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#117 - Can Creatine & Exercise Overcome Sleep Deprivation?
Matt confronts the systemic failure of sleep deprivation, examining its impact on our biological machinery. When sleep is short, the body's "fuel gau…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
#116 - 40 Hz Brain Stimulation
Matt ventures into the realm of 40 Hz "gamma" rhythms - the conductor of the biological orchestra during high-order cognition - to explore how non-in…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
#115 - Sleep Deprivation for Depression
The counterintuitive use of sleep deprivation as a rapid treatment for major depression finds itself squarely in Matt’s spotlight today. He begins by…
5 months ago
#114 - How to Boost your HRV
Matt delves into Heart Rate Variability (HRV), the subtle variation in timing between each heartbeat. He explains that a healthy heart is like a "jaz…
5 months, 1 week ago
#113 - Modafinil: An All-Nighter In A Pill?
Diving into the controversial world of Modafinil, the "all-nighter in a pill", Matt begins with the story of Olympic sprinters using the narcolepsy d…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
#112 - How Synesthesia Secretly Shapes Your Reality
Matt explores the fascinating world of synesthesia today, challenging the notion that it's a rare quirk by proposing a bold claim: in subtle ways, we…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
#111 - The Price of Sleep
Framing sleep not as a biological necessity, but as a critical economic asset, Matt reveals that sleep deprivation costs the U.S. economy up to $411 …
6 months ago
#110 - The Science Behind Wearable Sleep Monitoring
In this user's guide to sleep trackers, learn the science behind how they work using motion and optical sensors as Matt explains the key metrics of S…
6 months, 1 week ago
#109 - How to Get More REM Sleep
Matt takes a deep dive into REM sleep this week, highlighting methods to enhance this vital stage for emotional regulation and creativity. Detailing …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Cozy Cabin Retreat: A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker
In this soothing episode, Matt guides you on your personal sleep story towards deep, restorative rest. He invites you to find comfort and release the…
6 months, 3 weeks ago