The World’s No.1 Sleep Expert: The 6 Sleep Hacks You NEED! Matthew Walker

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1. regularity - go to bed at the same time and wake up at the same time 2. darkness - in the last hour before bed dim down the lights around the house 3. temperature - 65-68°F 4. walk it out - don't lie in bed too long if you can't sleep 5. limit your caffeine 6. limit your alcohol

Immediately after he said “sleep is the single most effective… “ I thought should I watch this or sleep ?

I am a very light sleeper and my husband moves a lot and snores, so we tried the “sleep divorce” and it’s been amazing:) We both sleep so much better and I’m not cranky and resentful for lack of sleep. We snuggle for a bit and then go to sleep in separate bedrooms. We are fortunate to have to space to do that. I know not everyone has that. We do find people think we’re odd though. But who cares, it works for us!

How humble “I’m just a PHD”. Very humble .❤❤❤

Can we acknowledge for a second that Mr. Walker's voice itself is a cure ✨️

bro, the people you are interviewing and the subjects you're covering are really hitting the spot. you know what is on our minds and what is important

Such a lovely, humble, well spoken, intelligent guest speaker. Thank you Dr. Matthew Walker and the Diary of a CEO crew!

Years of sleeping medication, sleep studies, and doctor visits and ive learned more today with this pod cast. Thank you

This guy is an excellent interviewer. He actually lets people talk without interrupting.

Steven's ability to ask the right question and let the guest freely express their thoughts without interruption is so underrated.

I used to be a sedative and sleep pill addict with years of problems with insomnia. My body, my mind, my soul was destroyed. It took me more than 12 years for my sleep to come to a normality. I am not drug free, sobriety is my guide, my sleep is the best ever in life. I will never sacrifice sleep for anything else

I could not afford the Joiner’s fee, but here it’s my appreciation for the valuable content you bring to your channel. I’m a fan!

As a mother to a 2 year old and a baby on the way, I can’t describe how awful it’s been not being able to sleep the amount I need to function. And it was really interesting to hear about the correlation between suicide and sleep, because when I was at my worst sleep deprivation between newborn and 6 months of life with my first, she would wake every 45 mins through the night, every night, I fantasised about suicide daily because I felt that sick that I used to think maybe if I was dead I’d be allowed to sleep and the torture would stop. I had terrible PPD and PPA, which just vanished within days as soon as I started getting some adequate sleep again. It’s truly horrific what parents go through and I think as a society here in the west (speaking as someone in the UK) a lot of us have no village anymore, and it’s hugely detrimental to our health as new parents, and society isn’t set up to help each other anymore with this as we all live so far from our families and extended families. I see a huge difference with cousins who are still living in Cyprus and have extended family around, because everyone helps with the babies and mum and dad get some rest and are much better functioning humans because of it.

0:00: 💤 Sleep is essential for overall health and well-being, with numerous physiological benefits. 14:48: 🌙 Sleep is essential and non-negotiable for humans, and the mismatch in chronotypes can impact sleep in relationships. 28:33: :sleeping: Society and the modern world have conspired to decrease and diminish sleep, causing a lack of sleep epidemic with detrimental effects on health and productivity. 43:31: 💤 Napping can increase productivity and alertness, but lack of sleep can have negative effects on employees and businesses. 57:43: 🌙 Caffeine has a half-life of 5-6 hours, blocking adenosine receptors and causing a crash, anxiety, and reduced deep sleep. 1:12:03: 😴 Sleeping pills are not recommended as the first line of treatment for insomnia, instead cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) is recommended. 1:29:23: 💤 Insufficient sleep can have short-term consequences like drowsy driving and long-term consequences like increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. 1:47:38: 💤 Sleep deprivation affects appetite-regulating hormones, leading to increased eating and cravings for unhealthy foods. 1:42:09: 🌙 Sleep deprivation has numerous negative effects on the brain and body, including increased appetite, weight gain, and loss of muscle mass. Dreaming during REM sleep enhances creativity and provides emotional healing. Recap by Tammy AI with useful ti

This guy is so genius and smart. You can clearly see and hear how passionate he is about what he‘s doing. Steven is also a great interviewer. He lets the guests talk without interrupting them. As a German, it was very pleasant to listen to. Thank you both so much for your work !

My mom, who sometimes said, "I love to sleep," always supported and encouraged my need for sleep. She encouraged me to remember my dreams and talk about them. I'll always be grateful for that.

Is it a coincidence Dr. Walker has such a soothing, calming voice that I would like to listen to when I struggle to sleep? His ability to explain such a complex topic with clarity is immense. Great episode.

Dr. Walker is a humble treasure. So good to see someone so well aligned with his discipline and passionately well informed. Very good interview!

I worked nights for 16 years and slept very badly in the day time, I felt permanently jet lagged and eventually crashed my car by falling asleep at the wheel and also slept through a fire alarm whilst at work and took it as my que to leave and address my work/life/sleep balance, I hate to think how much I knocked off my life during those years. I now work days and often half days which is lovely and far more fitting for a person who is nearly 60 years old