My guest today is Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman. Andrew is a Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford. Andrew runs Stanford's lab that primarily studies brain states - such as fear, courage, anxiety, calm - and how we can better move into and out of them through practices like visual cues, breathwork, movement, and supplementation. We just had Andrew on for episode 1204 where we talked about having the perfect morning routine, eliminating brain fog and managing your dopamine levels.. so make sure to go to lewishowes.com/1204 so you can check that out if you missed it.In this episode we discuss how sleeping poorly negatively affects you, the main things that prevent you from sleeping well and how to fix them, how nutrition and exercise affect sleep, what is happening in the brain when we sleep and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1219Check out the last episode with Andrew Huberman: www.lewishowes.com/1204The Wim Hof Experience: Mindset Training, Power Breathing, and Brotherhood: https://link.chtbl.com/910-podA Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://link.chtbl.com/967-pod
Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses the negative effects of poor sleep on brain function, decision making, emotional regulation, and physical health.
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Tips for better sleep, including seeking bright sunlight in the morning and cutting caffeine intake, are discussed on the podcast.
Bright lights can inhibit melatonin production and disrupt sleep. Avoid exposure to bright lights at night if you want to improve your ability to sleep.
A discussion of good sleep habits, including the benefits of a consistent sleep schedule and avoiding screens at bedtime.
The glymphatic system, which involves glial cells, is a system that functions as a washout of debris from the brain. There are sleep labs at various universities where people can sleep upright or at different angles to study this system.
Learn how to set up your sleep for success mentally and physically to wake up feeling clear-minded and energized for the next day.
The second half of sleep is enriched with REM sleep and taking 3-6mg of melatonin is taking super physiological levels of melatonin. Taking serotonin precursors may cause issues with falling and staying asleep.
Taking a hot shower before bed can cause the body to cool off and be beneficial for sleep, while using a cold towel around the neck can cool down the body's surface to improve sleep quality.
This podcast discusses the relationship between sleep and emotional processing, particularly how rapid eye movement (REM) sleep can be therapeutic and help release trapped emotions.
Muscle growth and repair may occur during the 24-hour cycle, but a significant amount may happen during sleep due to the triggering of muscle growth. Pot smokers may experience more growing pains due to the effect of marijuana on the serotonin system and the inability to move during sleep.
This podcast explains the connection between sleep and fat utilization and emphasizes that excess body fat is primarily eliminated through exhalation.
Your sleeping habits can affect your sexual behavior, and vice versa. Sleep is crucial for overall wellness and can affect physical and mental health, while sex can contribute to better sleep quality and overall health.
This podcast episode explores the biology of sex and reproduction and how our brain states affect our relationships and intimacy.
The host expresses his gratitude towards the listeners and encourages them to keep striving towards greatness.