Podcasts that mention 📚 Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

Did you read the Sleep Book, or have you guys talked about that on the podcast—the, 'Why We Sleep?' Oh, by Matthew Walker?

During the discussion, Ginger inquires whether Brad has read the book 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker, or if this book has been a topic on their podcast.

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I try without being fanatical to figure out ways to help myself along, and one of the people I've leaned on is a doctor named Matthew Walker who wrote a book called 'Why We Sleep.' I've heard him on a bunch of different podcasts.

Brad, one of the podcast hosts, talks about how he has been reading the book 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker. He mentions that he finds the insights from the book helpful for improving his sleep habits and has also enjoyed listening to the author on several other podcasts.

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This is based on some work that I will provide a reference for, which was published in the journal Science. Matt Walker also discusses studies done by others in his book Why We Sleep.

In this segment, Andrew Huberman references the book 'Why We Sleep' by Matt Walker, highlighting its discussion on various studies related to sleep and learning.

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I’m aware, and we can delve deeper into this, that there is evidence—from Matt Walker's six-episode series on sleep—that THC helps some individuals fall asleep but may significantly disrupt sleep architecture in undesirable ways.

The mention highlights the insights from Matt Walker's work on sleep, particularly in relation to THC's effects. It discusses how Walker's series provides evidence on how THC might assist in falling asleep yet poses risks to the overall quality of sleep architecture.

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He is also the author of the bestselling book 'Why We Sleep.'

Andrew Huberman introduces Dr. Matthew Walker as the guest on the podcast, highlighting his authorship of the bestselling book 'Why We Sleep.'

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And I'm going to interrupt intentionally, not to puff you up, just because I think it's fair to say, I know, it's fair to say that the cautionary notes you spoke about in those early TED talks and in your book, 'Why We Sleep,' while they may have stimulated some anxiety for some people, they absolutely had and have a net positive effect in the sense that they cued people to the importance of this thing called sleep.

Andrew Huberman recognizes the significant influence of Matthew Walker's book, 'Why We Sleep', in emphasizing the critical importance of sleep and its positive effect on public awareness.

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And I don't mean to be overly negative, but this was discussed in a previous Huberman Lab Podcast episode with Dr. Matthew Walker from UC Berkeley. Walker is a leading expert on sleep and has authored the remarkable book, 'Why We Sleep.'

In this segment, Andrew Huberman references 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker, emphasizing the significance of the book in the context of discussing the effects of alcohol on sleep quality. He describes Walker's work as a 'remarkable' resource that lends credibility to the conversation about the interplay between alcohol consumption and sleep.

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Did you see Matthew Walker's book regarding the percentage of doctors or surgeons who work extended shifts and then have accidents on their way home?

The host, Chris Williamson, inquires whether guest Stan Efferding has seen Matthew Walker's book, which addresses the relationship between doctors working long shifts and subsequent accidents. This suggests the book explores the impact of sleep deprivation, aligning with the theme of Walker's notable work, 'Why We Sleep.'

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Matthew Walker's book, 'Why We Sleep,' came out a few years ago, and I think society had a big awakening, excuse the pun, at that point around sleep.

Michael Acton Smith discusses Matthew Walker's book 'Why We Sleep,' highlighting its release as a pivotal moment for society's growing awareness of the importance of sleep. The book significantly contributed to changing public perceptions about sleep's vital role in maintaining well-being.

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But like, yes, I get what you're saying, but that was, but that's interesting to me because I saw that I actually read that book, Why We Sleep, that author, right? And I, and I, and I, and that's like there's this, the percentage of people who can actually do that is staggeringly low.

The guest, Alexander Ludwig, briefly mentions reading the book 'Why We Sleep' by Matthew Walker, using it to discuss how much sleep people actually need and the consequences of undervaluing its importance. This comes up in response to the host's comment about some individuals seeming to function well on very little sleep.

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I’m mixed; I think when I wrote the book 'Why We Sleep' back in 2014 or 2015, sleep was the neglected stepsister in the health conversation of that time.

In this segment, Matthew Walker discusses his book, 'Why We Sleep', reflecting on its publication during a time when sleep was largely overlooked in health discussions.

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