3min chapter

The Mindvalley Podcast cover image

Discover The Science Behind The Perfect Night’s Sleep - Dr. Michael Breus

The Mindvalley Podcast

CHAPTER

Sleep Deprivation

We need around five sleep cycles a night. You have surprisingly shorter sleep cycles, which is why you can survive of six and a half hours. The more consistent you are with your ability to wake up, the more your circadian rhythm stays locked in place. Stop caffeing by two p m. Most people don't realize kafine has a half life of between six and eight hours. If you keep your sleep cycle incredibly consistent, you actually will need less sleep at least theoretically.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode