The Francesca Psychology Podcast

World No.1 Sleep Expert: The Perfect Formula For Deep Sleep - Dr Matt Walker

The Francesca Psychology Podcast

Show Notes

Dr Matt Walker is a professor of neuroscience and one of the world’s leading researchers on sleep. He is also the author of the bestselling book Why We Sleep, which helped bring the science of sleep into the mainstream and changed how millions of people think about the role sleep.00:00 Intro01:10 The Importance of Sleep05:08 Understanding Dreams and Their Functions13:41 Nightmares and Their Impact15:18 Sleep and Creativity19:14 Consequences of Poor Sleep25:44 How Much Sleep Do We Need?31:42 Improving Sleep Hygiene36:20 Addressing Insomnia42:36 Waking Up in the Middle of the Night46:30 Sleep Supplements: Do They Work?50:09 The Impact of Alcohol on Sleep55:08 Common Sleep Myths and Mistakes01:01:35 The Science of Napping01:04:05 Exploring Sleep Divorce01:11:10 Temperature and Sleep Quality01:19:25 Strategies for Overcoming Jet Lag01:22:44 The Formula for Perfect Sleep

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