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Matthew Walker

UC Berkeley neuroscientist specialising in sleep; author of "Why We Sleep"

The latest interviews, podcast appearances, and blog posts from Matthew Walker, updated daily.

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4 months ago
May 27

#137 - Bedtime Procrastination

Matt examines "revenge bedtime procrastination," where individuals voluntarily delay sleep to reclaim autonomy.

4 months ago
May 20

#136 - Sleep & Sound

Matt returns today to explain why humans didn't evolve for silent sleep. Citing the Hadza and the brain's "open microphone," he explains how we process sound for safety even while resting.

4 months ago
May 13

#135 - Two Windows: How Light Shapes your Sleep

Matt delves into how daily light exposure dictates our sleep quality and how improper lighting can derail perfect sleep hygiene.

5 months ago
May 7

World No.1 Sleep Expert: The P… - The Francesca Psychology Podcast - Apple Podcasts

Dr Matt Walker is a professor of neuroscience and one of the world’s leading researchers on sleep.

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