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#98 - Weighted Blankets
Matt delves into the science of weighted blankets for sleep improvement in this week’s episode. These heavy covers (10-40 lbs) utilize Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS), a concept originating from Dr. …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Ask Me Anything Part 18: From Phone Radiation & Paralysis to Full Moons & Earworms
Matt and Dr. Eti Ben Simone are back again today to answer even more of your brilliant sleep questions! They begin by discussing smartphones, noting that the direct EMF impact on brainwaves is debata…
Published on 5 months ago
#97 - Night Terrors
Matt takes the opportunity this week to explore the perplexing sleep phenomenon of night terrors (sleep terrors). Matt clarifies that these are distinct from nightmares, defining them as parasomnias …
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Celestial Slumbers - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker
Embark on a celestial journey tonight as Matt guides you through the vast expanse of the night sky in this soothing sleep story. Prepare to travel amongst the stars, exploring the constellations that…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
#96 - Nine Unknown Functions of Dream Sleep
This week, Matt dismantles the myth that REM sleep only benefits the mind by revealing its profound importance for physical health. While deep sleep handles some repair, Matt details how REM is cruci…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Ask Me Anything Part 17: Tracker Accuracy, 3 AM Wake ups, Sleep Onset & More
In this latest AMA episode, Matt and Dr. Eti Ben Simon tackle even more listener questions regarding any and all aspects of sleep. Today, they discuss sleep tracker accuracy, noting that while nightl…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
#95 - Circadian Rhythms, Travel, and Athlete Optimization with Dr. Cheri Mah
Dr. Cheri Mah returns to the podcast today to explore a few different topics including how circadian rhythms shape athletic performance. She notes that these 24-hour cycles regulate sleep, hormones, …
Published on 6 months ago
Clara and the Twilight Garden - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker
Find tranquility in a secret setting as Matt guides you through tonight's sleep story set in "The Twilight Garden." Meet Clara, the lamp keeper, who lovingly tends to the hundreds of lanterns that il…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
#94 - Dream Sleep for the Body
In today’s episode, Matt challenges the notion that REM sleep is solely for the brain, revealing its broad impact on physical health. He delves into REM's role in regulating testosterone and growth h…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Ask Me Anything Part 16: Dream Time, Circadian Changes, & Night Sweats
Matt and Dr. Eti Ben Simon team up to answer more audience questions today, and begin by delving into the subjective experience of time during dreams, exploring how our perception stretches and compr…
Published on 7 months ago