Connor works in finance, lives in a five-story Manhattan walk-up, and used to play college basketball. Today, he’s still driven, active, and performance-minded — and he swears by one thing to keep him sharp: the Pod.
“I run really hot at night. Even if the room’s cold, my bed would still feel too warm — and I couldn’t fall asleep. Eight Sleep completely changed that.”
Before the Pod, Connor struggled to fall asleep and stay asleep. Now? It’s a different story.
Cooling that gets you to sleep — fast
“Now I fall asleep faster and sleep way more efficiently. The Pod cools the bed exactly how I need it — and that alone has helped a ton.”
Connor doesn’t chase long sleep — he wants better sleep. Sleep that actually fuels his day.
From blaring alarms to a smarter wake-up
Connor also ditched his iPhone alarm in favor of something much more peaceful.
“I wake up more naturally now. The vibration alarm and heat wake-up from Eight Sleep is just a more gradual way to start the day. I usually wake up right before the alarm even goes off.”
Energy for workouts, work, and everything in between
Whether it’s a big day in the office or a post-work lift, Connor feels the difference in his energy.
“It helps in everything — workouts, mental sharpness, just staying on. I can feel how much more focused I am the next day when I’ve slept well.”
He’s also noticed a shift in how he approaches recovery. It’s not about more sleep — it’s about the right sleep.
ROI he can feel — and carry up five flights
“I live in a five-story walk-up. I moved my California king Eight Sleep mattress up myself — because I wasn’t willing to give it up. That’s how crucial it is to my life.”
He’s recommended the Pod to nearly everyone he knows — and calls it one of the best decisions of his adult life.
“If you want to sleep better and just be more responsive to what your body needs — this is it.”
“I used to toss and turn. Now I fall asleep faster, wake up smarter, and feel ready — every single day.”
For Connor, sleep isn’t just a routine — it’s a tool. The Pod helps him use it well.
