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Dr Rangan ChatterjeeHow To Improve Your Sleep And Why You Should | Professor Matthew Walker | Audio Only
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- January 13, 2021
- Duration
- 1h 34m
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- Dr Rangan Chatterjee
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
AUDIO ONLY | Improving the quality of our sleep is arguably the single most effective thing that we can do to reset our brains and recharge our bodies, yet many of us just aren’t getting enough. But what is the optimal amount of sleep and what can we do if we struggle to get enough? I’m delighted to welcome back onto the podcast the world-leading sleep researcher, Professor Matthew Walker to answer these questions and more. Matthew is author of the international best-selling book ‘Why We Sleep’, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California and a fountain of knowledge when it comes to all things sleep. My last conversation with Matthew back on episode 70 of the podcast was one of the most popular to date. A few months ago, I asked my podcast listeners to let me know what further questions they would like Matthew to answer and in this conversation, I put some of those questions to him. We cover how many of us feel that we don’t have enough time to sleep for 7-9 hours but how rather than stealing time from us, getting more sleep can actually make us more productive. And even grabbing an extra 15 minutes of sleep a day will have benefits for our overall healthspan. Matthew shares some brilliant tips on how we can regain control of our sleep and for those who are really struggling, he explains that there is an alternative to sleeping pills that is just as effective in the short term, but much more effective long term. We cover so much ground in this conversation, including polyphasic sleep (sleeping for periods of time throughout the day), unbroken sleep and why lying awake in bed for long periods of time can affect our ability to sleep in the future. Matthew shares the fascinating and dramatic changes that have occurred in the way we sleep and dream following the coronavirus pandemic and why it has allowed what he calls “the revenge of the night owls.” We delve into REM sleep and how it is one of the best forms of therapy – the brain can literally re-wire negative memories when we sleep. Finally, we cover sleep trackers, caffeine and how sleep impacts our immunity. This really is a fascinating conversation, full of fresh insights and actionable tips that we can all put into practice today. I hope you enjoy listening. Show notes available at https://drchatterjee.com/147 Find out more about Matthew Website https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sleepdiplomat Twitter https://twitter.com/sleepdiplomat Matthew’s book Why we sleep http://amzn.to/2ttWt59 Tech Insider Sleep tip videos with Matthew Walker: 5 Tips For Falling Asleep Quicker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKNQ6gsW45M How To Tell If You’re Sleep Deprived https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HxvEcvfbho What Happens To Your Body And Brain If You Don’t Get Sleep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-8b99rGpkM How To Take The Ideal Nap And Avoid Bad Sleep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJY_bgv5j8c What Happens To Your Brain When You Dream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBby0RJw3Dc How Lucid Dreaming Works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH-MGqokk_Y Related Feel Better Live More podcasts #70 Why Sleep is the Most Important Pillar of Health with Professor Matthew Walker https://youtu.be/fwO1CX0IM-8 #11 Good Sleep Habits and Sleep Misconceptions with Dr Guy Meadows https://youtu.be/Jox1RhNdxB8 #feelbetterlivemore #matthewwalker #sleep ------- Sign up to my new newsletter - Friday Five https://drchatterjee.com/fridayfive Feel Great Lose Weight is now available to order in the UK https://amzn.to/2W6bsOE and in the US & Canada https://amzn.to/2GWPgls Dr Chatterjee’s book Feel Better in 5 is out now in the UK https://amzn.to/2G0XK7l and in the US and Canada https://amzn.to/2EB2oM0 Order Dr Chatterjee’s book The Stress Solution https://amzn.to/2MZ8u8h Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillars of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan available via http://amzn.to/2yGfpuB The US version, How to Make Disease Disappear is available via https://amzn.to/2Gj1YEL ----- Listen to all previous podcast episodes on https://drchatterjee.com/podcast or via these podcast platforms by searching for 'Feel Better, Live More'. Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-better-live-more/id1333552422?mt=2 Acast - https://www.acast.com/feelbetterlivemore Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/feel-better-live-more Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6NyPQfcSR9nj0DPDr2ixrK ----- Follow Dr Chatterjee at: Website: https://drchatterjee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchatterjee Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Newsletter: https://drchatterjee.com/subscription DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.
SPEAKERS
Matthew Walker
guestSleep scientist and professor, known for research on sleep and author of "Why We Sleep".
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
hostMedical doctor and host of the podcast "Feel Better, Live More".
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Dr Rangan Chatterjee, featuring Matthew Walker and Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, How To Improve Your Sleep And Why You Should | Professor Matthew Walker | Audio Only explores Matthew Walker Explains Sleep Quality, REM Therapy, Caffeine, Trackers and Immunity Walker argues sleep is an investment in lifespan, healthspan and productivity, and says the seven to nine hour guideline requires roughly eight hours in bed because of sleep efficiency.
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