Dr. Matt Walker: How to Structure Your Sleep, Use Naps & Time Caffeine | Huberman Lab Guest Series

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This is episode 3 of a 6-part special series on sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D., a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and leading public educator about the role of sleep in health, disease and performance.
We explain how our sleep architecture changes as we age. We also cover how childhood development and aging affect sleep biology and needs. We also discuss whether polyphasic sleep (multiple short sleep periods) is beneficial.
Then, we discuss naps, including their positive benefits, individual variability, those who should not nap, and alternative rest states like non-sleep deep rest. Dr. Walker shares protocols to optimize nap duration, timing and effectiveness.
We also explore the effects of caffeine on sleep and other health aspects, as well as the optimal timing for caffeine intake.
This episode describes many actionable science-based tools for optimizing sleep, naps and caffeine use for better health and performance.
The next episode in this special series explores the relationship between sleep, memory, and creativity.
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Dr. Matthew Walker
Website: www.sleepdiplomat.com
Podcast: www.sleepdiplomat.com/podcast
"Why We Sleep": amzn.to/4a9Tyyl
Academic profile: bit.ly/3UK2Ags
X: / sleepdiplomat
Instagram: / drmattwalker
LinkedIn: / sleepdiplomat
MasterClass: bit.ly/3U4iEYI
Articles
In short photoperiods, human sleep is biphasic: bit.ly/3Ugrt2N
Sleep-Dependent Facilitation of Episodic Memory Details: bit.ly/4aOYlFy
A Role for REM Sleep in Recalibrating the Sensitivity of the Human Brain to Specific Emotions: bit.ly/3xC8mYa
Sleep, alcohol, and caffeine in financial traders: bit.ly/44iI7Cx
The alerting effects of caffeine, bright light and face washing after a short daytime nap: bit.ly/3VWUbaj
Adverse impact of polyphasic sleep patterns in humans: Report of the National Sleep Foundation sleep timing and variability consensus panel: bit.ly/4aOYp8g
Sleep deficiency and motor vehicle crash risk in the general population: a prospective cohort study: bit.ly/4aAgvuU
Other Resources
Crew Factors in Flight Operations IX: Effects of Planned Cockpit Rest on Crew Performance and Alertness in Long-Haul Operations (NASA Technical Memorandum): go.nasa.gov/3xC8bfs
The Matt Walker Podcast: Insomnia Series: bit.ly/3W1d5fZ
Polyphasic Sleep Community: bit.ly/3VZdSy8
Dymaxion Sleep (TIME Magazine): bit.ly/43YfJW5
Acute Sleep Deprivation and Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash Involvement (AAA): bit.ly/3W1iFzh
Huberman Lab Episodes Mentioned
Jocko Willink: How to Become Resilient, Forge Your Identity & Lead Others‍: • Jocko Willink: How to ...
Guest Series | Dr. Matthew Walker: The Biology of Sleep & Your Unique Sleep Needs (Episode 1): • Dr. Matt Walker: The B...
Guest Series | Dr. Matthew Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep (Episode 2): • Dr. Matt Walker: Proto...
People Mentioned
Howard Roffwarg: sleep researcher pioneer: bit.ly/49DtkTW
Michael Pollan: author and journalist: bit.ly/3W2Nqnk
David Dinges: professor of psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania: bit.ly/3WkljAn
Mark Rosekind: NASA expert: bit.ly/3vUp70a
Timestamps
00:00:00 Sleep Structure
00:01:29 Sponsors: BetterHelp, LMNT & Waking Up
00:05:42 Sleep Phases & Lifespan
00:11:58 Sleep Stages & Lifespan, Sleep Paralysis & Animals
00:20:19 Adults & Biphasic Sleep, Modern Society
00:25:14 Chronotype, Circadian Rhythms & Biological Flexibility
00:29:07 Genetics & Chronotype
00:31:42 Sponsor: AG1
00:32:55 Biphasic Sleep, Adults; Body Position & Sleepiness
00:40:09 Naps, Positive Benefits, Nighttime Insomnia
00:49:38 Tool: Optimal Nap: Duration & Timing; Grogginess
00:58:15 Nap Capacity, “Liminal” States & NSDR
01:07:37 NASA Nap Culture, Power Naps
01:11:49 Sponsor: Eight Sleep
01:12:50 Tools: Nap Timing, “Fragile” Nighttime Sleep; On-Off-On Protocol
01:18:57 Avoiding Naps: Insomnia, Aging & Sleep Quality Decline
01:28:20 Caffeine, “Nappuccino”; Hot Drinks
01:38:28 Adenosine Clearance, Sleep
01:43:10 Tool: Delaying Caffeine, Afternoon Crash, Sleep Quality
01:49:06 Caffeine, Health, Antioxidants; Caffeine Tolerance & Alcohol
01:56:54 Tool: Nap “Enhancements”, Caffeine, Light & Face Washing
02:04:33 Polyphasic Sleep, Adverse Effects
02:12:43 Sleep Deprivation & Car Crashes; Polyphasic Sleep
02:16:49 Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, KZread Feedback, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
#HubermanLab #Science #Sleep
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Пікірлер: 525

  • @JenniferMyers
    @JenniferMyers2 ай бұрын

    Thanks to this series, I’ve become an expert at sleep! I can do it with my eyes closed.

  • @aafsterlife9647

    @aafsterlife9647

    2 ай бұрын

    Lol! I see what you did there

  • @the_transporter3

    @the_transporter3

    2 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @melodym5993

    @melodym5993

    2 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @BigBraGad

    @BigBraGad

    2 ай бұрын

    But can you do it lying down too?

  • @Dark_Angel555

    @Dark_Angel555

    2 ай бұрын

    and they see women dont make good jokes ... that was briliant

  • @lk-ky3rw
    @lk-ky3rw2 ай бұрын

    Can I just comment on how fantastic it is to have not only the knowledge but also the rich vocabulary that goes with this talk, its truly very engaging

  • @FastFitnessForever

    @FastFitnessForever

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm especially lucky to have it considering I've been diagnosed with insomnia last week and my sleep has been getting better everyday

  • @Rositasparks
    @Rositasparks2 ай бұрын

    Dr Walker’s fabulous voice could easily put one to sleep, he needs to be a voice on a meditation or sleep app ❤ this has all been SO very helpful.

  • @JulianaSilva-mf3th

    @JulianaSilva-mf3th

    2 ай бұрын

    Very true

  • @hazretkerrnaja299

    @hazretkerrnaja299

    2 ай бұрын

    I agree

  • @michaelkossivas
    @michaelkossivas2 ай бұрын

    Matt Walker’s elfish new look is a better Elrond than Amazon’s Prime Elrond!

  • @russshumway4329

    @russshumway4329

    2 ай бұрын

    😊😊😊😊

  • @complexelectra

    @complexelectra

    2 ай бұрын

    Funny cos I've heard him make two LotR references in the episodes so far. Clearly a fan 🧝‍♀️

  • @evagalstian244

    @evagalstian244

    29 күн бұрын

    You guys are not nice…

  • @jiimmyyy

    @jiimmyyy

    11 күн бұрын

    ​@@evagalstian244it's just a little bit of fun, I'm sure Matt wouldn't feel insulted. :)

  • @annsmith2032
    @annsmith20322 ай бұрын

    We need a segment on menopause and sleeping. Thanks!

  • @mathew9851
    @mathew98512 ай бұрын

    Throughout this guest series it is clear that temperature and temperature regulation have profound importance for our physiology. This is certainly the first time i've heard it come up again and again. Maybe a podcast on thermoregulation and/or dysregulation would be good.

  • @chensally3

    @chensally3

    2 ай бұрын

    ¹Q

  • @marshmccarthy

    @marshmccarthy

    2 ай бұрын

    Great suggestion. I would love to hear a podcast (by Dr Huberman, of course) all about thermoregulation, especially the limits of human thermoregulation, and what happens to the body in uncompensable heat stress (e.g., development of exertional heat illnesses).

  • @Lili-xq9sn

    @Lili-xq9sn

    2 ай бұрын

    I literally can't fall asleep well unless I take a hot shower first. Even if it's a really quick shower.

  • @user-eb5eb5jz9j

    @user-eb5eb5jz9j

    2 ай бұрын

    9:17 9:27 9:29

  • @TorreBorre3000

    @TorreBorre3000

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Lili-xq9snyour body will lower your body temperature after the hot shower and therefore sleep better since you need your body temperature to drop in order to sleep.

  • @dameanvil
    @dameanvil2 ай бұрын

    06:14 🛌 Different types of sleep exist across the lifespan, from highly polyphasic in infancy to more monophasic in adulthood. 16:46 🧠 REM sleep plays a crucial role in brain development, particularly in stimulating the growth of connections within the brain during infancy. 19:47 🔄 Sleep patterns stabilize around age five or six, with a consistent ratio of about 20% REM sleep to 80% non-REM sleep throughout adulthood. 22:04 🌞 Traditional societies and cultures may have different sleep patterns, including siesta-like naps and waking patterns determined by temperature rather than sunrise. 23:24 🌙 Sleep schedules vary based on chronotypes, with some people naturally inclined to sleep and wake earlier, while others prefer later sleep times. 25:13 🔄 Variability in sleep preferences across individuals reduces collective vulnerability, ensuring someone is always awake to monitor the environment. 29:11 🧬 Chronotypes, while influenced by genetics, can be modified by life circumstances and exposure to light. 33:00 ⏰ Biphasic sleep patterns include siesta-like naps and segmented sleep, with historical examples of first sleep and second sleep. 39:29 🛌 Body position affects sleepiness, with lying down facilitating thermal dissipation and core body temperature drop, promoting sleep onset. 42:02 📚 Napping can enhance learning and memory consolidation, with benefits observed in emotional regulation and cognitive function. 46:02 💤 Naps improve attention, focus, decision-making, and mood, but may reduce sleep pressure, potentially affecting nighttime sleep. 47:11 💤 Napping can release built-up sleepiness, but it's advised against for those with insomnia as it may hinder nighttime sleep quality. 48:46 🕒 Napping late in the day can reduce sleepiness before bedtime, akin to snacking before a meal, so it's recommended to avoid napping too close to bedtime. 53:20 🕑 Optimal nap duration for most people aiming for a quick reboot and improved alertness is around 20 minutes, as it provides benefits without causing sleep inertia or grogginess. 56:32 🌙 Longer naps offer more benefits, but they come with the tradeoff of potential sleep inertia, where one may feel worse initially upon waking. 57:27 🚫 Avoid napping too late in the day, generally recommended not to nap after 3:00 p.m., to prevent interference with nighttime sleep. 01:00:54 🤔 Napping isn't necessary for everyone, but if interested, mimicking nighttime conditions can increase the likelihood of a successful nap, focusing on factors like darkness, quiet, and comfort. 01:04:04 💭 Exploring alternative states of consciousness, like meditative or "linal" states, could offer benefits similar to napping, potentially involving local deep sleep in the brain. 01:08:23 🚀 NASA's research on napping showed significant boosts in alertness and productivity, leading to the adoption of "power naps" to enhance performance, particularly in astronauts and pilots. 01:10:49 🛫 Prophylactic napping, or "power naps," was a term coined for optimal nap placement during long-haul flights, suggesting early napping sustains alertness throughout the flight. 01:13:35 🧘‍♂ Yoga Nidra, or "yoga sleep," offers mental and physical restoration through relaxation, but misconceptions exist. "Non-sleep deep rest" protocols maintain Yoga Nidra benefits without mystical elements. 01:15:46 🌙 Late-day naps can disrupt nighttime sleep, leading to fragmented sleep and difficulty falling back asleep after waking during the night. 01:19:23 ⏰ Insomnia sufferers are advised to avoid napping, as it can exacerbate nighttime sleep struggles, worsening sleep quality and perpetuating sleeplessness. 01:21:53 🛌 Older adults' daytime napping habits can reflect poor nighttime sleep quality, potentially indicating health risks and higher mortality rates rather than being a direct cause. 01:29:24 ☕ Caffeine functions as an adenosine antagonist, blocking adenosine receptors in the brain to mitigate sleepiness temporarily, explaining the concept of a "caffeine nap" or "nappuccino." 01:32:39 ☕ Caffeine's initial boost after consumption within the first few minutes is not due to its effects but rather the temperature of the drink, usually warm, which contributes to an immediate sensation of alertness. 01:35:51 🕒 Structuring naps strategically around caffeine intake can mitigate sleep inertia, creating what's known as a "caffeine nap" or "nappuccino." Consuming caffeine just before a nap allows its effects to coincide with waking up, providing a dual benefit. 01:41:24 💤 Adenosine clearance primarily occurs during deep non-REM sleep when the brain is less metabolically active. Other activities like exercise or exposure to light may not directly affect adenosine levels but can promote alertness through different mechanisms. 01:43:26 🌅 Delaying caffeine intake by 90 to 120 minutes after waking can help offset the afternoon crash and potentially improve sleep quality by avoiding interference with adenosine clearance and allowing for a clearer assessment of sleep restoration upon waking. 01:55:00 ☕ Caffeine and alcohol use can form a cycle of dependency affecting sleep, with caffeine as an upper in the morning and alcohol as a downer at night. 01:55:37 💤 Moderate caffeine intake by not exceeding three cups of coffee per day and being mindful of sensitivity, adjusting timing accordingly. 01:57:03 🛌 Various nap types, including caffeine naps, offer benefits, with additional potential from combinations like nap plus cold face washing or bright light exposure. 02:01:50 🔄 Polyphasic sleep, popularized by biohacking, involves splitting sleep into multiple phases within a 24-hour period but lacks scientific support for health benefits and may have negative consequences. 02:09:53 ⚠ Polyphasic sleep schedules, historically traced to 1943, pose risks including decreased total sleep, poor sleep quality, reduced REM sleep, and impaired cognition and health, with potential safety concerns like increased risk of accidents.

  • @vxconsulting

    @vxconsulting

    2 ай бұрын

    thank you

  • @victoriasamaha2482

    @victoriasamaha2482

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @populardonut

    @populardonut

    2 ай бұрын

    absolute legend, thank you

  • @jamison1280

    @jamison1280

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes, I found the 16:46 timestamp interesting too. My daughter was born with reflux and basically didn't sleep for the first year/ year and a half of her life. She was later diagnosed with ADHD and I often wonder if that inability to sleep (because of the pain she was in) had something to do with it. It would be an interesting study to look at ADHD and reflux in infancy.

  • @thejedibunny4802

    @thejedibunny4802

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! You're helping the world be a better place

  • @bumblebower1529
    @bumblebower15292 ай бұрын

    Need a podcast about overnight shift workers best protocol to be as healthy as possible workout routine nutrition how to stay awake and alert through the shift etc

  • @mateuszmanka498

    @mateuszmanka498

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes

  • @EdwardsNH

    @EdwardsNH

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm pretty sure that's going to be part of this series. The bottom line is though, that it will be about minimizing damage. You cannot avoid that fact that there is nothing you can do that will change the fact that shift work wrecks havoc on the body.

  • @brunodangelo1146

    @brunodangelo1146

    2 ай бұрын

    Huberman had an episode on that!

  • @TatiyanaDean

    @TatiyanaDean

    2 ай бұрын

    He has an episode on that. Google it with some of the terms you used in your question

  • @moniquea4918

    @moniquea4918

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes! I work 2am-11am

  • @michellechang2538
    @michellechang25382 ай бұрын

    Really appreciate this episode, Mathew finally addressed the issue with elderly and insomnia community. It’s the best and the most clear explanation of sleep deprivation & insomnia episodes ever. Thank you Andrew for doing this podcast.

  • @Sara.T.N.
    @Sara.T.N.2 ай бұрын

    Great to see university professors telling the public about advances in science, and focusing on public outreach and engagement. 👍 Public engagement with research is a two-way process with the goal of generating mutual benefit between the public and researchers and ultimately enhancing the quality or impact of research.

  • @Sara.T.N.

    @Sara.T.N.

    2 ай бұрын

    "these tools that NASA and that laboratories have developed, ... they translate into kind of a broader significance..." (01.14.30)

  • @condorreades2148
    @condorreades2148Ай бұрын

    Andrew, for you, really impressed at the effort you are making to listen quietly and let your guest speak.

  • @mimosa9638
    @mimosa96382 ай бұрын

    Matt’s voice is all I need to fall asleep. I even avoid listening to his wonderful explanations while having my morning coffee. His voice is so comforting.

  • @brunodangelo1146
    @brunodangelo11462 ай бұрын

    Man I'm loving this series

  • @flowingbeing
    @flowingbeing2 ай бұрын

    Dr. Matt Surfer in da lab 🌊😎

  • @Jade_d577

    @Jade_d577

    2 ай бұрын

    first thought

  • @melodym5993

    @melodym5993

    2 ай бұрын

    He's a surfer? He's so smart! Must be all the water and sunshine.

  • @ginavanulzen6681
    @ginavanulzen66812 ай бұрын

    Matt Walker is so cheerful and enthusiastic, its infectious

  • @lytaylor1204
    @lytaylor12042 ай бұрын

    I grew up in Vietnam but moved to the US when I was a teenager. In Vietnam, around noon-ish, after lunch, everyone goes down for a nap, even the people working in offices. Most shops and businesses are closed down for naps. I told my mom that there's no such thing as naps for adults in the US, unless it's the weekend and you're extremely tired. She looks at me like I have 2 heads 😅

  • @10use

    @10use

    2 ай бұрын

    Where do people sleep while at work.

  • @lytaylor1204

    @lytaylor1204

    2 ай бұрын

    @10use Wherever they can. People get creative. Some fancy companies have cots under their desks. Some have a hammock in a supply closet. My sister brings a pillow and put her head on her desk.

  • @mimosa9638

    @mimosa9638

    2 ай бұрын

    Even dogs naped in the shade because the asphalt of the streets of Saigon melted under the noon sun. We children went home for lunch and returned to school at 2.

  • @CharlesOffdensen

    @CharlesOffdensen

    2 ай бұрын

    I live in the Balkans. My grandparents were farmers. They slept every afternoon and were very surprised to see me not taking a nap. It was a completely foreign concept for them to only sleep during the night.

  • @auntiemichelleoutdoorsygir9909

    @auntiemichelleoutdoorsygir9909

    Ай бұрын

    Hello. Please address sleep apnea, OSA, and how this relationship with aging may decline in airway resistance, thus resulting in decreased/fragmented sleep at night. Can we infer that if one was to use PAP, despite the AASM protocol of AHI less than 5, that perhaps one would then receive deeper/N3 sleep compared to another who did not use PAP? I think PAP has much health benefits as we age - in a sense it is a form of Yoga breathing prior to entering N1, possibly decreasing sleep onset or treating insomnia. Thoughts? As male scientists, in their late 40’s, would you both try PAP as an experiment? What would your sleep architecture read? Would it be less fragmented? Would you need naps? I am assuming you do not use PAP….

  • @ajmajin9257
    @ajmajin92572 ай бұрын

    "I'm excited every time for the new episodes of you two, like when I was a little kid waiting for Dragonball on TV."

  • @hg2m
    @hg2m2 ай бұрын

    In Spain, many people still take siestas in the summer when it's really hot, and work schedules switch from split shifts to continuous ones. For the rest of the year, the siesta is replaced by coffee and 2 hours of unproductive work.

  • @Annisaras
    @Annisaras2 ай бұрын

    Your podcast, literally change my life, some podcast that are 3-2 hours long, I watched them multiple times. Your explanation is very clear sir. I always amaze to every podcast I hear. It feels like you accompany me walking. I listen to them while taking my walk outside. You provide all the information for me, so I don’t really need to waste more time, looking them out myself. THANK YOU

  • @zbrkhawar
    @zbrkhawarАй бұрын

    This podcast is not just rich with knowledge but also a masterclass in communication. Very complex knowledge, beautifully delivered!

  • @TaniaEstes
    @TaniaEstes2 ай бұрын

    I love how legitimately excited Matt became when he was discussing nap-stacking 😂

  • @nicholasmarino3487
    @nicholasmarino34872 ай бұрын

    Dr. Huberman, I greatly appreciate your work on neuroscience and sleep. Given your expertise, I’m seeking advice on managing sleep for firemen who often have challenging schedules. We typically work 24 hours on, followed by 24 hours off, repeating this cycle twice, and then taking either four or six days off. This schedule can make maintaining a regular sleep pattern difficult. Could you provide insights or recommendations on how to best manage and optimize sleep under such conditions? Specifically, are there any strategies for adapting our circadian rhythm or managing sleep debt effectively during our working days and recovery days?

  • @Cathy-xi8cb

    @Cathy-xi8cb

    2 ай бұрын

    Your job is incredibly risky for so many reasons. You will need to spend your life off work trying to minimize all of the health risks. Once you understand that your job is really dangerous for you even when not at a fire, your life changes. Blackout curtains, strict routines, including diet and hydration, mental health strategies, etc. It will be very difficult to spend time with people who aren't living that schedule.

  • @lyinbobbycottonseed

    @lyinbobbycottonseed

    2 ай бұрын

    He’s not going to answer

  • @jessicadora7213

    @jessicadora7213

    15 күн бұрын

    Do you mean firefighters?

  • @JonBLodi
    @JonBLodi2 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate having all this current valuable thinking on sleep in one place. Thank you!

  • @mrkooter
    @mrkooter2 ай бұрын

    I’ve been loving your show since the beginning and this series is so freaking awesome. Andrew, Thanks for just being you & God Bless You My Friend.

  • @gy5765
    @gy57652 ай бұрын

    The best host with the best guest 👏👏👏

  • @jodyglaser1
    @jodyglaser12 ай бұрын

    I love you both and appreciate how generous you are to share your knowledge with us. I'll put this series in my list of "must listen". thank you, from San Diego

  • @martinepeters9891
    @martinepeters98912 ай бұрын

    Adding back in more carbs and less intense cardio improves my sleep.

  • @mommybreakdown
    @mommybreakdown2 ай бұрын

    It’s been very helpful to absorbing the information that we are learning piece by piece in a series. I’ve been applying the knowledge each week. Currently sitting outside getting my morning sun drinking AG1 while I dive into this one, thanks!

  • @banerjeehome5913

    @banerjeehome5913

    2 ай бұрын

    You might also wanna listen to Kristen Holmes from Whoop on Diary of a CEO podcast. I learnt as much from her too

  • @mommybreakdown

    @mommybreakdown

    2 ай бұрын

    @@banerjeehome5913thank you! I’ll check it out.

  • @ginovierichardson7449
    @ginovierichardson74492 ай бұрын

    This is an excellent subject for anyone interested in sleep and naps, as it is engaging and comprehensive with profound insights. I thoroughly enjoy the Huberman podcast and have gained a wealth of knowledge from it. It is a must-watch.

  • @michaelstephen1950
    @michaelstephen19502 ай бұрын

    Thank you for hosting this wonderful podcast. I have listened to everything on this sleep series. Dr. Matt reiterates the importance of QQRT, I want to know if regularity and timing is as important when the body has the flu, is injured, or ailing in some way? I always feel inclined to sleep as much as possible when I am injured or unwell. Thanks again, and keep up the great work!

  • @mario.ordaz72
    @mario.ordaz72Ай бұрын

    I wake up every day at 4am and try to take a 20-minute nap around 2pm. The data aligns!!!! Thank you for all the help 🙏

  • @SharafuddinAzimi
    @SharafuddinAzimi2 ай бұрын

    Sleep is one of the vital aspects of human life. I have many clients who have always had issues in this area. Sleep, alongside being a physical matter, is often accompanied by psychological challenges in many cases. Thank you for your program; it had some new and helpful insights.

  • @schumannbeing
    @schumannbeing2 ай бұрын

    Weighted blankets: a nappers best friend.

  • @njott1021

    @njott1021

    2 ай бұрын

    Weighted blanket plus a temperature controlled mattress topper. I could sleep on a mattress made of straw if I had that combo

  • @Cathy-xi8cb

    @Cathy-xi8cb

    2 ай бұрын

    We don't recommend them for the elderly or people with respiratory, orthopedic, or cardiac issues.

  • @schumannbeing

    @schumannbeing

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Cathy-xi8cb Good to know this, thank you for sharing the information because I was not aware.

  • @EricLatios

    @EricLatios

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@Cathy-xi8cbdo you recommend it for deceased people?

  • @ginger6803
    @ginger68032 ай бұрын

    It's so fascinating to listen to Dr. Walker because he's so passionate about the subject of sleep! You can tell he's truly enthusiastic about his field of study, and I absolutely love seeing that. BTW, an episode about how different species sleep would be very interesting!

  • @ToneA206
    @ToneA2062 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this series. I leave for work at 3am and start my work day at 4am. I've always had a hard time sleeping and usually don't fall asleep until 9:30pm/10ish and my schedule been like this for about 17 years 😬. I will try some of these techniques 🤞

  • @GinnyLaceyGorman
    @GinnyLaceyGorman2 ай бұрын

    The whole SLEEP series has been enlightenng as the research continues I hope to learn more. Caffeine timing, when ingested, postponing it, limiting it based on sleep seems essential to our well being. But temperature needed to sleep and stay asleep has been the biggest eye opener for me. thank you.

  • @archangabriel
    @archangabriel2 ай бұрын

    This is incredible that we can get all this knowledge and wisdom for FREE, really grateful to both you! Would love to hear about relation of chamomile and sleep or quality of sleep to be exact. Again thanks for sharing all this and letting us sleep better

  • @olgazavilohhina6854
    @olgazavilohhina68542 ай бұрын

    ¡Hola Profe!As a "novice napper",I thank You.Definitely going to try "cold face,cold hands method".Thank You for Your hard work and care for all us.

  • @Melody-ym4do
    @Melody-ym4do2 ай бұрын

    😂Thank you both again!! I listened to all the information and suggestions earlier yesterday morning, and have been implementing them (the cold water vs warm water on face and palms was a huge help too, because others in the same field have been telling me to splash cold water on my face all the time, not explaining the timing differences that Dr. Walker explained so thoroughly, and it helps me understand why I was wide awake after splashing the wrong temperature of water on my face at night and couldn't sleep, you have no idea how much you and your team and explanations are appreciated!!) Both of you and your teams are all amazing!!❤❤ I slept from 10pm to 5 am, only awakening once at 3am; fell right back to sleep. yay!!!

  • @Heliox98YT
    @Heliox98YT2 ай бұрын

    as a computer geek, my sleep was so fucked my entire life, that at this point the idea of figuring out my natural chronotype seems impossible. Because I as I slowly learned to go to sleep at 10PM instead of 3-4 AM, I genuinly don't think it's possible for me to figure out my natural inclination anymore, everything feels like a learned routine.

  • @UsaretamaImako
    @UsaretamaImako2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for another excellent podcast about improving sleep. There was a tidbit about autism and ADHD possibly messing up sleep cycles, can you please delve deeper into this and any tool protocols for us AuDHDers?

  • @jensweetman

    @jensweetman

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes also REM disruptive sleep disorder, RLS (restless leg), and night terrors… fading in and out of sleep paralysis

  • @user-hu9zy9tb4u
    @user-hu9zy9tb4u2 ай бұрын

    Loving this series! Thank you guys 😊

  • @EcomCarl
    @EcomCarl2 ай бұрын

    This episode sounds incredibly informative and timely, especially given the growing interest in sleep health and wellness. Understanding the science behind our sleep patterns and how to optimize them can truly transform our daily lives. Looking forward to tuning in and learning more! 💤

  • @Smpr0826
    @Smpr08262 ай бұрын

    Thank you Andrew your service to us is invaluable.

  • @JoyK-tu2wg

    @JoyK-tu2wg

    2 ай бұрын

    Can’t agree more!

  • @newday2637
    @newday26372 ай бұрын

    Another great segment with Dr Walker, I have been using your sleep cycle suggestions for awhile. I added your NSDR video before a video entitled Deep Sleep Hypnosis . It has improved my sleep greatly I had always heard how important our sleep was in general , but this series has explained the specific benefits. I do limit my caffeine and times , and it does help. I find the nap information so interesting, most likely for myself I will try the NSDR method . Looking forward to the last two episodes, thank you for sharing .

  • @SaaraB
    @SaaraB2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this interesting series! I'm learning so much, it's really great! 😊 I have some "anecdata" on this first and second sleep thing: when I exert myself physically beyond my normal level, I fall asleep several hours earlier than usual, but wake up again after about 3-4 hours, feeling quite refreshed. Then, I stay awake for a few hours before getting sleepy again and falling back asleep. The next morning, I wake up at my usual time and feel no different than on any other morning. To me, that feels a lot like first and second sleep.

  • @StoriesWithGR
    @StoriesWithGR2 ай бұрын

    1. I'm a wellness coach and while I do have access to academic research, would love to hear Dr. Huberman's and Dr. Matt Walker's advice on the following 2. I need to get up earlier than my usual wakeup time, what is the optimal protocol for this, maybe using a consumer sleep tracker? 3. What is the effect of NSDR, Hatha Yoga, Weight Training, Meditation on sleep? 4. Due to social (raising a family) or work commitments (international shifts etc) if one cannot get the prescribed 7-9 hours of sleep but say 6, what's the next best way to fulfill the gap? (Any specific methods in pt 3 also) 5. How to stop bad dreams , waking up from nightmares, waking up with a sweat? 6. If one doesn't have access to natural sunlight in one's room, how effective is home automation of Air-conditioning and Artificial lighting? (Devices can be turned on or off, intensity varied based on time and or consumer sleep trackers) 7. How accurate are consumer sleep trackers? Mobile phones kept next to you measure sleep stages with gyroscopic movement, smart watches additionally add pulse rate calculation as well? 8. Methods to stop snoring apart from surgical interventions. 9. If weight training is only possible in evening suggest a protocol to reduce cortisol at the time of falling asleep. 10. If I'm exposed to bright artificial lights in the evening / night, as in a home recording studio an optimal protocol to go back to sleep? 11. If I slep less the previous day and I'm feeling drowsy during normal waking hours and am unable to work etc should I take a nap, should I take a stimulant like coffee to keep me up till my normal bedtime? 12. Protocols for naps / power naps? Especially wrt to duration / sleep cycles. A bed may not be available at this time. 13. Olfactory (smell) protocols for good sleep. Don't thank us for our interest in science, thank you for improving millions of lives!

  • @CharlesOffdensen

    @CharlesOffdensen

    2 ай бұрын

    Great questions.

  • @CecilieBuskbjerg
    @CecilieBuskbjerg2 ай бұрын

    As someone struggling with sleep, especially during pregnancy and with small kids waking you during the night, it would be very interesting with an episode focusing on pregnancy/parenting sleep. It would also be very interesting with an episode focusing on sleep in psychiatric conditions (ADHD, autism etc.), which at least to me appears to be an unrecognized topic (i.e., sleep issues in these conditions).

  • @marshmccarthy
    @marshmccarthy2 ай бұрын

    I sleep once every two nights (~40 hours awake, ~8 hours sleep). What would this type of sleep schedule be called? The reason I maintain this schedule is that I find it easier to get work done at night when there are no distractions. While this schedule has been productive so far (I'm doing a PhD), I'm worried that it will eventually turn me into a psychotic maniac. Can anyone relate to a schedule like this? By the way, I have greatly enjoyed this guest series so far. Very fascinating!

  • @Cathy-xi8cb

    @Cathy-xi8cb

    2 ай бұрын

    You are risking your sanity.

  • @Cathy-xi8cb

    @Cathy-xi8cb

    2 ай бұрын

    Plenty of research in how to use this in torture.

  • @micaelalovesyoux

    @micaelalovesyoux

    2 ай бұрын

    I can relate. I followed a similar sort of pattern while studying a lot and I enjoyed being a night owl. I handled very little sleep remarkably well. The quietness of the night made me extremely productive and I accomplished a lot in a shorter time frame. This didn’t last for long however, and I had years and years of many sleep related difficulties following that time. I function well on little or no sleep, But I don’t want to be that way, and I wouldn’t like to go back to a time like that.

  • @serenityempressmomma2017
    @serenityempressmomma2017Ай бұрын

    Very helpful. In single mothers , full time student& work and trying to figure it out comfortably

  • @calex9398
    @calex93982 ай бұрын

    One of the greatest conversations

  • @tedmahachi
    @tedmahachi2 ай бұрын

    l am enjoying this series a lot. Thanks to these two legends.

  • @scotchbarrel4429
    @scotchbarrel44292 ай бұрын

    Absolutely love this series, thanks Doc 👊😎

  • @kevinbarreau4828
    @kevinbarreau48282 ай бұрын

    It's one of the best series on sleep. Please keep them coming 💪😴

  • @huwhitecavebeast1972
    @huwhitecavebeast19722 ай бұрын

    One thing I like about this guy is he never says "uh, um, like" etc.

  • @barbarafairbanks4578

    @barbarafairbanks4578

    2 ай бұрын

    👍 Agree! Dr. Walker is a particularly eloquent speaker😊

  • @natashapetrovsky2935
    @natashapetrovsky2935Ай бұрын

    You make my life so easier. Can not thank you enough. Plus the process of delivery of knowledge by both of you is a real joy for eyes and ears, and brain. You are stalwarts of truth and generosity. Bravo! Щиро дякую! Слава Україні!

  • @CoreyChambersLA
    @CoreyChambersLA2 ай бұрын

    To sleep well, turn out the lights at night. Exercise plenty every day. Don't take pills or anything else that destroys your body's own natural sleeping ability.

  • @andreaprattart
    @andreaprattart2 ай бұрын

    This is such a great series. I'm hoping Dr. Matt will talk about the accuracy and efficacy of fitness trackers in regards to monitoting and improving sleep.

  • @murtadha96
    @murtadha962 ай бұрын

    Incredible episode! Thank you both ❤

  • @stephenr85
    @stephenr852 ай бұрын

    Very interesting. I've noticed that even if all I can do is close my eyes and not fall asleep, I still get to a point of mental relief. I started timing it, and it's right around 18 minutes. I wonder how correlated that is to the short nap duration he was talking about. The closest thing I can relate it to is the feeling of switching over to primarily oxygen fuel (aerobic) around 15-20 minutes when you're jogging.

  • @barbarafairbanks4578
    @barbarafairbanks45782 ай бұрын

    ❤ loved this! Amazingly helpful information. Thanks to both of you🥰

  • @faisalhussain4022
    @faisalhussain4022Ай бұрын

    What an awakening discussion, loved it ❤.

  • @bryanutility9609
    @bryanutility96092 ай бұрын

    Literally made me fall asleep listening to this 😴

  • @ozarkcyn1
    @ozarkcyn12 ай бұрын

    It was great to learn from him. Thank you

  • @nikosdallas5222
    @nikosdallas52222 ай бұрын

    I have no problems with sleep, yet I want to create some so as to be able to listen to this podcast.

  • @elijerome404
    @elijerome4042 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for your series! Very helpful. Are you considering discussing the sleep pattern with the middle of the night awakenings and how to improve these?

  • @anastasiian9511
    @anastasiian95112 ай бұрын

    It was definitely interesting to learn about caffeine's connection to adenosine receptors because half the time drinking coffee makes me even more sleepy.

  • @adelineellen
    @adelineellen2 ай бұрын

    I love this podcast so much !!!!

  • @alicejwho
    @alicejwho2 ай бұрын

    Fabulously interesting! Thank you.

  • @Amanda-ch3ou
    @Amanda-ch3ouАй бұрын

    I wish there was recommendations about naps or how to improve sleep to mothers/caregivers with newborns/small children. So far they have not been mentioned once in this serie. Would love to see that group represented next time you sit down to chat! :-)

  • @JenniferLeighHarrison
    @JenniferLeighHarrison2 ай бұрын

    Thank you Prof. Huberman for such a remarkable journey of enriched learning thru you and your incredible guests. Is there a possibility that children with Autism and/or ADHD have a different sleep cycle, or the chemical release during sleep cycles is different compared to children who do not have Autism or ADHD? Thank you, for your insight.

  • @huwhitecavebeast1972
    @huwhitecavebeast19722 ай бұрын

    Huberman has got to have some kind of record for most advertisements.

  • @fbfeme
    @fbfemeАй бұрын

    1:52:23 So great to hear that even a cup of decaf still provides the antioxidants we need! I am weening off caffeine because I think it might be poking at my anxiety.

  • @mairavp
    @mairavp2 ай бұрын

    What a treat hearing you both! An amazing episode! I would love an episode about sleeping throughout the animal kingdom! I am reading An immense world, as suggested by Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett. Wonderful!

  • @marshad.9149
    @marshad.91492 ай бұрын

    Dr Huberman I’ve listened to everything you have said about fibromyalgia, so far. Do you think you will ever have a podcast more dedicated to it?

  • @Pinktide
    @Pinktide2 ай бұрын

    Fantastic series, thank you both! I’m curious whether there is any negative impact of occasional napping for thise who cannot nap daily.

  • @grtlens
    @grtlens2 ай бұрын

    A bunch of questions: 1. Are dreams mandatory part of REM sleep for baby in embryo, infant and an adult? 2. The reason I get this question is, as Matt said the babies in embryos do go through REM sleep, but how does that happen without any experiences with Parents or spacial memory or the world we live in? if Dream is a mandatory by-product/process in REM stage of sleep what does Dreaming in the babies in embryo look like? 3. In terms of brain activity or physiological changes like Lowered core Temperature, Lowered Heart Rate, Blood Pressure etc, how Is REM sleep different between baby in embryo, infant and an adult? Any genes/receptors that play a critical role here? Very informative series, kudos to Dr. Huberman and Dr. Matt Walker, Looking forward to the rest of the series :).

  • @iMacXX
    @iMacXX2 ай бұрын

    I have a question about how I should sleep when I am sick. Should I only sleep at night and try to avoid sleeping during the day as much as possible, or what should I do for optimal recovery?

  • @eileenmarie4443
    @eileenmarie44432 ай бұрын

    The way Dr. Walker says schedule 😍😍

  • @captainjennifer
    @captainjennifer2 ай бұрын

    You both are making me into a sleep nerd. Last night, my sleep tracker showed 84% efficiency using the technique you described of staying awake longer. It's never been in the 80's. Over the next 3 weeks, I will improve quality before attempting quantity. I had been seeking more sleep the wrong way. Going to bed earlier. All that did was decrease efficiency towards 65%. Thanks you guys!! Rebooting my sleep habits is to improve a low IGG and immunity.❤

  • @thatsydvicious

    @thatsydvicious

    2 ай бұрын

    I am trying the same thing! Hope it works 🤞🏻

  • @captainjennifer

    @captainjennifer

    2 ай бұрын

    So far, it's working well. Although it's tough to have a later bed time, and no nap this week. The quality is increasing to 80% or above in the sleep monitor. How is yours going?

  • @natalieaxl804
    @natalieaxl8042 ай бұрын

    @Andrew what about the loonar effects on sleep? Thank you for your amazing podcast 🙏❤

  • @Denise-ug3fk
    @Denise-ug3fk2 ай бұрын

    Andrew, I love you no matter what the negative people say about your personal life. They should all mine their business. You are amazing and I love everything you do to help everyone.❤

  • @lighthealerastrid1465

    @lighthealerastrid1465

    2 ай бұрын

    Why bring it up?

  • @royalmac1011

    @royalmac1011

    2 ай бұрын

    What are you referring to?

  • @manvesh97

    @manvesh97

    2 ай бұрын

    He's not.good person, a good person doesn't cheat and lie

  • @Virtual-Media
    @Virtual-Media2 ай бұрын

    Great breakdown of how naps can be beneficial for some people. Also thanks for the follow up on delaying coffee after waking up. I tried it and had no benefits and felt it only sacrificed an enjoyable way to start the day.

  • @cabellxue3504
    @cabellxue3504Ай бұрын

    Thank you for this whole series! I’m wondering if you could do an episode to talk about the importance of breathing in fresh air, have proper air circulation/ventilation in the room, and its effect on our brain function? I’m always curious on this topic because I know people who get headaches from not having enough air ventilation, but I feel like there aren’t enough studies online.

  • @Appleloucious
    @Appleloucious2 ай бұрын

    One Love! Always forward, never ever backward!! ☀️☀️☀️ 💚💛❤️ 🙏🏿🙏🙏🏼

  • @JudValeski
    @JudValeski27 күн бұрын

    What a fantastic series; thank you both for pulling it together! I was surprised however that significant timezone shifting wasn’t really discussed in any of the 6 episodes. For those vacationing, or required by work, in locations between 6 and 18 hrs off of their home timezone, it would be interesting to hear what best practices might be for powering through a trip, adapting as quickly as possible to the new timezone, caffeine use for both short and longer-term visits, and importantly, decision making when jet-lagged in more significant offsets. How is decision making/learning impacted when shifting to a timezone 10 hrs off of your usual, and then back again? Thanks!

  • @martbright
    @martbright2 ай бұрын

    I have the biphasic pattern. Wake up every night around 1:30-2 AM and I read or embroider for an hour and a half or so, and then I (I hope) go back to sleep.

  • @yepesfam456
    @yepesfam4562 ай бұрын

    Never heard of nappuccino definitely gonna try it out

  • @deepakmeena6073
    @deepakmeena60732 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much sir

  • @TJInTech10
    @TJInTech102 ай бұрын

    great deep dive

  • @EddyWoon
    @EddyWoon2 ай бұрын

    Great discussions here. It has been over 31 years since I last heard of the C60 "Buckminsterfullerene".

  • @starchaser6024
    @starchaser60242 ай бұрын

    It would be great if we could get a 6 part deep dive on the other pillars of health: nutrient dense eating and exercise ❤

  • @agusrusso6087
    @agusrusso60872 ай бұрын

    I just watched the wwhole podcast, I LOVE this guest and I didnt know he had a podcast so I might go check it up

  • @agusrusso6087

    @agusrusso6087

    2 ай бұрын

    I ALSO JUST FOUND OUT HE IS THE WRITTER OF "WHY WE SLEEP"

  • @sulimangulzaree21
    @sulimangulzaree21Ай бұрын

    Thank you two heroes brothers ❤

  • @seanohalloran2025
    @seanohalloran2025Ай бұрын

    Would love to see an episode on donating blood / plasma / platelets and the effect it has on the body. Especially relating to people who perform regular exercise.

  • @adamgeorge4148
    @adamgeorge41482 ай бұрын

    Finally i have been waiting for this episode

  • @tunglam5113
    @tunglam51132 ай бұрын

    thanks for sharing

  • @michael-solomon
    @michael-solomonАй бұрын

    “Naps can be a double-edged sword” 😂😂 why is that so funny

  • @joejen7
    @joejen7Ай бұрын

    Love this guys voice

  • @martbright
    @martbright2 ай бұрын

    well my question about genetic chronotypes was answered! My dad was an extreme early chronotype and so am I--which makes a lot of sense, since I have inherited many other aspects of his wiring!

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