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.
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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 8 Sleep is a favourite crowd-sourced tool for enhancing sleep. 8 Sleep users have reported falling asleep up to 32% quicker, reducing sleep disruption by up to 40%, and achieving more restful sleep overall.
Dr. Peter Attia discusses the quality of sleep and how harder sleep drugs like Ambien can shorten sleep latency but not improve quality of sleep. He also mentions the challenges athletes face in achieving deep slow wave sleep, even with naps.
Dr. Jen Gunter debunks the idea of perfect sleep and offers tips for those suffering from sleep deprivation or anxiety.
Harvard researchers found that exposure to blue light, emitted by electronic devices, suppresses melatonin for 30 minutes every hour of device use at night. Strategies to mitigate this impact include meditation, journaling, Tai Chi, and blue light blocking apps.
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.
Nick Littlehales, expert in elite sports sleep and author of “Sleep: The Myth of 8 Hours, the Power of Naps… and the New Plan to Recharge Your Body and Mind”, talks about optimising sleep, energy, and recovery.
The seven hours spent in bed are divided into time spent awake, in light sleep, slow-wave sleep or REM sleep, and the difference can significantly affect performance and mood. Wearing blue light blocking glasses can help boost REM and slow-wave sleep according to WHOOP.
A podcast discusses concerns about falling asleep during the day, especially while driving and standing, and the importance of staying alert.
The speaker shares some tips for better sleep, including checking on the safety of pets, going to bed at a reasonable time, and using tools like giving yourself five minutes to fall back to sleep.
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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In this conversation, the speakers discuss how to maximize sleep when commuting to work and jokingly suggest a mattress with an olive oil pouch to make sleeping even more comfortable.
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.
Lack of sleep affects our mental performance, memory consolidation, and overall well-being. Even though humans and animals need sleep, one's brain still unconsciously processes information during sleep, leading to occasional dreams.
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 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.
