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The Matt Walker Podcast

The Matt Walker Podcast

Matt Walker · Health · EN-US

This podcast explores the science of sleep, the brain, and the body, presented by Professor of Neuroscience Matt Walker. Through engaging discussions, Walker, a renowned author and science communicator, breaks down complex topics for a general audience interested in health and well-being.

180
Episodes
41
Guests

Notable Guests

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Circadian Rhythms 2x
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Caffeine Nap 1x
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Daniel Durand 1x
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Catch-up Sleep 1x
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Charan Ranganath 1x
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Motor Memory 1x
CC
Can Creatine 1x
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Exploding Head Syndrome 1x
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Free Radicals 1x
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How Memory Affects Sleep 1x
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Melatonin Explained 1x
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Memory Hacks 1x
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Autism Spectrum Disorder 1x
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Mouth Taping 1x
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Acting Out Dreams 1x

Recent Episodes

Jul 6, 2026 · 29m
How Memory Affects Sleep
29m
Jun 22, 2026 · 26m
The Daylight Mistake
26m
Jun 15, 2026 · 29m
29m
Jun 8, 2026 · 28m
28m
Jun 1, 2026 · 31m
The Sleepy Girl Mocktail
31m
May 27, 2026 · 29m
29m
May 20, 2026 · 33m
33m
May 13, 2026 · 27m
Morning sunlight before 10 a.m. anchors your internal clock.
27m
May 4, 2026 · 1h 7m
Whole-body MRI screening offers proactive health insights beyond traditional diagnostics.
1h 7m
Apr 27, 2026 · 32m
Matt defines doomscrolling, linking online habits to poor sleep and mental health.
32m
Apr 20, 2026 · 32m
Binaural beats are brain-generated "ghost tones" from differing ear frequencies.
32m
Apr 13, 2026 · 27m
Ancient practice of sleeping with pets, 12,000 years old, for warmth and companionship.
27m
Apr 6, 2026 · 32m
Shift work disrupts circadian rhythms, causing health issues like shift work disorder and depression.
32m
Mar 30, 2026 · 31m
Matt Walker guides a sleep story set in a tranquil London apothecary.
31m
Mar 23, 2026 · 23m
Explores the science behind natural short sleepers, 1-3% of people needing only 4-6 hours of sleep.
Natural Short Sleepers
23m
Mar 16, 2026 · 21m
Glial cells shrink during sleep, clearing brain toxins via cerebrospinal fluid.
Sleep Position
21m
Mar 9, 2026 · 30m
One-third of adults wake exhausted despite full sleep duration.
Non-Restorative Sleep
30m
Mar 2, 2026 · 29m
Coffee offers antioxidants but masks sleep pressure signals.
29m

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