Chapter
Understanding the Stages of Sleep
06:21 - 13:05 (06:43)
Sleep is divided into stages and a full sleep cycle involves cycling through these stages multiple times. Any sleep period with a duration of less than 50% of the average major sleep period of an individual is considered a nap.
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This episode discusses the different theories on why we sleep, including the benefits of taking naps as a means of consolidating memories and clearing out waste from the brain.
06:21 - 09:00 (02:38)
Summary
This episode discusses the different theories on why we sleep, including the benefits of taking naps as a means of consolidating memories and clearing out waste from the brain.
ChapterUnderstanding the Stages of Sleep
EpisodeNaps: Chuck's Secret Talent
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The older we get, the less shame we have about going to bed early, and in fact, many of us embrace it as a coveted routine.
09:00 - 10:46 (01:45)
Summary
The older we get, the less shame we have about going to bed early, and in fact, many of us embrace it as a coveted routine. The speaker personally goes to bed around 11-12 PM and wakes up around 6:30-7 AM.
ChapterUnderstanding the Stages of Sleep
EpisodeNaps: Chuck's Secret Talent
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Sleep is divided into several stages and we cycle through them multiple times during a night's sleep.
10:46 - 13:05 (02:19)
Summary
Sleep is divided into several stages and we cycle through them multiple times during a night's sleep. One of the main stages is called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep which is where we experience vivid dreams.