#94 - Dream Sleep for the Body
In today’s episode, Matt challenges the notion that REM sleep is solely for the brain, revealing its broad impact on physical health. He delves into REM's role in regulating testosterone and growth ho...
17 Mar 202529min
Ask Me Anything Part 16: Dream Time, Circadian Changes, & Night Sweats
Matt and Dr. Eti Ben Simon team up to answer more audience questions today, and begin by delving into the subjective experience of time during dreams, exploring how our perception stretches and compre...
10 Mar 202552min
#93 - Sleeping Pills and their Alternatives with Dr. Ranji Varghese
Matt Walker welcomes Dr. Ranji Varghese back to the podcast today to complete the whole sleeping pill story by discussing newer sleeping pills, beyond benzos and Z-drugs. Together, they explore Melato...
3 Mar 20251h
The Archives of Lost Letters - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker
Escape into a world of untold stories with Matt as he guides you through tonight's sleep story set in "The Archive of Lost Letters." Meet Stephanie, the archivist, who tends to letters never sent, fil...
24 Feb 202516min
#92 - The Healing Powers of Sleep
This week Matt explores dreams, questioning if their specific content matters beyond the normal benefits of REM sleep. This episode examines dreaming's significance for creativity, memory integration,...
17 Feb 202522min
Ask Me Anything Part 15: Beauty Sleep, Naps, 3 AM Wake-Ups & Axl Rose with Dr. Eti Ben Simon
In their latest AMA episode, Matt and Eti address listener questions ranging from "beauty sleep" to 3 AM awakenings. They explore the scientific evidence supporting sleep's crucial role in skin health...
10 Feb 20251h 9min
#91 - Sleep, Ambien, Memory, and Alzheimer's
This week, Matt Walker dives into the world of the widely used sleeping pill, Ambien (Zolpidem). He explains how Ambien, a non-benzodiazepine sedative-hypnotic, works by targeting the brain's GABA rec...
3 Feb 202538min
The Evergreen Express - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker
Settle into the embrace of your bed, feeling its comforting presence beneath you. This connection anchors you to the present, quieting the mind's chatter and creating a foundation for restful sleep. ...
27 Jan 202522min
