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The Importance of Sleep and Paying Off Sleep Debt
46:19 - 54:56 (08:37)
This episode discusses the importance of sleep and paying off sleep debt. It explains how the brain is restored during sleep and the consequences of not getting enough rest.
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Somnogens are chemical barometers that accumulate in the brain as we stay awake, increasing the pressure to fall asleep.
46:19 - 47:18 (00:59)
Summary
Somnogens are chemical barometers that accumulate in the brain as we stay awake, increasing the pressure to fall asleep. Shift work can disrupt the natural cycle of these chemicals, leading to difficulty in falling asleep and staying awake at times that are out of sync with our biological clock.
ChapterThe Importance of Sleep and Paying Off Sleep Debt
Episode#027 - Dr Greg Potter - The Definitive Guide To Sleep
PodcastModern Wisdom
Falling asleep and waking up at different times of day can interfere with the brain's ability to properly pay off sleep debt, leading to fatigue and impaired cognitive function.
47:18 - 51:35 (04:16)
Summary
Falling asleep and waking up at different times of day can interfere with the brain's ability to properly pay off sleep debt, leading to fatigue and impaired cognitive function.
ChapterThe Importance of Sleep and Paying Off Sleep Debt
Episode#027 - Dr Greg Potter - The Definitive Guide To Sleep
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of banking sleep suggests that individuals should focus on accumulating sleep time during periods when they have the opportunity, in anticipation of periods where their opportunity to sleep will be reduced.
51:35 - 54:04 (02:29)
Summary
The idea of banking sleep suggests that individuals should focus on accumulating sleep time during periods when they have the opportunity, in anticipation of periods where their opportunity to sleep will be reduced. This not only helps with coping with the sleep loss but also ensures that the following evening’s sleep won't be interfered with.
ChapterThe Importance of Sleep and Paying Off Sleep Debt
Episode#027 - Dr Greg Potter - The Definitive Guide To Sleep
PodcastModern Wisdom
Rather than simply trying to force yourself to go to bed earlier, it is more effective to shift your body's internal clock by exposing yourself to bright light early in the day and reducing nighttime light exposure.
54:05 - 54:56 (00:51)
Summary
Rather than simply trying to force yourself to go to bed earlier, it is more effective to shift your body's internal clock by exposing yourself to bright light early in the day and reducing nighttime light exposure.