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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.

193
Episodes
43
Guests

Episodes (Page 3)

Jan 5, 2026 · 20m
✨ One week of short sleep alters 711 genes, disrupting the circadian clock.
20m
Dec 29, 2025 · 24m
✨ A guided sleep story set in a cozy British bookshop.
24m
Dec 22, 2025 · 20m
✨ GLP-1 agonists may protect the brain from oxidative stress and neuroinflammation.
20m
Dec 15, 2025 · 19m
✨ Deep sleep is crucial for clearing toxins like amyloid beta via the glymphatic system.
19m
Dec 8, 2025 · 57m
✨ Sleep deprivation alters the gut microbiome; probiotics may help restore balance.
57m
Dec 1, 2025 · 18m
✨ Sleep deprivation impairs mitochondrial function and glucose tolerance.
Can Creatine
18m
Nov 24, 2025 · 25m
✨ 40 Hz gamma wave stimulation can entrain brain activity using light and sound.
25m
Nov 17, 2025 · 17m
✨ Sleep deprivation can induce rapid, temporary remission in major depression.
17m
Nov 10, 2025 · 25m
✨ Heart Rate Variability (HRV) reflects the body's resilience and stress balance.
25m
Nov 3, 2025 · 32m
✨ Modafinil, a narcolepsy drug, is used off-label to enhance wakefulness and cognition.
32m
Oct 27, 2025 · 22m
✨ Synesthesia, the blending of senses, may be more common than thought.
22m
Oct 20, 2025 · 19m
✨ Sleep deprivation costs the US economy up to $411 billion annually.
The Price of Sleep
19m
Oct 13, 2025 · 1h 2m
✨ Wearable sleep trackers use motion and optical sensors.
1h 2m
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

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