The Matt Walker Podcast

The Matt Walker Podcast

The Matt Walker Podcast is all about sleep, the brain, and the body. Matt is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of the book, Why We Sleep and has given a few TED talks. Matt is an awkward British nerd who adores science and the communication of science to the public.

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#99 - Insomnia in 7 Days with Dr. Aric Prather

#99 - Insomnia in 7 Days with Dr. Aric Prather

Sleep expert Dr. Aric Prather joins Matt today for a fascinating discussion about insomnia's frustrating reality: trying to force sleep backfires; sleep arrives naturally. Dr. Prather highlights a sur...

2 Juni 20251h 1min

The Dreamer Boat - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker

The Dreamer Boat - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker

Drift into tranquility tonight as Matt pilots your voyage to a deeply restful slumber in this calming sleep narrative. Prepare to release the day's hold and find solace on a serene sea, where the rhyt...

26 Maj 202529min

#98 - Weighted Blankets

#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 Maj 202534min

Ask Me Anything Part 18: From Phone Radiation & Paralysis to Full Moons & Earworms

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 Maj 202550min

#97 - Night Terrors

#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 Maj 202525min

Celestial Slumbers - A Sleep Story Read by Matt Walker

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 Apr 202517min

#96 - Nine Unknown Functions of Dream Sleep

#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 Apr 202526min

Ask Me Anything Part 17: Tracker Accuracy, 3 AM Wake ups, Sleep Onset & More

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 Apr 20251h 4min

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