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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

Episodes (Page 3)

Oct 6, 2025 · 51m
Enhancing REM sleep is vital for emotional regulation and creativity.
51m
Sep 29, 2025 · 29m
Matt Walker guides listeners to deep rest with intentional breathing.
29m
Sep 22, 2025 · 24m
Memory is malleable, not fixed, as shown by car crash studies.
24m
Sep 15, 2025 · 1h 29m
Dr. Avinish Reddy discusses longevity and interconnected well-being.
1h 29m
Sep 8, 2025 · 45m
Latitude and daylight disrupt circadian rhythms, impacting sleep.
45m
Sep 1, 2025 · 27m
Deep sleep clears toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's via the glymphatic system.
27m
Aug 25, 2025 · 1h 1m
The science behind the snooze button and falling asleep during TV.
1h 1m
Aug 18, 2025 · 21m
Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide (DSIP) was once a potential insomnia cure.
21m
Aug 11, 2025 · 24m
Humans possess the neural hardware for echolocation, or 'seeing' with sound.
24m
Aug 4, 2025 · 29m
Sleep consistency, not just quantity, is crucial for health.
29m
Jul 28, 2025 · 29m
A sleep story about Henry, a widower finding comfort at sea.
29m
Jul 21, 2025 · 25m
Mouth taping aims to promote nasal breathing for better sleep.
Mouth Taping
25m
Jul 14, 2025 · 1h 4m
Cannabis use disrupts REM sleep and leads to withdrawal insomnia.
1h 4m
Jul 7, 2025 · 54m
Insufficient sleep weakens immunity, increasing cold risk and blunting vaccines.
54m
Jun 23, 2025 · 29m
A sleep story about Sophia, a painter with restless nights.
29m
Jun 16, 2025 · 36m
'Beauty sleep' is real; sleep deprivation makes individuals look less healthy.
36m
Jun 9, 2025 · 1h 12m
Women generally sleep slightly longer with fewer awakenings.
1h 12m
Jun 2, 2025 · 1h 1m
Trying to force sleep is counterproductive; sleep arrives naturally.
1h 1m
May 26, 2025 · 29m
A calming sleep narrative to release the day's hold.
29m
May 19, 2025 · 34m
Weighted blankets use Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS) for calm.
Weighted Blankets
34m

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