{"id":42661,"date":"2026-01-29T07:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T07:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/?post_type=announcements&#038;p=42661"},"modified":"2026-03-19T18:54:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:54:36","slug":"superpower-podcast","status":"publish","type":"announcements","link":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/announcements\/superpower-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Saatva Launches the Superpower Podcast with U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><em><em><em>Saatva\u2019s new podcast features U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes in candid conversations about sleep, recovery, and performance, hosted by renowned journalist Dave Briggs.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/saatva.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Saatva<\/strong><\/a>, the Smarter Luxury Sleep Company, proudly announces its new podcast, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/podcasts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Superpower<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, about how sleep, recovery, and mental resilience drive peak performance. Hosted by national news and sports anchor Dave Briggs, each episode will feature an in-depth conversation with a U.S. Olympic or Paralympic athlete, diving into their career, struggles, triumphs, and sleep habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re extremely proud to be amplifying these incredible athletes\u2019 stories through the Superpower podcast,\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/press-room\/leadership\/joe-mccambley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Joe McCambley<\/strong><\/a>, Chief Marketing Officer of Saatva. \u201cWe know that sleep is critical for peak performance. Through these conversations with world-class athletes, we hope to open up the conversation around the importance of sleep so everyone can rest and recover better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first four episodes of Saatva\u2019s podcast will feature Dave Briggs in conversation with U.S. Olympic and Paralympic legends and athletes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-42662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image.png 730w, https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-600x370.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/press-room\/events-and-openings\/saatva-welcomes-tara-lipinski-for-pasadena-store-opening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tara Lipinski<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>\u2013 U.S. Olympic gold medalist figure skater Tara Lipinski shares how prioritizing sleep and routine shaped her performance as an elite athlete in her teens, as well as how it continues to ground her as a mother and broadcaster. She opens up about her biggest sleep struggle, fertility journey, and navigating life\u2019s toughest challenges through the lens of recovery and self-awareness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-42664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2.png 730w, https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-2-600x370.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/press-room\/announcements\/jessie-diggins-saatva-brand-ambassador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jessie Diggins<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 U.S. Olympic gold medalist cross-country skier Jessie Diggins shares why recovery, sleep, and mental health are just as critical as physical grit in elite performance. From building a \u201cbat cave\u201d sleep routine to reframing the \u201cpain cave\u201d as a pathway to joy, Diggins shares her thoughts on resilience, balance, and success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-42665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3.png 730w, https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-3-600x370.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/press-room\/announcements\/brenna-huckaby-saatva-brand-ambassador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Brenna Huckaby<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>\u2013 Three-time U.S. Paralympic gold medalist Para snowboarder Brenna Huckaby shares her inspiration and how challenges ultimately became a springboard for her career. With honesty, humor, and levity, Huckaby shares how motherhood, mental health, and disciplined recovery help her show up fully\u2014on the mountain and in life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1.png\" alt=\"image\" class=\"wp-image-42663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1.png 730w, https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1-600x370.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/press-room\/events-and-openings\/saatva-baltimore-jessica-long\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jessica Long<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Eighteen-time U.S. Paralympic gold medalist Para swimmer Jessica Long shares how sleep, resilience, and sometimes anger have fueled her record-breaking career and personal growth. From deep recovery naps and mental health advocacy to embracing difference as strength, Long offers a powerful look at what it takes to keep showing up\u2014inside and outside the pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI loved speaking with these incredible athletes through the <em>Superpower<\/em> podcast,\u201d said Dave Briggs. \u201cI learned so much from each of them\u2014about resilience, performance, and of course, sleep. With Team USA preparing for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, we\u2019re proud to kick off this new series, giving stellar athletes a platform to share what they\u2019ve learned about sleep and their storied careers. What truly stood out was the common thread of grit and determination\u2014and the fact that these incredible athletes are, without question, even better people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New episodes of the Superpower podcast will be released monthly and will be available on <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0A1LmdHGhRrKsLtVm0B3h5?si=z7XfQbwsQUmZ2Rr3pPCxLw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Spotify<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-superpower-podcast-with-dave-briggs\/id1873055998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Apple<\/strong><\/a> Podcasts, with full video episodes streaming on <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/SITVVMt81xQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":42666,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"announcement_category":[209],"class_list":["post-42661","announcements","type-announcements","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/announcements\/42661","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/announcements"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/announcements"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42661"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"announcement_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/press-room.saatva.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/announcement_category?post=42661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}