#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
#90 - Sleep as Fuel for Athletes with Dr. Cheri Mah
Join Matt and renowned sleep scientist Dr. Cheri Mah today as they delve into the crucial connection between sleep and athletic performance. Dr. Mah's groundbreaking research at Stanford, including he...
20 Jan 20251h 8min
Ask Me Anything Part 14: Sleep, AI, Space, and Superpowers
In his latest "Ask Me Anything" episode, Matt is once again joined by Dr. Eti Ben Simon to respond to a variety of audience questions, beginning with the role of AI in sleep medicine. Together, they e...
13 Jan 202556min
#89 - Does Catch-up Sleep Work?
Welcome back to a new episode of the Matt Walker Podcast, where we revisit the often-discussed topic of catch-up sleep. We delve into the complexities of weekend catch-up sleep, exploring a recent st...
6 Jan 202530min
#88 - Sleep & Sleeping Pills with Dr. Ranji Varghese
Matt Walker welcomes Dr. Ranji Varghese to the podcast this week for an in-depth conversation about sleep and prescription sleeping pills. A psychiatrist specializing in sleep medicine, Dr. Varghese b...
23 Dec 20241h 3min
Beneath a Highland Moon - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker
Embark on a calming journey to the Scottish Highlands in tonight's sleep story. Join Matt as he guides you through a tranquil landscape of rolling hills, sparkling lochs, and fragrant valleys. Let the...
16 Dec 202422min
#87 - Sleep, Trauma Memories, AI & Memory Hacks, with Dr. Charan Ranganath
Dr. Charan Ranganath returns to explore the complexities of human memory with Matt here today. Together, they delve into memory's architecture, examining how sleep, trauma, and AI impact its function....
9 Dec 202449min
