What Readers have said about Gold Medal Sleep

Gold Medal Sleep is an exceptional, highly accessible guide that feels less like reading a textbook and more like having a warm, direct conversation with an expert coach. What sets this book apart is its tiered approach, allowing readers to choose their own level of commitment to improving their sleep —whether they are aiming for Bronze, Silver, or Gold adjustments to their routine.

As a psychologist who works with individuals facing a wide range of sleep challenges, I am confident that readers will find this book to be immensely useful. Dr. Wolgast breaks down the science of sleep into practical, realistic steps, making it incredibly easy for people to actually apply the content to their daily—or should I say nightly!—lives.   Lois A. Benishek, PhD, Licensed Psychologist

I thoroughly enjoyed reading it! No pseudo-science, no overgeneralization. Very pragmatic, and humorous. I picked up new great ideas along the way! And perhaps we can hope for a national day of 'camping in' the future? 

- Anne Germain, PhD. Founder of NOCTEM Health

 This book is a perfect blend of research and anecdotal narratives presented in a conversational tone. Brad does an amazing job of giving evidence- based strategies to improve our sleep. He includes creative ideas to scale up or down sleep interventions based on time, ability, and motivation. Highly recommend if you’d like to improve your sleep, that of those you love, or are trying to be mindful of our recent societal changes that impact our wellbeing.  - Shauna S (Amazon Review)

Deeply satisfying guide on "Gold Medal Sleep"! The author, Brad Wolgast, explains a way of improving your sleep habits and does it in a way is that totally relatable. This book reads like a dream!  - HaveKidsNoTime (Amazon Review)

This book is an easy to understand, practical guide to getting better sleep. Although I do not have insomnia or terrible sleep issues, I found it helpful to learn some easy techniques to sleep better, as well as make improvements to my life in general, such as unplugging several hours before bed and getting more natural sunlight in my day.

I recommend this book to anyone who needs to improve on their poor sleep, as well as the average or even good sleeper who is looking to sleep even better, or to learn to live a little more simply and pay more attention to our bodies. - -Susan M (Amazon Review)

This book completely changed the way I understand insomnia. Instead of just offering generic sleep tips, it explained the thoughts, habits, and anxiety patterns that can keep you trapped in sleepless nights. The cognitive behavioral therapy techniques were practical, easy to follow, and actually made sense.

What I appreciated most was how encouraging and informative the book was without feeling overwhelming. It helped me recognize the cycle of stress and poor sleep, and gave me clear strategies to gradually improve my sleep habits and mindset. After applying the techniques consistently, I noticed real improvements not only in my sleep, but also in how calm and confident I felt at bedtime.

One of the things that made this book especially engaging was the author’s personal connection to the subject. Knowing that he had experienced his own sleep challenges made the content feel more genuine and relatable. His passion for helping others overcome insomnia really came through in his writing, which made the book feel supportive and personable rather than overly clinical.

I also had the opportunity to work directly with the author, and his engaging, supportive, and thoughtful approach made the entire process feel approachable and encouraging. His novel theories on “Camping In” and “Camping Out” offer practical and refreshing tools to help realign your natural circadian rhythm, and they were surprisingly enjoyable to implement in everyday life. You can tell he genuinely cares about helping people build a healthier relationship with sleep in a realistic and sustainable way.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with insomnia or feeling frustrated and exhausted from sleepless nights. It gave me hope, understanding, and tools that truly helped me move toward healthier sleep.  - Mary T (Amazon Review)