#36

Mentioned in 236 episodes

Why We Sleep

Book • 2017

This book delves into the purpose and power of sleep, explaining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being.

Walker discusses how sleep enriches our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions, recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite.

He also explores the consequences of sleep deprivation and provides actionable steps to improve sleep quality, including ways to prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, slow the effects of aging, and increase longevity.

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

Chris Williamson

Mentioned in 236 episodes

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

as a book about sleep.

How to Enhance Focus and Improve Productivity | Dr. Cal Newport

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

as a seminal book on sleep, shifting perspectives on its importance.

How to Learn Better & Create Your Best Future | Tim Ferriss

Mentioned by Matthew Walker in his book on sleep, emphasizing the importance of sleep timing alongside duration for restorative sleep.

Improve Focus With Behavioral Tools & Medication for ADHD | Dr. John Kruse

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

as a book focusing on the negative consequences of sleep deprivation.

Using Your Mind to Control Your Physical Health & Longevity | Dr. Ellen Langer

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

as the author of the book and expert guest for the podcast series on sleep.

GUEST SERIES | Dr. Matt Walker: The Biology of Sleep & Your Unique Sleep Needs

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

while discussing the inconsistencies in commercially available melatonin.

Master Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

when discussing the effects of alcohol on sleep.

What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

to illustrate the importance of sleep in consolidating learning.

Science-Based Mental Training & Visualization for Improved Learning

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

when discussing the importance of sleep and its impact on overall health.

Using Caffeine to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

as a source for studies on sleep and learning.

Essentials: Using Science to Optimize Sleep, Learning & Metabolism

Mentioned by

Matthew Walker

as the reason his life changed forever, almost all for the better.

No.1 Sleep Expert: Magnesium Isn’t Helping You Sleep! This Sleep Habit Increases Heart Disease 57%

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

when discussing the relationship between yoga nidra and dopamine levels.

Tools to Enhance Working Memory & Attention

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

as an international best-selling book.

The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Dr. Matt Walker

Referenced by

Andrew Huberman

, in relation to understanding the importance of sleep.

How Nature & Other Physical Environments Impact Your Focus, Cognition & Health | Dr. Marc Berman

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

as a book about sleep.

Maximizing Productivity, Physical & Mental Health with Daily Tools

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

as the author of the best-selling book "Why We Sleep."

GUEST SERIES | Dr. Matt Walker: Using Sleep to Improve Learning, Creativity & Memory

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

when referencing Matt Walker, the author, and his expertise in sleep science.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

when discussing the importance of sleep.

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Recommended by

Tim Ferriss

as a spectacular book that changed his thinking about sleep and provided answers to his questions about insomnia.

#650: Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep — How to Improve Sleep, How Sleep Ties Into Alzheimer’s Disease and Weight Gain, and How Medications (Ambien, Trazodone, etc.), Caffeine, THC/CBD, Psychedelics, Exercise, Smart Drugs, Fasting, and More Affect Sleep

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

when discussing the importance of sleep and its impact on adenosine levels.

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