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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 4)

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
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

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