Sleep Apnea, CPAP Machines and the 3 Things That Wreck Sleep After 40
Coach Brian runs a roundtable every Wednesday inside the Call To Rise 100-Day Fat Loss Challenge.
This week the group dug into sleep. Brian had just recorded episode 110 with online sleep coach Nick Lambe, and he brought the best of that conversation back to the guys.
Real Nights, Real Problems
Mike found out he had sleep apnea six years ago. He now sleeps on his back and wears a CPAP every night.
Chris wears his CPAP too, but not for long. He rips it off by one or two in the morning and finds it on the floor when he wakes up.
One guy in the group has a full setup.
- An ear pillow with tiny beads
- A knee pillow
- An arm pillow
- A sleep mask
The Three P's Behind Bad Sleep
Nick Lambe breaks poor sleep into three factors.
Predisposing factors are things like age and a low tolerance for stress.
Precipitating factors are the changes that trigger poor sleep. New kids in the house count. So does travel. One guy in the group is a pilot who spends six days straight away from home.
Perpetuating factors are the habits that keep bad sleep going. Eating and working in bed both make the list.
Your Bed Is For Sleep
Nick's advice was simple. Your bed should be for sleep and nothing else.
Managing stimulus matters too. That means screens, caffeine and incoming messages before bed.
What This Means For You
You do not have to accept the label of a bad sleeper.
Find your predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors. Then build a bedtime that protects your sleep instead of working against it.
Common Questions From This Episode
What are the three P's behind poor sleep?
They are predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors. Age, life changes and daily habits all play a part.
Does anyone in the group use a CPAP machine?
Yes. Mike has worn one since his sleep apnea diagnosis six years ago. Chris wears his too, but takes it off most nights before morning.
What sleep setup does one of the guys use?
He uses an ear pillow and a knee pillow, plus an arm pillow and a sleep mask.
What should your bed be used for?
Sleep only. Nick advises against eating or working in bed.
Who deals with travel stress in the group?
One guy is a pilot who spends six days straight away from home for work.
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CEO l Head Body Tranformer
Brian Parana is a men’s health coach with 23+ years of experience helping busy professionals improve their body, energy, and day-to-day habits while still leading at work and at home. His coaching is built around practical nutrition, training, sleep, and accountability, with a plan tailored to the person in front of him.
Over the years, Brian has helped thousands of clients through his work as a personal trainer, CrossFit gym owner, and online coach. He has also coached an Olympic silver medalist, a 2-time Olympian, and a CrossFit World Champion.
Brian is the host of the Driven For Health Podcast, where he shares real-world strategies for men who want to feel strong again and stay consistent without making health a second job.
He’s also the creator of The Call To Rise, a 100-day fat loss experience for driven men who want to drop 20–30 pounds, boost energy, and rebuild confidence through strength training, personalized nutrition, and high-accountability coaching. Many men join because their blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar is heading the wrong direction, and they want a clear plan that fits real life.
Brian is married to his high school sweetheart, Amber, and they have four kids. Their family has traveled to all 50 states and 4 continents, with a goal to reach all seven.
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