#744: On today’s episode we are sitting down with Matthew Walker, PhD. He is a Professor of Neuroscience & Psychology at UC Berkeley, including the Founder & Director of their Center for Human Sleep Science. In this episode we will discuss the importance of sleep, its impacts on our health and wellbeing, and most importantly, how to get better sleep! From beauty sleep, to exploring the connections between sleep problems and disease, to the impact of sleep on the brain and body. We’re sitting down to learn how to get the best night’s sleep to level up your health & wellbeing.
CHAPTERS
[00:00] The Science of Beauty Sleep
[04:19] Personal journey and passion for sleep research
[06:00] Discovering the Link between Sleep and Dementia
[09:36] The Importance of Regularity and Quality of Sleep
[21:59] Personal Sleep Habits and the Importance of Sleep Duration
[25:28] The Impact of Sleep on Muscle and Exercise
[30:35] Personal Experience with Sleep Habits and Societal Expectations
[31:19] The Impact of Chronotype on Sleep Quality
[33:15] Determining Your Chronotype
[35:28] The Impact of Sleep Inertia on Morning Performance
[37:45] Morning Routines and Sleep Inhibitors
[40:45] The Truth About Melatonin and Sleep Supplements
[46:21] Sleep Disorders and Factors Affecting Sleep
[50:13] Temperature Regulation and Augmenting Human Sleep
[55:26] Optimizing Sleep with Caffeine and Alcohol Control
[57:08] The Impact of Alcohol and Mouth Taping on Sleep
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