Dr. Matt Walker: The Biology of Sleep & Your Unique Sleep Needs | Huberman Lab Guest Series

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  • @mommybreakdown
    @mommybreakdown 9 місяців тому +464

    Dr. Walker’s giggle and excitement about sleep is contagious. I love listening to people speak so passionately ❤

    • @licorishsoil
      @licorishsoil 9 місяців тому +1

      Maybe it's possible someone can highlight something they appreciate about a person while also learning from what they're saying. Have a great day the both of you and don't be bothered by each other. 👍🏻

    • @mommybreakdown
      @mommybreakdown 9 місяців тому +6

      @@BK_Chill I come to this channel for science, and that’s exactly what this video delivered. When consuming science I delight (my newest Huberman word) in the tone and conversational delivery. It was lovely and if it wasn’t your cup of tea, I hope you find a channel that will suit your needs better. No need to “yuck my yum.” 😉

    • @mommybreakdown
      @mommybreakdown 9 місяців тому +2

      @@licorishsoilnot bothered in the slightest, thanks.

    • @mommybreakdown
      @mommybreakdown 9 місяців тому

      @@BK_Chillyes, we all do! Check out Psychology in Seattle, as another fabulous channel for learning.

    • @b_r_i_z_z_y
      @b_r_i_z_z_y 9 місяців тому +5

      He’s incredibly captivating, definitely one of my favourite scientists to listen speak.

  • @Ben.morton
    @Ben.morton 8 місяців тому +192

    Matt’s use of language is absolutely beautiful. Everything he says is as well spoken and composed as any audiobook I’ve listened to. Bravo! 🧠

    • @19Jetta
      @19Jetta 8 місяців тому +2

      I know. Is there an audio version of his book and does he read it? If so, I am buying it.

    • @brunorothgiesser
      @brunorothgiesser 8 місяців тому

      @@19Jettayes! I just completed it on Audible. It’s excellent and I highly recommend it

    • @jaedonlong4084
      @jaedonlong4084 8 місяців тому +2

      @@19Jetta i would too

    • @robinjanashak3462
      @robinjanashak3462 8 місяців тому +2

      I could listen to both of them all day.

  • @braxos319
    @braxos319 9 місяців тому +241

    Matt's cadence and accent make absorbing his knowledge and information effortless. He's a true gem.

    • @MB-hz7wm
      @MB-hz7wm 9 місяців тому +14

      English accents automatically make someone sound 20% smarter.

    • @WolfCatBirdPigMan
      @WolfCatBirdPigMan 9 місяців тому +2

      yes, his cadence for sure is inviting.

  • @hg2m
    @hg2m 9 місяців тому +308

    This podcast being free, with all the practical and theoretical knowledge it provides, is something anti-establishment. Thank you for all the work.

    • @ms-ci3qn
      @ms-ci3qn 9 місяців тому +13

      Not exactly. Just because it’s free doesn’t mean it’s anti-establishment. The science they’re talking about are being done by the establishment of peer review and collective knowledge of universities and clinics working together to discover the science of sleep. These clinics are under very strict rules and regulations by government and the scientific method.

    • @dave9547
      @dave9547 9 місяців тому

      Wish those strict rules and regulations existed during covid.​@@ms-ci3qn

    • @yobu8883
      @yobu8883 9 місяців тому +6

      @@ms-ci3qn Not to mention it's not even anti-establishment in what it provides. The ruling class wants more than anything to push personal responsibility. If you fail it's because of you, if you succeed it's because of you. Everything is left to your personal hand and no one else, which means that the people in charge never has to even try to make society a bit better to exist in. This podcast, whether intentionally or not, pushes that agenda.

    • @tbd407
      @tbd407 9 місяців тому +4

      You don't need to "thank" him, he's getting very rich off it as are the shareholders of alphabet/youtube. It's not technically free as you still have to watch ads for silly products that sponsor him. It's good content no question but stop making them out like they're saints it's gross and weird. They are very clever businesspeople making a lot of money thanks to people like you and me.

    • @hg2m
      @hg2m 9 місяців тому

      @@tbd407 Adblock for UA-cam works really well. From sanctifying to just appreciating someone's work, there's a huge gap.

  • @PANIC61513
    @PANIC61513 9 місяців тому +728

    Matthew Walker now looks like a badass sleep Elf.

    • @Benbeebop
      @Benbeebop 9 місяців тому +21

      And sounds like Thor

    • @hyoneeyed9450
      @hyoneeyed9450 8 місяців тому +10

      Dr Walker looks like a brother of Will Ferell the elf

    • @sylon7717
      @sylon7717 8 місяців тому +18

      He’s looks and sounds way different. Like not even the same person.

    • @StevenEvans-ur1mo
      @StevenEvans-ur1mo 8 місяців тому +13

      Botox fillers hgh trt , hair is just a distraction

    • @sylon7717
      @sylon7717 8 місяців тому +6

      @@StevenEvans-ur1mo No, it doesn’t look like that. He just looks healthier than he did before. Probably following huberman’s protocol.

  • @souravbindia
    @souravbindia 9 місяців тому +205

    Andrew Huberman and Mathew Walker - you're changing millions of human lives!

    • @chuckleezodiac24
      @chuckleezodiac24 9 місяців тому +5

      and also the lives of 6 lonely women.

    • @snarlynx1
      @snarlynx1 9 місяців тому

      @@chuckleezodiac24at LEAST 6. Don’t sell him short.

  • @Iron.Historian
    @Iron.Historian 9 місяців тому +1022

    *Watching whole podcast while in bed with the lights off on a phone at 2am*:
    Man this guy is spot on about all this sleep stuff

    • @thelifewithnate
      @thelifewithnate 9 місяців тому +24

      I feel personally attacked with this comment, lol. This is usually me but with reels on Instagram or something D:

    • @fromtheotherside1980
      @fromtheotherside1980 9 місяців тому +2

      Nice video about Mike Mentzer.
      Where did you get those photos at that quality.
      I want to make a poster with one of them.
      If you could provide me with an email or something it would be very nice!

    • @Iron.Historian
      @Iron.Historian 9 місяців тому

      @@fromtheotherside1980 thank you, you will find the email in the channel’s “about” section.

    • @Apollo440
      @Apollo440 9 місяців тому +1

      Get your blue light filters on y'all (only after sunset). And dim the lights as much as safely possible, also after sunset, but at least at 7-8 PM. And don't stay awake until 2 am, if possible. Take a warm bath/shower before the desired time of going to sleep, and take a cold shower (meaning cold for you) in the morning, to pull that going to sleep hour to 10-11 PM.

    • @-whackd
      @-whackd 9 місяців тому +3

      But your screen on black and white mode with the lowest darkness after sunset for sure. But black and white mode is less addictive even during the day.

  • @longcovidpodcast
    @longcovidpodcast 8 місяців тому +43

    Anyone who can talk in such an engaging way about sleep for nearly 3 hours, whilst casually throwing out lord of the rings references....he gets my vote! Love him!

  • @LNPS2
    @LNPS2 9 місяців тому +648

    An episode on skin and particularly how skin health relates to gut health and other tissues/organs would be amazing!

    • @tomasguidobanchero4905
      @tomasguidobanchero4905 9 місяців тому +10

      This! 👆

    • @landmimes
      @landmimes 9 місяців тому +10

      Would also be a challenge, it's a very new field

    • @CrystalNicole13
      @CrystalNicole13 9 місяців тому +1

      YES!

    • @Theanthonyhilll
      @Theanthonyhilll 9 місяців тому +2

      🙏🏾

    • @fabriciooliveira3720
      @fabriciooliveira3720 9 місяців тому +15

      Gut health is everything, literally the root of a good health but for some reason, ignored by modern science and medicine, maybe they dont want us to know that

  • @0x0x-x0
    @0x0x-x0 9 місяців тому +4

    I love the way Dr.Walker lectures. It’s so engaging. It is clear he is very passionate about the area of his expertise.

  • @Theo-ul8qm
    @Theo-ul8qm 9 місяців тому +168

    I think Dr. Walker used to have a very successful career as a musician back in the '90s. He was so passionate about sleep research, though, that he faked his own death, took on a new identity, and now is teaching us all how to get better sleep ❤

    • @nimimerkillinen
      @nimimerkillinen 9 місяців тому +7

      The lost Hansons cousin

    • @donniet685
      @donniet685 9 місяців тому +4

      How long has "the rock cut" been back?

    • @jkrofling9524
      @jkrofling9524 9 місяців тому +6

      Was once a drummer in Spinal Tap!

    • @EdwardsNH
      @EdwardsNH 9 місяців тому

      Facts

    • @DavidPapanikolau
      @DavidPapanikolau 9 місяців тому

      Aaaand he was also connected with Nickelback.

  • @Qwerty-mc5zi
    @Qwerty-mc5zi 9 місяців тому +94

    Andrew, I am a mental health nurse and I discovered your podcast about a year ago. Since then, I have been listening and relistening. Thank you for everything you do for your audience. I can't imagine how tough it is to be on the public eye. Your work is appreciated.

    • @lyinbobbycottonseed
      @lyinbobbycottonseed 9 місяців тому +3

      Lmao. Grow up, sir

    • @cristinarossi7367
      @cristinarossi7367 9 місяців тому +5

      Who are you telling to grow up? And why?

    • @newpixelsapp
      @newpixelsapp 9 місяців тому

      His content are really good. But it is really difficult to see him the same way after learning what he was doing to various females covered by ar.ticle from Ne.w Yor.k Mag

  • @VideoWill
    @VideoWill 9 місяців тому +240

    Whaaaat?! A six part series?!! THIS IS INCREDIBLE! Matthew’s book legitimately changed my life and I can’t wait to see what info he has now to drop here with you! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

    • @justiceO8149
      @justiceO8149 9 місяців тому +27

      Six is his happy number

    • @VideoWill
      @VideoWill 9 місяців тому

      @@justiceO8149 🤩 and mine too, by proxy!!

    • @rubenmeijerink4266
      @rubenmeijerink4266 9 місяців тому +7

      I wonder what waking up next to all these different people does to your sleep

    • @Amber306-qa
      @Amber306-qa 9 місяців тому

      ​@@rubenmeijerink4266He sleeps 6 hours. 1 girlfriend per hour 😂😅

    • @tired_of_everything0
      @tired_of_everything0 9 місяців тому +6

      ​@@justiceO8149 cry more

  • @stuartmolyneux64
    @stuartmolyneux64 9 місяців тому +21

    As a person who witnessed my father experience decades of sleep apnoa, which eventually led to heart failure & his frontotemporal dementia, i find the subject of sleep duration & quality fascinating & potentially life changing so i'll be watching every episode.

  • @dameanvil
    @dameanvil 9 місяців тому +178

    01:33 🛌 Understanding the importance of sleep and its consequences when we lack quality or quantity.
    06:52 🧠 Sleep is broadly categorized into two main types: non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
    09:09 💤 The standard cycling architecture of sleep involves alternating between NREM and REM sleep approximately every 90 minutes.
    13:32 🕰 The belief that waking up at the end of a 90-minute sleep cycle leads to increased alertness is false; it's more beneficial to prioritize total sleep duration.
    14:57 🛌 If feeling like there's more sleep to be had, it's advisable to try going back to sleep, but not to spend too long awake in bed to avoid associating wakefulness with the bed.
    17:05 🌙 Sleep continuity is crucial; if struggling to fall back asleep after waking up, it's better to get out of bed and engage in a relaxing activity until feeling sleepy again.
    19:25 🧠 Descriptions of the different stages of sleep: Stage 1 is a shallow stage, Stage 2 involves sleep spindles, while deeper stages feature slower brain wave activity.
    21:42 🧠 Brain activity slows down as we transition into lighter stages of sleep, leading to beautiful bursts of sleep spindles.
    23:05 🌊 Deep slow wave sleep is characterized by large, powerful brain waves, similar to epic waves in the ocean.
    25:27 🛌 Deep slow wave sleep and sleep spindles communicate a message to the body's nervous system to calm down, leading to a shift to the parasympathetic state.
    28:28 ⚖ Deep sleep helps regulate blood pressure, boosts immune function, and controls blood sugar levels, critical for overall health.
    33:43 🧠 Deep sleep is crucial for cleansing the brain of toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, highlighting its importance for cognitive health.
    35:24 🛏 Stage one sleep is characterized by slow rolling eye movements and hypnagogic jerks, indicating the transition from wakefulness to sleep.
    42:46 💤 REM sleep induces muscle atonia, causing complete muscle paralysis, which explains the sensation of flying or floating in dreams.
    44:24 💤 During REM sleep, your body is paralyzed to ensure safe dreaming, preventing you from acting out dreams that could cause harm.
    45:30 🧠 REM sleep is characterized by intense brain activity, with some parts of the brain being up to 30% more active compared to when awake, particularly emotional brain centers.
    47:35 🛌 Muscle paralysis during REM sleep may lead to experiences like flying dreams or sensations of falling, as well as common experiences like feeling teeth falling out or forgetting clothes.
    50:21 🌡 Dropping body and brain temperature slightly is essential for falling and staying asleep, with the body's ability to dissipate heat being superior when lying down compared to standing or sitting.
    54:16 🛏 Avoiding sleeping on your back can help reduce snoring and sleep apnea, as gravity can cause airway collapse, hindering breathing.
    56:16 🐶 Yawning is contagious across species due to the mirror neuron system, possibly serving as a mechanism for enacting cooperative group behavior.
    01:03:04 🥶 Yawning may serve the purpose of cooling the brain, as inhaling cooler air leads to a modest drop in brain temperature, potentially helping to induce sleep.
    01:08:20 🛏 Afternoon sleepiness can be explained by a combination of higher frequency sleep zones and postprandial drops in brain alertness, accompanied by a feeling of warmth.
    01:10:40 💤 Sleep serves vital functions despite its apparent vulnerability in evolutionary terms, impacting areas like mood, memory, stress response, and immunity.
    01:14:00 ⚕ Sleep deprivation can significantly affect hormonal systems, reproductive health, and immune function, even after just a single night of poor sleep.
    01:18:45 ❤ Insufficient sleep is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, with studies showing higher heart attack rates following sleep changes like daylight savings time shifts.
    01:21:18 🧬 Sleep deprivation can impact gene activity, affecting immune function, promoting tumors, chronic inflammation, and cellular stress, highlighting its pervasive influence on overall health.
    01:28:06 🧠 Good sleep enhances learning and memory consolidation, facilitating the absorption, retention, and integration of new information, leading to improved problem-solving abilities.
    01:30:51 🧠 Sleep enhances associative networks in the brain, aiding in understanding and wisdom formation.
    01:32:02 🌬 Sleep acts as an emotional reset, soothing troubled feelings and healing emotional wounds.
    01:33:23 🍽 Sufficient sleep regulates appetite hormones, reducing cravings and promoting better food choices.
    01:36:11 💡 Lack of sleep leads to cravings for unhealthy foods, while good sleep promotes healthier food choices.
    01:39:25 🧠 Sleep deprivation affects brain regions associated with food choices, leading to a preference for unhealthy foods.
    01:41:42 😴 People aim to improve sleep primarily for mood enhancement and weight management.
    01:45:46 📸 Lack of sleep reflects in facial appearance, with sleep-deprived individuals perceived as less attractive and healthier.
    01:50:12 ⏰ Sleep quality is determined by quantity, continuity, efficiency, regularity, and timing, forming the "QQRT" framework.
    01:53:35 💤 Quality of deep sleep varies in electrical qualities, impacting its effectiveness.
    01:54:30 📏 Sleep regularity and quality are as important as sleep quantity for overall health.
    01:57:18 ⏰ Regularity in sleep timing, going to bed and waking up consistently, is crucial for health and mortality risk reduction.
    02:02:29 🕒 Chronotype, whether you're a morning or evening person, affects sleep timing preferences and impacts overall sleep quality.
    02:13:44 🔄 Understanding and aligning sleep timing with one's natural chronotype is essential for optimal sleep quality and duration.
    02:16:43 ⏰ The timing of sleep matters according to chronotypes; evening types struggle to fall asleep if forced to sleep early.
    02:17:24 🔄 Sleeping out of sync with your chronotype can lead to sleep difficulties and health issues.
    02:18:32 💤 Building a sleep schedule aligning with your chronotype is crucial for quality sleep and health.
    02:21:34 ⏰ Feeling refreshed upon waking and not needing an alarm clock to wake up are signs of sufficient sleep.
    02:24:41 🚗 Sleep inertia, a period of grogginess after waking, is common and natural for many people.
    02:25:35 😴 Lack of sleep awareness is common; people may feel subjectively fine but perform poorly due to sleep deprivation.
    02:26:17 🌑 Microsleeps, brief periods of unintentional sleep, can occur due to sleep deprivation.
    02:27:07 ✔ Feeling refreshed and restored by sleep is a key metric for evaluating sleep quality.
    02:28:56 ⏰ Sleep inertia and post-lunch dips may not always indicate poor sleep quality; excessive daytime sleepiness is a more concerning sign.
    02:32:07 📈 Human physiology and performance peak around midday, aligned with the circadian rhythm.
    02:34:51 ⏰ Circadian rhythm and sleep pressure (adenosine buildup) are the main factors determining sleep-wake cycles.
    02:37:33 🛌 Adenosine buildup signals sleepiness, reaching its peak after several hours of wakefulness.
    02:38:55 🔄 Circadian rhythm and sleep pressure align to regulate sleep-wake cycles independently.
    02:39:38 💤 Sleep onset occurs when circadian rhythm dips and adenosine levels peak.
    02:42:08 🌗 Circadian rhythm regulates wakefulness despite adenosine accumulation during sleep deprivation.
    02:43:02 🧠 Adenosine clearance occurs during deep non-REM sleep, facilitated by reduced brain metabolism.
    02:46:33 🛏 Growth hormone release is primarily sleep-dependent, influenced by both nighttime and sleep quality.
    02:47:58 💡 Consistent sleep timing optimizes growth hormone release, emphasizing the importance of regular sleep schedules.
    02:51:29 ⏰ Cortisol levels drop during deep sleep, helping to manage stress and promote relaxation.
    02:54:59 🌅 Cortisol, core body temperature, and circadian rhythm peak in the morning, preparing the body for wakefulness.

    • @amal_m_prashanth
      @amal_m_prashanth 9 місяців тому +3

      Superb🔥

    • @dameanvil
      @dameanvil 9 місяців тому +4

      @@Lolipop59 I am glad I could make your day better.

    • @ashanticrawford6033
      @ashanticrawford6033 9 місяців тому +3

      @@Lolipop59initially I thought the same, but while Huberman’s timestamps give the topics, this comment actually gives the takeaway. There’s certainly value here.

    • @gioiamusc
      @gioiamusc 9 місяців тому +5

      honestly amazing work - read through these before watching and i wish all videos had this 😂 saves time and brain energy

    • @ashanticrawford6033
      @ashanticrawford6033 9 місяців тому

      @@Lolipop59
      that is totally fine if it isn’t for you. I’m just saying that there was value here, whether it’s valuable to you or not. I finished watching it last night, but when I’m trying to find a specific section to bring to the attention of my friends, I’m certainly happy to use both tools in this toolbox. For example, while Huberman’s “Sleep, Animals & Evolution” is a helpful chapter title, for sharing with my friend, I want to go back to the portion of “sleep, serves vital functions despite its apparent vulnerability in evolutionary terms….” Huberman provided the chapters and @dameanvil gave subsection headers. That makes this an even easier digital textbook to skim, in my opinion.

  • @khalids015la6
    @khalids015la6 9 місяців тому +185

    Keep your head up bro. The moment your purpose was to help people and really benefit them in great ways, it was obvious that they would come for you. This is just their first move. But no worries your loyal students will not abandon you!!!

    • @karawack
      @karawack 9 місяців тому +5

      Loyal student here! 🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @Thomakos
      @Thomakos 9 місяців тому +6

      @@karawack we're waiting for 5 more to reply

    • @jah8875
      @jah8875 9 місяців тому +4

      Was none of that stuff true?

    • @moij5962
      @moij5962 9 місяців тому +3

      Loyal listener❤. Life Time Student here❤! Knowledge hungry!❤

    • @suspendedtwice4sayingrasis261
      @suspendedtwice4sayingrasis261 9 місяців тому +7

      Who is “they” and why would “they” come for him? Is it really that hard to believe that people we would look up to might have some skeletons in their closet, why do we always have to assume there’s a great conspiracy of bad-faith actors trying to bring them down because they’re just evil for the sake of being evil? 😄

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 9 місяців тому +1318

    Don't sleep on this one. Matthew Walker and Andrew Huberman are a literal dream team.

    • @Apollo440
      @Apollo440 9 місяців тому +40

      @@chriss5884 and that is relevant to the subject because..? It isn't.
      Follow the information, not the person.

    • @gabrielbrina
      @gabrielbrina 9 місяців тому +5

      Lol

    • @JonathanLoganPDX
      @JonathanLoganPDX 9 місяців тому

      ​@@chriss5884seriously who the hell cares. We don't watch him for relationship advice, we watch him for neurological advice.

    • @theantiqueactionfigure
      @theantiqueactionfigure 9 місяців тому +32

      I see what you did there, very clever😂!

    • @JohnVandivier
      @JohnVandivier 9 місяців тому +12

      top tier comment

  • @lisalynne8284
    @lisalynne8284 9 місяців тому +96

    My mother took naps most every day. Loved her sleep. She could sleep 8 to 10 hrs a day. She lived to be 99.

    • @maesemenese
      @maesemenese 9 місяців тому +5

      What a blessing

    • @lisalynne8284
      @lisalynne8284 9 місяців тому +1

      @@maesemenese ❤❤ thank you..

  • @Njmoreno22
    @Njmoreno22 9 місяців тому +21

    Matt Walkers TED talks from a few years ago completely transformed my life. Not only that, but my child (who is 13 now) began to embrace the importance of sleep as a memory and developmental tool after I was able to tell her how it works. She sleeps a lot and loves it. And at the same time I’m able to recognize it’s not laziness, it’s contributing to her lifelong success. Thanks Doc! You’re the man.

  • @tzarinabarin987
    @tzarinabarin987 9 місяців тому +12

    Watched several videos with Matthew Walker and it is great to see him here again with Dr. Huberman.
    Let me just say that I am forever grateful to learn so much and make vital changes in my sleep habits and I am now harnessing the benefits of optimal sleep. These kinds of information should be learned and understood by everyone. It will change your life for the better.

  • @valavaaramusic
    @valavaaramusic 9 місяців тому +4

    This is giving me peace about when I sleep. 12:30 am feels perfect. And waking up around 8:30-9 is wonderful. I feel no need to push it earlier and this makes me feel good about not worrying about doing that! And since I’m a musician, this is perfect 😊

  • @bianca.cordey
    @bianca.cordey 9 місяців тому +2

    Wow, I’ve learned so much! You both are so dedicated to your work. It’s a pleasure to listen to you. Thank you very much.

  • @gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife
    @gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife 7 місяців тому +3

    I actually tried to fall asleep to this one last night. It was so engaging I had to shut it off so I could get some sleep. It was so rich with information!! These men are treasures to humanity

  • @natiw2000
    @natiw2000 9 місяців тому +47

    The problem with me is the more effort I put into failing asleep the less sleep I get.
    After wasting my time trying unsuccessfully to sleep, I just give up, sleep or don't sleep, I don't care. And only then, when I stop caring, sleep comes to me.
    A true story.
    Anyway, I would like Professor Walker explanation of the decline in the ability to sleep by age. Thank you.

    • @jorgeromera3861
      @jorgeromera3861 9 місяців тому +6

      Maybe you would be interested on reading about the "paradoxical intention", coined by Viktor Frankl, the well-known author of "Man in Search of Meaning". It could be useful for your sleep.

    • @natiw2000
      @natiw2000 9 місяців тому

      @@jorgeromera3861 thank you!!

    • @mohammademaditaj9479
      @mohammademaditaj9479 9 місяців тому

      try changing your sleep time, maybe you are not trying to sleep at your chorontype time, i have this problem too, i only can fall sleep easily and not forqard my sleep time everyday when i sleep at 10-11pm, otherwise i only can fall sleep 1-2 hours later each day, i feel tired and lay down but sleep wont come

    • @NatrajChaturvedi
      @NatrajChaturvedi 9 місяців тому +2

      Same here. Obsessing too much about it can in fact be a hindrance at least for those of us who have sleep issues. Be ready to face the day slightly sleep deprived if you have to, it's not the end of the world. It will come tomorrow.

    • @VegieBBr
      @VegieBBr 9 місяців тому +1

      Don't "try" to sleep. Otherwise it's only worse, as you've mentioned. Put on zen lo-fi music etc, or light audiobooks. Lay down in dark and listen and deep breaths. And DON'T look at your clock! If you're alarm goes off and it's 8am, next time .. but don't check the time.. trust me

  • @GilbertWilliams-g9h
    @GilbertWilliams-g9h 9 місяців тому +19

    Utterly fascinating. Dr Walker is so enthusiastic about sleep, as we all should be. We all do it; if we can't it causes misery; how can we not be interested in getting the best sleep we can. Thank you Dr Huberman, your podcasts are brilliant and Dr Walker is a star.

  • @JoeriTrooster
    @JoeriTrooster 9 місяців тому +5

    The first episode with Matt has nothing but changed my life: mood elevated, energy levels up and for the first time in my life I wasn't anxious to go to bed at night, as before it was a struggle to fall into sleep every night again. Very grateful. And keep going Dr Huberman 💪

  • @ДоляПипилева
    @ДоляПипилева 9 місяців тому +41

    I love how passionate your guests are about what they do. This is exactly how it should be. Thank you for sharing this incredibly valuable information with us.

    • @marshad.9149
      @marshad.9149 9 місяців тому +2

      Each guest’s passion is contagious.

  • @Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaz
    @Jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaz 9 місяців тому +10

    Dear Dr Sleep,
    you are a pleasant person to listen to. Your enthusiasm and refined manners allow me to listen to you for hours without dozing off. 😊
    I was greatly enriched by learning about the effects of alcohol on sleep. Although I only allow myself a glass of red wine from time to time, I have decided to stop. Thanks to your expertise and your talent for transmitting your knowledge to a large public , You allow the uninitiated to understand complex mechanisms in simple terms without giving in to simplification!
    Thank you for respecting us and making us more aware, more intelligent, healthier and more autonomous. 🙏 I can’t wait to listen to the next episode .

  • @c.c.2763
    @c.c.2763 9 місяців тому +9

    Love Matthew Walker episodes. He has such a great way of articulating topics and is just a fascinating listen.

  • @gusr6
    @gusr6 29 днів тому +1

    Matt’s book changed my attitude toward sleep. It is now an absolute priority. Thank you Matt.

  • @immilyshow1238
    @immilyshow1238 9 місяців тому +22

    30 minutes into a video, this is going to be most life changing video for all of us struggling with sleep.

  • @lynnnestor7985
    @lynnnestor7985 9 місяців тому +3

    I didn’t realise just how much more i could enjoy the sheer passion + romance Dr Walker shares around our sleep capacity to improve every aspect of our body, mind + spirit.

  • @Marklesfield
    @Marklesfield 9 місяців тому +3

    Walker is a real treat. Someone who is the ultimate SME, has passion and enthusiasm in sharing it to the masses and has the voice, cadence and articulation of a world class audiobook narrator. If only there was an equivalent of him in every field 🔥

  • @nicholasfevelo3041
    @nicholasfevelo3041 9 місяців тому +8

    Huberman is right. Hearing Walker put out the warning on sleep on the Joe Rogan Podcast dramatically helped my health and my family's.

  • @Vivi_Peterson
    @Vivi_Peterson 9 місяців тому +31

    It is my great hope that Dr. H and Dr. Walker cover the following:
    #1. What to do when nightly Hot Flashes interfere with Sleep (Menopause)
    #2. Best practices when it is impossible to have consistent sleep habits every night, due to personal/professional responsibilities
    #3. Tips to counter negative affects of sleep deprivation

    • @tinaolson744
      @tinaolson744 9 місяців тому +1

      I had similar questions. Thank you for posting them.

    • @mstrG
      @mstrG 9 місяців тому

      +1 for all woman's

    • @ruskyhusky69
      @ruskyhusky69 9 місяців тому

      +1 just 'cause sounds interesting

    • @reblecka
      @reblecka 9 місяців тому

      I second these questions, thank you for asking them!

  • @leighdencker
    @leighdencker 2 місяці тому +1

    Your podcasts with Dr. Walker on sleep are changing my life. I was shocked to be diagnosed with mild/moderate obstructive Apnea last month, but studying this information is turning around my sleep plan. An Apple Watch is validating my success so far. Three more “episodes” to go and thank you so much.

  • @brunodangelo1146
    @brunodangelo1146 9 місяців тому +8

    Your previous advice on sleep already transformed my life.
    Cant wait to see what changes this series brings!

  • @robertomacari501
    @robertomacari501 9 місяців тому +1

    Huberman has helped to change my life. But if one person has changed my life in a huge way, it’s Matt Walker. Getting my sleep right just let everything else click into place. Pairing it with Huberman’s morning sunlight and exercise protocols just helped my life and sleep more. The real dream team here!!

  • @karmacomacure
    @karmacomacure 9 місяців тому +15

    After a long night of not being able to sleep, I clicked on this immediately. Awesome, thank you.

  • @mzblu-cj9fd
    @mzblu-cj9fd 9 місяців тому +5

    Wow, this explains the struggles of the last 15 months! My work mandated return to office, requiring a shift in my sleep schedule to allow for commuting, and I am still trying to adjust. The last year has been hell feeling fatigued and stressed and seeing it affect my health and many other aspects of my life negatively. Time to find a position that works with and not against my chronotype!

  • @SamStab007
    @SamStab007 9 місяців тому +25

    Last night I listened to Huberman's Yoga Nidra and I fell asleep immediately. I had a deep sleep and today my energy level is on a whole new level.

    • @_carla
      @_carla 9 місяців тому

      what's that? is it a video?

  • @jessicaratcliff7710
    @jessicaratcliff7710 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, wonderful podcast!

  • @prekshasirsikar
    @prekshasirsikar 9 місяців тому +31

    I would really love it if we learn how lack of sleep for new parents impacts their health - and what to do about it. I did not get a full night's sleep for more that a year and a half, and see a lot of impact on my mental and physical well being.

    • @NotaNazgul
      @NotaNazgul 9 місяців тому +5

      Oh, It is rough! If the kid allows it, take turns with your partner - one sleeps on the sofa if needed.
      And nap over the day as much as possible.
      And ask yourself WHY you are investing so much into this new person.
      And understand: One day it will just be over. You will have learned massively and sleep better than ever.
      Love and thanks to you!

    • @prekshasirsikar
      @prekshasirsikar 9 місяців тому +5

      @@NotaNazgul thanfully that period is over, but not before I almost lost it :-p I was trying the whole baby led weaning, but the baby wasn't the least bit interested in weaning, she got into a bad habit of nursing to go off to sleep. Then at a year and a half, I was totally at wits end. I stopped feeding her at night, and within 3 days she was adjusted to it. And I wondered why I hadn't done this befor. Thanks for you thoughtful reply though, it's so wonderful when a random human connects with one's experience, empathises, and spends effort to help. Its Love.

    • @stephaniemm7556
      @stephaniemm7556 9 місяців тому +3

      Agree! I watched the first podcast with dr walker a few weeks ago and it helped me make up my mind that 2 children is enough for me. I’d love to have more but that 1 year + commitment to poor sleep quality is a huge investment, especially understanding the science behind how hard on the body and mind it truly can be.

    • @laubowiebass
      @laubowiebass 9 місяців тому

      Brain Domination is releasing its first album: “Cerebral War”.

    • @micaelalovesyoux
      @micaelalovesyoux 9 місяців тому

      @@NotaNazgulunfortunately if you are breastfeeding, it’s almost impossible to get more than 2 hours chunks of sleep for at least a month or so. For most Mothers, that breastfeeding schedule carries on for months and months and months. So even if someone does help you with everything else, if you are breastfeeding the newborn, you literally cannot ever get more than a couple/few hours sleep. It’s absolutely painful. It astonishes me how many mothers are just going about daily life with just a few hours of broken sleep per night. Crazy.

  • @sampathwickramapala4404
    @sampathwickramapala4404 9 місяців тому +17

    Thank you for sharing your wisdom with your amazing guests, Dr. Huberman! Regardless of the increasingly vicious hit pieces and slander campaigns by the mainstream media against you, we believe in you and your generous commitment to sharing knowledge of science. You are a blessing to humanity! Stay strong!!

    • @reasonablevegan
      @reasonablevegan 9 місяців тому

      What happened?

    • @sampathwickramapala4404
      @sampathwickramapala4404 9 місяців тому

      @@reasonablevegan I have seen a spate of mainstream media articles trying to discredit Dr. Huberman in the past week. As many of his fans, I too don't know him personally but I feel obliged to talk/write on behalf of him for our shared love of science and what he's been doing to share his knowledge of science "at zero cost to consumers".

  • @olgazavilohhina6854
    @olgazavilohhina6854 9 місяців тому +5

    ¡Hola Profe! Dr. Walker's book "Why we sleep" and Your episodes of sleep changed and improved a lot of lives. We are forever grateful for that to both of You. I am really looking forward to the rest of the series. Thank You for all Your hard work and care for all of us.

  • @giovannitertulli
    @giovannitertulli 9 місяців тому +54

    I usually only listen to podcast versions, so had missed Professor Walker’s mutation into Legolas!
    Jokes aside, this Guest series is one of the things I’ve been waiting the most these past months, ever since you announced it. I can’t wait for the other episodes! Thanks to both of you for being such amazing and inspiring human beings!

    • @HeibesHealth
      @HeibesHealth 9 місяців тому +2

      I’m so used to him with short hair. I was taken aback when I saw the long hair. LoL.

    • @kathleenseb8950
      @kathleenseb8950 9 місяців тому +1

      My 'chronotype' has changed over the decades. In my teens and 20s I would be quite peeved if someone woke me up before 8 or 9 am. Every 20 years or so my sleep cycle changes. Now in my 70s, bed 8 to 9pm, awake 4amish... if I sleep til 6am I'm thrilled!! also affected seasonally, staying awake later in summer. I haven't heard any discussion on how sleep changes in seniors, would love to hear about that❤

    • @tanyawalker1673
      @tanyawalker1673 9 місяців тому

      @@kathleenseb8950 I recommend you read Matthew Walker's book Why We Sleep as he discusses it in depth there.

    • @HeibesHealth
      @HeibesHealth 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Lolipop59 I think you put way too much weight on my reply. I love Matthew Walker and have watched/listened to many podcasts with him. The last time I had seen him, his hair was short, so I almost didn’t recognize him. I only noted his appearance because the commenter did.

    • @lainla6211
      @lainla6211 9 місяців тому

      😂

  • @PetkoBossakov
    @PetkoBossakov 3 місяці тому +1

    Dr. Walker's eloquence is enchanting. Definitely buying his book!

  • @Nicholas-Salazar
    @Nicholas-Salazar 9 місяців тому +15

    Thank you for having Mr Walker on. He knows his stuff and has a wonderful book that I highly recommend for sleep. I've reread it about 4 times!

  • @deborahportillo6454
    @deborahportillo6454 8 місяців тому +1

    I absolutely love Matthew Walker! His thoughts and comments are so refreshing.

  • @Apollo440
    @Apollo440 9 місяців тому +10

    Is that possible? I can't believe my eyes. Fastest I've clicked on a video today!
    Dr. Matthew Walker, what a treat. Thank you Dr. Huberman. Thank you very much.

  • @cathylavoie
    @cathylavoie 9 місяців тому +2

    I absolutely agree with you, Andrew on Matt having educated many of us on the importance of sleep 😴. I used to be on the side of ´I’ll sleep when I’ll die’ but since I’ve read Matt’s book, I’ve totally change my mind and sleep as much as I can. Thanks to Matt !

  • @MartheDeutschAllgemeinwissen
    @MartheDeutschAllgemeinwissen 9 місяців тому +8

    Haven’t finished listening to this episode and already like it so much. Thank you Dr.Huberman and Dr.Walker ❤.

  • @angeorourke116
    @angeorourke116 4 дні тому

    Dr. Matt Walker, the Sleep Enchanter, I could watch this full series all night, but I'm a morning type, so best go to bed and watch episode 2 tomorrow. Awesome, guys, I love it. Thank you both ✌️

  • @yuliia-o5o
    @yuliia-o5o 9 місяців тому +4

    Not one, but two perfect calming voices to fall asleep to 🤭 You both helped me change my terrible life-long sleep patterns. I’m so grateful for your work!

  • @amyhowell7311
    @amyhowell7311 9 місяців тому +5

    Love listening to someone talk about what they are passionate about!

  • @immilyshow1238
    @immilyshow1238 9 місяців тому +6

    This will be the best ever series on the internet made about sleep.

  • @liziwood6370
    @liziwood6370 9 місяців тому +1

    Gosh Dr Matthew Walker is fascinating & what an enthusiastic & effective communicator. This has been of such huge benefit to me, a longtime insomniac, in understanding what happens, why it happens & the reasons it's important for so many functions. It's motivated me to put more effort into developing better sleep habits.

  • @Mark-he3mi
    @Mark-he3mi 9 місяців тому +3

    Amazing episode, such a fantastic chemistry between Dr. Huberman & Dr. Walker. Love the Dr. Walkers enthusiasm about what he is teaching us, amazing duo. Can't thank you guys enough. We love your work. ❤

  • @lozovann
    @lozovann 9 місяців тому +1

    Actually I enjoyed the TED talk and the fact that it was "direct" turned me so good from the very same day! So thank you Matt!

  • @RevellAndRepend
    @RevellAndRepend 9 місяців тому +5

    As someone who's been struggling with sleep for decades.. disrupted sleep patterns, difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep and a long span (8+ years) of inverted day/night cycle, I greatly welcome this kind of information. Thanks guys

  • @gma3683
    @gma3683 6 місяців тому

    I agree with you Hubernan!!! (1:25:16)... I just recently found Matthew Walker's book and have also been listening to him on UA-cam. What he's saying is such good news if we want to thrive! Yet is bad news for those of us who have terrible sleep habits! Lol! It explains why we're not functioning at our best with our lack of sleep. It's so motivating to hear all this science about why we need to make sleep a priority! I love how he uses day-to-day analogies to explain concepts. I love his use and command of the (British) English language! It makes it ever so entertaining to listen to him. I've learned such amazing things about sleep - his passion is contagious! I've forwarded his video and excerpts of his book to friends so they can be inspired to fix their sleep too. I'll be fixing mine once I know how...I trust I'll get to those parts if I keep reading his book and listening. Thank you! Thank you! Matthew Walker. Thank you Andrew Hubernan for this series! God bless you both for the good work. You're changing the world for the better, one snooze-button at a time. 😴💤

  • @JuanaLove6931
    @JuanaLove6931 9 місяців тому +3

    I'm definitely a morning person! Getting super sleepy and it's only 5:15. Love this more than words could describe. I just moved up my dinner reservations thanks to you. I really love going to bed early and popping up early. Love, love this episode!! Now I have a thousand questions instead of 10.... 😅❤❤❤

    • @iga1720
      @iga1720 6 місяців тому

      It has never worked for me. As a night owl if I go to sleep earlier I wake up at the same time as I wake up if I went to sleep late. 😢

  • @niyatichitalia8425
    @niyatichitalia8425 9 місяців тому +1

    Routine in life is so important as told in 2 hrs... in the interview...I am an Ayurvedic physician and Ancient Ayurvedic texts.. talk exactly what you are saying here and since 30 years I have been advising just this to my patients... thanks for providing scientific evidence..

  • @laurelm2333
    @laurelm2333 9 місяців тому +20

    I about cried hearing about the chronotypes. Its taken years for me to undo much of the shame of being a extreme evening type, it still shows up. So validating to hear an expert say its really a thing. Thank you 💛

  • @reblecka
    @reblecka 9 місяців тому +2

    Is it true that watching TV induces a “sleep like “ brain state , not as a substitute for sleep obviously but wondering if it is beneficial for relaxation and possibly a first step towards falling asleep. I’m looking forward to the next 5 episodes of this series. Dr Matt Walker is a joy to listen to and learn from, thank you Dr Huberman !!

  • @div12335
    @div12335 7 місяців тому +5

    WE AIN'T GETTING OUT OF BED WITH THIS ONE 🗣🗣🔥🔥

  • @mrenner12
    @mrenner12 9 місяців тому +1

    I have learned more in this podcast than I have in the past 6 years from sleep doctors... As a diagnosed narcoleptic, I'm so curious to know what my sleep looked like before, or rather, my brain activity during sleep. What does an individual's brain activity look like when taking prescribed stimulants to combat EDS, and how does that affect one's sleep since it's still poor quality sleep? What does brain activity look like when taking Xyrem, and how does interrupting one's sleep in the middle of the night for a second dose affect an individual's sleep? I'm excited for the rest of this series!

  • @KingsguardRP
    @KingsguardRP 9 місяців тому +4

    The man, the myth, the legend
    Mr Rovolver himself. Smith and wessen, Dr Andrew "Chad" Huberman.
    My hero!

  • @susandryden8499
    @susandryden8499 9 місяців тому

    How timely! I finished listening on my drive home late last night from Indy to MI and got to the part about how going to bed after our normal bedtime messes with the next day's alertness/performance. Absolutely true. My chronotype is morning and I am lucky that my sleep schedule and work schedule are aligned well. Looking forward to tomorrow's part 2 of the series.

  • @mariamshengelia2051
    @mariamshengelia2051 9 місяців тому +18

    Can you please make the next episode about Anhedonia and it's possible treatments without medication? Thank you very much for your invaluable work !

  • @michaeltherrien6006
    @michaeltherrien6006 6 місяців тому +1

    Dr walker's anologies and excitement on this topic makes a very complicated science much easier to understand.

  • @JenniferMyers
    @JenniferMyers 9 місяців тому +6

    Hi Andrew! I love science and science-based tools for everyday life! Thanks for bringing this much needed education to the masses. Your continued effort and dedication to the quality of your work is so appreciated!

  • @ivethsierra2903
    @ivethsierra2903 9 місяців тому +1

    The passion & breakdown of knowledge in this episode was sooooo helpful. So grateful for this podcast. Makes me feel normal

  • @lauraleebeaton6529
    @lauraleebeaton6529 9 місяців тому +6

    Andrew. I'm a 55 year old RN and have been listening to you for many years. You've taught me a lot. Recently, I've read some negative criticism regarding you. I wanted to say they are jealous. Please carry on and continue bringing us the most up to date sience, evidence based research, and know that many more appreciate you than the naysayers who don't. Carry on.

    • @jah8875
      @jah8875 9 місяців тому +1

      Were the reports lies?

    • @HereForToday42
      @HereForToday42 9 місяців тому +1

      it's likely that what the article said about him is true. He could have a lot of issues with fidelity and intimacy. He can still be super smart and helpful in his research - I would not go to him for dating advice or therapy.

    • @lauraleebeaton6529
      @lauraleebeaton6529 9 місяців тому +1

      @jah8875 I listen to Andrew for his science, evidece-based research and his presentation style. His personal life is, well, personal. His research is clearly not lies. I appreciate the knowledge he has shared.

    • @jah8875
      @jah8875 9 місяців тому

      @lauraleebeaton6529 I understand that position, but if what has been said is true, then it's not just jealousy. There are people who have given up years of their lives, loving and trusting someone who, it seems, has treated them with complete disrespect. Anyone who follows him because of his evidence-based protocols should, I would think, be willing to consider the evidence about him objectively. If not, he's no longer a guide towards critical thinking but an infallible cult leader.

    • @lauraleebeaton6529
      @lauraleebeaton6529 9 місяців тому +1

      @jah8875 perhaps jealous is incorrect on my part. However, I'll continue to get early morning light because my body agrees with this EB Research. I'll continue not drinking alcohol because my body agrees with this EB Research as evidenced with my Oura ring. Previous to Andrew's presentation, I drank occasionally one to two glasses of wine once or twice a month only to see my HRV plummet. I'll continue to take a cold rinse in my shower because it leaves me feeling invigorating. I'll continue listening to the series of podcasts with Matthew Walker on sleep because I read his book years ago and appreciate his research as well. I do not listen to every podcast by Andrew, just the ones I feel are personally applicable to me, an individual with a rare blood cancer, for over ten years, that is fighting to stay alive and off of chemo. Now I'm not saying Andrew has done anything magical, or saved my life; I'm just stating that I continually look for the most current Evidence Based Reseach to simply keep living and stay off chemo. I listen to others as well, and I cherry pick what I listen to, personal choice.
      If I consider not listening to Andrew on the allegation that he his a womanizer, then perhaps I should ask each of my doctors if they are truly happily married, or maybe they cheated on their taxes or have commit some inappropriate behavior at some point in their life.
      Perhaps I should question the morals of my past nursing professors and if they were not exemplary in their personal life, I should throw out their vast array of knowledge they shared with me.
      If Andrew was not appropriate to some women I am sorry for this however, I am not a judge. I am just interested in the facts. I take in the information I find personally applicable to optimize my own personal health.
      Andrew....please carry on.

  • @trinisafarsi1143
    @trinisafarsi1143 8 місяців тому

    1:24:55
    I agree with Andrew that Dr. Walker´s TED Talk had an amazing impact on people. After watching that program I was conscious about the importance of sleep for every occasion.
    I’m a student and I was one that spent all the night before the exam studying and when I’ve changed my behaviour I got better results on exams.
    BTW, I love the work that both of you are doing. This podcast is so interesting and helpful

  • @Ricky-bl7yz
    @Ricky-bl7yz 9 місяців тому +5

    Amazing how we can get educated by two absolute top scientists on sleep at zero cost! Thank you both for sharing your knowledge

  • @seanobroin8823
    @seanobroin8823 9 місяців тому +2

    It's worth noting that Dr Matthew Walker is in fact 50 years of age, while looking at least 10-15 years younger than that! This is a fantastic testament to the anti-aging properties of good sleep.

  • @giuseppesimone177
    @giuseppesimone177 9 місяців тому +4

    Happy to see Dr. Walker back! Sleep is an extremely interesting topic

  • @flor.7797
    @flor.7797 9 місяців тому +1

    I agree with Matt, he has made so much progress and clearly listened to critics. Good job!

  • @CJ-sj8mb
    @CJ-sj8mb 9 місяців тому +8

    100% agree that Matthew Walker's info is way more informative than it is scary.
    I caught a Huberman pod cast with Matthew Walker a while back. Decided to read his book. Then just recently purchased the 8sleep mattress cover.
    Please, please, please do an episode on sleep for rotating shift workers. And no sugar coating it, lol.
    My coworkers are so tired of hearing me talk about the importance of sleep, but most average, about 5 hours per night. So the more I learn from yall..... the more they get to hear. Lol
    Thanks for ALL the info you have given on so many topics! You are much appreciated, sir.

    • @kam0406
      @kam0406 9 місяців тому

      You know, we thank our military and other service people, but we forget to thank shift workers. We should. Shift workers come from all walks of life. It’s a sacrifice to keep things running while the rest of us sleep. Hospital workers, construction workers, police, fire and rescue workers, truck drivers. These are just a few who come to mind. Thank you to all who are there when needed.
      I do think more research should be done so shift workers can minimize the impact to their health. Perhaps a cap on how long shift workers should be on certain shifts would help- although many will choose shift work over daytime hours as it often pays more and is a way to provide better for his or her family. I grew up with a father who made that choice and his health suffered for it. I am grateful for my hardworking parents and to all the blue collar men and women who keep this country’s manufacturing moving along in the wee hours of the night.

  • @dorag1150
    @dorag1150 7 місяців тому

    Dr Walker’s Ted talk had such a strong effect on me and definitely changed my outlook towards sleep and made me consciously to take care and look seriously towards my sleep! Absolutely agree with Dr Huberman.

  • @pratiksharma-ytc
    @pratiksharma-ytc 9 місяців тому +29

    DR Matt Walker is looking Awesome

    • @janiebratt8826
      @janiebratt8826 9 місяців тому +7

      What a phenomenal transition!

    • @garethf5131
      @garethf5131 9 місяців тому +9

      He has, 10000000%, had work (Botox) done. Screams vanity. Shame.

    • @Mastermindyoung14
      @Mastermindyoung14 9 місяців тому +4

      @@garethf5131 funny, on another comment you said "in my opinion he's had botox" but in this comment you're literally shaming him and claiming definitively that's he's had botox. Extremely interesting.....

    • @janiebratt8826
      @janiebratt8826 9 місяців тому

      That's a pretty harsh impression about something that you know nothing about.@@garethf5131

    • @garethf5131
      @garethf5131 9 місяців тому +2

      @@Mastermindyoung14 😂😂 no, no. I said “in my opinion, he’s DEFINITELY had Botox.” If you’re gonna lie, make it a good one 😘

  • @youtubemom497
    @youtubemom497 9 місяців тому +1

    I can not wait to listen to this entire series. You have already helped my sleep so much just by getting that morning sun in my eyes and delaying my caffeine intake!

  • @sophiajmc
    @sophiajmc 9 місяців тому +4

    I can't believe we get to look forward to more episodes. 😁This information is so valuable thank youuu

  • @Jabaltaya
    @Jabaltaya 8 місяців тому

    Wow! The passion and love for what he is talking about, but also the deep and clear voice is so captivating! A true storyteller

  • @radomirdjenadic7713
    @radomirdjenadic7713 9 місяців тому +5

    A series worth watching for everyone!! Good job and thank you.

  • @susanbothwell2234
    @susanbothwell2234 9 місяців тому

    Andrew & Matthew, THIS..THIS..THIS...has captivated me. I literally cannot get enough of this information.
    You both are so fascinating, so brilliant, so incredibly pleasing to listen to. I've gained so much KNOWLEDGE. Can't wait for the next 6 podcasts. You are a godsend. Thank you

    • @susanbothwell2234
      @susanbothwell2234 9 місяців тому

      I don't say this to be flirty or disrespectful to either of you, but gosh...the emotional maturity, respect and true kindness you exude and portray, is simply beautiful to witness. These seem to be such rare qualities these days...so again, thank you for being such tremendous role models.

    • @susanbothwell2234
      @susanbothwell2234 9 місяців тому

      So gracious each of you. 😂 I can't stop praising the work you so generously provide all of us out here.🙏

  • @Voi8z
    @Voi8z 9 місяців тому +7

    There is an impressive improvement in the quality of the podcasts. Good job

  • @bhupindertube
    @bhupindertube 9 місяців тому

    The most important takeaways for me & need further investigations are
    1) Finding my Chronotype (extreme morning type to extreme evening type) I think I'm a dolphin type.
    2) Paying attention to my Adenosine levels - 2:40:00 - Important: adenosine chemical accumulates in the brain from the time we wake up & clears after 7 to 9 hours sleep.
    3) Better understanding the Circadian Rhythm.
    It's important to try to coincide your chronotype, adenosine level, & circadian rhythm for maximum productivity.

  • @mjdawd4846
    @mjdawd4846 9 місяців тому +83

    gonna stay up late watching the episode

  • @LASmith-sz3ew
    @LASmith-sz3ew 9 місяців тому

    This episode was better than watching a movie. I have listened/watched it many times to absorb all of the important information. Warming up to cool off in order to fall asleep has been a game changer! I now know a valuable tool that has helped improve my sleep. Thank you!! Looking forward to the next episodes.

  • @kevinjay808
    @kevinjay808 9 місяців тому +5

    The dynamic Duo we didn't know we needed ❤

  • @JohnKooz
    @JohnKooz 6 місяців тому +1

    This podcast was incredible. Another huge success from Hubermanlab! Thank you, Matt Walker and Andrew Huberman. Listening to and watching to you two medical/biological/physiological applied and research knowledge powerhouses discuss sleep in great depth was just excellent. I learned a lot from this episode and will likely revisit it and/or the subsequent extension sleep-related episodes. Thanks, again!😀

  • @countnecula3036
    @countnecula3036 9 місяців тому +8

    I’d love to see Jonathan Haidt on a podcast, I’ve just dug into his recently published book on social media and smartphones’ impact on youth. Would make a nice conversation!

    • @lyinbobbycottonseed
      @lyinbobbycottonseed 9 місяців тому

      My brother I’d love to see the six women on this podcast

  • @Atlas-jc9ug
    @Atlas-jc9ug 9 місяців тому

    Dr. Walker's explanation of Timing and Chronotypes was an immense revelation for me as an extreme evening person forced to live as you daywalkers do. For people in a situation where they cannot adhere to their natural sleep schedule, what mitigations can be done to either reduce the negative effects of such, or at least manage them?
    Loving the podcasts; excited to listen to the remaining five parts when they come out. Thank you.

  • @skotas
    @skotas 9 місяців тому +50

    Proper sleep clearly improves hair growth😅

  • @jerusalemlady9372
    @jerusalemlady9372 9 місяців тому

    Love you two incredibly brilliant and so humble gentlemen. So appreciative of all your help. There are many podcasts out there, but you both stand out from the others for your integrity, wisdom, and the great respect and kindness you show your audience and each other. I just also occurred to me that you also help us be the best we can be with joy rather than making everything so arduous and stressful.

  • @thelukefalco
    @thelukefalco 9 місяців тому +6

    22:44 after all these years of engaging with dr huberman's podcast, i could've never imagined to see him nail Perry the Platypus' sound randomically in the middle of beginning a Guest Series about fuckin sleep. I love you andrew, and we all mean it

  • @derrickdd
    @derrickdd 8 місяців тому

    FULLY agree with Dr. Huberman regarding Dr. Walker's net-positive impact. Thank you to you both. You've made the world a much better place, so get over it Matt.

  • @kvanc2763
    @kvanc2763 9 місяців тому +3

    absolutely love that feeling of falling down the sky when falling asleep. It's fun :)