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The Sleep Scientist (NEW RESEARCH): Sleeping Patterns Can Predict Future Diseases! Sleep Deprivation Is A Silent Killer! The Painful Trick To Fix Poor Sleep - Dr Guy Leschziner

Jul 1, 2024

Dr. Guy Leschinzer, a sleep scientist, discusses the link between sleep and weight gain, the importance of circadian rhythms, myths about sleep, and the impact of sleep deprivation on brain health. He also explains the glymphatic system, the connection between sleep and Alzheimer's, and non-medical alternatives for better sleep.

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Guy Leschinzer

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Sleep patterns can predict future diseases, emphasizing the importance of good sleep for health.

The glymphatic system during deep sleep plays a crucial role in brain health and Alzheimer's prevention.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia aims to rebuild positive bed-sleep associations and improve sleep quality.

Understanding circadian rhythms and chronotypes is essential for developing healthy sleep habits and patterns.

Deep dives

Understanding Sleep Disorders and Neurology

The podcast episode delves into various sleep disorders and neurology with Dr. Guy Leshner, a leading neurologist. It explores cases of sleepwalking crimes, the role of sleep in health, and the prevalence of sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea. Dr. Leshner discusses his clinical practice and the importance of understanding extreme human experiences.

Current State of Sleep Health in Society

02:43

Truth is Shaped by Experience

01:29

Exploration of Circadian Rhythm, Melatonin, and Light Influence on Sleep Patterns

03:46

Link Sleep to Rest, Not Activity

00:40

Intro

2min

The Fascination with Extreme Neurological Conditions

6min

Unlocking the Mysteries of Sleep

17min

Coping with Sleep Deprivation and the Impact on Health

20min

Understanding Circadian Rhythm, Chronotypes, and Sleep Tracking

14min

The Impact of Sleep on Brain Health and Cognitive Decline

17min

Debunking the Myth of Deviated Septum and Sleep Issues

2min

Discussing Treatments for Sleep Issues and Restless Leg Syndrome

2min

Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Brain Activity

17min

10.

Exploring Various Types of Insomnia and Perceptions of Sleep Duration

3min

11.

Effective Treatments and Approaches for Insomnia

2min

12.

Exploring Synesthesia, Brain Function, and Behavioral Changes

18min

13.

Reflections on Difficult Decisions and Book Recommendations

3min

Sleep walking, night terrors and even sleep murders, the mysteries of the sleeping brain revealed

Professor Guy Leschinzer is a world-renowned expert in Neurology and Sleep Medicine at Guy’s Hospital London. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Nocturnal Brain’, ‘The Man Who Tasted Words’, and most recently, ‘Seven Deadly Sins’.

In this conversation, Guy and Steven discuss topics such as, how sleep can strip belly fat, the one sleep disorder affecting up to 80% of people, the number one fix for insomnia, and the truth about sleep walking and other night time activities.

(00:00) Intro

(02:05) Dr. Guy's Fascination With Neurological Conditions

(04:14) What Is Dr. Guy's Background

(06:25) What Is A Sleep Disorder Centre?

(08:00) Why Dr. Guy Chose To Study Sleep

(09:18) Is Sleep Important?

(11:23) Why We Need Sleep For Good Health

(12:58) A Large Percent Of The Population Has Insomnia

(17:04) What Is Narcolepsy

(18:02) What's Causing So Many Sleep Problems?

(21:05) What's The Perfect Sleeping Habit?

(24:35) Sleep Quantity Variance Per Person

(28:26) The Link Between Sleep And Weight Gain

(31:43) Circadian Rhythms Explained

(36:16) Blue Lights

(39:33) The Main Reasons People Are Struggling With Their Sleep

(44:34) Sleep Myths

(46:14) Chronotypes

(47:54) Where To Start Fixing Sleep Problems

(51:24) The Rise Of Sleep Trackers

(58:27) What Is The Glymphatic System?

(01:01:49) The Link Between Sleep Deprivation And Alzheimer's

(01:02:53) Medicating To Help Sleep

(01:04:37) Side Effects Of Melatonin

(01:06:04) Non-Medical Alternatives To Help Sleep

(01:14:37) Surgery To Fix Sleeping Issues

(01:17:48) What Would Brain Scans Reveal About Sleep Deprivation

(01:19:39) Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Mood

(01:21:10) Can Parts Of Our Brain Be Asleep?

(01:22:46) Dreaming

(01:25:07) Nightmares Explained

(01:25:53) Why Do We Remember Some Dreams And Not Others?

(01:28:11) Most Upsetting Sleep Disorder Dr. Guy Has Seen

(01:31:41) The Sleepwalking Murderer

(01:33:50) There Is Help For Insomnia

(01:35:17) The Different Types Of Insomnia

(01:36:41) The Man Who Tasted Words

(01:39:32) Autism And Synesthesia

(01:42:21) Are We Guilty Of Crimes If We Are Mentally Ill?

(01:45:00) Interventions To Help The Criminally Mentally Ill

(01:46:39) Crazy Stories Resulting From A Brain Disorder

(01:52:46) How Meeting People With Brain Disorders Has Changed Dr. Guy

(01:54:21) Guest's Last Question

You can purchase Guy’s books, here:

‘Seven Deadly Sins’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/aoUzRBkJNKb

‘The Nocturnal Brain’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/iLrSJxzKNKb

‘The Secret World of Sleep’ - https://g2ul0.app.link/W8nPXVCKNKb

Follow Guy:

Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/CCqOwVnJNKb

Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/YC1itGqJNKb

You can learn more about the study on light exposure patterns, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/2SQaT1KKNKb

Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes

My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook

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https://beacons.ai/diaryofaceo

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Sleep Scientist (NEW RESEARCH): Sleeping Patterns Can Predict Future Diseases! Sleep Deprivation Is A Silent Killer! The Painful Trick To Fix Poor Sleep - Dr Guy Leschziner

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Understanding Sleep Disorders and Neurology

Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Health

Circadian Rhythms and Healthy Sleep Habits

Glymphatic System, Alzheimer's, and Melatonin Use

Understanding the Impact of Sleep Disruptions on Bed-Sleep Associations

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) as a Treatment Approach

Insights into Synesthesia and the Perception of Reality

Current State of Sleep Health in Society

Truth is Shaped by Experience

Exploration of Circadian Rhythm, Melatonin, and Light Influence on Sleep Patterns

Link Sleep to Rest, Not Activity

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The Sleep Scientist (NEW RESEARCH): Sleeping Patterns Can Predict Future Diseases! Sleep Deprivation Is A Silent Killer! The Painful Trick To Fix Poor Sleep - Dr Guy Leschziner

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Understanding Sleep Disorders and Neurology

Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Health

Circadian Rhythms and Healthy Sleep Habits

Glymphatic System, Alzheimer's, and Melatonin Use

Understanding the Impact of Sleep Disruptions on Bed-Sleep Associations

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) as a Treatment Approach

Insights into Synesthesia and the Perception of Reality

Current State of Sleep Health in Society

Truth is Shaped by Experience

Exploration of Circadian Rhythm, Melatonin, and Light Influence on Sleep Patterns

Link Sleep to Rest, Not Activity

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