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SLEEPING Can Help You Lose Weight! | Dr. Matthew Walker EP 445

Nov 26, 2023
10:46
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Dr. Matthew Walker, sleep expert and author, explores the connection between sleep, weight loss, and dreaming. He discusses the role of high-quality sleep in regulating metabolic and hormonal processes. Dr. Walker also highlights the importance of dreaming during REM sleep and its impact on cognitive and emotional well-being.
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Quick takeaways

  • High-quality sleep can regulate metabolic and hormonal processes, aiding weight loss.
  • Lucid dreaming allows individuals to have volitional control over their dreams and activate logical decision-making during dreaming.

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The therapeutic function of dream sleep

Dream sleep serves as a form of overnight therapy and emotional first aid. It takes emotionally charged experiences, including traumatic memories, and soothes them during sleep. Dreaming about the specific events is crucial for achieving clinical resolution and processing those experiences effectively.

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