and fortune, they've all touted Gary Brecka, a self-described "biohacker" who hosts The Ultimate Human Podcast on optimizing health.
Brecka is a prominent, though controversial, figure in the wellness space. He's rubbed shoulders with many big names − including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Kendall Jenner. He also has a massive audience − 2.9 million followers on Instagram, 1.2 million on TikTok and over 1 million YouTube subscribers. He's also drawn criticism for sharing health information that experts have said is inaccurate.
One area that Brecka coaches A-listers on is sleep. And, as skeptical as I am of Brecka, sleep is something I'll try pretty much anything to improve. My sleep hygiene has been a mess since I was a kid. A habitual night owl, I've always thrived in the wee morning hours. But over time, these tendencies have taken their toll. I never quite feel rested during the day and rely heavily on caffeine because of it.
Could following Brecka's advice change that? Or would it make no difference? I was determined to find out.
