Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2023-01-19
Books mentioned on #650: Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep — How to Improve Sleep, How Sleep Ties Into Alzheimer’s Disease and Weight Gain, and How Medications (Ambien, Trazodone, etc.), Caffeine, THC/CBD, Psychedelics, Exercise, Smart Drugs, Fasting, and More Affect Sleep
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Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Why We Sleep
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker is a comprehensive exploration of the neurobiology of sleep, detailing how restorative rest impacts physical health, cognitive function, and emotional well-being while warning of the severe consequences of chronic sleep deprivation.
Discussed“not that long ago, maybe six months ago or so after I finished Why We Sleep, which is a spectacular book.”
Where to get it
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How to Build a Healthy Brain By Kimberley Wilson & Why We Sleep The New Science of Sleep and Dreams By Matthew Walker 2 Books Collection Set
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker is a comprehensive scientific exploration of the critical role that sleep plays in human health, brain function, and longevity.
Discussed“not that long ago, maybe six months ago or so after I finished Why We Sleep, which is a spectacular book.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Why We Sleep
“There's definitely been a remarkable amount of evidence, so much so that perhaps a dimwit like me can try and write a book that's 130,000 words of facts.”
“There's definitely been a remarkable amount of evidence, so much so that perhaps a dimwit like me can try and write a book that's 130,000 words of facts.”
Own book The 4-Hour Body
“I've felt this way for a long time, since predating The 4-Hour Body.”