The podcast hosts discuss their experiences with napping as adults and the stigmas surrounding it, as well as the benefits of napping and difficulty in finding time for it.
The speaker struggles with finding the perfect time to go to bed and wake up, often feeling like they sober up at 10:30 PM when they should be going to sleep.
Neuroscientist and author of Why We Sleep, Matt Walker, discusses the importance of getting enough sleep for a healthy life with wide-ranging conversations.
The podcast discusses trends in sleep aids and meditation, including the popularity of sleep products versus meditation and the rise of new technologies in the sleep industry.
The speaker gives tips for better sleep, including sleeping on wood, blocking artificial light, finishing meals at least 3-4 hours before bed, and starting the day right in the morning.
A product is being advertised, with claims of faster sleep, reduced sleep interruptions, and more restful sleep. Also, another product is being discussed, which is simmered for 14 hours to ensure maximum absorption of nutrients.
Dr. Jen Gunter debunks the idea of perfect sleep and offers tips for those suffering from sleep deprivation or anxiety.
Medical interventions and drug intake to prevent diseases such as heart diseases are less effective when an individual is sleep-deprived. Studies have shown that crossing several time zones can affect the microbiome, emphasizing the importance of sleep for overall health.
The speaker discusses their desire for a full head sleep kit with noise-canceling capabilities. They mention missing social activities like going to the sauna and spending time with friends.
The human body needs to go through cycles of light, REM, and deep sleep multiple times a night in order to recalibrate. It is important to study sleep and understand how much of each type of sleep is needed.
A podcast discusses concerns about falling asleep during the day, especially while driving and standing, and the importance of staying alert.
Even just a weekend of camping and waking with the sunrise and sleeping after sunset can reset someone's melatonin, cortisol, and sleep-wake rhythms for several weeks. There are different themes to morning and nighttime discussions, with more leisurely topics reserved for morning and more serious discussions for nighttime.
Learn about the negative effects that smartphones can have on your sleep and why it's important to charge your phone away from your bedside.
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The speaker shares a personal anecdote about avoiding being hit by their sleeping partner by changing their sleep position, advises against sleeping on one's back, and suggests finding a comfortable position to avoid waking up with aches and pains.
The speakers discuss their sleep patterns with one mentioning that they can sleep for eight hours and still be tired while the other mentions that they sleep less than seven hours a week.
The Lights Out podcast episode concludes by promoting the Planet Sleep episode on Rocky Mountain National Park, and encourages listeners to de-stress by listening to it.
The amount of sunlight exposure, especially through the eyes, affects the production of serotonin and ultimately, melatonin, which regulates the sleep-wake cycle. The chemical signal pathway connects sunlight to the amount of melatonin produced, which impacts sleep quality.
The speaker describes struggling to fall asleep and feeling panicked at the thought of disappointing someone by oversleeping.
The speaker discusses various theories of sleep such as sleep being a way to avoid predators and also mentions how the amount of sleep required varies for different people.
In this podcast, the host discusses the crucial role of sleep in our lives, including its impact on physical and mental health, and provides tips and strategies to improve sleep quality.
The speaker shares their experience of how sticking to a strict sleep schedule has improved their health and productivity, allowing for six hours of uninterrupted sleep and a creative period from 2 to 6 a.m.