Dr Walker saved my life. I had a nervous breakdown in 2019 and thought I was losing my mind, considered ending it but I came across his book, Why we sleep. Started sleeping 7-9 hours a night and all symptoms gradually disappeared. Thank you, Drs. Walker and Huberman. 🙏 ❤
@@christopheraden4035 Hold on there, it'll get better. I've been there many times, and now I'm totally fine. I understand that you don't believe you'll ever find a way out when you are in the thick of it, you feel hopeless, but just believe me - you'll get better, sooner or later, and you'll come to a point where it won't even be easy for you to emphasize with your current state of mind, you'll think and feel so differently.
What they said is true. I thought I could not go on, and this sleep advice saved my life! I would never have thought poor sleep could make me feel so badly. @christopheraden4035
00:00 🎶 The episode focuses on optimizing sleep, discussing factors like light, temperature, and substances such as alcohol and caffeine. 08:08 💡 Dimming lights an hour before bed can enhance the release of melatonin, aiding in sleep onset. 12:12 🌞 Exposure to morning sunlight or bright light can boost cortisol levels, enhancing mood, focus, and alertness. 18:57 ❄ Keeping the bedroom cool, around 67°F (18.5°C), can facilitate sleep by lowering core body and brain temperatures. 20:05 🚶♂ Avoid staying in bed awake for extended periods; if unable to sleep within 20-25 minutes, get up, engage in calming activities, and return to bed only when sleepy. 22:53 ☕ Caffeine intake should be limited to about two or three cups of coffee, and timing matters in cutting off caffeine consumption. 23:21 🍷 Alcohol is often misunderstood as a sleep aid but can actually disrupt sleep by mistaking sedation for natural sleep, fragmenting sleep, and blocking REM sleep. 30:08 🧘♂ Engaging in activities like meditation, breathing exercises, or body scans before bed can help shift focus away from anxious thoughts, improving sleep quality. 39:16 🍸 Timing matters when consuming alcohol; even a single glass of wine in the afternoon can impact sleep quality later in the evening. 40:53 🍽 The relationship between food intake and sleep quality is personal, but avoiding high sugar, low protein diets can improve sleep. Experimenting with meal timing can help find what works best for individual sleep patterns. 46:09 🥖 Eating carbohydrates in the evening, especially those containing tryptophan, may support the production of melatonin, potentially aiding sleep quality. 47:04 🛌 Carbohydrate intake can affect sleep quality, with some benefits observed, particularly when consumed earlier in the day. 49:33 ☕ Caffeine is the most widely used drug globally, with Switzerland having one of the highest consumptions per capita. Morning caffeine intake is generally more advisable than afternoon consumption, as it can interfere with sleep quality. 52:04 🌜 Timing of caffeine intake can significantly impact sleep, with afternoon consumption potentially disrupting sleep, especially for early sleepers. 57:50 🧬 Caffeine metabolism varies among individuals due to genetic factors, with some people being more sensitive to its effects than others. 01:04:10 🌿 THC (from cannabis) can help with falling asleep but may lead to tolerance, reduced REM sleep, and withdrawal-related insomnia when discontinued. 01:08:05 💊 CBD shows potential benefits for sleep, but optimal dosage and regulation of CBD products are crucial due to potential wake-promoting effects at low doses. 01:16:05 🌙 After a bad night's sleep, it's best to do nothing: don't sleep in later, go to bed earlier, increase caffeine intake, or nap during the day. Maintaining your regular sleep schedule is crucial for resetting your sleep cycle. 01:24:24 🛌 Limiting time spent in bed can improve sleep efficiency. Bedtime rescheduling, a component of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI), involves reducing time spent in bed to increase sleep drive and improve sleep quality. 01:30:45 🕒 Sleep restriction therapy, also known as bedtime rescheduling, aims to reset the brain's association with sleep by gradually reducing time spent in bed, thereby improving sleep confidence and quality over time. This approach requires motivation and close monitoring to maintain consistency. 01:31:39 🕰 Setting hard deadlines can help eliminate distractions and increase focus, improving productivity. 01:33:13 🌌 A winding down routine before bed is essential for preparing the body for sleep, similar to gradually decelerating a car before stopping. 01:34:20 🐑 Instead of counting sheep, engaging in a mental walk through a familiar route can help distract the mind and facilitate faster sleep onset. 01:37:33 🚫 Removing clocks from the bedroom can alleviate anxiety about time passing during sleep disruptions, promoting better sleep quality. 01:39:26 📱 Excessive phone use, especially before bedtime, can lead to anticipatory anxiety, disrupting sleep patterns and quality. 01:42:12 💡 Advanced tools for sleep enhancement include electrical brain stimulation, acoustic stimulation, thermal manipulation, and kinesthetic manipulation. 01:43:35 ⚡ Electrical brain stimulation, particularly transcranial direct current stimulation, can enhance deep sleep quality and memory consolidation when applied during specific brain wave phases. 01:50:29 ❄ Thermal manipulation involves warming up to cool down before sleep, staying cool to stay asleep, and warming up to wake up, which can significantly impact sleep onset and quality. 01:55:50 🌡 Thermal manipulation increased deep sleep by up to 40 minutes and improved the quality of slow brain waves. 01:56:32 🧓 Thermal manipulation significantly reduced the likelihood of waking up during the second half of the night in older adults. 01:57:39 🛌 Thermo regulatory ability decreases with age, affecting sleep quality, particularly in older adults. 01:59:31 🛁 Taking a warm bath or shower before bed can help induce sleep by causing vasodilation and lowering core body temperature. 02:01:20 💧 Sauna use before bed can disrupt sleep due to dehydration, but using it earlier in the evening can be beneficial for relaxation. 02:04:30 🧦 Developing portable socks with warming technology could aid in improving sleep by warming the feet before bedtime. 02:07:25 🔊 Acoustic stimulation during sleep can enhance deep sleep and sleep spindles, potentially improving memory. 02:10:54 🎶 Pink noise may increase total sleep time, non-REM sleep, and REM sleep, offering potential benefits for sleep quality and memory. 02:14:02 🛏 Rocking motion, such as in a swinging bed, can accelerate falling asleep, increase deep sleep, and enhance sleep spindles, potentially improving memory.
I've been listening to the podcast for two years now, and Dr. Huberman is starting to feel like some kind of father or a very good uncle, but with the wisdom of an old wizard. Love you man and keep up the good work!
It would be great if in the next installments Dr. Walker talked about sleep disruptions in women during pregnancy, lactation, perimenopause and menopause, and how they affect women's health and cognitive function. Thank you for bringing this crucial knowledge to your audiences.
So relieved to hear that eating closer to bed (and having the bulk of calories later in the day) is not as big of an issue for many as many have said it is. I feel best doing this and also find it best for my schedule. Very happy to hear this is ok and not detrimental 🙏 😊
I am in love with these guys. They talk with each other both as friends and colleagues. They are intelligent and interesting. They confirm what took me years to discover about my sleep so thanks! Can’t wait for the rest of the series. I listened to both on long drives across country-made a huge difference! All the best!
Finally, an explanation as to why I've been struggling with insomnia for 29 years. This is as informative as it is enjoyable to listen to, thank you both for another excellent episode in this 6 episode series all about sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker.
I should have gone to bed three hours ago. But alas! A new video alert on improving sleep! Now I'm watching this 2h43m video, further deteriorating my sleep.... again
Hah! I’m watching it, too, but will cut it short and then finish it tomorrow while exercising at the health club. This is so mentally stimulating though, I hope that I can sleep! Love these two brilliant minds!
Please do a video on chiropractic!! My dad is a chiropractor and would love to hear your positive and/or negative research. Enjoy your podcasts so very much.
Thanks Dr Huberman...for your amazing Podcasts. YOU ARE AWESOME. and Dr Matthew Walker.... for this podcast and your book....Why We Sleep.❤❤ GOD BLESS YOU BOTH. LOVE FROM INDIA 🇮🇳
This series with Dr Walker is the best episode- collectively - since I have been listening 2+ years. If the shows are not all taped, please request that Dr. Walker incorporate the information in his recent hot flashes podcast. I would greatly appreciate if he would speak to how to combine the sleep restriction protocol n the setting of hot flashes - inability to fall asleep because the body will not cool down. Sleep restriction would increase sleep deprivation it seems. Thanks for considering - and thank you most of all for all you do!!!!
Recently was in the hospital for having a bilateral pulmonary embolism (10 blood clots in my lungs) as a healthy 24 year old male. Leading up to me getting sick I had more nights with less than 6hours of sleep than more than 6 hours during that month due to focused work much like Huberman described. As I recovered I could not lose weight (I was in the cut process of my 8 month bulk) even with a 500-700 calorie deficit. In one week of over 8 hours of sleep I am down over 5 pounds. Sleep is massively important. Thank you both! P.S. whoop practically saved my life during my sickness, I don’t think I wouldn’t gone to the hospital if it wasn’t for it. However, the nurses and hospital staff do deserve all the credit. Used it for almost 2 years now. Can’t recommend it enough.
24 man. Take care. Go easy on the bulk. Eat good clean foods (chicken, lean red meats, fish, sweet potatoes, brown rice, good veggies).😊 Health is so important bro, take care.
@@kasunkandauda4593 I'm guessing it showed a very low O2. Damn, that's a lot of PEs! And you're so young. Are you generally healthy? Do you know what caused it? I'm guessing you're on blood thinners, now?
Matt Walker you are a rock star! YOu make your information so understandable for the general population. It's a joy to listen to you and the information is so useful. I have your book and I am enjoying every word. I wish more people would listen to you or read your book, we might have healthier people among us.
Initially, I hesitated to tune into this podcast since I don't struggle with sleeping. However, I was pleasantly surprised by Matt's ability to explain complex concepts. Despite lacking a scientific background, his explanations are superb. Sometimes, the guests overlook the fact that some of us comprehend scientific jargon, but Matt has a remarkable talent for making even the most intricate topics accessible. In my view, his clarity is such that even a child could grasp the content.
In regards to CBD and THC , I just want to say that for past 6 years I use the product and I belong in a trial program under medical supervision . This gave me a quality of life that I thought I'll never have again after numerous medical problems , which left me with chronic pain . I sleep better and unlike what was said , I do have dreams and wakeup rested ready for the gym , pain free and no side effects whatsoever. Only that in itself is a blessing . Thank noth for your time and a wonderful , educational podcast.
I struggle with sleep in general. I can’t remember the last time I woke up in the morning feeling refreshed. I don’t know if this impacts my sleep but, I have the autoimmune disease called Graves’ disease. I take levothyroxine because I no longer have a functioning thyroid gland. I’m also post menopausal. I know many women in my age group who have trouble with waking up around the “magic hours” of 3 - 3:30 am and can’t get back to sleep quickly. I’m hoping this series touches on medical conditions that affect sleep. With respect to falling and staying asleep, when I go to bed I put soft calming music (without words) on my TV and either read a book or work crossword puzzles. This usually works well for me to wind down and fall asleep. Unfortunately I have a horrible time staying asleep. When I wake up in the middle of the night ( around 3:30 am) I’m wide awake. Usually I can go back to sleep within a couple of hours (not necessarily good), but sometimes I’m awake from 2:30 am until after 5 or 6 am. I try meditation, reading, listening to podcasts or music, drinking chamomile tea and nothing helps. I get very frustrated, which also doesn’t help, and struggle with feeling happy and enjoying life the next day. I’m going to try your advice about going to another room and hopefully it helps. I have a couple of questions. Do we inadvertently train ourselves to have these wake times in the middle of the night, or is it biochemical and we can’t control it? When waking in the middle of the night, would sitting in a recliner in the bedroom to read be as effective as leaving the bedroom to read?
hellio, i had the same problems. sometimes i slept from 11 to 1, and then woke up and stayed awake until 7 in the morning, went to work, spent a horrible day. but with a good doctor i learned that it is perimenopause, the brain fires the fshormone the whole lifespan and this and the loss of estrogene causes these sleep disturbances. i went on bioidentical replacement and it worked very good. i sleep well now and i have my life back. i am very thankful.
My doctor advised that it is okay to go to a chair to change your association. Read a boring book. It cannot be an exciting or stimulating book. All the best to you.
You are a great candidate for CBT-i for your mental and emotional responses to your insomnia, and better thyroid control as Grave's disease plays havoc with sleep in all cases. And yes, leaving the bedroom might make a difference for you. Read something incredibly boring. But if you don't change your thoughts about sleep, moving the chair won't help much.
Look up Dr. Stasha Gominak- and her Right Sleep Program - she is also a Neurologist - Vit D has to be optimized to 65-80ng for best sleep along with the Gut making B vitamins.. while this guy knows a LOT... he's missing a LOT of info as far as sleep switches/paralysis and the Hormone D which makes all of this work right... it's the foundation for everything the body does... we are Solar powered.. and without it... your body thinks it's in Permanent Winter - reduces your metabolism etc and changes everything. Dr. Joel Gould as well...
These two geniuses have polar opposite chemistry and it stands out like a sore thumb but it can’t be refuted the info they deliver is God-sent. So thank you
Yikes, was it difficult to shift your sleep schedule. I considered taking a night job but I already have trouble with sleep quality so I thought I would not be able to make it.
After discovering Mathew I’m so hyped to sleep properly every night … sleep torments so many of us and it feels hopeless but with this new sleep science I have confidence in these life changing techniques and I feel in control it’s amazing
I loved this series! I now have a OSA diagnosis and treatment has changed my life! You are making such a positive difference! I can’t thank you enough!
Was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on January, and sleep is of utmost importance for managing my condition. I already have good sleep habits, and had for over a year, all thanks to your content. This new series is invaluable to me, and it gelps deepening my understanding regarding what I now consider the most important bodily function. Thank you, Andrew.
@@jhg699 MS is incurable. You can only manage it by preventing its spread. Furthemore, recommending "treatements" like that, even if they worked for you, is irresponsable. We are all different. I appreciate the gesture anyways tho, and I understand that all you want is to help.
BEST SLEEP IN MONTHS.... warm shower and did the visualization of a walk and got right back to sleep 🙏🏻 Moonlight? Same or similar impact on sleep? I find fuller moon = less sleep. I use eyeshades have a few windows with blinds but a LOT of moonlight comes in... LOVING this series. Bless you both and everyone who helps your work. Colin NS CANADA
Way back when Dr Walker was on the Rogan show I started to take my sleep hygiene seriously, with immediate benefit. Somehow his message really broke through to me, he is entirely convincing. Thank you both so much for this series.
Is it just me, or does Dr. Walker remind anyone else of Thoronir from The Elder Scrolls Oblivion? That old English accent is worthy of a king, even if he's dispensing advice on sleep schedules instead of swinging a mighty hammer!
Astonuk9403 I'm sure he WOULD very definitely remind me of ??? - (that Medevil guy (?) from that Oblivion you've mentioned (?)... IF I knew who that was, or WTH you're talkin about!😅
These 2 dudes (and maybe David Sinclair) have had a much bigger positive impact on my health than every doctor I've ever met with, combined. Shoutout to physical therapists, too, I've had a few phenomenal PTs over the years, those folks are underrated.
Andrew and Matt, thank you for giving me hope! I’ve been doing it all wrong. The thought of bed time has been a great source of dread and anxiety for years and I am so excited to change that. It’s such a pleasure to listen to both of you, and Matt, I love your subtle sense of humor! Thank you for all you do!
Wow so informative. I learned so much. Wish I knew this information 30 years ago. Now I’m in my 50’s and understand so much more the importance of sleep for longevity. Looking forward to the additional episodes with Dr. Walker. Thank you!!
I have always run cold water over my feet to put myself to sleep; it’s nice to understand the reasons behind why this helps lull me off into the night so nicely
¡Hola Profe! "Что имеем-не храним,а потерявши-плачем!" This Russian proverb means,that basically we realize the true value of something only after its loss. And in case of sleep,it's more than relevant. Thank You for Your hard work and care for all of us.
Something I found that helps me sleep is trying to eliminate any guess work. This was briefly touched on when Dr Matthew mentioned taking your self on a walk in your brain that you know with great detail. Something I do is go through a walk of my house prior to sleeping so that I know the status of everything, lock my truck again, check the door locks etc. This makes me stop guessing and focus on what I need to do which is sleep. So I throw on a RUclips video of someone with a calming voice but interesting topic and put the phone face down. Usually I’m asleep before it’s over. This has taken years for me to master. As a kid I slept a few hours a night and took melatonin, I still take melatonin or idk that I would go to sleep. The oddest things use to keep me up. What’s someone’s phone number, a math problem, etc… and my brain wouldn’t allow me to cheat and use a phone or calculator. I had to do it all through a mental exercise. I got good with math as a kid because of this though.
I was at a gathering talking to two wonderful ladies (sisters) that were in their 90’s. Both felt sorry for me that I was not able to drink coffee all day. I may have a cup once in awhile but not after 2:00 pm. Both of these beautiful ladies were able to drink coffee from morning until evening, have longevity, and are able to sleep. They must have the gene that Dr. Walker spoke of!
I highly recommend a book called caffeine blues, it will open your eyes on how corrupt caffeine industry is and who funds the "longevity" claims we have been taught to believe
I really enjoy listening to Dr Walker. Apart from the content his voice is so calming, can you do some guided meditation for sleep ? Sure it will become popular and successful 😁🫶🏼
I am blessed in that sleep. My dreams are vivid, fun and very creative. Again, I am blessed. I have a dear friend who isn't so blessed. He is older and I'm aware of the impact age alone can have. I feel pain for him, no sleep? I can't imagine. I have experienced lack of sleep due to stress but chronic, not so much. I'm passing this on to him, hopefully something sticks. Thank you.
His whole essence is so relaxing. What a lovely man. I’m from near him and scoucers (Liverpool people) don’t tend to have a good public image of at least voice. So it’s good seeing such a good scouse role model.
Ive been smoking 🍃 for 3 years. Recently went from pens to flower but my tolerance hasn’t changed in that time barely at all. I do only smoke about an hour before bed in order to wind down for sleep. Almost never during the day. I remember all of my dreams. And when I quit for 2 months I had the complete opposite of insomnia, I was knocked out within seconds and very tired throughout the day. For at least a month. Since starting smoking I haven’t slept so well in years so it’s next to impossible to give that up! No more struggling with insomnia, just I’m out within a couple minutes 😊
Quiet environment is essential for good sleep. Most of us can not fall asleep in noisy environment. My purring cats next to my ear are the best for putting me to sleep.
I am sleeping better since I started reading Why We Sleep and watching these videos. I even fell asleep this afternoon after watching it during lunch! I'll try not to do that again... I find Reiki to be really helpful relaxing and sleeping better at times, even if there are other factors I'm learning about that influence and interfere with sleep as well. I teach my Reiki students that our practice is a great tool and even lifestyle, but we always have more to learn, and I am still learning as well! Thank you for the education, your calm voices, and how you don't talk down to us mere mortals, while still including technical terms and cutting edge science. It's a pleasure!
Incredibly informative as usual, I do wonder if there’s a protocol that works for those with cannabis dependency to get through the insomnia part of withdrawal… thanks y’all!
I had undiagnosed sleep apnea for a long time, and everyone would tell me all the tips but nothing would work, go to bed early, didn’t work, sleep longer, better routines, nothing worked. But now that I’m on treatment I can start exploring the protocols and I have a new relationship with the idea of the protocol as well know that the main issue has been treated. Loving this series! Having had so much issues for so many years I’m loving all this!
Question- in my experience hospitals seem the absolute worst place for sleep and yet if you are there you need sleep for healing. Are there hospitals that are implementing better sleep protocols? Has this been studied? Thank you for any info on this.
Re: temperature control during menopause How could the temperature control protocols be more specifically geared toward people in menopause dealing with hot flashes? At times, I will be woken up to 20 times a night by hot flashes. Often, I can go right back to sleep, but I've still woken up and rarely have 90 minutes of un-broken sleep. For those in a chemically induced menopause, we are likely to be in this state for 5 to 10 years. Thank you!
Another great episode! I had no idea there was a “thing” against Andrew Huberman, that’s no surprise. I pray you never fall away. Your life work is so much appreciated and necessary. Thank you!
May I suggest that Dr. Walker do a sleep story. His voice has very relaxing tones and pronunciation. I also enjoy your voice Dr. Huberman in your NSDR video. Thanks for this series from difficult sleeper.
I also wake up in the middle of the night when I have unresolved emotions! I have struggled with sleep most of my life. I have found, that when I wake up in the middle of the night, that practicing emotional attunement, self validation, acknowledgement of what I am feeling, or self compassion helps me fall back to sleep. I am not good at it yet, but its been helpful. Hopefully this comment helps who may read it! I have found that emotional health really is the most important part of our health overall. Thank you for this series. This has been a tremendous help!
5-HTP might be helpful for women who are peri-menopausal or menopausal that are having problems sleeping, because that estrogen drop also means a drop in the serotonin necessary for quality sleep.
@@martinepeters9891 do you notice any advantage from combining the two versus taking a higher dose of just one? I always assumed the two were interchangeable in their end result, super interested to hear your experience
Thank you for all the amazing knowledge you drop on us all. You're an amazing man Doctor. I've quit drinking and picked up better eating and sleeping habits because of you. Thank you.
This has been sooo eye opening! A question that occurs to me because I have suffered from insomnia for a very long time is: how do sleeping pills affect quality of sleep -specifically clonazepam, and your ideas on how to stop using it and develop a good sleep hygiene.
Well that's not a sleeping pill, it's a benzodiazepine for anxiety. It can be addictive and habit forming. It can lead to withdrawal symptoms and adverse effects when combined with other substances.
FINALLY!! Someone offering thermoregulatory practices as an actual therapy for healing/recovery! I've been screaming this from the rooftops for years. Especially for the peri/menopause community! How better to aid in symptomatic occurrences than "Exercising" the system that is in dysfunction!! I'm 47, only had one ovary since I was 23, been using sauna regularly for 10 years, cold plunge for 3 and have zero hotflashes. Ever. THIS will be a standard of care for me moving forward in my "old age"!!!😂
Listening to sleep information can be so depressing to me because I can basically take 0 of the steps that are required for good sleep because of circumstances. My neigbours don't allow me to have a normal sleep schedule, chronic pain doesn't help. Being poor doesn't help and so on and so forth. Good sleep to me is a luxury I'm not afforded.
Yes i pray your neighbours allow sleep. I pray for ease of your body and mind. I pray for peace for you in the dark, for sleep to come ~ deep deep healing sleep. Amen
I am a Clinical Sleep Educator and a Sleep Coach. It’s so important to me to keep on top of the latest information, so I love listening to the Huberman podcast. On a sidenote, I’m also single and a sapiosexual. The more Andrew talks, the hotter he gets.
I’m hoping that menopause is discussed as far as insomnia and the use of HRT to address this issue. Also hope alternatives to cpap will be discussed and maybe snoring addressed( I know, a lot!0 Loving the information thus far discussed!
Hey Andrew❤,you should do podcast with lucas oun from boost your biology channel, I'm sure you'll be surprised about how much he knows about supplements
Ive watched so many times Huberman and also this exact guy Dr. Walker and i kinda know everything just by listening when they talk about sleep and STILL to this day all the suggestions and tips are for regular ppl. Hello Police Officer is a job so is every other job that does night shifts like Doctors , Nurses , Bouncers , Bartenders and so on . Please some day can you give advice what those ppl can do to improve .. its obvious we cant have set in stone times for sleeping and id like to hear something different than black out curtains and cool temperature .
This may be the most helpful podcast in health science. Just listening to Matt explain the benefits of sleep helped me TO SLEEP! Plus he has a British Accent ❤ Thank you so much! p.s I think Matt should re-run those tests on wine vs sleep because really, it's too cruel to go through life without a glass of merlot with dinner ... 🍷🤭
Fantastic episode with Dr. Matthew Walker on the science of sleep! Understanding how environmental factors and substances affect our sleep can revolutionize our approach to achieving better rest and overall well-being. 👍
I find this episode terrific! Thank you, Dr. Huberman, and especially thank you, Dr. Walker for sharing your knowledge, which is so important for our daily well-being and health. I have a question related to my daily habits - for some time now I have limited my eating window time to 11:00 - 19:00 (+/- 0,5h) and I usually get up between 5:00 and 6:00. I’m an early or even very early bird, and your sleep series made me aware about my chronotype. Thank you again! Given the coffee lifetime, or half-life mentioned in the episode, what time is the most advisable for me to drink coffee? Previously, I did it after the first meal, which was around 11:30, but when I started doing it around 9:30, it translated into longer sleep and subjectively better quality of it. I don't know if it's a coincidence or a placebo effect, but I'd love to hear what science has to say about it.
I'm finding this series so helpful. Given what you discussed about thermoregulation and its role in sleep onset and maintenance, I am curious what advice Dr. Walker would give to a post-menopausal woman who awakes nightly due to hot flashes (other than the usual advice of dressing lightly and lowering the temp.) Especially for someone who is unable to take HRT due to health history. Thanks for the great info as always!
Thank you, Dr. Huberman and Dr. Walker, for sharing such invaluable insights on sleep. Your ability to simplify complex scientific terminologies into more understandable language is truly appreciated, making the content of your podcasts accessible to non-native English speakers as well. I'm particularly interested in an episode dedicated solely to Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), as it's a topic close to my heart. Your dedication to improving people's lives through your podcasts is not only admirable but genuinely life-changing. Keep up the fantastic work!
Another fantastic conversation, thank you. As an obstetric healthcare provider I typically work one 24 hour shift per week. It starts at 8 AM and ends at 8 AM the following day. I am curious about the best way to recover if I have been up and working that entire time. Would it be advised to try to stay awake until my normal bedtime, if possible, rather than sleeping for a period of time in the morning upon completing my shift? Thanks again for your work to improve the sleep and lives of listeners.
Dr Walker saved my life. I had a nervous breakdown in 2019 and thought I was losing my mind, considered ending it but I came across his book, Why we sleep. Started sleeping 7-9 hours a night and all symptoms gradually disappeared. Thank you, Drs. Walker and Huberman. 🙏 ❤
For real? I’m at that stage where you were a few years, literally am ready to go 😢
@@christopheraden4035 Hold on there, it'll get better. I've been there many times, and now I'm totally fine. I understand that you don't believe you'll ever find a way out when you are in the thick of it, you feel hopeless, but just believe me - you'll get better, sooner or later, and you'll come to a point where it won't even be easy for you to emphasize with your current state of mind, you'll think and feel so differently.
Do whatever to come out of it, mate! All the best.
@@christopheraden4035hang in there buddy, we're in this together
What they said is true. I thought I could not go on, and this sleep advice saved my life! I would never have thought poor sleep could make me feel so badly. @christopheraden4035
I need a 10-minute guided meditation for sleep narrated by Dr. Walker
😂 Isn't he amazing !!!!
I'm driving right now.Desperately trying to stay awake because his voice is so soothing
That is actually a very good idea. He has the perfect voice and the mental association with sleep and Dr Matt would surely have some impact.
I think he is on sam harris waking up app
True! That voice of his - wow!
There is one on the "calm" app.
For those of you who can fall and stay asleep easily, just realize how blessed you are 😴
You lazy! Get up and start workign!
@@aurelianspodarec2629you unhealthy! Get up and keep not sleeping lol
@@nathantrujillo471 My man, you will sleep when you die - happy?
@@aurelianspodarec2629 you’ll definitely sleep when you die a lot sooner if you don’t sleep. That will def make you unhappy lol
@@nathantrujillo471 But you will live a longer concious life - so the end result is the same, right? :)
00:00 🎶 The episode focuses on optimizing sleep, discussing factors like light, temperature, and substances such as alcohol and caffeine.
08:08 💡 Dimming lights an hour before bed can enhance the release of melatonin, aiding in sleep onset.
12:12 🌞 Exposure to morning sunlight or bright light can boost cortisol levels, enhancing mood, focus, and alertness.
18:57 ❄ Keeping the bedroom cool, around 67°F (18.5°C), can facilitate sleep by lowering core body and brain temperatures.
20:05 🚶♂ Avoid staying in bed awake for extended periods; if unable to sleep within 20-25 minutes, get up, engage in calming activities, and return to bed only when sleepy.
22:53 ☕ Caffeine intake should be limited to about two or three cups of coffee, and timing matters in cutting off caffeine consumption.
23:21 🍷 Alcohol is often misunderstood as a sleep aid but can actually disrupt sleep by mistaking sedation for natural sleep, fragmenting sleep, and blocking REM sleep.
30:08 🧘♂ Engaging in activities like meditation, breathing exercises, or body scans before bed can help shift focus away from anxious thoughts, improving sleep quality.
39:16 🍸 Timing matters when consuming alcohol; even a single glass of wine in the afternoon can impact sleep quality later in the evening.
40:53 🍽 The relationship between food intake and sleep quality is personal, but avoiding high sugar, low protein diets can improve sleep. Experimenting with meal timing can help find what works best for individual sleep patterns.
46:09 🥖 Eating carbohydrates in the evening, especially those containing tryptophan, may support the production of melatonin, potentially aiding sleep quality.
47:04 🛌 Carbohydrate intake can affect sleep quality, with some benefits observed, particularly when consumed earlier in the day.
49:33 ☕ Caffeine is the most widely used drug globally, with Switzerland having one of the highest consumptions per capita. Morning caffeine intake is generally more advisable than afternoon consumption, as it can interfere with sleep quality.
52:04 🌜 Timing of caffeine intake can significantly impact sleep, with afternoon consumption potentially disrupting sleep, especially for early sleepers.
57:50 🧬 Caffeine metabolism varies among individuals due to genetic factors, with some people being more sensitive to its effects than others.
01:04:10 🌿 THC (from cannabis) can help with falling asleep but may lead to tolerance, reduced REM sleep, and withdrawal-related insomnia when discontinued.
01:08:05 💊 CBD shows potential benefits for sleep, but optimal dosage and regulation of CBD products are crucial due to potential wake-promoting effects at low doses.
01:16:05 🌙 After a bad night's sleep, it's best to do nothing: don't sleep in later, go to bed earlier, increase caffeine intake, or nap during the day. Maintaining your regular sleep schedule is crucial for resetting your sleep cycle.
01:24:24 🛌 Limiting time spent in bed can improve sleep efficiency. Bedtime rescheduling, a component of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI), involves reducing time spent in bed to increase sleep drive and improve sleep quality.
01:30:45 🕒 Sleep restriction therapy, also known as bedtime rescheduling, aims to reset the brain's association with sleep by gradually reducing time spent in bed, thereby improving sleep confidence and quality over time. This approach requires motivation and close monitoring to maintain consistency.
01:31:39 🕰 Setting hard deadlines can help eliminate distractions and increase focus, improving productivity.
01:33:13 🌌 A winding down routine before bed is essential for preparing the body for sleep, similar to gradually decelerating a car before stopping.
01:34:20 🐑 Instead of counting sheep, engaging in a mental walk through a familiar route can help distract the mind and facilitate faster sleep onset.
01:37:33 🚫 Removing clocks from the bedroom can alleviate anxiety about time passing during sleep disruptions, promoting better sleep quality.
01:39:26 📱 Excessive phone use, especially before bedtime, can lead to anticipatory anxiety, disrupting sleep patterns and quality.
01:42:12 💡 Advanced tools for sleep enhancement include electrical brain stimulation, acoustic stimulation, thermal manipulation, and kinesthetic manipulation.
01:43:35 ⚡ Electrical brain stimulation, particularly transcranial direct current stimulation, can enhance deep sleep quality and memory consolidation when applied during specific brain wave phases.
01:50:29 ❄ Thermal manipulation involves warming up to cool down before sleep, staying cool to stay asleep, and warming up to wake up, which can significantly impact sleep onset and quality.
01:55:50 🌡 Thermal manipulation increased deep sleep by up to 40 minutes and improved the quality of slow brain waves.
01:56:32 🧓 Thermal manipulation significantly reduced the likelihood of waking up during the second half of the night in older adults.
01:57:39 🛌 Thermo regulatory ability decreases with age, affecting sleep quality, particularly in older adults.
01:59:31 🛁 Taking a warm bath or shower before bed can help induce sleep by causing vasodilation and lowering core body temperature.
02:01:20 💧 Sauna use before bed can disrupt sleep due to dehydration, but using it earlier in the evening can be beneficial for relaxation.
02:04:30 🧦 Developing portable socks with warming technology could aid in improving sleep by warming the feet before bedtime.
02:07:25 🔊 Acoustic stimulation during sleep can enhance deep sleep and sleep spindles, potentially improving memory.
02:10:54 🎶 Pink noise may increase total sleep time, non-REM sleep, and REM sleep, offering potential benefits for sleep quality and memory.
02:14:02 🛏 Rocking motion, such as in a swinging bed, can accelerate falling asleep, increase deep sleep, and enhance sleep spindles, potentially improving memory.
Thankyou‼️
excellent - thank you!
Thank you
Thank you❤
You’re the GOAT! Tyty
Matt has such a beautiful deep voice- I wish he would do a sleep meditation recording
I've been listening to the podcast for two years now, and Dr. Huberman is starting to feel like some kind of father or a very good uncle, but with the wisdom of an old wizard. Love you man and keep up the good work!
yeah he's such a good dude, is able to manage 6 girlfriends at once, without any woman knowing about the other! would love to follow his example.
im telling you, omg ive felt the same way. The information he gives is out of this world life changing, learning more and more with each episode!
@@landonian1223 He even tries to sell you baseless supplements and pseudoscience. What a great dude!
It would be great if in the next installments Dr. Walker talked about sleep disruptions in women during pregnancy, lactation, perimenopause and menopause, and how they affect women's health and cognitive function. Thank you for bringing this crucial knowledge to your audiences.
To add to that any effects known to the fetus too would be fascinating.
So relieved to hear that eating closer to bed (and having the bulk of calories later in the day) is not as big of an issue for many as many have said it is. I feel best doing this and also find it best for my schedule. Very happy to hear this is ok and not detrimental 🙏 😊
I love these podcasts with Dr Matthew Walker, thanks for the upload
I am in love with these guys. They talk with each other both as friends and colleagues. They are intelligent and interesting. They confirm what took me years to discover about my sleep so thanks! Can’t wait for the rest of the series. I listened to both on long drives across country-made a huge difference! All the best!
Huberman isn't that intelligent lol
Andrew, your dedication to enhancing sleep health is inspiring. Keep enlightening us with invaluable insights!
Finally, an explanation as to why I've been struggling with insomnia for 29 years. This is as informative as it is enjoyable to listen to, thank you both for another excellent episode in this 6 episode series all about sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker.
I should have gone to bed three hours ago. But alas! A new video alert on improving sleep! Now I'm watching this 2h43m video, further deteriorating my sleep.... again
Hah! I’m watching it, too, but will cut it short and then finish it tomorrow while exercising at the health club. This is so mentally stimulating though, I hope that I can sleep! Love these two brilliant minds!
@@Gigi-z3zwell just make sure to keep your lights dim. I just took a shower with the light off while listening to this 😂 maybe too extreme
@@michaelmalloy3521 LOL! Don’t fall!🙃
You could be like me and listen at 2x :)
Both men are absolute treasures. Thank you
You're fabulous, dedicated, and intelligent.
God bless Mr.huberman ❤
Please do a video on chiropractic!! My dad is a chiropractor and would love to hear your positive and/or negative research. Enjoy your podcasts so very much.
Thanks Dr Huberman...for your amazing Podcasts.
YOU ARE AWESOME.
and Dr Matthew Walker.... for this podcast and your book....Why We Sleep.❤❤
GOD BLESS YOU BOTH.
LOVE FROM INDIA 🇮🇳
So delighted about this series! I can't imagine the amount of time it took to achieve all this work. Ty Dr.!
This series with Dr Walker is the best episode- collectively - since I have been listening 2+ years. If the shows are not all taped, please request that Dr. Walker incorporate the information in his recent hot flashes podcast. I would greatly appreciate if he would speak to how to combine the sleep restriction protocol n the setting of hot flashes - inability to fall asleep because the body will not cool down. Sleep restriction would increase sleep deprivation it seems. Thanks for considering - and thank you most of all for all you do!!!!
I was actually thinking of menopause and sleep and lack of temperature regulation
Recently was in the hospital for having a bilateral pulmonary embolism (10 blood clots in my lungs) as a healthy 24 year old male. Leading up to me getting sick I had more nights with less than 6hours of sleep than more than 6 hours during that month due to focused work much like Huberman described. As I recovered I could not lose weight (I was in the cut process of my 8 month bulk) even with a 500-700 calorie deficit. In one week of over 8 hours of sleep I am down over 5 pounds. Sleep is massively important. Thank you both!
P.S. whoop practically saved my life during my sickness, I don’t think I wouldn’t gone to the hospital if it wasn’t for it. However, the nurses and hospital staff do deserve all the credit. Used it for almost 2 years now. Can’t recommend it enough.
how many boosters did you get
24 man. Take care.
Go easy on the bulk. Eat good clean foods (chicken, lean red meats, fish, sweet potatoes, brown rice, good veggies).😊
Health is so important bro, take care.
How did whoop save your life ?
Glad your okay and doing better!
There’s one thing I don’t understand, how did whoop save your life?
@@kasunkandauda4593 I'm guessing it showed a very low O2. Damn, that's a lot of PEs! And you're so young. Are you generally healthy? Do you know what caused it? I'm guessing you're on blood thinners, now?
Matthew Walker is such an interesting listen. Thanks for having him on again.
I love Huberman's Wednesdays even better than Mondays! Thanks for your hard work, Professor! 😊
The fact that there’re super human folks operating at such a level is all inspiring!
Matt Walker you are a rock star! YOu make your information so understandable for the general population. It's a joy to listen to you and the information is so useful. I have your book and I am enjoying every word. I wish more people would listen to you or read your book, we might have healthier people among us.
Thank you Andrew for setting these pods up with Matthew. It’s the second time in a year that it’s likely saved my life.
Initially, I hesitated to tune into this podcast since I don't struggle with sleeping. However, I was pleasantly surprised by Matt's ability to explain complex concepts. Despite lacking a scientific background, his explanations are superb. Sometimes, the guests overlook the fact that some of us comprehend scientific jargon, but Matt has a remarkable talent for making even the most intricate topics accessible. In my view, his clarity is such that even a child could grasp the content.
Walker is a Scientist. Are you saying he lacks a scientific background or you?
NO, probably I wasn't clear, what I wanted to say is that I, who have no scientific knowledge, managed to understand.
In regards to CBD and THC , I just want to say that for past 6 years I use the product and I belong in a trial program under medical supervision . This gave me a quality of life that I thought I'll never have again after numerous medical problems , which left me with chronic pain . I sleep better and unlike what was said , I do have dreams and wakeup rested ready for the gym , pain free and no side effects whatsoever. Only that in itself is a blessing . Thank noth for your time and a wonderful , educational podcast.
I can listen to Dr. Walker talk on and on and on. He is so insightful, informative and articulate
The biggest collab in sleep possible . Thank you both
I struggle with sleep in general. I can’t remember the last time I woke up in the morning feeling refreshed. I don’t know if this impacts my sleep but, I have the autoimmune disease called Graves’ disease. I take levothyroxine because I no longer have a functioning thyroid gland. I’m also post menopausal. I know many women in my age group who have trouble with waking up around the “magic hours” of 3 - 3:30 am and can’t get back to sleep quickly. I’m hoping this series touches on medical conditions that affect sleep.
With respect to falling and staying asleep, when I go to bed I put soft calming music (without words) on my TV and either read a book or work crossword puzzles. This usually works well for me to wind down and fall asleep. Unfortunately I have a horrible time staying asleep. When I wake up in the middle of the night ( around 3:30 am) I’m wide awake. Usually I can go back to sleep within a couple of hours (not necessarily good), but sometimes I’m awake from 2:30 am until after 5 or 6 am. I try meditation, reading, listening to podcasts or music, drinking chamomile tea and nothing helps. I get very frustrated, which also doesn’t help, and struggle with feeling happy and enjoying life the next day. I’m going to try your advice about going to another room and hopefully it helps.
I have a couple of questions.
Do we inadvertently train ourselves to have these wake times in the middle of the night, or is it biochemical and we can’t control it?
When waking in the middle of the night, would sitting in a recliner in the bedroom to read be as effective as leaving the bedroom to read?
hellio, i had the same problems. sometimes i slept from 11 to 1, and then woke up and stayed awake until 7 in the morning, went to work, spent a horrible day. but with a good doctor i learned that it is perimenopause, the brain fires the fshormone the whole lifespan and this and the loss of estrogene causes these sleep disturbances. i went on bioidentical replacement and it worked very good. i sleep well now and i have my life back. i am very thankful.
My doctor advised that it is okay to go to a chair to change your association. Read a boring book. It cannot be an exciting or stimulating book. All the best to you.
You are a great candidate for CBT-i for your mental and emotional responses to your insomnia, and better thyroid control as Grave's disease plays havoc with sleep in all cases. And yes, leaving the bedroom might make a difference for you. Read something incredibly boring. But if you don't change your thoughts about sleep, moving the chair won't help much.
Look up Dr. Stasha Gominak- and her Right Sleep Program - she is also a Neurologist - Vit D has to be optimized to 65-80ng for best sleep along with the Gut making B vitamins.. while this guy knows a LOT... he's missing a LOT of info as far as sleep switches/paralysis and the Hormone D which makes all of this work right... it's the foundation for everything the body does... we are Solar powered.. and without it... your body thinks it's in Permanent Winter - reduces your metabolism etc and changes everything. Dr. Joel Gould as well...
Dr. Huberman, could you do an episode on the most efficient strategies for learning, like mind mapping, spaced retrieval, etc?
6 chicks at once
These two geniuses have polar opposite chemistry and it stands out like a sore thumb but it can’t be refuted the info they deliver is God-sent. So thank you
I’ve been working third shift to go back to school and your sleep advice has been invaluable these past few months. Thank you
Yikes, was it difficult to shift your sleep schedule. I considered taking a night job but I already have trouble with sleep quality so I thought I would not be able to make it.
After discovering Mathew I’m so hyped to sleep properly every night … sleep torments so many of us and it feels hopeless but with this new sleep science I have confidence in these life changing techniques and I feel in control it’s amazing
Thank you both for your hard work and bringing this important, life-changing information to us!
I loved this series! I now have a OSA diagnosis and treatment has changed my life! You are making such a positive difference! I can’t thank you enough!
Was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on January, and sleep is of utmost importance for managing my condition.
I already have good sleep habits, and had for over a year, all thanks to your content.
This new series is invaluable to me, and it gelps deepening my understanding regarding what I now consider the most important bodily function.
Thank you, Andrew.
sunlight + carnivore + grounding and it'll be gone, no need to manage it when you can reverse it
@@jhg699
MS is incurable. You can only manage it by preventing its spread.
Furthemore, recommending "treatements" like that, even if they worked for you, is irresponsable. We are all different.
I appreciate the gesture anyways tho, and I understand that all you want is to help.
@@jhg699 don't listen to liver king
Ms is very often a parasite issue
BEST SLEEP IN MONTHS.... warm shower and did the visualization of a walk and got right back to sleep 🙏🏻
Moonlight? Same or similar impact on sleep? I find fuller moon = less sleep. I use eyeshades have a few windows with blinds but a LOT of moonlight comes in... LOVING this series. Bless you both and everyone who helps your work. Colin NS CANADA
Great to see again the amazing Matthew Walker, thanks a lot for these episodes together full of excellent knowledge
Way back when Dr Walker was on the Rogan show I started to take my sleep hygiene seriously, with immediate benefit.
Somehow his message really broke through to me, he is entirely convincing.
Thank you both so much for this series.
Is it just me, or does Dr. Walker remind anyone else of Thoronir from The Elder Scrolls Oblivion? That old English accent is worthy of a king, even if he's dispensing advice on sleep schedules instead of swinging a mighty hammer!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Oh my god
Love some TES. Great reference.
Reminds me of Faramir…
Reminds me of Zach McGowan/Charles Vain from Black Sails…
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I'm sure he WOULD very definitely remind me of ??? - (that Medevil guy (?) from that Oblivion you've mentioned (?)...
IF I knew who that was, or WTH you're talkin about!😅
Big thanks to Dr. Walker too, the fascination with which you talk about sleep is contagious! :)
These 2 dudes (and maybe David Sinclair) have had a much bigger positive impact on my health than every doctor I've ever met with, combined.
Shoutout to physical therapists, too, I've had a few phenomenal PTs over the years, those folks are underrated.
Andrew and Matt, thank you for giving me hope! I’ve been doing it all wrong. The thought of bed time has been a great source of dread and anxiety for years and I am so excited to change that. It’s such a pleasure to listen to both of you, and Matt, I love your subtle sense of humor! Thank you for all you do!
Wow so informative. I learned so much. Wish I knew this information 30 years ago. Now I’m in my 50’s and understand so much more the importance of sleep for longevity. Looking forward to the additional episodes with Dr. Walker. Thank you!!
I have always run cold water over my feet to put myself to sleep; it’s nice to understand the reasons behind why this helps lull me off into the night so nicely
I was shocked to learn that Dr. Walker is 50 years old... I guess I should start taking sleep seriously 😂
For real?
Yes but he changed his face
Botoxed to the max
His face hasn’t changed at all…his hair is longer and he is a bit more buffed big deal.
What do u mean he looks 55
Mathew Huberman and Andrew Walker are incredible!!
¡Hola Profe! "Что имеем-не храним,а потерявши-плачем!" This Russian proverb means,that basically we realize the true value of something only after its loss. And in case of sleep,it's more than relevant. Thank You for Your hard work and care for all of us.
Something I found that helps me sleep is trying to eliminate any guess work. This was briefly touched on when Dr Matthew mentioned taking your self on a walk in your brain that you know with great detail.
Something I do is go through a walk of my house prior to sleeping so that I know the status of everything, lock my truck again, check the door locks etc. This makes me stop guessing and focus on what I need to do which is sleep. So I throw on a RUclips video of someone with a calming voice but interesting topic and put the phone face down. Usually I’m asleep before it’s over. This has taken years for me to master. As a kid I slept a few hours a night and took melatonin, I still take melatonin or idk that I would go to sleep.
The oddest things use to keep me up. What’s someone’s phone number, a math problem, etc… and my brain wouldn’t allow me to cheat and use a phone or calculator. I had to do it all through a mental exercise. I got good with math as a kid because of this though.
Weird to keep hearing what you won’t tell me now … Huberman is a gift to the rest of us!!
I was at a gathering talking to two wonderful ladies (sisters) that were in their 90’s. Both felt sorry for me that I was not able to drink coffee all day. I may have a cup once in awhile but not after 2:00 pm. Both of these beautiful ladies were able to drink coffee from morning until evening, have longevity, and are able to sleep. They must have the gene that Dr. Walker spoke of!
I highly recommend a book called caffeine blues, it will open your eyes on how corrupt caffeine industry is and who funds the "longevity" claims we have been taught to believe
I really appreciate these series! Thank you both for all your hard work. You are making a huge positive difference in many peoples lives. 😊👏🏻
I have been able to build so much more rhythm and meaning in my life as a result of your work. Thanks a lot, Dr Huberman
I really enjoy listening to Dr Walker. Apart from the content his voice is so calming, can you do some guided meditation for sleep ? Sure it will become popular and successful 😁🫶🏼
I am blessed in that sleep. My dreams are vivid, fun and very creative. Again, I am blessed. I have a dear friend who isn't so blessed. He is older and I'm aware of the impact age alone can have. I feel pain for him, no sleep? I can't imagine. I have experienced lack of sleep due to stress but chronic, not so much. I'm passing this on to him, hopefully something sticks. Thank you.
We are back at it again, can't wait Dr. Matt Walker is legend.
His whole essence is so relaxing. What a lovely man. I’m from near him and scoucers (Liverpool people) don’t tend to have a good public image of at least voice. So it’s good seeing such a good scouse role model.
He's a clown. His book is riddled with inaccuracies.
@@jasonmaguire7552 Yeah i'll take your word for it over the actual scientist.
@@jasonmaguire7552care to elaborate?
What the f happened to his face?????
Ive been smoking 🍃 for 3 years. Recently went from pens to flower but my tolerance hasn’t changed in that time barely at all. I do only smoke about an hour before bed in order to wind down for sleep. Almost never during the day. I remember all of my dreams. And when I quit for 2 months I had the complete opposite of insomnia, I was knocked out within seconds and very tired throughout the day. For at least a month. Since starting smoking I haven’t slept so well in years so it’s next to impossible to give that up! No more struggling with insomnia, just I’m out within a couple minutes 😊
Quiet environment is essential for good sleep. Most of us can not fall asleep in noisy environment. My purring cats next to my ear are the best for putting me to sleep.
Be grateful it isn't a snoring human, glad it helps
I am sleeping better since I started reading Why We Sleep and watching these videos. I even fell asleep this afternoon after watching it during lunch! I'll try not to do that again...
I find Reiki to be really helpful relaxing and sleeping better at times, even if there are other factors I'm learning about that influence and interfere with sleep as well. I teach my Reiki students that our practice is a great tool and even lifestyle, but we always have more to learn, and I am still learning as well!
Thank you for the education, your calm voices, and how you don't talk down to us mere mortals, while still including technical terms and cutting edge science. It's a pleasure!
Incredibly informative as usual, I do wonder if there’s a protocol that works for those with cannabis dependency to get through the insomnia part of withdrawal… thanks y’all!
I had undiagnosed sleep apnea for a long time, and everyone would tell me all the tips but nothing would work, go to bed early, didn’t work, sleep longer, better routines, nothing worked. But now that I’m on treatment I can start exploring the protocols and I have a new relationship with the idea of the protocol as well know that the main issue has been treated. Loving this series! Having had so much issues for so many years I’m loving all this!
Question- in my experience hospitals seem the absolute worst place for sleep and yet if you are there you need sleep for healing. Are there hospitals that are implementing better sleep protocols? Has this been studied? Thank you for any info on this.
Dear Dr. Matthew and Dr.Huberman, thank you so much! It's a very astonished podcast.
Re: temperature control during menopause
How could the temperature control protocols be more specifically geared toward people in menopause dealing with hot flashes?
At times, I will be woken up to 20 times a night by hot flashes. Often, I can go right back to sleep, but I've still woken up and rarely have 90 minutes of un-broken sleep. For those in a chemically induced menopause, we are likely to be in this state for 5 to 10 years.
Thank you!
Another great episode!
I had no idea there was a “thing” against Andrew Huberman, that’s no surprise. I pray you never fall away. Your life work is so much appreciated and necessary. Thank you!
Dr Walker could do part time narration, he has a very good voice and tone😂
So incredibly helpful. Thank you for sharing this wealth of information. Can’t wait for the other parts of this series.
Another amazing episode. Taking a lot of notes to help optimize my sleep
Ditto!
May I suggest that Dr. Walker do a sleep story. His voice has very relaxing tones and pronunciation. I also enjoy your voice Dr. Huberman in your NSDR video. Thanks for this series from difficult sleeper.
Been following since 50k subs and the episodes are only getting better ❤
I also wake up in the middle of the night when I have unresolved emotions! I have struggled with sleep most of my life. I have found, that when I wake up in the middle of the night, that practicing emotional attunement, self validation, acknowledgement of what I am feeling, or self compassion helps me fall back to sleep. I am not good at it yet, but its been helpful. Hopefully this comment helps who may read it! I have found that emotional health really is the most important part of our health overall.
Thank you for this series. This has been a tremendous help!
Oh perfect timing, just finished the previous one yesterday.
Also wtf happened to the youtube layout.
Can’t express enough gratitude through a comment, but this is very valuable to me.
5-HTP might be helpful for women who are peri-menopausal or menopausal that are having problems sleeping, because that estrogen drop also means a drop in the serotonin necessary for quality sleep.
Together with Tryptophan I take 5HTP
@@martinepeters9891 do you notice any advantage from combining the two versus taking a higher dose of just one? I always assumed the two were interchangeable in their end result, super interested to hear your experience
Careful though since it's a predecessor to Serotonin and is basically an antidepressant
@@mome6889 We usually need that as well, unfortunately.
Thank you for all the amazing knowledge you drop on us all. You're an amazing man Doctor. I've quit drinking and picked up better eating and sleeping habits because of you. Thank you.
I just listened for 2 hours and 45 minutes and said “wait, that’s it?!” I’m HOOKED
Positive drug if andrew we have a subscription point😄♥
This has been sooo eye opening! A question that occurs to me because I have suffered from insomnia for a very long time is: how do sleeping pills affect quality of sleep -specifically clonazepam, and your ideas on how to stop using it and develop a good sleep hygiene.
Well that's not a sleeping pill, it's a benzodiazepine for anxiety. It can be addictive and habit forming. It can lead to withdrawal symptoms and adverse effects when combined with other substances.
you are an absolute gem hubermannnn
FINALLY!! Someone offering thermoregulatory practices as an actual therapy for healing/recovery! I've been screaming this from the rooftops for years. Especially for the peri/menopause community! How better to aid in symptomatic occurrences than "Exercising" the system that is in dysfunction!! I'm 47, only had one ovary since I was 23, been using sauna regularly for 10 years, cold plunge for 3 and have zero hotflashes. Ever. THIS will be a standard of care for me moving forward in my "old age"!!!😂
Yess sir! Dr H, dr W... A real pleasure!
Amazing episode❤ looking forward for the next, thank you!❤❤
Listening to sleep information can be so depressing to me because I can basically take 0 of the steps that are required for good sleep because of circumstances. My neigbours don't allow me to have a normal sleep schedule, chronic pain doesn't help. Being poor doesn't help and so on and so forth.
Good sleep to me is a luxury I'm not afforded.
Yes i pray your neighbours allow sleep.
I pray for ease of your body and mind.
I pray for peace for you in the dark,
for sleep to come ~ deep deep healing sleep. Amen
I hope this series helps you even 5% because that sounds terrible..
Thank you for being with us dr.Huberman in 2024!
What 😂🤣🤣
I am a Clinical Sleep Educator and a Sleep Coach. It’s so important to me to keep on top of the latest information, so I love listening to the Huberman podcast. On a sidenote, I’m also single and a sapiosexual. The more Andrew talks, the hotter he gets.
Who asked about your sexuality?
I’m hoping that menopause is discussed as far as insomnia and the use of HRT to address this issue. Also hope alternatives to cpap will be discussed and maybe snoring addressed( I know, a lot!0 Loving the information thus far discussed!
Hey Andrew❤,you should do podcast with lucas oun from boost your biology channel, I'm sure you'll be surprised about how much he knows about supplements
He needs to do a podcast on clapping 6 chicks at once if we’re being honest my brother
Ive watched so many times Huberman and also this exact guy Dr. Walker and i kinda know everything just by listening when they talk about sleep and STILL to this day all the suggestions and tips are for regular ppl. Hello Police Officer is a job so is every other job that does night shifts like Doctors , Nurses , Bouncers , Bartenders and so on . Please some day can you give advice what those ppl can do to improve .. its obvious we cant have set in stone times for sleeping and id like to hear something different than black out curtains and cool temperature .
I lost my Job in 2023 and Started this RUclips channel to move forward in life. Hope I will Make it and Wish me good luck brothers ❤️
May you find your calling ( instead of a job) during this period. That brings much change for the better.
Bro this is a weird bot. You posted this last time also.
Dont feed the bot
Wich you best 🤍
Godspeed
i wish every guest huberman brought on miraculously had matt walkers voice every single time
Me watching this 3:30am
Hmmmmm... Nice
This may be the most helpful podcast in health science. Just listening to Matt explain the benefits of sleep helped me TO SLEEP! Plus he has a British Accent ❤ Thank you so much!
p.s I think Matt should re-run those tests on wine vs sleep because really, it's too cruel to go through life without a glass of merlot with dinner ... 🍷🤭
Matt is an elf
Yes. A gay elf.
Bravo brate, baš si ga ubo 😂
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Bro what
Fantastic episode with Dr. Matthew Walker on the science of sleep! Understanding how environmental factors and substances affect our sleep can revolutionize our approach to achieving better rest and overall well-being. 👍
Eid Mubarak 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Khair Mubarak!
Eid mubarak to you toooo 🎉
I am thoroughly enjoying this series on sleep. Grateful to you both for taking this deep dive into this subject.
i'm sleepy 😴
I find this episode terrific! Thank you, Dr. Huberman, and especially thank you, Dr. Walker for sharing your knowledge, which is so important for our daily well-being and health.
I have a question related to my daily habits - for some time now I have limited my eating window time to 11:00 - 19:00 (+/- 0,5h) and I usually get up between 5:00 and 6:00. I’m an early or even very early bird, and your sleep series made me aware about my chronotype. Thank you again!
Given the coffee lifetime, or half-life mentioned in the episode, what time is the most advisable for me to drink coffee? Previously, I did it after the first meal, which was around 11:30, but when I started doing it around 9:30, it translated into longer sleep and subjectively better quality of it. I don't know if it's a coincidence or a placebo effect, but I'd love to hear what science has to say about it.
I'm finding this series so helpful. Given what you discussed about thermoregulation and its role in sleep onset and maintenance, I am curious what advice Dr. Walker would give to a post-menopausal woman who awakes nightly due to hot flashes (other than the usual advice of dressing lightly and lowering the temp.) Especially for someone who is unable to take HRT due to health history. Thanks for the great info as always!
Thank you, Dr. Huberman and Dr. Walker, for sharing such invaluable insights on sleep. Your ability to simplify complex scientific terminologies into more understandable language is truly appreciated, making the content of your podcasts accessible to non-native English speakers as well.
I'm particularly interested in an episode dedicated solely to Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), as it's a topic close to my heart. Your dedication to improving people's lives through your podcasts is not only admirable but genuinely life-changing. Keep up the fantastic work!
Another fantastic conversation, thank you. As an obstetric healthcare provider I typically work one 24 hour shift per week. It starts at 8 AM and ends at 8 AM the following day. I am curious about the best way to recover if I have been up and working that entire time. Would it be advised to try to stay awake until my normal bedtime, if possible, rather than sleeping for a period of time in the morning upon completing my shift? Thanks again for your work to improve the sleep and lives of listeners.
"Counting sheep" is literary the same thing as "meditation "