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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 6)

Jun 3, 2024 · 1h 5m
Sleep-deprived leaders exhibit abusive supervision and reduce productivity.
1h 5m
May 20, 2024 · 44m
THC initially aids sleep onset but chronic use degrades sleep quality.
44m
May 13, 2024 · 50m
Discusses potential lunar cycle influences on sleep and dreams.
50m
May 6, 2024 · 1h 23m
Sleep significantly boosts workplace productivity and ethical decision-making.
1h 23m
Apr 22, 2024 · 38m
Examines historical use of cannabis for sleep, starting with 1849 experiments.
38m
Apr 8, 2024 · 42m
Explains REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) and loss of muscle atonia.
42m
Apr 1, 2024 · 1h 0m
Addresses listener questions on sleep during pregnancy and postpartum.
1h 0m
Mar 25, 2024 · 1h 8m
Challenges the simple notion that screen light harms sleep.
1h 8m
Mar 11, 2024 · 23m
Menopause causes sleep disturbances due to hormonal changes and hot flashes.
23m
Mar 4, 2024 · 35m
Matt shares his personal sleep routines and challenges for the first time.
35m
Feb 26, 2024 · 44m
Explores the profound influence of light exposure on sleep quality.
44m
Feb 12, 2024 · 25m
Inadequate sleep significantly contributes to weight gain and obesity.
Sleep to Lose Weight
25m
Feb 5, 2024 · 1h 7m
Discusses the link between APOEε4 genotype, sleep, and Alzheimer's risk.
Sleep Optimization
1h 7m
Jan 29, 2024 · 24m
Explains Exploding Head Syndrome (EHS) as a parasomnia.
Exploding Head Syndrome
24m
Jan 15, 2024 · 40m
Athletes face unique sleep challenges due to demanding schedules and travel.
40m
Jan 1, 2024 · 33m
Sleep is crucial for both physical and mental athletic performance.
33m
Dec 18, 2023 · 22m
Yawning's exact purpose remains scientifically debated.
Yawning Explained
22m
Dec 4, 2023 · 27m
Investigates the impact of the snooze button on sleep quality.
The Snooze Button
27m
Nov 20, 2023 · 1h 10m
Discusses the intricate relationship between sleep, hormones, and the female cycle.
1h 10m
Nov 6, 2023 · 1h 2m
Explores sleep differences between males and females.
1h 2m

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