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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.

165
Episodes
37
Guests

Episodes (Page 3)

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
May 12, 2025 · 50m
Phone EMF impact is debatable; blue light and activation disrupt sleep.
50m
May 5, 2025 · 25m
Night terrors are distinct from nightmares, occurring during deep Non-REM sleep.
Night Terrors
25m
Apr 28, 2025 · 17m
A celestial journey through the night sky with Matt Walker.
17m
Apr 21, 2025 · 26m
REM sleep is vital for physical health, not just mental.
26m
Apr 14, 2025 · 1h 4m
Sleep tracker accuracy is good for trends, not perfect nightly.
1h 4m
Apr 7, 2025 · 1h 0m
Circadian rhythms regulate athletic performance, peaking late afternoon.
Circadian Rhythms
1h 0m
Mar 24, 2025 · 22m
A tranquil sleep story set in 'The Twilight Garden'.
22m
Mar 17, 2025 · 29m
REM sleep significantly impacts physical health beyond the brain.
29m
Mar 10, 2025 · 52m
Dream time perception varies; all-nighters severely impact cognition and hormones.
52m
Mar 3, 2025 · 1h 0m
Explores newer sleeping pills beyond benzos and Z-drugs.
1h 0m
Feb 24, 2025 · 16m
A sleep story set in 'The Archive of Lost Letters'.
16m
Feb 17, 2025 · 22m
Dreams aid creativity, memory integration, and emotional processing.
22m
Feb 10, 2025 · 1h 9m
Sleep is crucial for skin health and perceived attractiveness ('beauty sleep').
1h 9m
Feb 3, 2025 · 38m
Ambien (Zolpidem) induces sleep by targeting GABA receptors.
38m
Jan 27, 2025 · 22m
A sleep story on 'The Evergreen Express' train.
22m

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