Michael J. Breus

Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a distinguished Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist, renowned as one of only 163 psychologists globally to have passed the Sleep Medicine Boards independently of Medical School. Breus holds the distinction of being both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Breus is the author of several influential books on sleep, with his latest work "Energize! Go from Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days" (2021), integrating concepts such as Movement and Intermittent Fasting with his established Sleep Chronotypes framework. This book was recently highlighted as one of the top books of 2021 by The Today Show. His third book, "The Power of When" (2017), explores optimal timing for daily activities based on biological chronotypes, delving into over 200 research studies to guide everything from personal to professional tasks.

An esteemed voice in sleep science, Dr. Breus has contributed to over 400 media interviews annually with appearances on platforms like Oprah, The Dr. Oz Show, and major publications including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. With 23 years in private practice, he has been recognized as the Top Sleep Doctor in Los Angeles by Reader's Digest. Furthermore, he actively engages with public and corporate audiences, delivering talks such as "A Recipe for Better Sleep" and "The Sleep Doctor’s Diet: How to Lose Weight through Better Sleep," enhancing understanding of sleep's impact on overall wellness and productivity. Dr. Breus also serves on the clinical advisory board of The Dr. Oz Show and has been the Sleep Expert for WebMD for over 14 years, underscoring his pivotal role in shaping sleep health discourse.