#98 - Weighted Blankets
Matt delves into the science of weighted blankets for sleep improvement in this week’s episode. These heavy covers (10-40 lbs) utilize Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS), a concept originating from Dr. T...
19 Touko 202534min
Ask Me Anything Part 18: From Phone Radiation & Paralysis to Full Moons & Earworms
Matt and Dr. Eti Ben Simone are back again today to answer even more of your brilliant sleep questions! They begin by discussing smartphones, noting that the direct EMF impact on brainwaves is debatab...
12 Touko 202550min
#97 - Night Terrors
Matt takes the opportunity this week to explore the perplexing sleep phenomenon of night terrors (sleep terrors). Matt clarifies that these are distinct from nightmares, defining them as parasomnias a...
5 Touko 202525min
Celestial Slumbers - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker
Embark on a celestial journey tonight as Matt guides you through the vast expanse of the night sky in this soothing sleep story. Prepare to travel amongst the stars, exploring the constellations that ...
28 Huhti 202517min
#96 - Nine Unknown Functions of Dream Sleep
This week, Matt dismantles the myth that REM sleep only benefits the mind by revealing its profound importance for physical health. While deep sleep handles some repair, Matt details how REM is crucia...
21 Huhti 202526min
Ask Me Anything Part 17: Tracker Accuracy, 3 AM Wake ups, Sleep Onset & More
In this latest AMA episode, Matt and Dr. Eti Ben Simon tackle even more listener questions regarding any and all aspects of sleep. Today, they discuss sleep tracker accuracy, noting that while nightly...
14 Huhti 20251h 4min
#95 - Circadian Rhythms, Travel, and Athlete Optimization with Dr. Cheri Mah
Dr. Cheri Mah returns to the podcast today to explore a few different topics including how circadian rhythms shape athletic performance. She notes that these 24-hour cycles regulate sleep, hormones, a...
7 Huhti 20251h
Clara and the Twilight Garden - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker
Find tranquility in a secret setting as Matt guides you through tonight's sleep story set in "The Twilight Garden." Meet Clara, the lamp keeper, who lovingly tends to the hundreds of lanterns that ill...
24 Maalis 202522min
